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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1903
Page
8
The Woodmen of the World and Women of Woodcraft invite the public to the Woodcraft anniversary at the Christian Church on Friday evening, April 17. A two hour program will be presented followed by a banquet at Hendricks hall with toasts from prominent members and guests.
H Carter received a telegram last evening that his bloodied pointer Lad won two prizes at the Wbeneh show in Portland. Lad took first in the limit class for dogs not over 55 pounds and won in the open or sweepstakes class for general qualities. A broken hind leg prevented Lad from winning in the winners' class.
Ed Allen returns from Utah and Dr J L Miller from Huron. Mia and Leon Cohen visit Weston with Mrs F E Judd. A H Rugg travels to Walla Walla and back. Dr C J Whittaker returns from Utah. Mrs M A Rader visits Walla Walla with children. Mr and Mrs Beltel from Pilot Rock on city business. Passenger Agent B Calderhead of W C RR in city. J C Lonergan, stock buyer, now runs his own business in Seattle. Professors Forbes, Rev McGilvray, Rev B F Marper and Rev Levi Johnson attend Union Presbytery. Claudina Copeland goes to Walla Walla to visit sister Maude Copeland, to return Saturday. Shanks in Portland with hides and pelts shipment. Mrs E F Rouge improving after long illness. E E Bragg, Union county Supt, en route to Walla Walla Teachers Association. Rev S C Elder of Moro guests of Prof Wilson, then to Union for Presbytery. Jack Brownie on hides and pelts collection, to return later this week. O J Boran and wife arrive from Allegan, Mich, may settle here. Rev A J Huguelet of Helix in city. Mr Hivevelet en route to McMinnville. F E Lansing of La Grande bound for Walla Walla, detained by illness. State Supt Ackerman in city, then to Walla Walla for Teachers’ Association. Michael Yriberry of Heppner visiting. long resident sheepman, naturalized Spaniard. Mrs J B Higbee of Lexington, Oklahoma arrives this morning.
The notice claims Acker's English Remedy stops a cough overnight and cures cold symptoms and lung troubles including pneumonia and consumption. It guarantees a refund if not satisfied and invites readers to request a free sample from W. H. Hooker & Co. in Buffalo, NY, via F. W. Schmidt & Co.
Mrs Higbee will visit Washington and relatives after staying with her brother F R Fuller. Mrs J A King and Mrs Julia Andrews arrive from Trinidad Col and will visit sister Mrs Allen Rhodes of McKay Creek. Mrs King plans a short stay while Mrs Andrews remains all summer.
L Stubblefield buyer for Carsteng Bros of Seattle was in the county and city yesterday. He bought two loads of fat hogs between here and Umatilla including purchases from G W Hunt and W H Babb of Echo. Remaining hogs were collected as they could be found. The hogs, totaling 625 dollars, will be delivered for shipment on the 20th. Stubblefield is also seeking cattle and horses.
Salvation Army sources hope Commander Booth Tucker of the church in America can be detained in Pendleton during a short Boise stop next week. He is due in Boise on the 234 and slated for Walla Walla on the 24th. A brief address at Pendleton depot is anticipated during a possible 20 to 30 minute delay between No. 1’s arrival and the Spokane train’s departure.
S. T Dove of J. I Case Threshing Machine Co says the combine harvester is cutting into the Dusnets of rival firms along the Pacific coast. He notes three production sites at Oaklahoma Stockton Cal and Pendleton and claims a 12-horsepower machine could equal a 20 to 24 horsepower unit, signaling a major advance.
Last evening Daphne Circle No 2 marked its sixth anniversary with an enjoyable program featuring the high school orchestra and other musical selections. Judge FitzGerald delivered an exceptionally good speech as the committee received praise for organizing the event on short notice and thanking all who assisted.
Mrs Anna Ragan wife of Albert Ragan died at the family home ten miles west of the city of consumption at age 30. She leaves her husband four children. She had been under medical care for two years. She came with her husband from Dayton Washington about six years ago. Funeral held at the home at 10 am conducted by Rev Brooks with interment in Olney cemetery.
Frederick Nolf of the Nolf store departs for Chicago and other eastern points to purchase a large holiday line from Germany. He plans a two week trip and will visit his brother during stays in Chicago. Nolf aims to present the largest assortment of holiday novelties and imported goods he has ever shown.
An appeal from a justice court discusses the case Simpson versus Nelson for recovery of 68.00. The lower court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, and the appeal was filed by Hallow & Lowell for the plaintiff. The text notes a social gathering at Rev. Jonathan Edwards's home with Marianne and friends, ending with expressions of regret.
EaJoy leaves Saturday for Union to enter government service at the agricultural experiment station. He has not yet finalized the exact duties or assignment but will join the staff to assist with agricultural research and development.
In police court one poor Indian was drunk and disorderly and paid a five dollar fine.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox met a committee of club women after a mallet trip at the depot. She praised East Oregonian representative Mr. Jackson for arranging Portland hospitality and said she does not belong to clubs beyond DAR and matrimony. She appeared tired yet amiable and optimistic.
Professor F L Forbes has resigned as president and accepted a Seattle Presbyterian church pulpit with a 1500 dollar annual salary. The Union Presbytery sits in session to nominate a successor, while Forbes remains in charge until year end. Professor W S A Wilson may also resign to return to Pennsylvania.
The Catholic mission continues with Father O'Connor delivering tonight's sermon on The Gateway of Eternal Life and Father Mulconery speaking tomorrow on The Mercy of God. Large audiences, including many non-Catholics, have attended all meetings. All are welcome.
Professor and Mrs. F. W. Lough of Indiana will visit Tuesday April 21 and present a concert and lecture at the Methodist church in the evening. They are noted as beautiful singers and engaging speakers and authors of songs and music. No admission charged.
Mr. Darvean says the completion of a third story on the Hotel Bt. George this summer hinges on securing enough brick in good time. If brick can be secured by mid summer the addition may proceed, otherwise the project will be delayed until fall.
Ken Stone, famed missionary held by Bulgarian brigands for months, will lecture in Pendleton on Tuesday evening for a Northwest speaking tour. His imprisonment experiences have been published in many languages.
A. Oberg of Grant county wed Miss Minnie Kurts of Indianapolis Indiana at 10:50 this morning in the Golden Rule hotel Rev Robert Warner officiating. The couple will reside temporarily on McKay Creek before settling long term.
Reverend W. Payne records the marriage on April 16 at the home of B. and Brooks in Freewater between Frederick Mickelson and Mius Zo la Pearl Brooks. The ceremony was conducted by the officiant.
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