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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1917
Page
8
Local items note individuals enlisting in the navy, a Red Cross society formed with 29 members, and a call for a county agricultural agent in Umatilla. Also reported are a death in Portland, department store improvements in Pendleton, a large estate probated with multiple heirs, a legal action in Hermiston, and livestock weather and shearing updates affecting Meacham and Pilgrim areas.
The will admitted to probate leaves the $60,000 estate to Cornelia Piper with realty valued at $66,000 and personal property at $14,600. Children Oscar J Piper Ida George W Piper William Piper Annie M Morrison and Hiller Smith receive a dollar each with shares to be divided on widow’s remarriage or death. Real property to be split among remaining heirs per a specified quarter section grant. Cornelia Piper named executrix.
W L Thompson highway commissioner stated yesterday that despite Farm Union at Holdman acting on record, the proposed road bend remains a live issue. The remarks followed a Saturday meeting noting local support and concerns about traffic flow and safety near Holdman.
A promotional offer promises a free $208 phonograph to the public, with the item displayed in the Boston shop window to attract customers. The ad emphasizes the value and ease of obtaining the phonograph as a promotional prize.
Stage listing for Adar Athena and Werton Jesves Allen Ward Co at 16 and 3 20 pm daily. Reservations via phone 406 to call Ralph Bhaffer. Prop ATV details provided.
Fragmentary notice lists a firm name Pendieton Frutt Ca with a phone line for inquiries. Limited readable details reference poultry meat products including pork and veal. No clear event or action stated.
A garbled notice mentions dirt and wood dirt with a contact hint. It references a phone number 22TH at voce-Ady and names Feesenette pride and ett, but the text is unclear and incomplete.
Warehouse men in the region formed an organization as wheat nears two dollars with hopes of further gains. They demanded 4.50 dollars per day for nine hours, but reports say only a few joined and most officers have defected, leaving few active leaders.
A fragmented note states that county roads are under county authority and will be transferred to the government. It claims the government will assume a third of the total cost for two bridges, with the county court relinquishing control as jurisdiction shifts.
The advertisement extols Cottolene for biscuits made with butter, noting good browning and creaminess in dough. It claims Cottolene is wholesome, yields delicious cake, and is suitable for frying as well.
Rev TFF Weaver writes East Oregonian about his work as pastor of the Rosemony Thrimion church in Dallas Texas. He notes his congregation has more than doubled since his tenure began and Sunday attendances have risen. He has built a new home in North Withomes over. He is impressed with Dallas area and cites a population figure of about 4.5 million within 160 miles, nearly twice Oregon’s population.
Applications to declare roads leading to the proposed Mission and Thor Hollow bridges as empty were filed yesterday with Adupt Swartzlander. He forwarded them to the Washington office and anticipates early favorable action. Only turn over of the road between the main hood tracks and the river at each point is anticipated as necessary.
Cincinnati authority offers a home remedy for corn removal using Freezone. Apply a few drops to a tender corn to soften and remove it entirely, without irritating surrounding skin. A quarter ounce of Freezone costs little and works on hard or soft corns.
Ady A B Cox advertises a land and home deal offering a choice between buying a lot to build or letting TI sell the lot and construct a home with favorable terms. The promotional copy emphasizes affordability and DIY options.
Notice calls Moore and all Moone residents to meet at Moone Hall at 7 10 Monday and Tuesday 16th and 17th. Adv John Lang, Dicinter urges utmost importance of attendance.
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