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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
8
James B. Welch, Frazer opera house manager, has patented a hammer with a slotted head to hold tacks for signs. During a test witnessed by an East Oregonian reporter, the tool allows signs to be hung high and then released when the tack is removed, simplifying sign posting.
A fragment notes sign hangers have long sought a hammer made by H. J. Stillman under the direction of Mr. Welch, highlighting a historical artifact and its creator.
James A. Tate secretary of the National Prohibition party preached temperance at Pendleton Court House to a small but attentive audience. The Nashville, Tennessee figure spoke for over an hour, mixing sober views on liquor with witty humor. He aims to persuade without vilifying dealers and plans further lectures in Oregon daily through June 1, then returns to Pendleton for another address.
Dr W G Cole performed a case of skin grafting on an eight year old boy and his eleven year old cousin Stella Wurtz from near Spokane. The operation followed a severe foot injury to the Hamish family’s six year old daughter who lost skin after an amputation. The children donated skin to graft onto the injured girl, marking Pendleton’s first such procedure. Outcomes uncertain for several days as healing begins.
Edw Mehler of Erie Pennsylvania says he suffered lifelong stomach trouble despite doctors and costly remedies. He reports relief after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, praising it as unequaled and recommends it to others. Tallman Co and Brock McComas also market the product.
Portland dispatch reports that Furnish managers conducted a straw poll of Umatilla County Republicans revealing 700 voters would not support Furnish. With a normal Republican majority of 300, the result implies Chamberlain would win the county by about 400 votes.
Albert Wuoreweller a prosperous Joseph merchant arrived with his wife and son to visit Mr and Mrs R Alexander and plan to return on tomorrow's train to Joseph. Judd Pendleton Wool Scouring president and wife arrived from California after a six week pleasure trip since their Hartford marriage in February.
Lieutenant J. Morton and Dr. Bell opened a U S Navy recruiting office at the courthouse. By 3 PM five recruits had registered: Wesley Preston Burns Arthur Garfield Renn James O Reilly Frederick Lord Gates and Sisera Font. They will proceed to San Francisco for training before assignment to a ship.
All parties knowing themselves in debt to D Kemler are notified to call and settle at once and pay costs.
Lady commander Helen Burton calls all officers and members to attend Friday April 25 meeting on business of importance. Af] members afre requested to be present.
Bulletin from physicians reports Archbishop Corrigan with pneumonia after a comfortable night. He is resting easily with no unusual symptoms. The update dated April 25 comes from New York.
Washington April 25 Conferees from the house and senate failed to reach agreement on the senate amendments to the Chinese exclusion bill. The house requested another conference to press the senate side to recede from their amendment and set a time limit on the expiration of the exclusion laws.
Portland reports a knife assault on farmer George L. Tooley by Anderson, described as a half breed Indian. Tooley’s injuries are fatal. Anderson was captured today as he nears the end of life, authorities say.
April 25 report from Het Loo states Queen Wilhelmina slept in intervals overnight and her temperature remains steady. The royal condition continues to follow its regular course under careful observation by physicians.
A workmen's train carrying 500 workers derailed at Hackney junction in London this morning. Two men were killed and over 100 injured as rescuers rushed to the scene. Authorities prepared to investigate the cause of the crash.
A veteran Cate 014 Mule leads a mule train in India description. The aging leader would only bear regulation weight, refusing a coffin load that weighed about 25 pounds. He groaned and sulked, rolling to resist, until the coffin was moved to another mule that was blindfolded in advance and led cheerfully.
In the Amazon palm region a native tribe cradles infants in palm leaves with edges turned up as a cradle. A leaf can also serve as a bath. Strong fibers from another palm are woven into cords to suspend the cradle from a tree, letting the breeze rock the baby to sleep.
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