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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1905
Page
2
A vast display of Beau hammocks fills a long line, with exhibitors touting comfort and durability. Shoppers explore options as vendors note discounts and popular models selling quickly. The event draws families and outdoor enthusiasts seeking sturdy seating for summer picnics and porch lounging.
United States Senator Russell A Alger suffers acute indigestion and gastritis threat. Earthquakes shake coast of Ecuador and Pacific Islands. Derbyshire and Yorkshire report slight shocks for first time in 38 years. Austrian band leader Karl Konleak killed by train near Vienna. Beijing reports mass killing of Chinese Imperial commissioner Fen Chuen and retinue in Batong. The Standard Oil Company owns 49,000 miles of telegraph wire in the U S. all operators are paid company employees and sworn to secrecy. Chicago mayor plans to push state gas manufacture bill. In 1904 New York City convicts total 2 257 men and 1 69 women. of the women 126 guilty of larceny and three of manslaughter.
A compilation of local items includes Kettle Falls plans a weekly Tribune, a Simukameen boom linked to prosperity, a Willamette River drowning near Oregon City, a San Francisco livery fire with 11 horses lost, Greenhart mine sale to satisfy a $25,000 claim, a Tacoma shooting of John Leonard over a love affair, Reverend Chass in Great Falls suing a church deacon, Luther Howes seeking $10,000 for slander, Prosser expanding water and fire services, Portland jury awards Helen Ball $3,500 from Dr Ralph Walter Walker over X-ray treatment, K G Pritchard in Idaho court over Bearmouth train robbers reward tips, and Spokane receipt of reward funds aiding capture.
Full equipped dairy for sale one mile from Pendleton with ten thousand dollars annual profit. Also bargains in wheat lands and stock ranches on easy terms. City property specialty. Contact E. T. Wade & Son Pendleton Oregon P O Box 224 Phone Black 1111.
In Milton and Freewater a berry boom brings 1000 acres of land in view with raw land valued at 100 to 150 per acre and cultivated land at 250 to 600 per acre. Over 1000 people work in picking, aided by Wallka Walla Produce and other firms. Hood River strawberries fetch about 2.59 per crate, with harvest peaking May 18 to June 20. The district hosts three major fruit firms and plans an electric line to Milton, while the area blossoms with orchards and a thriving, saloon-free community.
The East Pendleton precinct, defined as all city areas east of Main Street and south of Court Street, records 1525 residents. Enumeration continues in the city with Amestor Strain handling the work alone, expected to take several weeks.
Bishop of Salem Woolen Mills denies a Port land evening paper claim that Kin company plans a new factory in Walla Walla. He has not visited the city in over ten years and says no such project exists while Salem remains the site for their operations. An earlier real estate tip sparked the rumor, but officials reiterate commitment to the old mill operates.
Rogue River Courier reports the referendum delaying the state appropriations bill in Salem. Sheriffs and officers transporting prisoners and the insane must cover travel costs from their own funds. Reimbursement is limited to noninterest bearing certificates that discount up to 15 percent if cashed. State funds remain idle until June 1906, with relief uncertain until the next election or legislative session.
A long list of hotel guests at The St George includes George W. Harris Portland M J Lee and wife J Langley Walla Walla Myrtle Church Walla Walla R Burte Walla Walla and many others from Portland Spokane Union Cheyenne Chicago and beyond, with numerous entries from Athena Reho Starbuck and Echo among smaller towns and cities, detailing names and home locations.
Local residents W A Hall and J F P Hutchinson of Union journeyed this morning along the RL & N line toward Midway Candy to inspect range country. Hall recently sold 1200 acres to La Griinde for fur farming. The pair, prominent young farmers and Blackmen of Chilton County, plan to locate near Canada with cattle herds. They were in the city with Dr Lenn Bhakeelee and will stop in Pandieton for several days on their return.
The report describes record snowfall in the Pike's Peak district with about 60 workers clearing snow on tracks ahead of summer travel. Colorado City suffers empty stores and shuttered doors as once bustling towns decline.
The article notes traffic growth on the Spokane Pendleton branch, with talks of adding a second coach to the train and transitioning to 146 class engines to handle two extra cars. It cites 80 class engines as insufficient for a steeper grade and mentions freight service from Starbuck potentially replacing current routes.
Conductors H C Gidy and Frank OHar of the La Grande division ride the C B & N to Portland for a Portland committee meeting arranging entertainment for the grand lodge of conductors due May 9. A special train will pass here Monday morning May __. The party will give breakfast in La Grande and arrangements provide for feeding 460 patrons, with a two hour breakfast period.
Residents in Milton and northern farming districts urge a county bridge over the Walla Walla river at the ford near Ira Berry's place, known as Berry ford. They say the ford is dangerous and several drownings have occurred in spring floods.
Easter offerings at the M E church totaled 266.25 with 231.26 from the morning service and 37 from the evening children’s collection. First Sunday monthly collections go to foreign missions. 18 was in the fund, bringing the month’s total to 287.25. Members hope yearly collections through December to reach 1000.
Suffering from undigested food, C. G. Grayson of Lula, Missouri, reports relief after using Dr. King’s New Life Pills. He states the pills cured his stomach and bowel disorders, praising their tense laxative properties from Tallman & Co., a drug store guaranteed.
Goodman owner of Hudson Bay stock farm sent a fine Shorthorn bull to Baker City yesterday. The bull was shipped over the O R N and will be driven from Baker to John Day.
Oregon Development League in Portland announces a round trip rate of 9.15 dollars for April 20 2005. Tickets go on sale for trains No 1 and No 6 on April 26 with a final limit on April 28. For particulars contact BE C Smith agent.
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