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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1903
Page
2
Government investigator Johan T. Whistler arrives to review the Butter Creek district and the new irrigation territory. He aims to assess feasibility for scientific irrigation, but expects no action or funding for at least a year, with approvals possibly delayed two to three years.
J Tomlinson of Umatilla reports a steady influx of newcomers into the area, noting many from distant states and rapid government land uptake. He highlights the Holbrook Company ditch territory and corrects a prior misstatement about material hauled to paddle the main ditch to hold water.
G W Jones went to Umatilla this morning E Anderson has gone to Darton for a few days Rev Robert Warner will preach at Heppner next Sunday Dr Smith went to Echo J W Tallman went to Echo for a few days Joseph Basier will go to the Sound in a few days to be absent for a week or more Mrs W P Evans of Portland visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J S Mathews W H Stewart of Meacham at the city over Sunday left for La Grande Mrs Charles Lusher of Wardmer Idaho visiting sister Mrs Fred Waite There was born today to C W McLyman and wife a son both mother and child doing well C O French will return to Sim Kameen district British Columbia about May He has coal properties There was born this morning to D B Bailey and wife a son both mother and child doing finely C B Gabrielson of Salem on town for insurance business Gabrielson hopes drier country means more business William White and R Dowling return to Spokane they visited uncle L L Rogers at Adams M M Godman and wife of Dayton in the city guests of Judge Fee and Judge Lowell Godman continued journey to Chicago this morning returning to Dayton Rev H L Beighton of Heppner preached at the M E church on Thompson street three accessions to the church J D Stanford started for Wallace Idaho to remain through the summer with offer of 4 50 per day for patching jets bought here on Railroad Eine Tetherow of Spokane stopped over Sunday on route from La Grande visited Hawley brothers Sherman James B Welch in Pendleton brief visit leaves tonight for Baker City to attend to opera house business Welch formerly operated the local opera house now has a position in the Baker theatre bound for Portland
The county fund allotment allocates four dollars per pupil to principal towns. Pendleton receives 4055, Echo 247, Pilot Rock 262, Umatilla 145, Weston 978, Athena 1132, Milton 193, Freewater 524, Ukiah 349, Adams 478. This does not include the money from unnamed sources.
The patient remains under care after last Saturday’s accident with fractures on the seventh and eighth ribs near the spine, probable abdominal perforation, severe right kidney injury, and liver shock. A left inguinal hernia has developed along with multiple contusions and cuts on the limbs and head. Age not stated.
The fragment mentions a 67 year old patient whose recovery is described as extremely hindered and cites Dr CJ Smith as consulting. Further details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
MeeLyman's Boys' Band plans a May concert at the opera house to raise funds for new instruments. The group, aided by members of the old band, has no outside support and asks local patrons to attend. Tickets will cost $1 for the lower floor and 50 cents for the gallery with free concerts for stores selling $10 worth of tickets.
Mrs. Mays, visiting city guest of her son William Mars, is en route home to Elgin from Starbuck where she and her sons Grant and Charles have recently filed on government land. She is a pioneer of Oregon's early cities, arriving in the Willamette valley in 1852 with her husband from Boone county Missouri, and moved to Umatilla county in 1888.
Bids will be received up to April Seth for street sprinkling with four or more heavy teams and drivers. The committee reserves the right to order teams, lay them off and require full time. Teams shall work under the street superintendent when not engaged in sprinkling. Bids may be rejected. Frank B. CLOPTON chairman Sprinkling Committee. G. B. Arbogast reports Adams area shows improving conditions due to pastorate. Two cows lost from improper feeding. crops and fruit trees in excellent condition with heavy fruit set.
The Order of Eggies met with a large turnout led by Charles J. Flynn of Baker City. Thomas FitzGerald and J T Hinkle were chosen as delegates to the state Eagles convention in June at The Dalles. The local group now has over 150 members and 15 membership applications.
Jacob Scheuerman visited Walla Walla this morning to open an office and stay through the wool buying season for Pendleton Woolen Mills. He purchased 2,000 pounds of wool at Echo for this summer’s operations from Antone Very and E. D. Mathews.
The supreme court will not set more cases before its move to Pendleton for the Eastern Oregon term starting May 4. The court has disposed of nearly all trial docket cases and has caught up with the circuit court of the state.
Umatila's share of the 113 tax to Taxco County Treasurer Summerville was paid today to the state treasurer. State tax totals 36015 dollars and Agricultural College tax 1225 dollars, totaling 37240 dollars. The amount paid today was 15630 dollars.
Two new engines arrived yesterday at La Grande for the division and will be fired up for trial runs tonight and tomorrow. They are much larger than any locomotives previously on this division.
Last night's Spokane train run was five hours late after two boycars derailed near La Crosse. Rail damage included bent rails and torn ties with no injuries reported. Officials say only minimal damage beyond track disruption occurred.
In police court this morning two men known as John Doe forfeited their ball. The docket suggests the Does may rival the Smith Jones and Browns for numbers in local records.
W A Shoemaker representing New York capital proposes to give Pittsburgh Pennsylvania an altered water system and to pay the city 500000 dollars annually for operating the waterworks.
A general schedule for the current term's end outlines athletic field day at Pendleton Driving Park on May 2, with events and top contestants to be published later. Baccalaureate sermon, chorus by students, senior and junior class programs follow from May 25 to 28, including opening remarks, class history, statistics, addresses, and diplomas. Professors Conklin and Shepherd praise student earnestness and preparation.
Jas B Welch expects Pendleton to host summer vaudeville with a first class company. He travels to Portland tonight to secure bookings while remaining manager of the local opera house and preparing for possible return engagements. Welch aims for a high grade company, open June 15 for a month, with September follow up if bookings succeed, hoping Weston Herbert Co may return after a recent appearance.
Ralph A. Watson formerly of the Capital Journal Salem Oregon has accepted a reporter position with the East Oregonian. The paper asks local readers and friends to cooperate to help him gather news and strengthen the paper locally and beyond.
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