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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1905
Page
8
A fragmentary ad touts a crystal item as a genuine looking fake. It claims experts are paralyzed and promotes crystal facts for 75 cents, asserting better value than coffee. The copy urges trying the product and promises it will endure beyond expectations.
Illinois Central agent J. Lindsey in town with woolbuyers discusses annual 12 to 14 million pounds shipped from Illinois mainly to Boston. Rail competition remains, but rebates are abolished by the Elkins Act, leaving buyers to drive rates with no concessions from railways.
Woolbuyers have begun arriving at Pendleton, with four to five newcomers locating at the Hotel Pendleton. Notables include Charles H. Green of Koshland Bros San Francisco Frankenstein of Hecht Liebman & Co Boston J S Stressenger of Dewey Gould & Co Boston and L Strauss of Judd Root Hartford Conn. Buyers plan to work sections beyond the sale days at Oregon markets Shaniko and Heppner while Idaho sales are not held this year. Frankenstein and Stressenger traveled from Idaho.
Four cases of scarlet fever were reported today from Birch Creek in the Goldsby family nine miles from Pendleton. Three of the patients have been ill for some time.
Several families including the Goldsby group on Birch Creek are said to have scarlet fever cases. Many others in the neighborhood have been exposed and are recovering from the illness.
J H Garretts Sunday School class presents a literary program at the First Christian Church to raise funds for furnishing the classroom. The program features instrumental duets, recitations, vocal duets and solos, a female quartet, violin pieces, and a small admission fee with refreshments served afterward.
The city council discussed street improvements and agreed that private crosswalks on Main and Court streets should be removed. It is likely one crosswalk will stay on Main Street in the block centers, but on Court Street none will be permitted due to shorter blocks.
John Davidson was brought from Athena to Portland in charge of James Stamper for a mental examination by Dr. Wuuamson of Portland. Shortly before, Davidson sold his 120 acre ranch near Athena for 110 dollars per acre, and it is said he was not mentally sound, or he would not have made the trade.
Fred Dodson, formerly with Judd & Root in the securine mill, came from Hartford Connecticut to take the head role for the upcoming season here. The exchange includes a humorous line about naming a baby after the czar, and a remark that Corrigan notes he knows nothing about anything on shell heath.
An article debates hair color signaling character and links baldness to concern for others. It cites Prof Babouraud and describes dandruff germs causing baldness, promoting Sewbro's Herploide from The Herploide Co. Detroit with agents Koeppen & Bros.
Businessmen concede a bank account is essential to standing and success as a convenient tool in trade. The notice argues that even those with small income should open an account, as laying down a dollar can start one and earn interest. Full information for those interested.
A severe wind in Walla Walla toppled charged power lines prompting lineman Street Wae to venture out and warn residents of the danger before repairs. Authorities responded to the hazard and secured the area as crews worked to restore service.
A disturbed man, Sweet, fled and disrupted a neighborhood avoiding wires and shouting. Police received several calls about an at large criminal. A patrol searched, Sweet was detained by company officials and released without injuries or accidents from the damaged lines.
Nolin April 27 report says fruit and alfalfa look excellent with best prospects yet. Paul Schneider returns from Pendleton after a month away. Hiram McClelland, Mrs Frank Lane, S Hopper and F Steele attended Pendleton Odd Fellows anniversary. lambing by Slusher and Meters and Gould finished with strong yields. A local plan for a Pendleton to Nolin telephone line gains interest. William Shafer returns from Eureka Flat, Washington, where he worked for Al Drysdale and praised farming there. Deputy Assessor Stele, nearly finished with Union and Youkum precincts, will soon work closer to home.
Ida Newman files for divorce from Ralph Newman alleging marriage at Milton on December 4, 1899 and no children. Husband accused of habitual intoxication and abusing her. a separation is sought. Also mentions a Wil Clerks Union event and dance under McMinn supervision.
Louis Audette of Adame visited town yesterday. He lives on the reservation near Adame and notes several diphtheria cases were found a few weeks ago. All have recovered, and none remain to the knowledge of local physicians.
John McNary, formerly held in the county jail after a temporary lapse, was released today as he has fully recovered from his condition.
Officials from the War and Interior departments arrived from Washington and are busy setting up their exhibit spaces at the Lewis and Clark Exposition, showcasing government activities and branches to the public.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary issues. It urges readers to test urine for sediment, claims relief from backache rheumatism and frequent urination, and offers samples and mail order options from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
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