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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1904
Page
2
A forest fire on the Gili river forest reserve in Arizona was extinguished by rain. Reports mention other local incidents including a fire destroying ornamental works in Paladelphia and a series of crime and political notes from across the country.
In Salem the thermometer hit 95 on Monday marking this year’s peak heat. Polk county reports 3594 scholars, up 186 from last year. Hope Clayton’s body was recovered after two days of bay dragging at Astoria. Oregon exhibits at St Louis span six departments. Clarkmay Salmon hatchery becomes a federal facility. A Tokyo sawmill crew in Olympia caused a lodging house fire. I H Taffe of The Dalles says portage road could be built in six months. state suit delays. July state land receipts total 45685, with 36000 to the irreducible school fund and 8000 to the interest fund.
If you want to buy wheat land, a stock ranch, town property, vacant lots or anything on the real estate line, just drop in and see us. E. T. WADE & SON. Office in E. O. Building, Pendleton, Or. 'Phone Black 1111.
In May 30 a band of about 30 horses owned by Lutz Kerr and Shafer vanished during a county wide theft. The 24 horses were driven into the Willamette valley and later scattered homeward penniless and gaunt. Most had hoofs split and signs of abuse. The animals were found a month later and many were brought back by vigilant riders after a broad search in the western county.
Margarita Fischer and company staged Won on a Wager a four act comedy at the Fraser theater last night. Miss Fischer’s man hater role drew praise while Frank Clayton led a strong cast in lighthearted humor. The Fischer company performs nightly this week with Why Nevada as the next act and the Howards delivering notable interludes between scenes.
In Pendleton and nearby areas the July death tally was unusually light, the calmest month in two years. Last year July recorded 15 deaths, while January and February are typically the busiest, with 22 deaths noted last January. Local undertakers supply funeral goods and embalming services beyond Pendleton to regional communities as far north as Adama.
Observance at Notre Dame ND August 2 reports the annual portiuncula procession in the Church of the Sacred Heart begun yesterday and running to sundown. The piece notes hazards in small injuries and promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, listing Tallman & Co. as a local seller. Also an ad offers range land and water for lease in La Grande Oregon.
Billy Leathers express wagon is now at Howard's cigar store. Phone main 2841. Residence red 338. It ain't no reason just because a woman says Pudge, ci't its the word abe's thinking uv.
A long hotel arrivals list shows guests and destinations across multiple cities. Names include LG Fisk Everett W HH Zimmerman and wife Portland J Thompson and wife Elena Mea A Walters Walla Walla Maradon Portland J Hayden Portland A Stenger Portland J Harris Terroit T Johnston and wife Walla Walla F M Burnison Portland R Churchill Spokane J M Beard San Francisco F Blair Weston T H Crawford Antonio Berry Union D Handy San Angelea Edwin Murdy Athena George C Korwell Salt Lake City Arthur T Cranston Chicago J B Beamor Portland RC Cramer San Francisco Roy J Dolsen Portland and many others from Seattle Spokane Heppner Baker City Starbuck Moscow and more. The list enumerates conference guests travelers and residents with varied origins and destinations.
A vivid account recalls Whistler staging a theatrical finish to a painting for a visiting foreign artist, culminating in a painted touch delivered like a fencer. The visitor later discovers Whistler wiped away the final dab of paint the next day, leaving the work unfinished in fact as well as in gesture. In Texas news, the Democratic convention in Houston re-nominated Governor Lanham and backed Culberson for re-election to the Senate, with resolutions endorsing the St. Louis party platform. Knights Templar in California plan a silver bound souvenir edition of conclave proceedings for King Edward of England, to be presented by a special representative.
A New York insurance agent, long in the same building as the Chase National Bank, relates a curious identification scene with Treasurer Spielman. Despite twelve years of daily business in the same tower, Spielman asserts he does not know the smoking bank staff personally and relies on a vault guardian to introduce him to a teller for verification. Victor Emmanuel of Italy reportedly spends three hours daily studying current literature.
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