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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1904
Page
8
Ellise J Sams, who filed for divorce accusing Charles A Sams of threats and assault, has returned to her husband as the couple resume their marriage with custody of their five children granted to the mother. The divorce action remains pending in district court.
Secretary of the Mitchell Committee writes to Mayor Matlock in Pendleton Oregon acknowledging a forwarded roller fund. The letter notes a received check for 8232 and conveys thanks on behalf of the sufferers connected to Stitchel. The dated communication mentions July 34 and references a prior letter from the 25th inst.
Laken and Cedar Doors designed by Troutman and Bollerman for the Peoples Warehouse front entrance. Oak veneering on cedar base, natural color, two and a half inches thick, with oval plate glass center. Described as artful yet plain and visually striking.
Gideon Brown threshes 250 acres of wheat yielding 25 bushels per acre with fine quality. Prices rose three cents above the red chaff quote, sold to Byers for a value in cents per bushel. Crop grown on the Tutu Mia place, but wild clover damaged some areas and crowded wheat in others.
William Fitzgerald, retired Cold Springs farmer who moved to town last spring, is constructing a one room residence on the north side a short distance west of Walters' mill. It will be one of the best homes on the north side, with modern improvements, and expected ready for occupancy around October 1.
Conrad Piatsoeder, a stock buyer from Camas Prairie, reported by telephone this morning that he is bonded to purchase a group of 60 beeves from the Camas country. About half are steers, the rest mixed, all ready for beef.
William Estes, a blacksmith, has relocated here from Heppner and plans to stay long term. His wife and daughter died in a flood last June, leaving two daughters and Estes as survivors. The recovery story notes his resilience and cautious optimism despite the tragedy.
City Recorder Thomas Fitz Gerald records July outcomes with 129 cases tried in police court 14 for drunkenness and only one dismissed. Fines total 1468.50 and licenses 1464.50. Burial permits six, cemetery sale 42.40, street levies cash 1400.50, office expenses 80.00, and salaries for clerk and janitors. Health noted as good. no contagious diseases reported. report to city council planned.
C R Reynolds a stockman from Buffalo County Nebraska with T B Garrison cashier of Central National Bank Kearney arrived yesterday to buy sheep in the county if prices justify the investment Reynolds is in the country seeking sheep today. They note Buffalo County feeds many sheep that are mainly from Wyoming Montana Colorado Oregon and Washington and warn local buyers that prices here may soften as flocks gain experience shipping. The climate of south central Nebraska is unfriendly to sheep breeding due to cold wet storms and sudden weather changes.
Lt. Bentley visited farms about eight miles south of Pendleton and described exceptionally heavy grain yields. At John Crowe’s farm the crop yielded about 22 sacks per acre with heavy mashed grain, due to equipment strain. Crowe has two combines but they operate at three quarters efficiency, and Bentley estimates full yields could reach around 60 bushels per acre with full harvest. Hamilton ranch provided wheat sheaves over five feet long.
Caldwell banker Walter B R Sebree of Caldwell Idaho abandons his modern car on a trip to Portland after a dusty ride to Pendleton and Baker City. He continues by train, planning to ship the Packard south. Chauffeur Frank McDowell follows by rail.
A. C. Perrin of Topeka, a leading Shawnee county taxpayer with coal mining and railroad holdings, arrived this morning from the east. His current western trip aims to further his business connections and investments.
An Akron Colorado cattleman visits the Northwest to study sheep industry prospects and the region's climate influences his plan to enter sheep farming, while a railway career is not favored. In Portland Balcomb pleads guilty to furnishing whiskey to an Indian and is bonded to await federal grand jury, with bail denied. A hotel project reports large furniture shipments and plans for unique room furnishings including bent wood and Flemish oak.
A. F. Miller of Portland, bearing a worn Bible and a mission from the Louisiana Purchase exposition, arrived in Pendleton, plans to travel to Walla Walla and Dawn and will be away about a week. He has secured a valuable collection of cruisses and grains to be sent East in a few weeks.
In Swan Anderson about five to six miles northwest of Pilot Rock a heavy barley crop is being cut but farmers delay threshing awaiting better prices. Farmers say 80 cents is needed to start threshing, while a beer offer proposed is 75 cents.
The Congregational Church will host union services the first Sunday in September after repairs and alterations are completed. Efforts are underway to have the building ready. Rev. N H Brooks will conduct the evening service.
F H Morlan of Sterling arrives from the west after an extended Northwest tour and seeks a new business location for a dry goods and gents furnishing store. He has long experience in this trade at Sterling and aims for a larger field than the county town of about 200 people.
Horace Walker and wife transfer 16 acres near Helix to D H Sanders for 8500 dollars. Alvin C Russell and wife transfer two lots in Milton to Susie C Masters for 0 dollars.
Williame Woolsey and Aira J Woolsey of Wali Walls join with Misa Dora Williams of Idaho in a quiet afternoon ceremony at the officiant Mev G L Hall home. The couple plans to reside in this place.
Horane Walker sold his lite acre farm three miles east of Helix to D H Saunders of Athena for 8600 dollars.
A Pendleton Oregon notice advertises a new debt collection approach under the Van Alstine Gordon Co mercantile agency and Trade Alliance. It invites readers to call Malin 1) for a representative to contact them, managed by H. V. Lipe & Co at 119 Court Street.
The Webbaires photographer Theodore Danner drew a curious crowd yesterday afternoon after bagging a large mink seen in front of his home. Onlookers debated the animal’s identity with guesses ranging from rat to bear as a stranger offered Putorius vison as the likely species.
Engineer from Pasadena California named Norwood visits Pen dleton to unexpectedly meet his painter brother H C Norwood and considers locating there after discovering their relation by chance during a week long visit.
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