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Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1908

Page

8

Concession Grants 2000 Mile Mileage Books Northwest

Travel ing men win approval from O R N passenger department after talks in Salem. Interchangeable 2000 mile books valid on Harriman lines in Oregon Washington and Idaho sell for 50. Previously books were 3 cents per mile or 30 per 1000 and valid only in one state.

Harriman Northwest Oregon Traveling Men's Association William McMurray Salem Oregon Railroad Commission Railroad Commission

County Profited From Recorder Hendley Overcharge

The report shows Recorder Fred W. Hendley paid $11.75 more into the treasury than due. It states he is not short by $29.65 in his fee accounts, per Accountant B A Johnson, with actual collections noted.

Umatilla Hendley Johnson William Folsom Treasury Fred. W. Hendley B. A. Johnson

The Urgency of Early Action on Cold Symptoms

The message stresses acting at first signs of a cold to prevent it from becoming entrenched. Delayed care prolongs suffering and can complicate recovery. Immediate self care and timely medical advice are urged to shorten duration and reduce discomfort.

Visit by J W Howard Highlights Oregon Stock Country

J W Howard of Bellingham Washington, cousin of John and E E Harvey, is visiting on his way home from the John Day country where he examined prospects for a large stock farm. He formerly ran cattle in Texas and views eastern Oregon as ideal stock country.

J. W. Howard Bellingham Wash John E. E. Harvey Mr. Howard Texas Oregon

J. W. Clay Weds Miss May Seibert at M E Parsonage

J W Clay and Miss May Seibert of this city were married at the M E parsonage at 8 o'clock with Rev W T Buster officiating in the presence of relatives and friends. Clay works for O R N at Starbuck and will reside there most of the time. The couple left for Starbuck this morning.

J. W. Clay May Seibert M. E. Parsonage W. T. Buster Mr. Clay Starbuck

Mountain Trip by Keeney Brown Matlock Party

Mr and Mrs J M Keeney Mr and Mrs W A Brown and Miss Juanita Matlock left this morning for the mountains in the county south. They traveled by train to Pilot Rock then by team to Lehman Springs and other mountain points.

J. M. Keeney W. A. Brown Juanita Matlock Pilot Rock Lehman Springs

Forest Fire Near Aberdeen Wrecks Lumber Millions

A traveler careless with fire started a blaze near Aberdeen Washington destroying about 15,000,000 feet of lumber valued at 250 thousand dollars. The inferno threatens three camps as crews fight to contain it.

Aberdeen Wash

Heat: Grocer refunds money to dissatisfied customer

A local grocer returns a shopper’s money after a dispute over tea purchase. The incident highlights fair pricing and customer service standards in small-town commerce.

Mike Schilling

Portland Beats San Francisco In Pacific Coast League

In San Francisco today Portland defeated the locals 16 to 9 as both teams used multiple pitchers. Other results include Oakland 6 Los Angeles 4 and Spokane 4 Seattle 2 with Tacoma opening the Aberdeen series by winning 8 to 6. Vancouver edged Butte 2 to 1.

San Francisco Portland Spokane Wright Seattle Smu Tacoma Aberdeen Sasaia Butte Vancouver

Notable Scores From Twin City Classic Games

In Chicago two games, Chicago beat Boston 3 to 2. Detroit swept Philadelphia 6 to 3. Cleveland defeated Washington 12 to 1. St Louis hosted a doubleheader with New York losing 2 to 5 in game one and 1 to 6 in game two.

Chicago Boston Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Washington St. Louie St. Louis New York

National League Game Result at New York

In New York the Mets and Cincinnati Reds battled to a 4 to 4 tie at City Field. Both teams produced balanced hitting, with key RBI by later innings and solid pitching from starters. The draw preserves the standings balance as the season advances.

Portland firm wins county vault fixtures contract

Glass & Prudhomme of Portland, represented by A C Peel, won the $2185 bid to install new metal vault fixtures in Umatilla county. The work, to be completed within 90 days, will double interior storage with 14 inch deep side pockets and a center table. Fireproof metal construction aims to enhance security, while basement storage frees space for current records.

Umatilla Oregon Glass & Prudhomme Company of Portland A. C. Peel Glass & Pruihomme Bushong & Co W. H. Barry Security Vault & Metal Company J. Magoon Norris Safe & Lee Company H. J. Clark

First Residence Flat Building in Eastern Oregon

W I Bowman constructs the first concrete block residence in eastern Oregon at the south end of Main Street bridge. The two story building houses Bowman on the lower floor with studio space and apartments rented in advance to Mr and Mrs Mantley Gwinn and Mr and Mrs Taylor. Occupancy expected within weeks.

Gwinn and Taylor Flint Oregon W. 5. Bowman Main Street Bowman Mantley. Gwinn T. C. Taylor

Trigo rails tragedy leaves aging man near death

J J Sellers was struck by a freight train beside the Northern Pacific at Trigo near Eureka Junction at about 11 tonight. He suffered loss of a leg and severe injuries, waited seven hours for help, and was hospitalized in Walla Walla with a doubtful recovery. Sellers, aged and father to Mrs Frank Hite of Green's addition, had been drinking earlier in the day.

Northern Pacific Trigo Eureka Junction J. J. Sellers Saya Willa Walla Statesman Éliers Sellers Ife Walla Wailla St. Mary's Hospital Shaw Mra Frank Hite Green's Addition Riteville

The Cornelius Hotel Promises Modern Comfort in Portland

The Cornelius at Park and Alder streets advertises itself as Portland's newest modern hotel offering good service and courteous treatment. It targets Eastern Oregon families visiting for shopping and sightseeing and promises a free bus to meet all trains plus a Pureplan.

Cornelius Park and Alder Streets Portland Oregon Puroplan

Ideal Club Social Meeting Planned in Pendleton

The Ideal Social Club of Pendleton will hold a Friday night gathering in the basement of the M. B. church. The central cool venue hosts a program of social games and refreshments. Aimed at young people, the event emphasizes fellowship and recreation.

Pendleton M. B. Church

East Oregonian Building Rooming Suites Reopened

The upper story of the East Oregonian building has been repainted repapered and renovated by BE J Murphy. It now offers several convenient suites for rent and attractive options for small families due to its central location.

East Oregonian BE. J. Murphy

Tragic death of 3-year-old Frankum girl buried at Rader Parlor

The three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Frankum of 606 Aura Street was laid to rest yesterday at Rader undertakers. Rev. W. T. Easter of the M. E. B. church officiated. The child had suffered for some time with membranous croup, the immediate cause of death.

J. L. Frankum Aura Street Rader Undertaking W. T. Easter M. EB

When the Average Man Chooses a Vacation

A compact, provocative line states that an average man’s vacation decision prompts preparations to go out and kill something. It comments on human impulse and destructive tendencies in a stark, historical voice.

Corrugated Iron Roofing Replacing Tiles in Santiago Cuba

Consul A Holaday reports rising demand for galvanized corrugated iron roofing in Santiago district Cuba over the past year. England supplies most of the market, offering cheaper, better grade roofing than Americans. Retail prices cited: 26 by 72 inch sheets, 2 gauge at 5 dollars per 100 pounds. 10 sheets per 100 pounds. 2 by 72 inch sheets, 28 gauge at 4.90 dollars per 100 pounds. 10 sheets per 196 pounds. Samples of British roofing available from the bureau of manufactures.

A, Be, Holaday Santiago Cuba England Bureau of Manufactures

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