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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
3
From Pendleton to Wallowa Lake Park rates list tents with beds and cots per day and per week. Meals available at the restaurant, meal tickets offered, and space for own camping outfits free. Burros and saddle horses for mountain climbing at 25 cents per hour. Dancing on Wednesdays and Saturdays with information on additional events.
Special correspondence from Umatilla Oregon notes extension of the Brownell ditch will extend west to the townsite end, bringing potential growth to the south side and town as a whole. Local reports mention new houses, property sales, and new work at the Ideal yards with a switch engine added by the railroad.
New York report describes Antone Simon Jr arriving from Port au Prince with suspected gold coins in brown paper. Collector Leech and investigators focus on the deposed Haitian president's son who allegedly seized a small amount of wealth before departing aboard a ship, while officials pursue further details and potential charges.
A fragmented report from Stockton describes a prisoner facing charges related to alleged slavery and trafficking. The text references a range of names and legal actions, including Veit and Thelen, with mentions of court proceedings and possible defenses. The article also alludes to other individuals connected to the case and a related investigation.
Hermiston Oregon August 11 after months of work the Hermiston Cemetery association decided to buy 20 acres two miles south of town from David Sorrells for future cemetery use with water access planned for next spring. A McDonald bought the John Irvin homestead on twenty acres two miles east on the diagonal road and plans immediate move and development. Miss Bessie McPherson and Miss Virginia Todd hosted a social at Hermiston Mercantile hall. Dr M W Turley transacted business in Hed Oregon and owns irrigated land in that region and Hermiston project. Norma Inge visiting sister Mrs C M Thomas near the government reservoir Ray Ellisle arrived from Portland on business. John D Rice, long active in the area, was mentioned.
An old newspaper ad touts Zemo as a free sample offer to treat eczema skin and scalp conditions. It lists uses for rashes hives acne and other skin irritations in adults and infants and claims drug store availability nationwide.
Read the want ads for unfurnished housekeeping space in the East Oregonian building. Steam heat gas range in kitchen elevated lights hot and cold water and recently renovated. Inquire at E. &
Women suffering from illness are invited to contact Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are read by women, kept confidential, and have helped thousands. A free book is offered upon sending name and address to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
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