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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1904
Page
5
A jumble of notices from Haw ad musk melons to Teutsch's store promotes groceries, dairy, fabrics, and kitchenware. The items range from ice cream and creamery products, to clothing, dinnerware, and lamp sales, with theater news, building work, and farm updates sprinkled throughout the Pendleton routine.
Local residents and visitors are listed in a bustling Pendleton scene. Mrs Blakley, Estes, Schumann, and Davie appear in town for visits and business while families travel to Portland Baker City La Grande and Meacham. Several locals return from outings and trips and attend religious services, hospitals, and camps.
Charles Hein has completed the construction of two new bridges across the Tutullia River a few miles south of town to replace those washed out by the June flood. One bridge adjacent to his property is forty feet wide and one foot in length. The other bridge, known as the Tony Larson, is also completed.
Two wooden bridges built by carpenter Joseph A Dupoik span 20 feet by 24 feet with double 2x4 oak planks and a central inch of planking. The 12x12 red fir piling supports and mudwalls are noted as solid. Both bridges finished and open to travel pending county court acceptance. Dupoik praised for quality work.
A rediscovered tale from county records tells how Frank Harris and Mary Brooks, once slave lovers torn by a plantation sale, reunited in Fresno after emancipation. Both widowed, they married yesterday at a church gathering, the older man recalling a long-ago vow amid their many children.
In Umatilla county the justices of the peace will serve as coroners during the official’s six week absence. Coroner T M Henderson departs Sunday night for the East, with Dr Henderson consulting the law to confirm deputy duties. The statute authorizes any county justice to perform coroner duties when the office is vacant or the coroner is absent.
A statement for President Twohy of Old National Bank by H. Haynes of Harrington argues that with modern farming methods and large-scale cultivation wheat in the Big Bend can reach 16 cents per bushel. The piece notes that small farmers cannot achieve this rate, while extensive, efficient farming and advanced machinery enable the high valuation.
Indian Secretary Frederick told the Commons that HW intends to vacate L'Hassan immediately with terms arranged and ARmain fully advised. England’s Phitis is agreed.
Planter growers in Walla Walla county report white or English walnuts thriving in several plots and some trees yielding fine specimens. Trees planted 15 to 20 years ago began maturing with help from seasons, while California nut trees prosper there as well. Nurseries sell the produce and young trees grow rapidly before maturing. Some women would worry if they were in heaven for fear their halo wasn't on straight.
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