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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1900
Page
3
A local notice announces that every dollar’s worth of seasonable goods will be closed out regardless of cost, urging shoppers to visit the store for deep discounts and final clearance selections.
A local carnival committee announces voting details for a Carnival Queen contest with ballots distributed at multiple stores and venues. Plans include dances, prize arrangements, and public demonstrations, while Dr Kings New Discovery advertised as a free trial and guaranteed remedy.
A dated notice offering reduced rail fares for Union Pacific to the G A R Encampment in Chicago. It states a return fare of 87150 and directs buyers to contact agent BF Warantoy or BR & SN Co in Pearlleton Ore or H Lothrop in Portland for details.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach, kidney, nervous, and digestive ills, promising improved appetite and vitality. It cites Tallivan & Co. drug store and Prof. A. M. Stringer for fair decorations and planning services, with notes on local auction and construction bids.
A soldier’s letter from Luzon dated June 2 describes skirmishes with Filipino forces, the capture of Captain Roberts’s detachment and heavy fighting, plus a cyclone flood that wrecked barracks. Will Parsons reports harsher conditions, weather damage, and rumors of regiment movements while expressing endurance and loyalty to service.
A man described as looking like a ghost speaks of his health and work with the Manila Freedom, noting he weighs about half of his former weight from Pendleton. The remark hints at hardship or illness while recounting past service in newspaper work.
Lee Hooker of Cleveland Klickitat county Washington pled guilty before Justice of the Peace Thomas Fite Gerald to carrying a concealed weapon. He age 15 received the minimum penalty after consideration. Police and officials vowed to stop the practice, stressing that concealment invites greater crime.
Mrs Mary Gregovich of Missipatburg Montana claims typhoid fever last summer caused hair loss. She says Meridcide stopped shedding, hair grew back quickly, and dandruff disappeared after using the product as advised by her doctor.
Deputy sheriff arrested John Doyle in Walla Walla on warrants accusing him of having liquor with intent to sell to a minor and selling liquor without a license. Doyle waived examination and was bound over to the circuit court in bonds of 1200 on each charge. Citizens complain a federal license allows a saloon in Freewater despite local opposition to licensed liquor.
Fred Ratiey arrived in Pendleton and heads to Washington DC to await orders after serving five years with the U S Marines aboard the Oregon. He participated in the Battle of Santiago and recently received a furlough before being ordered to China. He is a Salem native with ties to Toucheton and notes changes in Main Street and local activity during his nine years in the area.
A worker fell through an skylight while performing maintenance at an interior area. The incident occurred during covering operations and involved securing a structure. No further injuries or outcomes are reported in the fragment available.
Advertisement for Brock and McComas at Court Street and Main, Pendleton, promoting cameras and photographic supplies with claims of quality and careful service. Mentions mixed up phrases about medicines and adulterated ingredients.
Plaintiff Blaine Smiteon sues for 410000 alleging a train from Cobary to Springfield plowed her under wheels after a jerk at utter station. Trial court award upheld by Associate Justice Moore. defendant appeals and Supreme Court overrules rehearing petition.
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