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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
6
Mrs. Albert Johnson was gardening on upper Canyon Creek when a rattlesnake struck her apron. A well aimed garden hoe blow severed the snake’s venomous head. Rattlesnakes are common this summer in the area, blamed on dry weather and scarce water.
The Island City Manufacturing and Milling Company contemplates rebuilding its implement warehouse in La Grande after a fire total loss. A stockholders meeting will decide whether to rebuild immediately or later, and whether to place the new building on the riverfront block north of the La Grande National Bank or on vacant La Grande lots.
County Game Warden C L Whitney vows strong action to curb quail shooting this season until new laws pass. He has expanded staff to 40 deputies across the county to deter illegal killing before October.
The Two Rivers Tribune reports Joe McCabe slated to become general manager of Northern Pacific branch lines. Proposed improvements include raising the Ainsworth Attilia line, building a modern depot in Two Rivers, and making Wallula a division point with a roundhouse.
A Pendleton resident praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache kidney pains and urinary trouble. Mrs. Putnam Veeck of Higgins, Oregon, recounts relief after using the pills during a lame back attack. She notes diminished pain, regulated kidney action, and great gratitude. Sold by all dealers for 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
George Y. Firay of Nevada sold 14 000 old sheep to John T. Jones of Los Angeles for 86 310. A lot at 400 brought 2 65 each, the rest at 2 50. Jones also bought 20 000 lambs at 1 80. Some old sheep to be shipped to Chicago, rest to graze in Nevada until market improves.
P H Thompson visited the city on Tuesday recounting a mowing accident last week. He rode a mowing machine and crossed a ditch, fell before the sickle, the team moved on, and he freed himself. His overalls were torn to shreds but he escaped serious injury.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co of Toledo asserts the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Public statement describes Hall's Catarrh Cure as internal medicine affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Includes invitation to send for testimonials and notes sale by druggists.
Spokane August 17 A horse race feature planned for the six days meet offers pacers racing without a driver. Manager Robi H Congreve aims to purse a guideless harness event if three owners agree. F C Erwin of Hillwhore Oregon has replied favorably joining the potential entrants.
Lewiston and Riparia rail service for mall care and clerks awaits formal authority. Chef Clerk Powell and Sec retary J A Cook of the Commercial club report expected authorization soon. Initiative by Mr Elwell aims to speed inland mail to lower river regions and coast, with next day Lewiston delivery from coast mail.
A compiled schedule shows fair dates across Washington Oregon Idaho Montana and British Columbia from late August through October. Cities include Bellingham Everett Salem Portland Seattle Missoula Boise Spokane and more with ranges from August 26 to October 24.
Mrs M M Davidson of San Jose California extols Electric Bitters as a strong general family remedy for headaches billiousness and torpor of the liver and bowels. She claims a bottle provides more health for digestive organs than any other remedy and notes Tallman Co drug store sells it under guarantee.
640 acres of fine wheat land five miles east of Helix with half summer fallow a fine house barns and other improvements on easy terms. One half cash balance on time at 7 percent interest. Enquire J M Bentley Hartman Abstract Co Pendleton Oregon.
An Mrs Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she adopts Dr Kings New Life Pills as family laxative medicine for its painless purifying effects. The pills are sold at Tallman Co drug store for 25 cents. Also advertised are The Song of the Oregon Pine by Hert Huffman at Frazier book store for 60 cents and Kodol remedy sold by Tallman Co.
A new maternity ward opens at St Anthony’s hospital. Ward charges are $150 per day. Private room rates start at $2 daily. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is touted for children and sold by Tallman & Co with a maple sugar flavor claim.
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We recommend Sexine Pills as the supreme tonic for weakness. The ad claims they invigorate nerve centers, restore vitality, and induce restful sleep. Priced at $1 per box, $6 for six, with a full guarantee. Pendleton Drug Co. sells all principal remedies and does not substitute.
Central Oregon railroad surveyors moved to Culver then Madras and are running a line southwest through Opal prairie to a Crooked River crossing near Trail. The work aims to test a route for a potential line, with completion expected within a week and possible extension toward Shaniko via the Columbian Southern survey.
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