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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1900
Page
4
Pendleton Oregon retail notice for Gleaver Bros the boot and shoe men located at 405 Main Street invites customers to browse a selection of footwear and related repairs. Established local shop promotes durable footwear and service.
A jumble of shop notes lists cigars and household jobs, department store sales, bacon and lard from local grocers, fruit jars, sewing machines, cough medicine, and remedies. Advertisers claim bargains on cream, patterns, bicycles, roasts, and canning supplies as May and seasonal goods appear.
Ward Baird died of consumption at his Island City home. Clarke Lilly, 18, is under arrest in La Grande for burglary. J. Dy McCally is very ill at Joseph, Wallowa county, not expected to recover. Vive Lotore disappeared from The Dalles post office in April 1807 and was found in a crack. The Seattle recruiting office received orders for later enlistments for the Twenty fourth infantry at Spokane. Lulu Ethel Galt, age 5, died from burns in Portland. Jody Burke, long-time Columbia River resident, died aged 50. Fred Reed, long employed in Walla Walla, is near death. The Northern Pacific may haul wheel traffic to Portland, likely prompting Olympia railroad legislation. Mrs. Nicoll, wife of Captain David Nicoll, connected with the ship Suterland shire, rumored to be lost near Sumatra. J. A. Masterson returned from Nome with cattle, but venture failed. Oregon farmers like Smith Brown of Gilliam grow 5000 acres of wheat. hauling by Blalock begins. grain deliveries strong. Two drunks and a traveler faced Recorder J. F Beam. the traveler found in a box car was given leniency. Peo, Cayuse chief, was in the city jail. he drank and refused to return to his tepee, leading to Olver Coffman’s handling.
J. Bo Krause, deputy fish and gate warden, went to the BR. & N. railroad Saturday evening to fish for a pert and monitor penalties for violators. He believes laws have been violated and vows a public spectacle if offenders are caught and proven. Hunters warn others to avoid exceeding daily grouse limits.
Mrs. W F Matlock reports a letter from her husband dated August 1 from Skoguay stating he disposed of hareware and would leave for the states in two weeks to reach Pendleton by September 1. Frank Tharp will accompany him. It is hinted that Mr and Mrs Wesley S N Matlock may also visit the city at this time.
Notiow t hereby given that my wife Mary BK Gillett le lett iy hose bed and board and tiie is to notify and warn all persone that will not be responsible for any debts hereafter in any manner contracted by her. Aupunt 20 Nn M HW GILLETT.
The O Ri N company offers tickets to Chicago and return for 71 dollars. The sale applies only on Tuesday and Wednesday of the current week.
Local notes recount a busy Pendleton weekend with numerous residents and visitors traveling to and from Athens, La Grande, Bingham Springs, Meacham, and Nahooti. Highlights include Dr J. M. Spenaple’s Pendleton visit, Mireee Ritner and Effie Jean Frazier at Tingluuny springs, and W S Crews’ return after lake trips.
A home on Jackson Street was entered in broad daylight by an estimated hoodlum who ransacked the premises of GC Cranston on Jigcleiuy Street. Jewelry, a revolver, and household items were disturbed or stolen, with only $13 in gold and seven dollars in silver reportedly missing from Miss Lucille DeForde. Neighbors observed activity as the thief fled, leaving the screen broken and the interior in disarray.
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Construction for the Street Fair and Harvest Carnival has started with arches and enclosures planned along Main Street. Designer A. M. Stringer illustrates the upcoming structures as preparations accelerate for the carnival queen features and related festivities leading into the harvest thanksgiving services.
A list of arrivals including Pougherty Salt Lake Portland Walla Walla Spokane and New York is given. A live wire incident near Webb Street caused a minor shock to James Mutehiwon a carpenter who avoided serious injury after a ladder touched a telegraph pole and an electric line. Superintendent Lattrny ordered the banner down to prevent panic. D Kemliee notices debts with a request to settle promptly.
A travel note describes a journey from The Dalles to Portland with stops and detours. The writer mentions impressions of streets, places, and people, noting timeframes and upcoming plans to proceed to other cities.
Local men allege Mort Menehyd Willie Harry wrote a letter criticizing Canyon City players. Reports claim a plan to bid $8500 for a team transfer on the 14th at Atlantic. Details remain unclear as towns discuss results and a potential $26 bid for equipment.
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