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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1905
Page
8
A fragment describes a woman loading a coffee pot with a browk substance named Moth era Pride. She pauses, ponders if the resulting nectar is coffee and wonders if the ecstatic concoction meant for the fabrica could be hers. The scene hints at invention and desire.
The Oregon Short Line plans a full steel replacement for the Umatilla river bridge at Umatilla Junction. The new structure will cost about 66 000 dollars, rest on the existing center concrete pier, and be the costliest single improvement on the eastern Oregon line. The current 950 foot overhead bridge, in service for years, will be superseded by steel construction to handle heavier engines and trains.
Open for your account. This bank offers opportunities for wage earners and moderate income earners with deposits as low as 21.00. It pays 4 percent interest on funds entrusted, compounding semi annually on all deposits left for 6 months. You may ask anyone in Pendleton about financial strength and reliability.
The initial work on the bridge construction is finished. The Th and N bridges over the John Day River are slated for improvement this season, with work possibly commencing soon.
William Humphreys, a Pendleton barber, killed a four foot rattlesnake near Huron while grouse hunting with companions on the Blue Mountains summit. The snake’s length prompted witnesses to declare it the largest they had seen, and Humphreys reportedly felt little fear despite the strike.
About 200 sheep owned by the Butler brothers of Mitchell were shot Sunday near Spanish Gulch in Wheeler County. A masked group bound the herder, fired hundreds of shots, and killed roughly 200 sheep. The incident echoes a prior loss of 160 sheep last year. Cattlemen, guarding scarce range along the John Day, oppose sheep encroachment on the range. In other notes, A C Koeppen sought a hunter’s license to kill rather than hunt as he prepared to join a hunting trip with Pendleton companions.
First appearance of dandruff described as precursor to baldness. European specialist Prof. Anna cites scientific proof that parasites damage hair, causing the cuticle to erode and hair loss. Now Bros Herpicide touted as dandruff germ killer restoring natural softness and abundance, sold by druggists. Detroit firm and agents listed.
In Athena a busy court day led to four cases with three disposed locally. Hugh Robie was bound over to the circuit court for assault and battery after a Saturday night melee at the Geneva saloon. King and Roble faced fines for disorderly conduct and wine charges, while Leeper faced a $50 fine for selling liquor to a minor. All defendants pleaded not guilty and represented themselves. Court notes from Attorney McCourt covered the events. Oregon’s J T Hinkle was honored as grand chaplain at the Denver meeting, with a hopeful welcome plan for a larger Oregon delegation to the 1906 lodge in San Francisco.
Dr T J Lloyd civil veterinarian reports a widespread fatal horse illness known as pink eye or epizeotic cell/fftitia. It causes varied symptoms from limb or eye involvement to lung congestion, worsened by heat dust and labor, with many horses dropping dead in harness after days of illness.
Prof Milo H McMinn formerly with Liberati's band in Denver writes the East Oregonian he plans to return to Pendleton for a winter season. A formal opening will be at Music Hall around September 1 with McMinn resuming charge by September 20. He praises his experience with the Liberal band and its bandmaster during the past month. The Liberati ensemble is now in Denver as he departs to Pendleton.
From Denver, Lt. Winkle and W. G. Bogert expected from Eagles Grand Lodge. The local aerie prepares a cordial welcome for the returning delegates.
The Indian Teachers Institute, led by Estelle Heel, starts four days at the American Inn during the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Edward L. Chalrft presides, with W. P. Campbell and Major J. J. McKoin as officers. Major McKoin travels to Portland for the meeting and Mixes Tool, famed for her work, will speak on Indian education.
A fire was discovered in the residence of Walter Wells on Lewle street. A Beck plumber saw smoke and alerted the household. upstairs showed smoke from a burning bed blanket. Fire was extinguished without an alarm. origin unknown.
Information filed today by John McCourt charges William Blackburn with burglary of a tent near Walters Mill. The complainant Jameson, bookkeeper for Balfour Guthrie, says a tent was robbed Saturday night of a watch money and clothing. Blackburn was later caught nearby with the evidence. Also notes moving from Camas Prairie and local theater advertisement.
Resaler Bickle Mies Evelyn Roessler and George B Bickle wed by Rev M W Howard of the M B church South on Sunday afternoon at the parsonage. They plan to reside in the city permanently.
An infant son weighing 12 pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Galott. The family welcomed the new member in the local community.
Prices advance at noon. Why not order now to stock your coal bin.
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