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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
8
In Echo a case against the city by Fred Kine seeks $1000 for alleged injury to character after he worked at the pumping station last winter. He alleges a slanderous label and a previous dispute over pay, with compromise talks failing at $150 to $200.
The report mentions a charged individual as the case nears, with city affairs expected to stir. J Fulfords builds a new cobotage in Echo, Louie Sebell Jr buys Mrs Rethart’s city property, and J H Koonts’ brick building nears occupancy. Coyotes trouble locals as repairs are made to Furnish ditch and Echo Bridge. The Umatilla Bridge span is now passable and a steel span will be installed soon per the county commissioners.
J Raley known as the duke and Mark Moorhouse the Spinort return to the city after a two week ride from Meachum to Starkey Prairie La Grande and Ringling Bros Circus events. They attended a masked ball at Lehman springs later appearing as stage robbers before their identities were revealed.
Judge 8. A. Lowell named speaker for the Walla Walla Labor Day celebration on the first Monday in September. Known as a top orator, he will deliver the afternoon address at Meader Park after a morning parade from the Labor Temple. The program also features athletic contests and other amusements.
Mr and Mrs A C Ruby and children arrived after Europe where Ruby bought 91 draft stallions including 5 Percherons and 10 Clydesdales. Some horses stay, others ship to Portland. Northwest train wreck near Belvidere includes William J Bryan who noted in his diary this is his fourth wreck en route to Rockford Chautauqua.
An ad asserts dandruff stems from a scalp germ and promises a permanent cure by killing the germ. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the sole product that destroys the germ, claiming it prevents hair loss and baldness. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes via A Koeppen & Bros and Detroit manufacturer.
Thomas FitzGerald secretary of the fair commission reported to the East Oregonian that he received a telephone message from H. T. Irwin president of the Hermiston Commercial club stating Hermiston wants space reserved for an exhibition at the district fair. Hermiston expects to make a good showing.
The John Day News discusses Frank K. Welles for equalization board cash basis valuation, arguing it could raise county property value by 200 percent. It notes complexities, sub classifications for horses and stock, and questions whether cash value raises taxes. It contrasts public fear with potential reductions through lowered levies.
Helena Aug 22 The government will no longer interfere with Dearborn river reclamation under the Carey act. The commissioner of the land office says the interior secretary and reclamation officials found no objection to allowing Montana to proceed. Ames Realty of St Louis contracted with Montana years ago to reclaim land, but costs exceeded potential sale value and work paused. title had been vested back to the government on fraud claims. Now that work resumes, the government drops the case and will not hinder the project.
Lewis Hunter native of Canada and Idaho businessman dies at Schmidt building after a week of critical condition from appendicitis. He lived in Kendrick Idaho years before moving to Pendleton to run a furniture business. Survived by wife and son with brothers and medical support from Dr. Hunter Coeur d Alene Idaho. Masons and Knights of Pythias to assist in funeral arrangements with plans to ship remains to Lewis ton Idaho or Clarkston Washington for interment.
Mrs. Bertha B. Guernsey relocates the Guernsey music store from 81% Main Street to the former Gordon grocery space at Court and Cottonwood streets on September 1. John Clove supervises refitting for the Pendleton store and Mrs. Guernsey manages the North Yakima outlet. A broader instrument line and new conveniences will welcome patrons.
On Saturday August 24, 1907 Vogue Millinery announces a display of the finest street wear from eastern markets. The shop proclaims Correct Styles and Right Prices as its motto, inviting shoppers to view the latest hats and millinery offerings.
An old advertisement extols Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It claims kidneys filter blood and influence all organs, urges use for illness, promises quick relief, and notes samples and pamphlets are available with orders to mention the paper.
The text argues for a just tax plan that spreads burden, suggests levies already cover debt, and urges rich and poor to contribute to debt extinction. It notes Dr. Blalock's broad appointments and lists local attendees and supporters of the congress, including N. G. Blalock and others from the city and Attalia.
Special from Walla Walla notes Governor Mead’s telegram to Dr Blalock requesting the number of delegates from Walla Walla for the National Irrigation Congress in Sacramento. Dr Blalock aims to send a four car party, requires at least 18 delegates guaranteed, with 12 already pledged and several others considering.
Plans for School Children’s Day at the district fair are underway with Bendicton officials, County Superintendent Welles, and private institutions urged to prepare exhibits. Pendleton board has authorized Superintendent Landers to proceed, aiming to repeat last year’s crowd of about 1000 pupils. Children will be marshaled to the pavilion for a program and free admission to exhibits.
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