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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
8
A character experiments with a new Excerpta Coffee Pot and a brown substance labeled Mothers Pride. She contemplates whether the nectar is coffee and muses about tasting a magical brew once reserved for fairies, expressing desire for more.
Mona Towana also known as Kate Smith a 22 year old New Zealand Maori woman follows a path to missionary work after formal acceptance into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Nephi Utah. She arrived with Rev David Brewster and Mrs Brewster from Christchurch. The story notes strong Maori leadership and anticipated missionary outreach in New Zealand. Lahori Day in Pendleton passes unobserved with no official celebration planned.
Agent E C Smith of the O R & N received official notice that a new passenger train between this city and Walla Walla will start tomorrow August 26, leaving Walla Walla at 7 am and arriving here at 7:40 to connect with No 1. The mixed Walla Walla train equipment will be used on the new service for now.
A. M. Cook of Susquehanna Pennsylvania visits his brother in law B. C. Kidder near the Unatillu river two miles west of town. He is a prominent dairy man from the northeast and tours the region to compare dairy practices. He travels with Nissie ter and Mrs. Sarah L. Huyck and plans a Western return via Paget Sound Los Angeles Salt Lake City and St. Louis.
An ad touts Herpicide as a cure for dandruff and baldness, claiming to destroy dandruff germs and improve scalp health. It promises scalp cleansing, irritation relief, and pleasant grooming, urging readers to request a sample by mail from The Herpicide Co. in Detroit and listing A C Koeppen & Bron as agents.
An advertisement invites wage earners and moderate income earners to open an account with a $1.00 minimum for deposits. It promises 4 percent interest and semi annual compounding, noting the bank’s financial strength and reliability and inviting Pendleton residents to inquire.
Lawrence an Idaho convict was found tunneling through the east brick wall of the County Jail using a flatiron and spike hidden behind a sewer pipe. Deputy Funk stopped the attempt, he was locked in a cell and later taken by train to Rome. He is weak, emaciated, and addicted to drugs, prompting relieved officials to remove him.
Pendleton August 24. H F Johnson denies any intent to desecrate the cemetery grounds. He explains that he burned fox-tall grass around his property and along the sidewalk, intending control, but sparks from tall weeds near the fence spread through the grounds. He regrets causing an unintended act and takes responsibility for the incident.
A woman walking Court Street near Cottonwood attempted to enter the Exchange and then the Major House before realizing her mistake. A grocer upstairs noticed at a distance and kept quiet as the shopper corrected course toward a paint store, explaining the blunder to no one.
A pocketbook with a $50 check and other notes totaling about 476 was found yesterday and returned to Will Wells of Athena. A Chinaman, employed as a swamper for local saloons, delivered it to Carter Raley & Raley, who confirmed ownership and noted the checks would have been payable to Wells if not stopped. The finder received 5.
The Fraser Theatre hosts the Comic Opera Company from Watts Walia tonight with a 40-member troupe in The Hottest Coon in Dixie. Promoted as top-tier comic opera, the show follows a large audience reception in Walla Walla and comes highly recommended for its lively production. Also noted is the curious local story of Mark Bale returning home after an eight mile walk from Walla Walla to Freewater.
The new Vincent schoolhouse, six miles west of Milton, is nearly complete and set to open September 11 with a three-room ground floor and full equipment. It is described as the county’s most attractive rural school building. Prof. F. W. Beatty will be principal with Miss Cochran and Mixes Vananderna as assistants.
In recorders court this morning Jim Slack the Indian with repeated drunken incidents received a five day sentence from Judge Fitzgerald. The aim is to curb his pattern of behavior and reduce disturbances in the area. Finished Whiteshing H J Taylor a farmer nine miles north harvested 46 bushels per acre of wheat, threshed 1023 sacks of birhey from 23 weren, and is hauling his crop to Warren Station. His wheat tested over 60 pounds and was all red chaff.
John Sylvester of Pilot Rock files suit through attorney John McCourt against Charles and Catherine Ogilvy to collect 2190.50 on a promoter note plus 250 in attorney fees. The action seeks damages and enforcement of the promissory obligation.
New York comic entertainer Professor KE A Phipps visits Mule Hall for a free 2:30 PM children’s show. He is a musical humorist and specialty artist promising delight for young audiences. Anti-Saloon League aims to carry Whitman County for prohibition.
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