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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1907
Page
7
Classified list includes dentists, contractors, funeral directors, pawnbrokers, furniture dealers, lawyers, fraternal orders, livery stables, and a public bid invitation from Umatilla County for a 1907 steel bridge across the Umatilla river at Echo with bid conditions and a 6 percent certified check.
In the Inland Empire a new Lapwal townsite near the post office grows on a 40 acre parcel. Indian owner Mrs Basnett, with Lipps of the Lapwal agency backing the deed, reports early sales and plans to attract more business as two butcher shops, stores, a restaurant, hotel and smith shop emerge. Another Indian owner Mrs Toyakt aims to secure land deeds to develop the resident portion. An eastern buyer purchased 16 lots as growth prospects loom. Grand Ronde apples rise in price with Winter varieties at 1.40 per box while Oregon watermelons expand under Roy Hill who farms 35 acres and ships three carloads to Portland and McMinnville.
The Columbia National Bank bought the entire stock of the Dayton National Bank for 25000 dollars and will cancel the stock. The Dayton National, formed in March 1906 from an earlier Security Bank started in October 1903 with 25000 capital, faced limited margins as Columbia National expanded to cover the Dayton field, leaving only a small margin for another bank.
The article traces the rise of Columbia National Bank amid mergers with four other banks from 1885 to 1889, noting capital increased to 100000 and deposits surpassing 2700 000. It also covers regional rail and industry updates, including coal mill layoffs, fire patrol launches, and local crime incidents with injuries in Nez Perce and Old Corner saloon fights.
Sheriff notified that Dick Bell was found dead in his cabin near Pields gulch, missing since Saturday while harvest work. Coroner from Starbuck investigated. locals believe he committed suicide.
Following the action taken by the Lawwell mill officials mill workers in Fall River enter a period of rest as negotiations continue. The Aug 24 development signals progress though details remain unsettled and local unions push for clear terms.
An advertisement touts Sexine Pills as the strongest remedy for weakness. It claims no substitute exists and urges readers to buy from Pendleton Drug Company with box pricing details. The copy uses dramatic language to promise restored strength.
Pendleton to Ukiah stage runs daily except Sunday with departures at 7 am from Pendleton and 6 pm from Ukiah, returning at 6 pm to Pendleton. Fares listed show Pendleton to various towns with round trip prices and single trip costs including Alba Ridge Nye Pilot Rock options.
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