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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1903
Page
7
Howard Jones formerly of Salem test this morning for Colfax where he has a new job and will live. He lost his trunk when it dropped from a wagon to a stile. He had packed matches at the top and they ignited inside, smoke pouring from cracks. The fire was put out with little damage to contents, a near wardrobe loss.
Dr. R. E. Ringo departs for two months in New York City to study at the College of Physicians and Surgeons. He will then visit eastern cities for a month to observe hospital and sanatorium methods, aiming to gain added knowledge and experience for his medical practice.
Immense crowd in the city welcomed returning G A R veterans from San Francisco where the grand encampment was held at the Clift House. Mrs Rigby contracted a lung illness, and the encampment's high turnout included 36 100 visitors, with most from outside the state. Gencom Black was elected grand commander, miles friction noted with Roosevelt over canteen policy, and next reunion set for Boston.
The article marks the first anniversary of Rev. W. E. Potwine beginning his labors at the Church of the Redeemer. It notes the Episcopal denomination’s growth in the city over twenty-one years and suggests the church’s expansion mirrors the city’s progress during that period.
Mrs Margaret Johnson died this morning at the residence of her daughter Mrs T J Morrin at 2 o clock after a long illness described as old age and breakdown. She was 77 years and 4 months old.
Invitations issued for a stag dinner at Hotel Pendleton for all city bachelors. The event, delayed by wives and mountain trips, proceeds tonight with host Mr Van Tran guiding plans. Attendees expect a lively, hushed evening ahead, with details to be announced after the meal.
Wet weather did not dampen Shields Park audience as the 2 comedy week and feature program continued. Performers Worineg and others delivered despite rain, with Stanley, Sean fon, Sims, and Bartemes praised for their abilities. The illustrated songs and polyscope pictures refreshed the program.
Superintendent Brown and a crew emptied the reservoir yesterday, removing sediment and thoroughly scrubbing and disinfecting the large cement tank. The water was described as very clean with no health danger to consumers.
Key Ko W King arrived back from La Grande where he preached the funeral sermon for Pearl Pennington daughter of Sheriff C Pennington of Union County. Pearl died after a brief illness from appendicitis and underwent an operation at Baker City hospital.
Mr and Mrs Henry Johnson, who traveled to San Francisco for the grand encampment of the A R, expect to be home in about a week. Dr Johnson, delayed by a cold while sightseeing, is recovering at home. Mr and Mrs PP Collier are in the city and plan to return soon. Mrs Ethel Garfield of Weston Normal School was in the city yesterday en route from Portland, visiting friends before a trip to Walla Walla and then Weston.
Will Lyons, who returned yesterday to Dayton, was called to assume charge of the Wo and R office during the absence of W Muirhead. Lyons was slated to take over on arrival and oversee the old place in the Dayton vicinity.
A flurry of short visits and returns fills the day as RP of the Tribune comes back from a trip with friends. Robert Stott of Pilot Rock, Miss Any Anderson, and Mr and Mrs GW Davies of Spokane are seen in town for brief stays. Walter Folliard, prominent sheepman from Armati la, visits to transact business while MEs Reng heads home from Long Beach. Strong of Walla Walla and A Galloway of the BinkheMeRaul Paper Co drop in, as do Me pod and O OF Thompson and daughters for a short visit. Vincent returns from Hinghany Springs with others, Eli Jacobson of Kamela engineers work here, and Panton visits his ranch on Stage Gulch. Rev and Mrs Robert J Warner return from Jeachwim, while Mrs GA Tolle visits the city with family. Chris O Brown, Christian advertising manager, heads to Ha Ker City for September 2 show after local presentation. LC Freeze of the Spokesman Review travels to Walla Walla for duties before return.
William Stewart and M R Yates have completed a large warehouse for Kerr Gifford Grain Company at Turner near Dayton. They will rebuild the warehouse shortly at Thorn Hollow and begin work soon.
J W Sullivan and daughter Fay returned yesterday from a trip to Letman Springs during the hot spell. They were accompanied by Miss F F Perham and her son Lionel and James Stanon the brother of the latter lady. Seven hundred operatives in smoking pipe factories in New York City have been locked out.
Workmen pursue methods for adding a third story to the George hotel in Deadwood South Dakota. Some expect roof lifting and walling around the roof, others plan to raise walls first. The corner tower is detached and stored on the roof awaiting hoisting to the third story. Completion is expected in about two months as Deadwood prepares for the Miners Congress starting September 7.
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