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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
8
Hair brushes offered in all grades with stock representing every grade from cheapest to top quality. Emphasizes briets and mounting in well made handles of solid and veneered wood. Clear claim of good values with prices listed from a small amount to two dollars.
A Pendleton swindle tale spreads through Main Street as promoters allegedly drained investors. Promoter described as affable robbed locals. Cunningham staked large sums on a wrestling match and reportedly chased losses with further bets. Portland item lists victims and amounts tied to the Lake Washington bouts and wider alleged schemes.
The report lists victims including G. R. Nickey of Butte Montana with 4000 dollars, Thomas Deane of Townsend Montana with 3000 dollars, A. W. Hickle of Prosser Washington with 1000 dollars, and Thomas Peters of Vancouver British Columbia with 2000 dollars. Additional unnamed individuals are said to have suffered losses as well.
John Jenson received a telegram from C M Hurst indicating nearing completion of Hurst automatic switch installations by the Oregon Short Line in Salt Lake City. The device, praised as unparalleled in railroad invention, is being tested on main line traffic with standard dimensions. Master Mechanic T W Younger of Southern Pacific Portland witnessed a Salt Lake switch in operation and lauded its simplified, robust design.
A dissenger on an eastbound train near Pendleton was swindled out of $50 by a confidence man claiming a $1000 draft and freight charges. The two men befriended aboard the train between Umatilla and Pendleton, the swindler later leaving town with the passenger's loan of $50, leaving him short and duped.
In police court yesterday afternoon Tom Castro was arrested and fined $4 for driving his automobile along the Estes funeral procession route. The act, blamed on thoughtlessness, caused annoyance to Mike in the procession and sparked protest. This morning Leonard Oleen and Jim Hivdred appeared as prisoners and were each fined $5 or three days.
County board of equalisation meets next Monday for a regular annual session likely to last a week. The board includes the county judge assessor and clerk. Assessor Strain reports assessments mostly complete except for totaling figures. He is doing arbitrary assessments where owners declined to provide data. A few complaints are expected this year. J W Morrow, RA N tax agent, reports company satisfaction with the roadbed assessment of 10000 per mile.
An informal shoot was held this afternoon at the trap shooting grounds with seven travelers in attendance. Visitors from Mestre, Torre, Floberton and Chapman attended, including ex-professionals from ZM company and California Powder. Local participants included James Spence, W J Seppill, Tan Bowkin, Will Hoch and Walter Markit.
Samy Ther born to Mr and Mrs L Mann at their home 205 Garden Street a nine pound son.
Toe Woolf has returned from Haines with his team and survey recovered after a prior trade dispute. The article notes potential breach of faith by the principals, who may face questioning and interviews at any suitable time by reporters.
Wi Not Beilensut Martin Baker held in county jail on grand larceny charge in Ohio. After arguing by HH Carter attorney for Baker and District Attorney Phelps, the court ruled adversely and Baker will remain jailed until Buckeye State officer arrival.
A marriage license was issued in the afternoon to Arthur Olen and Alice Culp from this county and Shoshone, Tah. The Orinoco River is noted for its vast tributaries. The total sum listed is 2600 with 434 listed as Ntreame.
Twenty five carloads of cattle and sheep are being loaded at the W. and C. R. yards for shipment tonight to Seattle. The consignment includes 21 carloads of cattle and four of sheep totaling 550 head of cattle and 1000 head of sheep. Read like a concise stockyard report from the era.
Despite cool evening, a large crowd attended the concert at the court house with strong attendance for the Eagles band. Director Sharp announced another concert next Friday and plans to extend through month end as requested by the public. Embargo on Portland freight to San Francisco lifted, easing congestion but rail lines still strained. ships await full freight flow. The diving bell is noted in Phoenicia but not in Europe until 1500.
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