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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
8
In August 1902 Pendleton and surrounding communities see visitors from Walla Walla Adams Heppner Echo Weston and Baker City plus arrivals from Olympia Spokane and Meacham. Notables include J H Miller and Leon Cohen aiding local business and a broken rib injury to Theodore Harm.
The funeral for W. R. Vallely, killed Saturday near Ashland when a freight train split and crushed him between cars, was held at N. Dougherty’s home and Vallely was buried in Olney cemetery. The incident occurred on the Southern Pacific near Steinman eight miles from Ashland as a train car was jammed during a broken coupling.
At 6 30 this morning Pendleton residents were roused by fire alarm bell sounds. The alarm proved to stem from renewed smouldering of the Shultz brewery fire that destroyed the plant over three weeks ago, catching streets by surprise and drawing people out in minutes.
One of the two robbers who shot Pete Johnson at Pasco last Saturday night has been arrested. Will Kettle, a transient, was picked up by Franklin County authorities near Pasco. Johnson, a Swede, was shot in the abdomen and also struck on the head during the robbery that netted $15.30. He was taken to Walla Walla hospital for surgery, but his chances of recovery are poor. The report includes details from baggage man Frank Davis and notes the ongoing pursuit of the other two fugitives.
Klamath county stockmen issue a notice to Lake county sheep men to keep off the grass. They form a stock committee and bar sheep from the south side of Sprague River to the Klamath reservation. They warn they must protect their range or starve. Bly, Klamath County, Or.
Thirteen cars of beef cattle depart the W. & C. R. stock yards this afternoon bound for Seattle and Tacoma. The stock originates from the John Daly country and targets local markets. Carston Bros. receive twelve cars and West & Furnish one car.
A discourse on advertising ethics argues that eye catching but truthful claims win trust. It notes strong adjectives offend, exaggeration harms belief, and confidence is the keystone of trade as successful advertisers guard factual statements.
Reports from Pasco and Wallula say a mob mood grows over recent hold ups and a shooting. One captured robber threatens renewed violent action if the Swede victim dies, with residents approving extrajudicial punishment. Authorities fear a mob scene similar to early frontier times if death occurs.
Frank Shinn, a county figure, was arrested Saturday afternoon on cattle stealing charges after bonds of 300 were later raised to 1000. Witnesses include Toney Brothers, butchers of Haines, who say Shinn sold cattle including a marked cow to be later hidden by L Mendelssohn. Shinn had previously served time in the Oregon penitentiary for larceny.
At an adjourned meeting in Independence on August 16, 1902 the Indian War veterans of 1855 and 1856 conducted their proceedings, detailing the business and actions taken during the gathering.
The Grounds committee repaired damages from a Wild West show last Wednesday. Bleachers backstop and fence were rebuilt or replaced. Clay and gravel were added to low spots and the outfield leveled. Officials say the field is in much better condition than before the event for the series with La Grande and the Indians.
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