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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
8
In Pendleton and area a string of visitors and arrivals fills the scene with representatives from Weston and Meacham plus residents returning from Emerald locales. Wheat trading remains slow in Pendleton at 50 cents a bushel while the east end reports about 200000 bushels sold. hunting and travel notes accompany brief local circa 1902 chatter.
For Summer F and S Bitters the greatest system tonic, a correct tonic for stomach disorders. The compound combines sarsaparilla with burdock mandrake prickly ash dandelion stillingia iodide of potassin and iron as a powerful alterative tonic invigorator and blood purifier sold only by reputable outlets.
Walla Walla August 27 reporting another bank style hold up to the sheriff. A harvest hand named Clarton was robbed while riding home about a mile north of town. Two men confronted him and demanded money, taking 55 cents he had on hand.
Immigrants from the East are expected to rush west once the two month homeseekers rates begin September 1. Missouri river tickets drop to 22.50, and Pendleton real estate firms anticipate a housing harvest as folders about Umatilla county circulate. Most travelers head to Portland or Spokane, with few stopping locally, but the first train load is due September 5.
La Grande Ta Grande will play its final game in Pendleton over a four day span from Thursday to Sunday with games Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday.
Mrs. Donna Donnally reports her husband Frank Donnally disappeared with their months old baby after leaving home for a walk. He boarded a Spokane train at the O R N depot along with the child and carriage. She denies domestic trouble and pleads for his return as she sobs over the missing infant.
In Coeur d Alene Idaho A L Best and A H Best hauling logs for Idaho Lumber Company near Post Falls. A load shifted sending the wagon and team plunging over a 150 foot cliff. The wagon hung by a bank spur and the horses escaped unharmed. The broken tongue was the only damage. The fall covered nearly 100 feet.
Valdes dispatch reports Nazina River district as the richest mining area in Alaska with copper ore claimed as the greatest on earth. Robert Biel notes mountains of tin near Mount Wrangle 160 miles away and predicts an early railroad due to the vast wealth and new discoveries.
A party of 15 Italians in New York was involved in a violent confrontation after one man was struck by a trolley at Jerome avenue and Potter place. They assaulted motorman John O'Neil, pulled him from the car, and attempted to hang him at a tree before passengers intervened and police arrived to restore order.
A crowd of 2000 witnessed a slow moving incident that lasted about an hour. An injured man named Rosano Christano led two children to safety before a car struck, resulting in both of Christano's legs being severed.
Tacoma Washington August 27 It is announced that between 1000 and 2000 laborers will be wanted this fall to slip out the construction gangs on the Valdes Eagle railroad work on which will be started at once Plans are under consideration for sending north several hundred Japanese to hurry the first 58 mile section which it is intended to have in operation next summer Most of the Japanese will be taken from the Northwest where they have been employed by railroads as section hands.
The excerpt surveys changing views on women's roles from ancient figures to modern reforms. It notes Pericles and Socrates on gender, Erasmus's hope for universal Bible literacy, and slow progress toward female voting and education in France and America. It recalls a theology professor’s limited view and Browning’s remark, highlighting gendered expectations and recognition.
Rev Perle Randolph Burdick a prominent south Jersey minister known for uplift work. Born in Virginia educated at Alfred university ordained in 1885 in the Seventh Day Baptist church. Conducted evangelistic work across multiple states and tied the knots of forty five couples while delivering comfort to eighty nine bereaved families. Preached a thousand sermons and led countless meetings.
For scalds and burns dissolve milld epsom galts in boiling water then bottle the solution for readiness. Label it Solution for scalds and burns. Keep cloths soaked with the liquid on the affected area, refreshing with new solution without removing the cloths, and continue for a few hours. If not very severe, a cure may be effected. Do not delay applying the solution after the accident.
Mrs H A Blackman died at 4 30 pm from a gunshot wound inflicted accidentally while handling a revolver at her home in this city. The 19 year old newlywed lingered two hours after neighbors and physicians were summoned. She was alone when the accident occurred and the precise sequence may never be known.
This item argues advertising should be sincere and facts carefully stated to gain confidence. It notes weekday games at 3 30 and 3 20 p.m with Sunday shows at 3 p.m and 8 30 p.m, claiming the fastest games of the season at Alta Street grounds.
The La Grande Chronicle quotes a Shakespearean line about Macduff and a taunt toward a friend noted for impending trouble. The remark mirrors a scene of verbal defiance and looming conflict tied to the famed tragedy and its characters.
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