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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
7
Advertises a selection of hair brushes with a range from cheapest to premium Russian bristles. Emphasizes bristles mounted in well made backs with various woods and tucks. claims all brushes are wood valued with prices from 350 to 3.
A historic Fanning house at the mouth of McKay Creek burned to the ground last night after a kitchen fire rekindled. Built in 1870, it was one of Umatilla County’s oldest structures. The property is now owned by J J Cheney who insured the building for $3000 with Joe Ell’s company. Carey and family were occupants. Cheney’s men and neighbors fought the blaze by buckets but could not save the house. The lumber was hauled from Umatilla Landing. four houses sit on the two parcels now owned by T J Cheney. A separate milk wagon runaway incident involving Cheney occurred earlier that evening.
E M Churchill principal of Pendleton Business College in Pendleton Oregon states the college is not part of Pendleton Academy and calls reports to the contrary misleading. He notes relocation to larger quarters at Main and Webb and encourages sending for a catalog.
A wagon collided with a telephone pole at the Webb and Cottonwood corner after a chase up Alta and Cottonwood streets. The wagon sustained considerable damage and the incident shifted along to the Webb street area.
The state railway commission findings show that railroads must file annual reports with the secretary of state under the 1855 act, reaffirmed by 1898 amendments. Judges Bellinger and Cotton noted sections 512% and F024 in the Tellager and Celtona code, confirming the reporting requirement remains in force despite perceived repeal.
Rev John E Garver has moved to Pendleton as resident agent for the State Anti Saloon league in the east, working with Dr Paul Rader. Formerly a Methodist pastor and Hamilton County prosecuting attorney, he will lecture locally and advise temperance groups, bringing strong endorsements and a reputation as an effective, natural agitator.
A. C. Koeppen, past worthy president of the Pendleton Eagles, reports a lively Rogins ground lodge session in Milwaukee with visitors from across the country. The Pendleton delegation distributed 1000 Northwest Eagle copies and several advertising cards during the visit. Koeppen also attended a meeting of the State Pharmaceutical association in Sioux Falls.
A carload of beef cattle will be shipped out over the W. and C. R. this evening. They were purchased recently by Owen Purdon of Tacoma from Meyers Geinger and Snyder of Birch Creek.
An estate valued around 45000 with life insurance of 12500 passes to Mrs Sibyl Clopton as executrix without bond under Frank B Clopton's will filed for probate. The will assigns 10 to the daughter Sibyl and rest to the widow. broad powers to encumber sell or exchange property before final settlement. Witnesses were Mark Moorhouse and Ida Boyd.
Court orders prisoner Marti Baker held with hearing continued to tomorrow at 10 am. District Attorney Phelps and Charles H. Carter were involved in the staged session as Sheriff Salen prepares for transfer. Prof JW Hart testified on the county’s new sheriff candidate, with CATE noted as Baker’s attorney.
Mr and Mrs HS Waffle return to the city on the delayed No 1 train after visiting relatives in La Grande. They report an abundant fruit crop across Tinton county with much of it now being picked.
John Hart and Mrs Flora Hughes were walking toward a Portamouth Ohio church when a man said to be Mrs Hughes husband Jarret O Hughes emerged from a yard and shot them both amid a crowded street.
In the recorder court C A Keys, night bartender for the State saloon at Webb and Cottonwood streets, was fined $20 for allowing a prostitute and a Joker remark. May Wood was fined $10. A Day Welch was jailed for drunkenness. Senator Nitchell faced hall forfeiture for a feud. Elder J A Standage to conduct a Danut service. Chris Moyes returns from Weeton plans to attend State Normal College. Local meeting details and school attendance noted.
A free lecture is scheduled tonight at the Arventist tent on Murte street. The talk will study prophecy and present a history of earth nations from Babylon through the setting up of a new era.
The weather and schedule are announced as regular Saturday evening dates resume on September 4 and continue through the season. The notice mentions Baker & Folsom's as a local stop for carpets and furniture, presented as a pleasant surprise to readers.
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