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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
8
In Justice Parkes court, A Perard faces trial for allegedly stealing 76 head of sheep from A A Johnson. Johnson testified that missing sheep, mostly Lincoln breeds, had been found in Perard's flock and branded to hide ownership. Perard denied the charges as testimony continued with witnesses recounting events around the October losses.
The readable passages promote Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as cures for diverse female maladies blamed on uterine weakness. The text targets overworked women such as teachers and shop workers, claiming the tonic strengthens nerves and restores vitality while promising safe results and ease of use.
The witness testified at length that he did not know the Johnson sheep were in his band. Young Ogilvie who herded for Per ard during the summer was then called to testify, followed by Paul Perard a nephew of the accused man and Douglas Betts who were questioned.
Adams residents insist on a clear statement after reports of deputy U.S. Marshal Glenn Bushee’s Thanksgiving Day incident. Bushee, riding with Harry Redford, fell near Eastland, entered Peter Nessler’s saloon, insulted townsfolk, and surrendered his star and revolver. He was jailed on bond, fined in county court, and apologized. locals stress law and order and note bias against Adams residents.
A district court session was postponed from Monday December 21 at 1020 AM due to ongoing work on a hydrographic survey by the State Engineer. The case involves WILT King and others, with claims of malfeasance and charges tied to irrigation complaints. Proceedings note delays pending completion of surveying work and potential handling of related firm actions, but no immediate trial date set.
Mr and Mrs J A Borie depart Pendleton tomorrow after weeks visiting friends in the city. They will travel to Portland Seattle and then Los Angeles for holidays. Horle has received encouraging mining news the copper producer shows promise and he plans to hire a supervising engineer for future development.
James McCoy veteran freight warehouse man of the O R N La Grande arrived this morning to attend his son Pat McCoy who was injured at Umatilla yesterday by being run over by a car while enriching. The father will accompany him to Portland and stay with him for some time.
Washington game wardens convene in North Yakima on December 6 for their annual meeting and plan a shooting excursion to Horse Heaven to hunt geese abundant at that time.
A marriage license was issued today to Henry Struve and William G. Hanscom, both residents of this county. Several country schools in the Palouse area closed due to fuel shortages.
W A Harrison sells half interest in Comton Harrison grocery on Courtfront to Berkeley Hailey, creating Gordon and Hailey. The firm, at Court and Cottonwood corner, has operated over a year after purchasing D Kenner’s business. Harrison will retire to farming and plans a trip to Toledo where Mrs Harrison is visiting.
Rev. Andreas Bard of St. Paul's in Walla Walla will preach at Church of the Redeemer tomorrow evening at 7 39. Ward arrives with wife tomorrow morning and delivers memorial service eulogy at 7 tomorrow evening, staying until Monday morning. He could not reach for the morning service due to train schedule changes.
The Presbyterian women announce a chicken pie dinner on December 4 and 6 at the Bowman building. Dinner is 26 cents and a mile race will also be held during the event.
A health advisory urges prompt action to stop coughs or colds from developing into pneumonia or a worse illness. Early treatment and preventive steps are advised to nip symptoms in the bud.
A brief ad notes a cough remedy labeled Tar and Wild Cherry containing only pure ingredients. It claims to relieve hacking cough instantly and states the seller is an exclusive Pendleton dealer.
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