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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1906
Page
2
Pendleton hosts the first Board of Trade Xmas Sale on Friday December 7 with hours split by time pricing. Bargains on Empire coffee and other new Xmas goods promised, with a unique market style and no over-the-counter charges.
After a full day hearing, A. Perard the sheepman charged with stealing 75 head from C. A. Johnson was bound over to the circuit court by Justice Parkes. Prosecution argued probable cause while defense contended a lack of evidence. Parkes ordered continued detention with liberty on recognizance and scheduled grand jury action for January to consider the Perard case and the Rhonimus murder case.
Twelve granges are active in eastern Oregon with prospects for more this winter. State lecturer Clara H. Waldo and state organizer Jacob Voorhees have boosted interest, with Voorhees returning from Union County to Milton and Heberton to promote new chapters. Malarial and smallpox concerns delayed plans in North Powder area, but Hudson Bay district granges report steady membership gains and expansion is expected in Umatilla County next spring.
Arnold A. Shoverkin, traveling emissary for Pendleton Woolen Mills, returned after a three and a half month tour through Ortetree territories. He reports brisk demand for Pendleton products and strong reception in markets, with wide use of Pendleton woolens in exciting perry rates and rapid sales across multiple regions.
Mr. Sheuerman met Pendleton people in almost every state he has visited. He will leave for North Yakima tomorrow evening for a short trip, then return to Pendleton to stay for a time before another extended tour of the west. The Ra cine woolen mill in Wisconsin makes robes but does not threaten Pendleton’s line.
Judge T G Hailey has started a bottled milk business on his Alftal farm dairy along Wild Horse creek. Fresh bottle milk is now delivered in pint and larger bottles in the city. The demand is strong due to convenience. deliverymen leave sealed bottles and collect empties on the next trip. The dairy may devote its entire force to this new branch.
Jonathan Johnson, agent for the Canadian Pacific Colonization Company of Alberta, has returned to the city and will stay briefly to promote land sales. The company offers irrigated land on easy terms in Alberta and will lead investor trips to inspect the project.
The Church of the Redeemer hosted a sorrowful memorial for Pendleton Elks Lodge 258, with Rev Andrews Bard delivering a moving address on charity and brotherhood. Exalted Ruler J. Ferguson led services as the roll of the dead was read, and the gathering honored Sam F. P. Sturgis through songs and notes of memory.
Los Angeles December 3. Dr J Lynn Grant Lyman the mining promoter of Goldfield wanted on a felony charge remains in hiding. He is rumored to have headed for Boston where Mrs Lyman is living or possibly toward Mexico.
Smallpox cases reported at North Powder and two at La Grande. Many North Powder residents had contact with an ill man before diagnosis allowing exposure to about half the village. Also mentioned is Gordon Dubidge, former president of the First National Bank of Haley, Alabama, sentenced to five years for misappropriating $44,000 used in speculation.
In Hermiston internal divides tied to the O R N track split the town into Maxwell and Skinner Newport factions. The county court granted a liquor license for a Hermiston saloon, despite prior prohibitions near government work, as backers push a Montana banker and a new bank on the west side while a rival bank plans the east side.
Scouring mill employees in Pendleton Oregon announce support for an independent candidate in Maud Fealy’s Fraser theater box contest. The group criticizes The Tribune for withholding names and vote counts and invites public votes at the mill, promising a free box at the Fealy show for their chosen candidate.
In the police court the morning 11 names appeared, with seven cases heard. One defaulter was bailed, and sentences were set for those pled guilty to drunkenness. Four defendants pleaded not guilty and their trials were scheduled for this afternoon at 1 o'clock.
The regular monthly meeting of the Commercial association is planned for tomorrow evening in the association rooms. Reports for the past month will be received and other business transacted. A good attendance is desired.
Late Saturday Judge H J Bean granted a decree of divorce to Florence B Stevenson from Mark Stevenson and allowed the plaintiff to resume her maiden name Florence EB Stone.
A brief health note advises using Bitters at the first bilious symptom to aid the liver and deliver quick relief. The recommendation urges immediate trial of the medicine as the sole remedy.
The advertisement claims a six percent years record for Hostetters Stomach Bitters. It states the tonic stimulates the liver and cures poor appetite belching sick headaches sleeplessness indigestion dyspepsia chills colds or female troubles. The tone resembles a period patent medicine pitch.
An old advertisement extols Mother's Friend as the sole remedy to ease the pains and dangers of childbirth. It claims the product eliminates nervous distress and nausea, prepares the system for delivery, and prevents serious accidents. Priced at 1.00 per bottle, with a free information book available from QGradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta, Ga.
Oregon Daily Journal lauds the O R and N, Southern Pacific, Northern Pacific, Great Northern, and Burlington routes for resuming normal schedules after one of the worst Pacific coast flood seasons. General Superintendent Buckley, Division Superintendent Campbell, and staff are commended for rapid response. General Manager O'Brien and Chief Engineer Bosthke led engineering efforts to restore service, including a temporary bridge, while Field's division kept overland trains running daily.
Walla Walla, once famed as the largest city in the United States by name, shows a notable shift in status as care and development press forward. The article outlines evolving local identity and ongoing efforts to redefine the town’s growth.
Street car facilities on the main street yesterday featured four large trolley cars arriving from the cost. Officials state these modern up to date cars will be put into permanent operation not later than the tenth of this month, carrying passengers as part of an expansion.
John G. Rawlings, convicted with three others in Lowndes County for the car thefts and related crime, was executed this morning after confessing and taking all responsibility on himself. Prosecutors plan to seek clemency or life terms for the remaining defendants as efforts continue.
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