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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
7
Spokane estimates 1908 county valuation 82 106 400 with total tax 1 115 014 26. School tax 226 897 78. School District No 81 valuation 2 412 962 and tax 175 548 04. City valuation 29 010 206 with city tax 602 879 80. Municipal valuation 23 822 143 and tax 367 000 28. First December completion noted. incorporation plans for local firm with Salem papers sent.
Nyssa residents with property near the Oregon short wing right of way have been told by the railroad to vacate. Earlier the railroad demanded payment of ground rent, claiming land under a land grant dating back to the eighties. The Nyssa group bases its claim on a government patent to the former owner who proved up on the land. A meeting was held at Nyssa to decide action, with Attorney H A Griffiths of Caldwell consulted for guidance.
The Dalles Fruit Company outlines steps for a proposed fruit cannery dryer and cold storage plant with all actions to receive general community approval. The statement emphasizes collective support for the project as it progresses toward realization.
Market observers note grapes are out of market awaiting imports while cabbage onions and apples climb. Cattle market dull with steady prices though trade is slow. furs moving slowly as trappers retreat. Retail prices for groceries and produce show increases due to Portland and Walla Walla sourcing and a holiday stock. Livestock and hay feed prices listed. general market cautious with inventories and shipments continuing.
The Long Creek town pump and gasoline engine for fire use arrived Saturday and is being placed over the well between Hardisty and Mill streets. The pump only draws water from twenty feet while the well is thirty five feet deep due to deeper drilling after the order.
Local Bend item reports a dispute over an organ removal and return among individuals linked to rival Sunday schools. The fragment hints at a row and a lawsuit, with the community noting muddled church activity and a Long Creek Light reference.
Prevailing average prices for hides listed including beef green and dry hides per pound and per animal. Timber prices show mink coy bear skins coon horse and sheep values with size and condition adjustments. Note references to a Christian church event December 10 11 and 12 for articles.
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