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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1906
Page
8
A feature of the store's gift selling is that every article leaving the shop is recorded. This ensures the bride-elect does not receive a duplicate item and helps prevent repeats in future purchases.
Pendleton Business College changes hands as Mica M. Slattery of the Standard Commercial College of Spokane acquires the Pendleton school from Prof and Mrs Churchill. Slattery, a Wisconsin graduate, plans to add top instructors and new features while the former owners consider their future plans.
Pendleton postoffice filings show November 1906 newspaper postage of $22.16, with East Oregonian accounting for $15.75. Other papers Morning Tribune Nakawinn Northwest Eagle and Promoter paid $10.41, with Morning Tribune earning half of that as a potential credit.
At Prager theater the Old Opera House saw disorder as 12 high school girls performed in the box while a gallery gang hurled jeers. The orchestra played on amid boos with a special officer present but unable to quiet the disturbance, drawing sharp criticism from detractors.
In a circuit court trial yesterday Judge H. J. Bean presided over the divorce case of Willie Woratsie versus Julia Woratsie. The plaintiff alleged extreme cruelty and improper conduct during a Lapwal reservation visit. Defense argued lack of proven cruelty and that both parties were at fault. Judge Penn found cruelty unproven and both charges weak, thus denying the divorce.
J F Johnson once Pendleton postmaster and now Multnomah county guard halted a jail cell break at Kelly's Butte Saturday night. He woke to noise, advanced with a shotgun, fired at a prisoner through a window, hitting two fleeing men in the back but not seriously wounding them. No prisoners escaped. Also in town, Union County Pioneer Hero Ben Brown of Union county, builder of the fret cabin in Grand Ronde valley, visits Pendleton returning from Hermiston after 44 years as a respected citizen. He recently lived at the Umatilla agency and served as assessor and then commissioner. He dined with John Hailey Jr. Christina Sale reports. First M E church ladies announce Christmas sale in Moorhouse & Hamilton room Savings Bank building, December 14 and 16, with luncheon.
To Vielt Indian Doctor Robinson Minthorn, the well known Tmatitian Indian, left this morning for Lewiston to take him to an Indian doctor near there. The boy has been suffering with lung trouble for some time.
A reported Rock Island wreck near Omaha last night caused no injuries and little damage to the train. Fresh oysters will be served next Friday and Saturday by Methodists Ladies in Savings Bank building.
The Lewiston Tribune reports heavy timber purchases by the Monarch Timber company via agent Joseph M Molloy of Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul rail line. It notes claims bought in the Clearwater area and potential routes into central Idaho, including a St Joe river route and a water grade link to the O R N. It cites undisclosed stateer agent and a million acres bought in St Mary and St Joe valleys.
Coffin Bros faced a six week delay cutting 500 head of sheep near Ellensburg after Northern Pacific officials failed to supply suitable cars. Sheep required hay at high cost as ground kept rising. owners spent 3000 to 4000 dollars. Also note Pineoles medicine ad and Rock Springs stockman Millett killed by a train while atop cars.
A medical advocacy piece argues that digestion governs overall strength and health, linking stomach function to bodily vigor. It cites dyspepsia's impact on performance and cites a testimonial praising Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and digestive improvement, urging readers to request the Papyrus Common Sense Medical Adviser.
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