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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
2
A Cincinnati dispatch says George Clifford Drouillard, once a clerk in Chicago, was adjudged insane and sent to Longview asylum. He believed Mrs Potter Palmer of Chicago was his affinity, wrote many letters with endearing terms to her, though he has never met or seen her.
The Pendleton to Pilot Rock stage line, last segment of the old overland route, will end with the Umatilla Central railroad starting December 16. Carney and Kennedy have not received notice, but rail service will remove passenger demand, ending a landmark that connected Pendleton with Heppner and The Dalles for decades.
A catalog note touts a large collection of diamond and pearl brooches from city stores. Enamel effects are popular. prices range from four fifty to fifty dollars for enamel pieces and seven fifty to one hundred fifty dollars for pearl and diamond designs.
There is no article of jewelry, unless it is the watch, that a man takes more pride in than a handsome tie pin. It is always a welcome present. We offer pins from one dollar up to fifteen dollars. Our stock includes dozens to suit almost any fancy.
A gym association pickup game in Pendleton pitted Pendleton business college against an evening gym class team. The gym squad won 45 to 6 with Shockley Alexander Graham Brewster Hemmelgarn starring. Business college players Cannon Clemens Porter Frank Edwards Shaw Bauchi minn faced injuries to Clemens who was replaced by Cannon. With more practice the college team may improve, as several capable players exist despite weak teamwork. The Winslow cup series is being arranged with the first game expected Wednesday night.
Congressman Elisa reports passage of a bill granting A. D. Rhonimus of Cab bage Hill a pension of 20 dollars per month dating from March 1907. The elderly farmer, about 70, fought in the Civil War and was recently acquitted in circuit court of the killing of Tom Myers near his home last spring.
Pendieton merchants and the Commercial association promote a Umatilla Central excursion to Pilot Rock. Tickets are being sold for a 9 o'clock departure Monday morning, with Pilot Rock preparing a warm welcome for visitors from Pendieton and surrounding areas arriving by regular train service.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company introduces a new mileage book for Oregon, Washington, and Idaho priced at 30 dollars per 1000 miles. A straight 4.50 dollar rebate is offered when the book is used up. Pendleton agent F J Quinlan reports a fresh supply and expects strong demand among travelers.
Farmers from near the Blue Mountains have been delivering Christmas trees to the city this week and report excellent sales prospects. The timber line producers say demand is strong and trees are in good condition for the season.
Fire damaged the Plan Manufacturing company's plant in Cincinnati to an extent of $150000. Firemen rescued several sleeping babies from tenements in the rear of the burning plant.
Holidays swelled Justice Parkes court workload with 15 to 20 criminal cases. Normally the district attorney files in circuit court to save county fees, but holidays forced justice court handling. If circuit court sat, cases would have gone to Judge Bean. next week normal business may move to Heppner.
Tonight at the armory Company L hosts a dress uniform informal dance with Johnson’s Orchestra providing the music. All members voted to wear their uniforms marking a new twist on the series.
R G Clark released on bail before Judge Parkes after being held for living off the earnings of a prostitute. In New York, Stanford White's curiosites fetched 90028 dollars at the public sale of the artist's goods.
A catalog blurb promoting pretty patterns from Stouffer's Hand Painted China and elegant Cut Glass. It highlights toilet articles suitable for any family member and notes a last present can make a lasting friendship.
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