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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
8
Excursion to Pilot Rock praises rich red Spitzenberg apples grown on Birch creek bottoms. Improved transport via railroad fosters revival of local orchards and better care, with a record crop shown at the district fair and plans to expand fruit production in Umatilla county.
A Pendleton page continues with a vivid tale of a peaceful excursion turning chaotic as riders descend at the depot. The crowd, missing collars, is humorously blamed on clothing stores before a counter-conspiracy orders collar purchases at local shops. The mock raid ends with a well remembered trip, marking Pilot Rock’s entry into modern maps.
Pendleton calls for expansion of the glad hind resources aiming to quickly develop the area. He emphasizes the value of turning uncultivated lands into fruitful fields as they deserve.
The Jolly Bachelors club hosted a holly decorated gathering at 121 Stonewall Jackson street with Merton Shutrum and Jack Webster welcoming guests. James Exices performed a solo, 500 was played with winners Mrs Mel Shutrum and Otto Turner, luncheon served at 10, and guests include Baby Vivian Estes and Miss Etta Shutrum, who depart for Portland tonight.
The Streeter-Bryan company presents Grit the Newsboy at the Oregon Sunday December 22 with Streeter pen and Blaney management, expecting the largest house yet. Star theater offers Pavilla Musical and Comedy with Pact family acts, while the Dime features moving pictures and songs. U of O glee club tickets go on sale at Tallman drug store for Thursday concert at ME church. seats reserved.
Bond Brothers report a sharp rise in cash sales this December with about a 100 percent increase from the previous year. They expanded stock and updated displays, crediting D. B. Bailey for a standout window arrangement that draws shoppers. The firm expects further additions and improvements as trade remains strong in Pepdleton.
Rev John Merritt Driver spoke on America Facing the Far East before a far smaller audience than prior lectures, but attendees praised the depth of thought and Driver's orient experience. The next high school lecture, Feb 3, features the Hruby Brother Quintet with reader Miss Gertrude Canfield.
The Women of the Presbyterian church plan a Christmas sale at Mrs. Thomas Thompson's home on December 18. A musical and literary program will feature recitals by Hazel Crosson and vocal numbers by Bernice Ruppe Edna Thompson Effie Smith and J R Dickson with trombone solos by Frank Hayer. Refreshments and many Christmas articles will be offered. the public is invited.
E. L. Powers, formerly of Dayton Washington, has purchased a half interest in the Crawford harness business on Main Street and will run the shop while James Crawford is away for the winter. The Crawford family plans to spend the winter in Los Angeles, California.
Mr and Mrs Norbourne Berkeley left for Spokane to attend the wedding of Lieutenant E B Inglehart of Ft Wright to Miss Blanch Donovan on December 19 Inglehart is a relative of Norbourne and Chas Berkeley and has been elected instructor at St Johns Maryland academy He was formerly stationed at Ft Wright
A blaze in Sturgison West Virginia destroyed several dwellings and claimed the lives of three children of O P Cor bin, the superintendent of the Sand mines.
The Christmas Cantata arranged for the Sacred concert at the M E church will now be performed next Sunday evening, December 22, shifting from the last Sabbath. The entire evening will feature a beautiful program of music and is open to all music lovers.
Our cod liver preparation without oil is promoted as superior to traditional cod liver oil and emulsions. Aimed at restoring health for the elderly, delicate children, and the sick or run-down, it claims benefits after illness, colds, coughs, bronchitis, and throat or lung troubles with a guarantee. Pendleton Drug Co. Pendleton Oregon.
Due to the holiday rush the non commissioned officers school will be held this evening for the sergeants and corporals of company L. Sessions will resume immediately after the first of the year. The company will drill tonight as usual.
F. J. Ely of Seattle is now in charge of the inspection work of the Transcontinental Freight Inspection bureau in this city, replacing C. R. Bartlett who has held the position for two years. Bartlett resigns to join the Teutach department store.
J. L. Stockman of this city, now in Los Angeles, is seriously ill and likely to undergo an abdominal operation. Mr. and Mrs. Stockman left town weeks ago to spend winter in southern California.
Deputy revenue collector Charlies Holman of Portland is in the city on a tour of eastern Oregon counties. He joined the Pijot Rock excursion yesterday. Russian authorities have already caused the death of 13 men and plan to try 80 more for involvement in the terroristic robbery of October 27, 1906.
Suggested presents for her and family include Stouffer's hand painted china and cut glass plus toilet articles. A last present can create a lasting friendship and appreciation for the thoughtful gift.
Mr and Mrs C E Farrell and C K Miller are under arrest in Seattle for a wholesale plano swindle. They rented pianos and sold the instrument within a week. They are also wanted in Portland and San Francisco. Reopened for business at foot of Alta Street.
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