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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1903
Page
2
Claud Penland was halted by two rough men at the Bluff and Willow corner while returning home. He broke free after a struggle, fleeing down Willow street with about £18 and a watch. Police report no trace of the perpetrators despite a timely notice.
J M Bentley mourns the loss of his Stetson during a Saturday pork trial at the justice court. He notes the hat was placed with lawyers and thieves items, then disappeared. he now wears an ill fitting old cap and demands the return of his property.
A grocer highlights mustard strength and flavor, noting the 48 count package and proper labeling. Schilling Best is advertised for flavor, with emphasis on reliability and value for shoppers seeking authentic mustard products.
A constable complains his pay did not cover the laws and seeks to confront the man who robbed him, aiming to recover losses and clear the matter.
New York firm rejects exclusive rights request from Joseph Bundy & Sons to sell Echo rabbit cannery product in New York City. Instead the company plans open market sales to wholesale houses with shipments expected this week. Saturday's sale featured one half pound deviled hare at 20 cents per piece.
Seattle travel agent Ted O'Mally who has been staying at the Hotel St. George for several days was hospitalized with typhoid fever He is the first Elk to occupy the Elks room at the hospital and though feverish is not considered in danger and is expected to recover enough to go back on the road soon.
Saturday afternoon in the judicial court the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for 20.4 dollars, the amount offered by Platzoeder before suit. The total owed was 41.45 dollars, yielding a defendant victory in the case.
County Judge Harti receives a letter from Mrs M Hine of Charlotteville Minnesota asking for James M Rice last heard of as a farmer near Pendleton. Judge Lowell also takes a letter from S K Case of Fraser Idaho seeking a first class sawmill site in Eastern Oregon. The planned J D Casey sawmill is stalled. Pendleton and Umatilla County are noted as rich agricultural regions with demand for skilled mills.
Spore and Pendle toh people eye mining property near Durkes but no feeding has been done in Burnt River flintmen. Weather remains mild and winter unusually gentle, allowing workers to proceed slowly as spore notes ongoing interest from local figures.
Hotel St George nearing completion this week with private phone system on every floor and a special railroader quarters. Maple Brothers complete fire alarm tests after a morning bell. conductors will file reports from secured rooms while Irish-themed frescoes honor staff.
The Hotel Bickers opened yesterday with a near full house as rooms mostly completed and furnishings to be finished per week end. Dining room active though some guests turned away. management expects full smooth operation soon. Owner Mr Beards departs for Modesto leaving Mr Bickers in sole charge.
A Saturday inspection of the sewer line found overall thorough work, with one weak spot on the Alta street segment below the mill race where excess water runs. The committee approved the effort and council approval is anticipated at tomorrow night’s meeting. contractors relieved of further care pending review.
A report details accusations of abandonment and lewd cohabitation tied to a party led by a Filipino general incursion. Four defendants pleaded guilty to lewd cohabitation and were fined 50 dollars each. one member of the group, Mrs Wesley Mallok, faced illness and jail time while awaiting release.
Two Indians were before the court this morning charged with being drunk and disorderly. They were sent to the city jail for three days in default of paying the fine.
The painting titled Grey Eagle was sketched this afternoon by Mrs Knight of Base Court Street Brock and McComas. The work features a striking image of the Grey Eagle and reflects the artist's skilled hand in depicting motion and detail for the local art scene.
A garbled notice mentions that every dollar paid on atooune yields a ticket toward a prize in a scheme labeled The Sevoy Prigex The Peoples Ware. Details are unclear and names or dates are not legible.
G. W. Rugg feeds a band of sheep totaling 3,500 head for January and February markets on the Wild Horse ranch outskirts of Pendle. The open winter has been favorable for grazing and condition.
Coming events include the Milton Irrigation District election on December 21, a Washington Teachers' Association gathering in Tacoma December 28 to 30, the National Livestock Convention in Portland January 12 to 16, and the Oregon Christian Endeavor convention at Pendleton February 1 to 22. An Oregon Legislative special session in Salem is slated for December 21, with Whitman Oregon debate in Eugene on January 16, 1904.
Frederick Lockley departed last evening for Salem to serve as special correspondent for the East Oregonian during the upcoming special session of the legislature.
A notice states for every dollar paid on account a ticket is given for a chance at seven prizes. The Peoples Warehouse in the Colorado exhibit at the World's Fair will be handled by H. B. Mathews of Delta County, with a 200 pound display grown locally.
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