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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
2
Market conditions in Portland show inland shipments overwhelming the yard with a flood of stock. The market editor notes many lightweight and common cows among the offerings, producing a glut and making moves difficult. A day’s sales at the Portland ward yards totaled 18 head, five of which moved. the remaining 13 stalled.
In a report to Governor Mead the Cheney State Normal trustees outline a 187501 biennial budget split into 64954 for maintenance 21325 for operating expenses 16222 for equipment and 40000 for a new gymnasium training building and heating upgrades. The article notes enrollment totals 471 in the normal and training schools with summer session attendance rising.
Dr. C J Smith reports sharp winter conditions across the North Middle States and Dakotas with heavy snow from St Paul to Spokane and temperatures down to 20 below. He notes fuel and food shortages, scarce rolling stock, and empty cars held on sidetracks. He urges consideration of reciprocal demurrage laws similar to Wisconsin’s as proposed for the state.
An error in the evening paper misstated a mortgage foreclosure action as brought by Messis Campbell and Shubert against Baker Sullivan. The suit was actually aimed at Baker Garrison, owner of the Idle Hour saloon, leaving Joe Sullivan, sole proprietor, uninvolved in prior financial troubles.
A street rumor claimed the Woodman grand ball on Christmas Eve would be at Music hall. The corrected word from officials states the event will be held at Eagle hall, noted for its reputation and venue suitability. The change clarifies the festive gathering location.
The Woodmen secure Johnson Gulliott's orchestra for the Inland Empire dance floor. Dancing starts at 8 30 p m and ends at 1 00 a m with free refreshments for dancers.
The La Grande good roads convention highlighted mud bound main streets and slushy lanes delaying farmers from town. Dr. James Withycombe praised the results as farmers voiced push for road improvement. T. T. Geer urged a spring effort by Union County Court and nearby farmers to fix Booth Lane, long seen as Oregon’s worst county road.
The O. R. & N. Co. establishes weekly refrigerator car service from Portland leaving every Tuesday. The service handles perishable freight for points east of Umatilla and will also run to the Washington division, improving cold storage shipments.
Investigations reveal Union Pacific allegedly acquired six thousand acres of Wyoming coal lands through fraudulent means. The lands are currently valued at over sixty million dollars, highlighting alleged misappropriation and irregular land deals amid ongoing scrutiny.
The music for the Commercial Association glee club has arrived for members. Members must present receipts from Glen Goodman, secretary, to enure the music.
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