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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1906
Page
8
The article laments modern Christmas loss of joy and urges breaking commerce driven gifting. It advises gifting from love, avoiding costly items, and suggests personalized keepsakes or handmade tributes to rekindle the holiday spirit, attributing the piece to Fred Lockley in Pacific Homestead.
Last week the Sisters of St. Francis held a hospital fair to benefit St. Anthony's hospital. The event raised a large sum though final accounting is not settled. The Salvation Army in Santa Channel collected donations at a street corner while New Art City prepared a Christmas dinner for the needy with clothing contributions from the public.
A principal country school in Morrow County expands its teaching staff with new methods and lighted instruction. The arrival of a new educator aims to improve classroom outcomes and community learning opportunities.
Mr and Mrs Scott Buthher report their son has recovered from typhoid fever over the past five weeks and is now markedly improved after months of illness.
O R N management aims to open the Pilot Rock branch on July Fourth 1907 with a large celebration. General Superintendent M J Buckley expressed hope for first traffic and a special train, pending track completion. Pendleton residents and nearby farms would assist in hosting a reunion style event with a grand turnout.
Frank Pierce, ex captain of Pendleton high school track, arrived from the Greenhorn mining district with his son and T. Kelly. They plan to visit The Dalles before returning to their claim, located over 4000 feet up, where a stamp mill is to be built next season. The Greenhorn district now hosts eight quartz mills of different capacities and is growing rapidly.
President Leon Cohen of Pendleton Commercial aspiration has been named by Governor Chamberlain as the Oregon delegate to the National convention for the Expansion of Foreign Commerce in Washington, D. C. on January 34, 1907. Other Oregon delegates include EK. Ehrman, C. R. Davis, L. Gerlinger, W. A. Grindswff, Bd Blumauer of Portland, dl. Stockton and F. Wo Spene ea of Salem, Eours of Albany, Ittenery Mater of The Dalles.
Unique gift arrives for Sarkis of the Fort Oregonian mechanical department a hand made Turkish rug valued at 100 francs. The rug, woven by Turkish artisans, traveled from Seria by friends in Portion and reflects months of skilled labor.
Kilmer Fa Cleaver once of this city writes of a special holiday edition called the East Remorium gift. The Bownt and y fairl Ald society decorates a morning ceremony. El. Fe Cotlier forwards letters to Porte fond. The town meets in Ne vehod district with Miss Rog Carrier leading. Drill sergeant Martin D.B. Drwbor reports the 1906 ranking of small army companies. Hin agereente score was S21.
Portland developers plan four months of trials to manufacture turpentine tar pitch acetone and charcoal from firwood for home use and national distribution. The Pacific Bridge Co leaders H C Campbell F P Swigert AL Holbrook and others back the process with waterfront land purchase and equipment purchases expected to ready the distillery shortly after holidays.
The article notes Maine origin of Christmas trees and widespread growth across the country. It mentions growers, shipment, and the role of Herman and farm families in distributing trees. A Presbyterian church on the Umatilla Reservation plans a tree event with a community program and Carol service. Local real estate and sales details near Portland are also included.
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