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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
7
In the Inland Empire exchange notes the Freewater Times reports Pilot Rock may attract a bank after two parties inspect sites. Pilot Rock is seen as larger and with better future prospects than Hermiston though local division exists. Proponents urge support for growth and local business confidence.
The body of Silk, a nomadic printer known for drinking, was found Friday evening at Ione. The coroner, citing probable delirium tremens, ordered burial without an inquest. Silk had wandered through Heppner Lexington and Tone in recent months and was about sixty years old.
Conductor Thomas Harper of the interurban reports a missing money changer containing 12.85 from a grip left in the baggage compartment of an interurban car Sunday forenoon. After finishing a run he found the grip unattended and suspects a tender hearted thief who could not endure wealth without guardians.
Morning worship with sacrament at 4 20 PM led by Rev Robert J Diven as part of farewell to his work in the area. New members to be received. Evening service at 7 00 PM plans a special song service for the Sabbath season with hymns and music. A brief announcement notes forthcoming revivals and activities at the M F church and First M E church with sermons reflecting on 1907 and 1908 and prayer meetings moving to homes until the revival arrives. Public invited to attend.
Thomas Tierney, said to be 117, died in Culdesac Idaho. A California gold rush pioneer, he crossed the continent and lived in Culdesac for 46 years. Dispatches offer few details on his tobacco or drinking habits.
A coffee tank heated by gasoline in the depot lunch room burst into flames and reached the ceiling. W. P. Tucker, who ran the lunch room, grabbed the apparatus and hurled it through a window, wrecking sash and curtains but saving the building. A cool head may work wonders.
I B DuPuls trapped a hungry coyote in his cow barn on Monday evening. The animal prowled after chickens and was confined by a door that blew shut. It crawled to the roof and under the manger where it was killed. Weaton Leader reports this local incident with blunt detail.
James Brake reports a successful rain experiment on his Devil's Bend ranch. He is harvesting about 100 bushels of high quality peanuts. A Wallula Gateway dealer has contracted for the crop, signaling strong demand and promising market interest.
The Sunday schedule lists Christian Science Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a 7:30 p.m. evening service after the rector attends Weston. A daily reading room in the same place operates 2 to 4 p.m. except Sundays, and a midnight service is planned Tuesday to ring out the old year and welcome the new.
VAUGHAN BROS., DENTISTS OP in Judd building Phone red 1411 DR. LLOYD D. IDLEMAN, DENTIST Sundays and holidays by appointment Schmidt building Pendleton Ore Phone Main 628 Office hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stock Inspector a member State Veterinary Board Office Tallman's drug store Residence 315 Lewis St Phone main 69
At Congregational Church services on Sunday a 10 p m program invites attendance for Sunday school and the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor with the topic A Recipe for Making a Nation based on Ps 98 led by Margaret Lowell Mise Ferrin has organized a Bible study class meeting first on Wednesday at 7 pm in the lecture room Anyone not a member of the Young People's Society may join the class focusing on Harmony of the Gospels
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports rapid improvement after using Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder trouble. He says after five bottles he passed a rigorous life insurance examination and credits the remedy with his recovery. The advertisement includes a testimonial from the Pendleton Drug Co and a note about a magazine poem and potential legal issues cited from the Atlanta Constitution.
Rev R E Storey pastor leads morning worship at 11 with a sermon Somewhat to Say on Gods Behalf Evening service at 730 with Fall Thoughts Sunday school at 10 am with classes for all Junior Union at 3 oclock study The Pacific Islands Young Peoples Union at 630 Prayer meeting Wednesday 730 Where Are We Going to Live In 1908 Annual meeting January Salvation Army The Salvation Army 10 West Webb Street 11 am holiness meeting 3 pm praise service 8 pm salvation meeting All welcome
An old advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia and consumption. The genuine product allegedly contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package from Pendleton Drug Co.
Classified items advertise engraved cards invitations and announcements in stock with various type faces. Rentals include two three or four room suites in Pendleton at the East Oregonian office and nearby offices. Unfurnished housekeeping rooms rent also listed with inquiries to East Oregonian. Legal blanks for county circuit and justice courts real estate sold at Mast Oregonian office.
A former ad pro argues for scaling up from three line notices to bigger placements. Highlights strategies to maximize value by sizing, positioning, and proportional use of available space for different products and listings. Emphasizes customer impact and revenue potential.
A five year note for 800 dollars at 8 percent interest paid annually is secured by a mortgage on real estate valued at 1600 dollars. Enquiries directed to Wonder store. DeWitt's Little Barly Riser Pills are sold by Tallman and Co.
Advertises Sexine Pills as a cure for nervousness weakness and irritability. Claims strength and happiness through treatment costing six dollars with a money back guarantee. Promotes price one dollar per box and six boxes for five dollars. Endorsed by Pendleton Drug Co, which asserts no substitutions.
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