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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
3
TARKE and Co are credited with the roof repairs in a brief item noting the narrow scope of work and the limited scope of the project. The notice highlights the firms involved and the site at issue without detailing broader contracts or timelines.
Milton notes show Mason lodge officers elected for the coming year. Community visits over the holidays include Prof Cherry at Adam School and many relatives returning. Local marriages, church services, and moves mark the yuletide period with several residents returning from Whitman College and Portland for the holidays.
In Milton on December 29 the city council session drew a lively crowd after hints that citizens should attend meetings to observe lawmakers. The W C T U had earlier raided the club house, an incident that stirred strong reactions among attendees.
We invite the public to call and see us. We want your trade and will offer inducements in the way of low prices, fresh goods and courteous treatment.
Report describes a group of men and women visiting council chambers in a tense scene. The mayor and a council member appeared aware of possible unrest as onlookers feared a dangerous agitation. Ladies distributed nuts, candies, and cakes as the meeting settled back into routine business.
At the Walla Walla poultry show Milton fanciers received premiums and prizes. A. E. Troyer won a $25 silver cup for the finest display of white Plymouth Bants. L. B. Zell earned a box of cigars for best pen of turkeys. Mr. Troyer gained seven premiums and Mr. Zell eleven. Several others, including Mr. Combs on brown Leghorns, also earned premiums.
Harry Munro, an escaped convict and professional hold up man, spent last night in the state penitentiary after being landed by Guard Carson from New Mexico. He’s accused of aiding in ten bank robberies and stealing $6000 in Seattle. He faces extradition and about six years to serve.
John W. Dryden of Winlock arrives with family to assume charge of the state prison, with J. B. Catron having led it for five years. Preparations include checking books and taking an inventory, delaying until the republican administration takes over. Garfield Hinn of La Conner and Nalder are mentioned in transition plans, while real estate ad Earnhart seeks buyers for 140 acres with a 1 room house and barn.
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