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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
8
Hood River valley thrives on good fruit crops and prices with new orchards and cleared land expanding. Land values reach up to 3100 dollars an acre as growers profit 250 to 600 dollars per acre yearly. Hood River apples fetch 1.50 a box at the station, mainly shipped to New York and the East. Prospects for 1903 look favorable for apples and strawberries.
E. L. Smith, Hood River resident and chair of the State board of horticulture, assures the Oregon fruit industry is safe regardless of weather. He notes a gradual onset of winter has allowed trees to harden and endure conditions, with ample snow protecting young trees.
A brief note states that there is an assumption there will be no danger to Oregon fruit, implying confidence in crop safety or pest control measures. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Special agent Thomas McNutt of the general land office concluded a days long inquiry into alleged fraudulent entries at the United States land office in La Grande. He found accounts and conditions very satisfactory and praised Receiver O Swackheimer and Register E W Bartlett for courtesy and cooperation.
Ernest Conker of Pilot Rock is under 100 bond on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon a pitchfork. He allegedly attacked an enemy named Porter during a trivial dispute. Sheriff Taylor arrested Conker Monday and he waived preliminary examination before Judge Ellis. Pendleton notes report visitors in Portland and Pendleton including Dr. Whitaker and Mrs Slusher and Mrs Roosevelt en route to California resorts.
William Pendell pleaded guilty in police court this afternoon to two counts of disorderly conduct. He was fined 15 and costs after the first charge of drunken and disorderly behavior and 10 for using profane language on the streets. Pendell’s arrest followed a complaint from a Cottonwood street resident claiming he disturbed her place.
The 17 month old child of Mr and Mrs E M Pomeroy died at the family home near Pilot Rock this morning. The funeral and burial will be held here on Wednesday.
Harmony exists as a large Southern Pacific delegation joins a joint legislative board to lobby for rail labor legislation. Conductor J K Smith and FD Leffel of OR & N attend a Portland meeting ahead of a statewide railway workers gathering to elect representatives and push measures on 16 hour days, track safety, and death compensation limits. Senator Sweek and others are named to introduce bills, with Walter M Pierce and T N Murphy discussed for sponsor roles. The article also notes visits by Couts to Arlington, Miss Noble Stevens in town, and local movers like M Healey and E F Redd, plus conductor RB Choate’s Philippines assignment and Fowler’s injury.
In town visits include Derr of Adame and H Harrie of Joseph plus Porter the Meacham wool dealer and Milton visitors A R Smith L F Bradshaw. Den ver guests Charles F Hill and wife at Hotel Pendleton. Matt Mosgrove of Milton at Hotel St George. Mrs Mary Russell travels to Portland to visit sister Beth Roberts. Kennedy returns from Hot Lake improved in health. George Webb back from La Grande. George Ernst at Hot Lake seeking rheumatism relief. A T Demaris J B Cochran and families from Walla Walla. Miss Cleva McKennon visits Pendleton. Miss Florence Gamble returns to North Yakima. Annie McLean of Walla Walla guest of Mrs M F Kelly. Mrs W E Herd departs for North Yakima. Hardware dealer A Barrett of Athena in town. Miss Branch Collins visiting Mrs R T Brown. Masud Sheak and Edna Berkley return to Pendleton. Marriage license issued to John R Prine and Eliza Prine of Weston. Mrs T W Jackson travels through town after Spokane Pendleton trip.
Powell who tried to kill himself in the county jail Saturday night was adjudged insane today and ordered sent to Salem asylum. He came to town with Clarence Hale and attempted to cut his throat with a rusty knife then to strike his head against the cell wall. He is suffering from wounds and mentally improved but still unbalanced. Judge Hartman and Dr. McFaul report he is not safe to release as he keeps asking for drink and fears others harm him.
Henderson reports Annie Lyman has smallpox living three miles beyond the Agency. She is badly broken out and the area has been quarantined with guards at day and night to prevent exits or entries without permission.
Charles H. Shockley was released after last week’s arrest tied to peculiar actions. An ex examining physician believes he will be all right now as Salem grapples with a growing thug and hobo presence during the winter.
An advertisement promotes a laxative remedy priced to cure a cold in one day. The copy notes Grove’s signature on each box and urges immediate purchase, claiming quick relief and dependable dosing. No verifiable medical claim.
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