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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
2
Citywide move limits dry goods clothing and shoe shops to 6 30 p m for January February and March with open stores mostly in grocery sector. Officials signatories cite clerks relief and merchant support while Baker City transfer prompts staffing changes and local moves.
Homer H Hallock will leave Pendleton Friday or Saturday for Baker City to make his future home He has been transferred from ticket agent to station agent for the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company He has served the company here for four years prior to this move The first year he was operate…
J W Gwinn reports the formation of another local woolgrowers association at Antelope Crook county, completing Eastern Oregon’s regional network. Seven locals cover Wallowa, Hake, Wheeler, Morrow, Crook, and Umatilla counties plus Idaho ties. Stock conditions are good, feed is plentiful, and legislatures may debate range limits with A Burleigh proposing a two mile limit bill.
The Pendleton Sportsmen's Association will hold a live bird shoot tomorrow forenoon on the hill south of the city, starting at 10 o'clock. An association business meeting is scheduled for the evening at eight in the Commercial Association rooms.
The city council will hold its regular weekly meeting this evening. Major action includes approval of liquor licenses and other important business. Mayor Halley is expected to present his annual message to the council.
Marriage licenses were issued to J. E. Bloeckner of Kititas county Washington and J. A. Jusilin of Umatilla county Tivis H. Mc Brown and Mabelle H. Cate both of Umatilla county.
The Jolly Club hosts a grand ball at Music Hall on New Year’s night January 1 1905. Kirkman’s full orchestra will provide music as attendees are invited to participate.
Umatilla county jail houses eight inmates including three charged with horse stealing one with sorcery another with horse theft and two with petty larceny. The group includes J B Linder Ira Rose and Dick Briscobois linked to various thefts. John McCabe faces forgery, Louis Albee Tim Kelly charged with larceny of bedding, and other suspects arrested around Pendleton Milton and Echo. All seven criminals plan to stand trial at the January term.
A parade of guests visits La Grande from Athena Milton Pendleton Walla Walla and Portland. Noted figures include Mr and Mrs Bames from Pilot Mayor William Mosgreve of Athena A Wilder and A E McKnight from Milton and Levi Ankeny of Walla Walla prominent locals include F A Williams J A Ross W Rose and R W H King. Miss L C McKay of Portland and Miss Margaret Drake arrive with Lavelle Moorhouse while T G Mallock of Heppner and Postmaster elect Vinton of Freewater are noted in town. Senator Walter M Pierre stopped by amid Hot Lake hotel project buzz and Grande Chronicle coverage.
Herbert Mundell a 15 year old boy who robbed Alba Post Office was arraigned before United States Commissioner Halley and placed in county jail. Postmaster Clarke and Constable McReynolds brought him in Tuesday night. A further hearing is set for Monday with U S Attorney Hall arriving from Portland. Most money stolen was recovered and his age may keep him from a lengthy prison term, with likely commitment to reform school.
The Pendleton Academy board finished inspecting the new building. Architect Cole from Chicago declares the work satisfactory, saying it was erected according to specifications and is ready for occupancy. The board concurs, noting the contractors completed the project to a high standard.
The Jolly Mud will host the final dance of the season by the Jolly Club tomorrow night. The event caps a successful series of dances and invites community members to attend the closing social.
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