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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1905
Page
8
An advertisement touts Mother's Pride coffee offered at 25 cents per pound, claiming it can beat any 35 cent coffee on the market while promising quality and low price.
Marshal Carney rounded up eight men described as hobos and sent them to jail for five days for vagrancy before being deported from the area. They were split to migrate in opposite directions after briefing at Po- Hee Court, with names listed as Den Olsen Jon Allen Whitlam Smith Albert Johnson William Lube Richard Wiley Frank Gray Erwill Niameon. Police monitor for further hobo activity and colonies near BR and N lines.
Lewiston Idaho plaintiff Clyde Beach of the Commercial National Bank sues Jonn P. Vollmer and the First National Bank of Lewiston for 40000 in district court. Attorneys N. Smith and Thomas B. Dorler represent the plaintiff as the heavy 29 page complaint is filed in the case.
Review of the complaint shows the 1904 dispute where First National Bank of Lewiston sued A. C. Beach for 5000 in damages to its building and 400 to John P. Vollmer Co for business loss after a porch was removed by the street commissioner under a council ordinance during Mayor Head's term. The trial ended in a non suit for Beach amid claims of malice by Beach as mayor and competitive ill will. an appeal was filed but dismissed on motion.
Daphne Clrete of Woodcraft announces delegates to the Eastern Oregon convention in Heppner on February 15. Elected are Dr. C. J. Smith H. J. Taylor H. M. Sloan Mrs. Nina Nelson Mire J. G. Sloan Mr. Agnes Nelson Mre. A. Hollerman A smaller group will be chosen for the grand circle in Los Angeles in April. N. T. Hesterberg of Marshall county Kansas is visiting and will join his brother in Juniper country to farm land rented last summer. Heesterberg, long an engineer on the Great Lakes and the Ohio river, plans to reassess opportunities in the region and may pursue river service on the Columbia or Sound coast.
Lester Miz of Peninsula arrived yesterday to stay a time with his sister Mrs. O A Libby. The Libbys moved from Ohio a year ago, left last summer for the Palatine country and returned six weeks ago. They have land near Colfax and plan to buy a residence or build to rent. Miz is in poor health with lung trouble and will retreat to timbered districts for the summer.
Conrad Platzoeder, long bedridden with rheumatism, has recovered enough to visit his town business today. The Current Literature Club will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. J. A. Fer, marking a weekly loss for the club.
Ed Redford’s child contracted diphtheria after attending Adams Public School. County Constable L. Baker ordered a quarantine on the Redford home 2 miles east of Adams as fear grows of a wider epidemic. Residents urge strict enforcement and inspections to prevent further spread of the disease.
Two local articles report resignations in Portland schools. Miss Mingle Elton and Miss Mellin White will leave positions. Elton departs next Monday for Portland and White’s resignation takes effect February 11. Miss Tone Marah of Weatot will replace Elton as she adapts to duties. Two weeks' notice is required from teachers wishing to resign.
Theodore Danner plans to build a four unit 25 by 34 foot gallery on the corner lot where he resides, north side of Water Street between Cottonwood and Main. The dispute centers on erecting a fireproof line compliant with the ordinance, without using stone or brick walls. The property has been held by Forshaw, the Corint, for several years. The request hinges on securing city permission to proceed with corrugated material.
Umatilla stock hides are reported well cared for and healthy by local buyers. Most hides come from beef and mutton butchered this season with almost no murrain hides. Mild winter and stricter stock management help ensure survival. stocksmen keep only livestock they can properly feed through winter, especially in Umatilla County.
James Upton, a Pendicton carpenter, was injured by a flying chalk line and now has vision severely limited in both eyes. He arrived in Penticton within a day of the accident and received care from Dr. Miller. Doctors fear permanent eyesight loss.
Report describes healing of the left eye after a procedure, while the right eye remains actively affected but improving. The overall battle focused on curing the eye condition from amplification effects, with both eyes expected to reach normal function shortly.
Earl Morris and Erment Buroh, 4-year-old residents, were taken in custody at Spokane as vagrants. Their parents were contacted through Marshal Carney. The Morrison boy’s father refuses to interfere, leaving the boy to face life’s problems. The Burch boy recently came from the East and appears inclined to mischief. Police plan a Spokane court decision as soon as possible.
A new room opened Monday with Mim Guns as teacher to relieve crowding. About 20 pupils were turned away daily, and some entered the new room while others join soon. Two high school students enrolled, Joe Falling Is Recovering and Jenne Falling, who is improving after long illness and leg surgery. The nurse/teaching staff note no remaining serious symptoms and recuperation continues. The trained fire, Mr Warnell, left the case yesterday with no further needs.
Mrs MOM Lyon of Hatton Ward was called there by the serious illness of her husband in Meroiitiic business circles. He suffered a severe attack of pneumonia and at first there were fears for his recovery. He later showed improvement though still in danger.
Macksmith George Gerry of Spokane, recently from Pittsburgh, plans to locate in the Northwest. He is a skilled craftsman with training in plow work and can relocate if unable to settle in a county town, aiming to work in the interior if needed.
Mrs. K Alexander traveled to Walla Walla and plans to attend Mise Myrtle Wilwon and Alvin Baumeister wedding tonight. Mr and Mrs Baum will make their home in Walla Walla. Mr Baumeister is a nephew of Mr and Mrs Alexander.
The text reports Waffle admitted to hospital today for an operation at St Anthony’s, with confinement to his room for a time and the procedure described as not dangerous. Manager Hart of the Western Union office will install a new clock and a Western Union book at the state lodging house, to be alerted by Rudolph Martin.
Describes Hlowitter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy for stomach, liver and kidney disorders with claimed wonderful effects. Promotes use for dyspepsia indigestion heartburn bloating hiccups insomnia colds malaria fever and ailments. Invites readers to purchase from druggists without hesitation.
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