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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
8
Last night Pendleton registered five below zero marking the coldest night of the year so far. The deep freeze caused bursting water pipes, boosting local plumber business, especially with hot water lines. County reports show general cold, wheat remains safe if winds stay calm, and some towns mirror Pendleton’s deep chill.
Pendleton high school boys crushed The Dalles 49 to 3 as Penland Means and Johns each hit six field goals totaling 36 points. Arthur Means added 13 on foul shots, while Turner and Means locked down The Dalles, denying any field goals. In contrast, Pendleton girls lost 18 to 8 to Walla Walla in a tight, low scoring affair.
The message stresses the very hour to check symptoms and begin treatment. Delaying can lead to deeper, harder cures as time passes. Early hours are critical to reduce suffering and shorten recovery. Take action now to prevent prolonged illness.
The Reavis rooming house on Willow street changes hands to John Rust, a well known sheepman, whose mother Mrs Olcott will run the property starting next Monday as a rooming house. Mrs Lydia Kinman, longtime manager, will move to the Downey house at Willow and Webb to operate a boarding and rooming house. The Reavis house, built about five years ago by J F Nowlin, has been a popular boarding place under Mrs Kinman’s oversight.
Pendleton high school gains a Hubert M Cable piano purchased by City Superintendent J Landers and Principal A C Hampton from Thornton Music. The school has long needed an instrument and the new piano will enhance assembly hall performances and overall musical capability.
Mr and Mrs FE W Zeuske of Helix have just returned from a two months visit in Cornwall Canada. They spent time in Minnesota and Wisconsin enjoying fine weather. In Canada there was much snow and severe cold. They are delighted to be back in Umatilla county which they consider the best country on earth.
Nine students passed the recent examinations out of 93 candidates, with Zellah Zerxa of Umatilla higher at 931.5 average and Bessie Key of District 390 next at 917.9. The list includes Ralph Gillis, Katie Hendrickson, Samuel Ross Maloney, Eva Brownell, Elizabeth Armstrong, Frank Pool, Delta Morse, Sus an McReynolds, Rollin McBroom, Della Stevens, Celia Standage and others from districts 20, 22, 27, 30, 31 and Pilot Rock.
The Oregon Weekly reports the alumni committee led by C N McArthur Allen H Eaton H I Keeney Homer Angell and Lewis Alderman plans a vigorous statewide effort to persuade voters to pass the university appropriation bill. They will file arguments with the secretary of state and fund about 350 dollars for pamphlet printing while opponents prepare counter materials. A broad campaign includes newspaper ads letters speeches and resolutions to inform the public of the university’s needs.
J. E. Montgomery county manager of the Puget Sound Warehouse company will leave next Tuesday for a month long visit to Los Angeles with his wife and children. During his absence the local office will be cared for by B. B. Richards, agent at Athena.
Jake Cherry trudged in through fresh snow from his country home four miles southwest of town. He noted heavier snow here than at his place, reporting four inches on the level there and six inches in town as snow continued.
James Blake delivered a wagonload of fine peanuts from his ranch last Monday. The sale price was 16 pounds for 1 dollar. He demonstrated peanuts thrive in local soil and favorable climate in Wallula Gateway.
Council lighting committee studies rates from Northwestern Gas and Electric ahead of renewing the street light concession. City now pays about $8 per lamp and $8500 yearly. water works at $4600. Aim to boost lamps by 20 percent without raising overall costs, with decisions expected at next Wednesday’s meeting.
Audiences filled both afternoon and evening services as Evangelist Hauden shield maintained high interest despite chilly conditions. Cottage prayer meetings reported unusually good momentum, with plans to continue and advertise more next week. The afternoon focused on fundamental Christian life, while the evening sermon on the New Birth drew strong quotes and faith confessions.
The Rev Charles Quinney rector of the Church of the Redeemer has received a letter from Bishop Robert L. Paddock stating he will depart New York for eastern Oregon this week. He plans several stops to visit friends and gain support for his new field and will likely reach the district by month’s end. A confirmation is set for the Sunday after his arrival followed by a week of mission.
Pacific Express initiates regular express service to Pilot Rock on the O R N branch line. Agent A B Steele, active in setting up the system, dispatched the first consignment this morning.
George W. Jones, foreman of the first section out of the city on the Walla Walla branch of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company, resigns after seven years with the firm. He began as a section hand seven years ago, rose to foreman in three years, and has held the role for four years.
John L. Stockman, a well known retired farmer, is in a Los Angeles hospital seeking treatment for an abscess of the head or similar trouble. His condition is feared serious as he undergoes operated upon during his winter in California.
The Streeter Bryan company filled the Oregon this afternoon with the Eagles Nest, a strong production drawing good houses for three consecutive evenings. Tonight’s show repeats, and tomorrow features Resurrection with Miss Bryan, who has starred in the role before. A gold locket and parlor baseball game await the lucky winners, and every child shows a photo of Mr Wallace, a leading company member.
The Dime will present a complete program change today and tomorrow with new east coast arrivals. The Eagle Show Shop also unveils an extensive bill change featuring among the best and most beautiful pictures yet shown, led by the feature titled Inexhaustible.
The Irrigon Irrigator reports Rev. B. T. Allen, formerly of Irrigon, and his family are well pleased with their new home in Chicago where Allen serves as pastor of a prominent church. the note praises the move and his new posting.
Attention Eagles all members are requested to gather at the Eagles hall on Sunday at 1 p m for the funeral of brother Henry Rabideau J H Estes Worthy President of the order per the notice of the lodge leadership.
Stansberry and Milne advertise prompt transfer services with phone contact using Main 6.
Dr. Baker a cancer specialist from Oaksdale Washington offers a noninvasive remedy to treat cancers in the body mouth and eye without surgery or X rays. He claims to tailor strength to the patient and cites many treated patients including Mrs L A Childers Moscow Idaho Mr J W Greer Johnson Wash John Batterton Oaksdale Wash and others. Delays are warned dangerous and consultation is free.
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