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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1905
Page
5
A vintage ad extols the Henderson corset as a better adapted choice for the average woman. It promises comfort and improved figure on Wy ing models and offers a return guarantee if not satisfactory. The seller asserts confidence in finding the right design today with various styles displayed.
An eclectic ad filled with names and places including Teutschs Dept Store Rader Stetion huts at Roosevelt's Honan shoes at Roose- PePilllig and Steinway listings. It mentions job inquiries, wages, Bibles and prices, Notf'n book pair, slippers, and department store chatter. Also notes about local events, a Denver revival, and a theatre manager.
Foun Jackson, laborer, was sentenced to 10 days in jail or a fine of 86 for a long drank and disorderly conduct. Arrested by Officer Coffman after wandering between two men with favored advances. he faced the judge but was confined.
The piece notes a four year old commission involving ex-Governor Chamberlain and names members William Colvie of Jacksonville, P L Campbell of Eugene, A Johnna of Baker City, and H W Scott and W M Ladd of Portland. Despite pressure from Democratic rivals the governor retained the offboard, with four Republicans among the appointees.
W D Hodder moves to construct a $2800 residence on the river’s north bank. Work on foundations is underway, and the project was excluded from yesterday’s list of new dwellings published.
C B Tene a farmer on McKay creek has bought G L La Dow’s residence on West Court street and will move to the city to send his children to school.
G L La Dow plans a $4000 cottage on his property on West Court Street. The elegant dwelling will be occupied by him once completed.
Mire Frank Parham will entertain a small group of friends at the 500 tonight. The informal appearance promises light entertainment in a cozy setting with casual interactions and music.
Local notices list many residents and visitors in Pendleton from Long Creek Spokane and Walla Walla with several on business. Names include H T Green E A Miller Mabel Gulliford J K Davidson W E Brock Nat Webb Jr George Beck J L Roe W H Bohnenkamp D Phoy Henry Blackwell Auer Fred Jackman and others. The column notes travels train times hotels and prior occupations while mentioning Mrs Olive J Myrick funeral and the Oregon Daily Journal staffer J M Spence.
Hotel Pendleton undergoes remodeling under Waite and Bullous. The old billiard room becomes the Palm Room with a pool table replacing the billiard table. Elegant carpeting and an oriental corner will adorn the front area near the lobby, creating a premier gentlemen's lounge for travelers.
Sheriff Taylor received a letter from state reform school officers asking him to apprehend Roy Hutchinson if found. Hutchinson, son of James Hutchinson, was sent to the reform school several months ago and is now believed to be in Pendleton.
Deputy Taviv took Frederick Jones to the asylum after a prior stay in the county jail for evaluation of insanity linked to heavy drinking. Jones, a transient laborer brought from Echo, showed mental decline. Judge Bein ordered confinement pending transfer to the asylum. A separate church gathering at Christian Church featured Evangelist Dorris discussing Holy Ghost Baptism and greeting new members, while a Japanese or Singhalese sailor allegedly ran amok in a seaport town, fatally causing multiple casualties before being killed.
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