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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1906
Page
8
A garbled OCR style line discusses a store encounter with a polite salesman and a phrase about Mother's Pride in the “best 250 Cotfer.” The text is unclear but centers on consumer persuasion and a product claim.
An early 20th century notice extols a coffee labeled 400 Blend as strong and fragrant with heavy body. It touts the price of 40 cents per pound and claims superiority over inferior blends, inviting readers to join the “In it” class of coffee drinkers.
The Oregon Sunday Journal reports a new railroad venture to span 1250 miles forming a T shape across Oregon coast to coast. Backed by $200 million, construction could start soon with a $25 million expenditure under leadership of J L Greatsinger Senator W H Lynn and bankers from Baker & Crabtree and Wall Street partners.
A. W. Robinson manager of the Oregon Lumber yard in this city and his wife left this morning for Spokane to attend the Retail Lumber Dealers of the Northwest convention. Representatives from eastern Oregon Washington and Idaho will be present amid interest caused by rising building material prices and industry consolidation.
A partial fragment references mill workers and wholesale firms. The readable text hints at labor and trade topics but provides no specific actions, dates, or identifiables to describe a fuller event or outcome.
Extensive enhancements to Brock and McComas drug store include a new Twentieth Century fountain for the youth side, specially made fixtures, fresh repainting or repapering, and new linoleum floor coverings creating a clean, modern interior in anticipation of the mason opening.
A Spitz belonging to Joseph Basler was poisoned last Saturday evening. Dr. T. J. Liexd, a noted veterinarian, saved the dog with swift treatment. The poisoner allegedly left poisoned meat in the yard, not on the street during the day, and efforts will be made to locate the culprit as the law against such crimes is enforced. Strychnine had been given in a quantity capable of killing multiple dogs.
This morning papers were fired in a suit brought by E. G. Noble against N. Cummings to collect 57.60 and 25 in attorneys fees. The complaint was filed by Dan P. Smythe of this city and C. E. Woodsen of Heppner.
Supreme Judge T G Halley visits Salem and outlines candidacy for re election as a Democrat. He expects endorsement from western Oregon lawyers and aims to overcome Republican majority in June and win support from across parties in the June election. Halley emphasizes eastern Oregon roots and desire for minority representation on the court.
Mrs Edith Bloom begins duties as teacher of a new third room at North Side school and will serve as principal. The North Side expansion followed Delia Collier’s resignation from East End school, with classes there disbanded and the space repurposed for the north side to serve local children.
Frank Rack has been appointed deputy stock inspector for Uma- Ulla County by Stock Inspector John Bryant. His special duties include investigating stock brands and inspecting stock being sent out of the county.
At Valdosta Georgia the Georgia Southern freight depot burned. Ten loaded freight cars fourteen cottages a laundry a warehouse and paint works suffered blaze damage. Loss estimated around 240000 dollars. Contains several industrial facilities and support structures, with no injuries reported in the fragment.
Pendleton sportsmen plan an exhibition by William Hillis champion rifle shot and trap shooter, a factory agent and among the country’s cleverest marksmen. If city authorities grant permission within limits, the event may be held at the baseball grounds tomorrow.
Dr Sherman Collier and Mrs Collier depart for Feohe where he will open a dental office and make residence. Mrs Collier has been a teacher in East Bind School, with her resignation tendered earlier. Swinburne and Collier dentists dissolve. Dr Ralph Swinburne Durne will run the Smith Crawford building office alone.
The Oregon Lumber Yard intends to expand into fuel business and adjust operations. Manager Roti neon ke outlines construction of a 30 by 60 warehouse on Webb Street and a 100 by 150 shed to be used for wood and coal storage. A steam wood min will be installed to support the new facilities.
In police court this morning three Indians faced drunkenness charges. Judge Fite Gerald sentenced each to three days. Thobert Lockhart, another prisoner, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon in the form of a pair of steel knuckles and was booked.
The agrAt case was continued and a plea of not guilty was entered. proceedings indicate the defense maintains innocence while awaiting further court action.
Pyx Mining Company of Greenhorn reports milling 50 tons of ore yielding $8000 in bullion. A large vein is in sight. Snow blocks access to Greenhorn City mountains, hindering mail and supply delivery.
Oregon Sunday Journal prints a diagram of Portland circulation by district showing Journal leading the Oregonian and Telegram in most districts. The chart claims the Journal leads the Oregonian by 9364 papers and the Telegram by 2644, based on house to house deliveries.
Joseph Meade, vice president and keeper’s manager of the W. & C. R. road, left this morning for home at Walla Walla via the O. R. L. & N. The W. & C. R. is making extensive improvements along the line and a large number of men will be employed during the entire season of 1906 in pushing these improvements to completion.
Tonight a party from Pendleton will head for Texas to scout the Panhandle settlement opportunities. The group includes T. J. Tweedy Anna McDaniel and Mr. Ferguson from Athena looking over recently opened lands for potential settlement.
Major Frank Walt of Portland, a leading Salvation Army worker and speaker, will address a special meeting at the barracks tomorrow night. He will be in the city for one night and is warmly invited to speak to all residents.
A large number of Greek and Italian laborers are employed in the Ro N. yards at this place, repairing the tracks in the city and nearby. About 35 cars used as wing quarters for the laborers are standing in the yards here.
The Maccabee Local Session Umatilla tent No 27 invites all members to a social session at their hall tonight. It announces that after this, social sessions will be held on the first Monday evening of each month.
A Friday afternoon half holiday at the high school was for the sophomore room taught by Mrs. FL 8 Ivanhoe and not for the whole high school grades as previously stated.
Guy MeBroom of Pilot Rack has suffered from a chronic illness for three months. Despite treatment his condition shows no improvement and he remains seriously affected.
Donors at Music Hall plan two dance evenings this week with Johnson's orchestra providing music on Thursday and Saturday. ALF. JOHNSON sponsors the events and invitations note support for the venue.
Lieutenant Kuhns who has patrolled Salvation Army work here for three months will leave for Condon shortly to take charge of the work there.
A likely move by the Enelih government to expel American firms from the British Islands unless they post security equal to the face value of their bonds or holdings. The action targets companies deemed non compliant or lacking adequate guarantees, signaling tighter control over foreign enterprise.
A letter from Sheriff T G Eubanks of Franklin County to Charles B Woods of Walla Walla asserts Grover Martin of Milton was not the forger who allegedly passed a check in Pasco. The sheriff notes handwriting analysis showed a different hand and denies Martin’s guilt in the Franklin County case.
A. Smythe of Arlington reports his father sold 6000 lambs at 5460 per head to be delivered May 1, with wool kept by Smythe. Lambs are mature and large, expected to yield about eight pounds each at $0.20 per pound, giving an estimated value near $5.20 per head. This marks the highest price ever paid.
In Gilliam county and Marks a high water price for western lambs this year. Mr. Smythe holds about 18,000 head of sheep fed in the Yakima country.
The case of Charles Weeks versus Joe Hagga and Hagga’s homestead entry 12 miles north of Pendeton is heard today contesting abandonment. Winter and Collier represent the contestants. Carter Raley and Ra ley represent the defendant.
G W Bradley of Athena seeks the Republican nomination for county treasurer. His petition is circulating in this city by T G Montgomery. Bradley serves as agent for the Puget Sound Warehouse company at Athena.
Theodore B. Armstrong and Miss Helen Holtz were married last evening at the home of Frank Snyder with Rev. W. Rigby officiating. The ceremony joined two local families in a simple home setting.
Sydney W Ragan and Misenda Holcomb were married last evening at the home of J W Ferrin in this city with Rev G W Rigby officiating. The ceremony united the Tagan Holcomb and Ragan families in a quiet, private setting.
The Montana state board of sheep commissioners reports the industry in excellent condition but forecasts about a 20 percent drop in sheep numbers for the next year due to heavy sales and high prices.
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