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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1903
Page
5
Brown aged 21 of Combs was accidentally shot about 10 o'clock while out with his brother Charles. They were walking in a bunch when Groseli carried his gun and a cartridge discharged wounding Brown in his left arm.
Grossehmig accidentally discharged a breach loading 10 gauge shotgun while hunting, striking Clarence Brown in the hands. Brown was brought to town and treated for lacerations. doctors warn of infection risk from brass shell. The gun's status and ammunition differ between accounts as investigators review the incident. A new shingle mill at Alba by Clark & McDermidt nears operation, 40 by 60 feet building and grain chopper noted.
Good Logging G E Stocker of Alba reports in town that Ve trock Schmidt's saw mill may stock half a million feet of logs by spring, potentially reaching one million. Heavy December snows have boosted logging and been fully utilized.
The rector Rev Lake will preach in the Episcopal church this place Sunday next at 11 am and in the evening. W B Jenkins handles door name plates signs numbers and other novelties. Office Commercial Association offers low prices.
A compilation of town items notes businesses for sale and rent new residences under construction and local services. Highlights include Teutsch shoe repairs Perkins and Wade real estate listings McKay Creek bridge project and upcoming McCallister area lot sales plus scarce grocery and clothing mentions and a Spain labor march.
In Police Court Judge Fitz Gerald disposed of five vagrants rounded up last night by the marshal. Two appeared as genuine vagrants. Charlee Bucks and August Springmeier refused to plead guilty or leave town. James Moore J E Gault and John Vivene pleaded guilty and were given five days or an open promise to depart immediately. Vivene claimed small business interests at Wallace Idaho.
A. B. Cooley plans to finish a grain warehouse on his ranch near Middle Cold Springs about 13 miles from the city. The 40 by 10 foot building will hold about 19 000 bushels with G. W. Brown of Pendleton overseeing the construction.
The Booth Kelly Lumber Company of Eugene Oregon aims to cut about 120000000 feet of lumber in 1903 at their mill, a record output for any Oregon company. If they maintained 100000000 feet per year for 99 years they would still have timber to run another year.
J. W. Tallman received a letter from Duane Spalsbury of Ypel lati Michigan announcing a large party of 22 men and their families will visit Pendleton next Sunday. The group is on a general West tour after relocating or investing there. G. E. Stocker of Alba owns 38 milch cows and 520 acres. He plans to sell and move to California with a prospecting tour in about a month.
Robinson and Ripper of the Echo Land & Lumber Company have opened a new 24 by 70 foot frame building in EBeho to store side line hardware and house a large stock for lumber dealers.
Judge Thomas FitzGerald hears a divorce petition filed by Frank Duprat against Sarah Duprat. The couple share two minor children. The petition cites incompatibility of disposition as the grounds.
A sale listing offers violin, guitar, banjo and mandolin strings in steel and gut from 3c to 10c each. Bargains target musicians seeking affordable options.
Local ad notes Garden Seeds available at the store identified as headquarters for School Books and Supplies. The brief highlights product focus and the retailer’s branding.
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