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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1897
Page
8
Fragments mention CLEAVER BROS boot and shoe house, Square Store sales and advertised Delineator patterns for March. Local names Ernest Wagner, Wm. McBride, Mrs. C. O. White, and Pendleton visitors appear. Notes on shopping, a missing muff finder, and railroad and hotel mentions share the page.
Wm Blakeley of Eastland reports wheat conditions this week as Parker court district updates. Kolb family members noted, and Mr Kolb died after illness onset Monday. Dr Sommerville visits Milton area. L W Carson and Charles Russell are at the Golden Kale. Mastereon of Pilot Rock and J M Hemphall of Birch Creek are present. Tom Purdy returns from The Dalles.
A report on delinquent taxes and school rates for 1806, detailing balances, collections through 1806, abatements, sheriff levies, deputy assessor F E Wilcox, and the East Oregonian list. It lists district by district totals, rates, and city taxes across Pendleton Athena Adams and Albemarle regions.
A small Chinese firecracker set off in the court house sparked a mass panic as officials rushed from offices imagining bloodshed and feared a killer among them. Captains, sheriffs deputies, clerks and judges fled in alarm while a jokester, Gee Hartman, allegedly collected cigars from those present.
The Far mare bank of Weston sues I E Saling Frank Saling and P A Ington to recover about $8000. Plaintiffs claim I E Saling was a partner in Saling & Coomea while defendants deny it and say only Frank Saling and P A Ington formed the firm. Case to be tried at next term of court.
The East Oregonian argues hog raising can boost county wealth and packing-house growth. It cites Pendleton firms, ranchers like Pat Kine and Clapton & Boyd, and lessons from past setbacks, urging gradual development with small herds and improved feeding, shelter, and marketing to unlock regional prosperity.
Prospects for grain, livestock, fruit, and farming land show brighter signs in Pendleton, though real estate remains cautious. Local agents report increased inquiries especially for farm lands, with farmers showing more confidence and new renters anticipated as contracts for improvements and harvests move forward.
The famous Coe Olis of Oregon project in Portland is presented as a billion dollar establishment guided by Henry Villard and local leaders. The Hotel Portland, run by H. UC. Bowers, promises hospitable service and home comforts at modest rates, with top rooms at higher prices including private parlors. It asserts rates are far cheaper than eastern hotels offering similar service.
Integrity Lodge No 92 I O F adopts resolutions on the death of Geo B McClellan honoring him as a devoted Odd Fellow husband son and citizen. The group mails copies to his wife and parents and to Pendleton papers and drapes the lodge charter for 30 days.
Baker City offers 700 in prizes for the 1897 tournament and must raise about 1000 dollars for local expenses. Pendleton bids 600, with Walla Walla at 900. The Baker City team plans to use a top racing cart and aims to win speed glory, rallying local miners to fund the effort. Pendleton hosts a meeting next Sunday as riders train on a widened track while dog fancy and bowling trends grow in the area.
Weston farmer F. Schmeher wowed Nebraska audiences by showing Umatilla county grain and fruit samples brought from Oregon. He noted Nebraskans marveled that the same wheat variety could be sown and thrive in either fall or spring, challenging local beliefs about grain varieties. The trip, intended to share Oregon produce, also featured Umatilla fruit and sparked talk of Nebraska farmers relocating to Oregon for permanent homes.
An early 20th century advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a tonic and alterative for indigestion chronic dyspepsia and related stomach ailments. It claims relief of maltreatment symptoms and as a preventive against various digestive discomforts, urging persistent use.
A list of arriving guests includes Chas Rosenfeld of Portland Hank Karrie of San Francisco Jule Davi of New York CS Miller of Portland M Anderson of Huntington W H Fowler and G W Washford of Portland Mrs Hughes of North Yakima H J McManus of Chicago CM Sharin of Walla Walla Paul Com of Walla Walla MH Fay of Sannessee Seth Geer of City Henry Jones of Philadelphia Chase Swart of St Paul CE Stone of Devils Lake JM Hughes of Centerville Co Peter Ennes of Moondville O John Embris of Portland J E Lathrop EA Clarke Wm Carnine several others listed by surname only
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as safest and most reliable remedy for consumption coughs and colds. Warns against substitutes and promises money back if not effective. Trial bottle free at Tallman & Co.’s drug store with regular sizes 50 cents and 1 dollar.
A playful verse notes Castoria as a constant companion from infancy to motherhood, charting a family’s reliance on the familiar remedy across life stages. The refrain recalls Castoria as a trusted aid through illness, growth, and caregiving.
A fragment outlines a possible railway rearrangement involving a pentive car from Huntington to Pendleton and Umatilla via the Sella Walla route. It mentions a passenger train from Nea and a Se Walla Walla connection, with direct Portland sailings and a shift to center on tens.
Elwaed Rerber sues Jack Swart to recover 109.80 for services claimed to be performed on a new building at Bingham Springs Station last summer. Rerber alleges a daily wage of 2.50 and that Swart hired him. Col. Raley represents Berber. T. G. Hailey for Swart.
An old newspaper ad touts Hockien's Arabs Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and achoes promising complete healing with a guarantee. Presented by Tallman & Co the piece mimics historical patent medicine phrasing and branding.
An advertisement touts Hood's Pills as the best family medicine for coughs and liver issues. It claims more corn''tve power is contained in Hood's Saray than in any operation, urging trust in Hood's Pills as gentle, reliable, and sure.
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