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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
8
A bold advertisement extols Mothers Pride coffee as superior and undefeated, framing survival of the fittest in market terms. It claims 25 cent price and dominance over weaker brands, urging readers to choose the “best coffee on earth.”
A promotional note invites readers to taste sample tea blends titled Our Afternoon. It touts five scientifically blended teas described as smooth as old wine and enticing to sip, encouraging continued sampling.
Reverend Mother Agnes of the order of St. Francis will tour the northwest in February visiting St. Josephs academy and St. Anthonys hospital Pendleton. Mother Stanislaus heads the northwest sisters and welcomes the general, noting Pendleton as a key headquarters for the order. At St Josephs academy 140 students are enrolled with 64 boarders crowded in six rooms, and officers plan to expand facilities as electric wiring advances. The academy offers thorough courses from primary to higher math plus art and a training school for teachers and nurses, making Pendleton a regional center for the Franciscan order.
Superintendent Frank K Welles today visited St Josephs academy to review work across departments. He noted data on the Klamath irrigation project detailing a 190 mile conduit, 4 percent width, 6 feet depth, and a three quarters mile tunnel through rocks, covering 256000 acres in Oregon and California.
FD Phillips of Auckland New Zealand arrives in Pendleton to study local farming and stock raising. He notes New Zealand uses cooperative stations and mill road links on large ranches while sheep work in small bands. Phillips plans to visit Gilliam and Wheeler counties before returning.
A jury after a six hour trial found in favor of Ward in the case over the Warl Hichardeon mule. Jurors faced difficulty identifying the rightful owner, voting unanimously after several ballots. One juror Learned of an injury to George Hayes’s son Echo and Judge Hille excused Hayes from further service.
The dispute ends in a confrontation where Hayes allegedly struck Mortimer after a barroom fray. Some say Mortimer attacked first, others blame Hayes. Mortimer fled on horseback as a warrant was sworn, delaying the case while Hayes’s condition remains uncertain.
The Mountain division between La Grande and Cuysee gains a central signal position at Kamela with 3 new workers under J W Dean. Kamela powers the system with electric batteries charged biweekly and a helper engine circulating batteries. Signal lights burn ten days before recharging and use high grade reflecting glass for visibility up to three miles by trainmen.
Attachment proceedings filed by TR L Sabin of Port Ind against BH Gentry Milton merchant for 194.01 alleged from pooling six waccourts with Porthind robbing homes. Sums listed include Winslow Co 699.64 Allen & Lewis 909.04 Mason Ehrman 294.05 Neustader 10 Porthiond Spice 59 400 M Seller Co Destiny. Complaint filed this morning by Carter Raley Ra ley.
Frederick Miller of Honaker Virginia writes to Pendleton seeking details about his mother who married a man named George Pupula in Umatilla county after previously marrying Hiram Miller in Virginia. He has not seen her for years and requests any information regarding her whereabouts or status.
Voters rally for the Fagles queen contest as results show Ruby Whittemore leading with 424 votes, Beljows Alice Whittemore 424, Bivle Matlock 241, Faye Cornex 16, Elizabeth Rinweilia WD, Mytilene Praker 108, Norma Alloway 47, Pauline Miller 75, Ete Halts 16, Gree 2. The counting committee meets to audit the tally as ballots are opened at Hen Heinon's hall after the evening event.
The item notes business amounted to 81.74 and contrasts with a supposed $10 monthly amount with East Oregontin. It cites WW OP and Bihorn's advertising for January in the Daily East Oregonian, totaling only $1.74. Hilard appeared in all Saturday editions of the January issue.
A Payette dispatch reports the extension of the road from Council toward Grangeville hindered by heavy snow. Crews cleared three feet of snow and plan spring work to push the project forward toward the Northwest terminus at Council, with milk shipments gathered for the route.
George Hayes, a young firmer from Echo, was struck in the head with a two by four by Charles Mortimer after a quarrel on a snoan at Echo. He was taken to Pendleton and then to the hospital, where Dr. W G Cole reports he is improving and may be discharged in a few weeks. Details on the federation incident vary.
All members of Damon lodge No 4 Knights of Pythting are asked to meet in the Eagles hall Saturday at 1:30 PM prompt to attend the funerals of Mia Chirence Adame Carl Cooley and others mentioned in the notice.
Returned Frog theast Henrys J. Taylor and family have been away for three months returning home last evening via Salt Lake and California. They visited various points of interest and enjoyed a pleasant trip.
We express gratitude to those who kindly assisted and shared our sorrow after the death of our wife and mother Mrs John Norman John Norman Mrs W G Hodder and family
A notice corrects an error about the Umatilla County Sunday school convention dates. It will be held February 22 and 23 in the city, not February 21 and 22 as previously announced. The dates now align with a February convention schedule.
Hive Just Returned from Washington confirms establishment of a postoffice at Nolin. Sinster and Gould of Nolin report sheep dipping finished and plan another dip soon.
The funeral for Mrs. Clarence Adams will be held tomorrow at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ferguson, 101 Lewis Street. Rev. C. C. Polling of The Dalles will officiate, assisted by Rev. Robert Warner of Thompson Street M. E. Church. Interment will be in Olney Cemetery. The body will arrive this evening on the 40 train, accompanied by her husband and other relatives.
A circulated petition seeking clemency for Mivos Taylor failed to progress as Governor Cham Berlin declined to act before district attorney Phelps reviewed it. Phelps and Judge Ellis both refused to sign, stalling the pardon request amid local figures and town names.
The article markets Bilers Plano Howse pianos to Pendleton homes as essential for a happy house. It touts vast stock, Chicago leadership, and second-largest in America status, with prices from 40 to 150 dollars, and premium models at 165 to 800 dollars, highlighting five-year guarantees and favorable terms.
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