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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
8
Alex McRae has filed preliminary patent papers for a lighter, simpler, more economical combined harvester. He plans to build one or two next year for demonstration, then scale up. Key improvements include no apron system, direct straw and chaff disposal, three fans with distinct air blasts, and a grain treatment via a tail end screen to reduce waste.
Fred Webber has bought the Pentolmon branch of the Umatilla Implement Company and will manage the operation. Marshall and Alex McRae, former owners, keep branches at Helix and Athena. McRae plans to move to Athena to resume leadership of the business. Marshall stays, avoiding new ventures for the near term.
Mrs Colbert Gale and daughter from Baker City are visiting her sister in law Mrs William Hoseason. They plan a brief stay in the city before heading to North Yakima to be guests of a brother for a short time.
A letter from J R Dickson, Pendleton Commercial Association president, urges altering the arriving time for the Walla Walla train to Fisher No.41 to better serve Pendleton and county business. Merchants like C E Roosevelt Albert Cohen KR Alexander and E M Lyons back the plan, arguing earlier arrival would boost courthouse, bank and store patronage and help residents travel for county duties. Superintendent O Brien replies that the change is being studied and will meet petitioners' wishes if feasible.
Portland editors of the Oregon Souvenir seek write ups and data for a Northwest women’s achievement volume. Women’s Clubs and pioneer leaders assist as a history and family record, with Northwest artist prize for cover design. The project targets Northwest native production with a March 11 rule release.
Mr O and Matthews and family visit Spracuc Wash as Dr Matthews, an osteopath and electric physician, assesses settling here. He plans a large electric bath machine and a Turkish bath facility if arrangements can be made.
Representative Martin of South Dakota has introduced a resolution asking the secretary of commerce to investigate the recent decrease in beef cattle prices since July 1, 1903 and the widening gap between cattle prices and fresh beef selling prices. The inquiry seeks to determine if trust influence or combinations have driven these margins.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Berty Reeder and Miss Emma Roumisoux, both well known residents of Nye County. The prospective bride is the daughter of Francis Roumagoux, who recently died of pneumonia. Mr Reeder is a prominent young farmer in the vicinity.
Mrs Delia Lo Kone underwent tumor surgery yesterday at By Anthony hospital and is resting well today on the road to recovery. Dre Smith and Hingo performed the operation.
Ahira Morse who died recently at Freewater was long a county resident and invalid after paralysis in 1914. His wife Amanda Morse acted as guardian as he lived under care at Freewater. Morse belonged to the Stone River Post of the G A R at Milton and was remembered for his years of service.
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