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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1905
Page
8
A brief note from 51205 touts cent coffee claiming to rival Mocha and Java in strength and flavor. It presents a bold comparison, aiming to entice readers seeking a robust brew with a familiar worldwide coffee mystique.
The New Great Eastern Department store hosts a grand opening in the Schmidt block on Thursday evening February 16 from 5 30 to 10 30. Visitors receive a souvenir as McMinn’s orchestra plays a select program including Under the Stars and ripen La Breccus Overture Orpheus Prince of Pilsen A Night Off. Public invited to attend the formal opening and store hours begin Friday morning February 17.
The Walla Walla Statesman reports fall wheat damaged across the county by a cold wave. In Foothill districts the loss may be less than on open areas where wind swept away snow. Temperatures dropped to 14 below in some areas, threatening prospects for a spring crop. Spring Valley farmer George Minnick notes discouraging reports and possible reseeding needs.
The article notes very low temperatures and chilling blasts harming exposed fall wheat. Moonlit slopes formed a protective blanket over some fields, but barren slopes suffered wind exposure and freezing. Districts south of Walla Walla report very backward fall wheat due to last year’s dry fall.
County Superintendent F K Welles sets March 4 for hearings on district division disputes in Weston and Wild Horse districts before the boundary board of county commissioners and the county school superintendent. The district 49 case is described as very interesting. Zoeth Houser of the Standard mines at Quartebure is in the city on business amid a restart of the mill, weather delays, and optimism for a strong Quartzburg property. light snowfall in the Greenhorns threatens water scarcity next season and Houser plans to return to the mines soon.
Miss Georgia Pearl Mannering of Kane City married Mr. F. B. Earnheart at 7 o clock last night in Meacham. Reverend Robert Warner of the Thomperon Street Methodist Episcopal Church officiated at the Earnheart home with intimate friends witnessing. The couple will reside near Helix in the county.
Dr KR ERingo, returning from a call, lost control as a shoe frightened a pair of horses. The buggy veered, the horses ran about 106 yards, the rig was damaged and wheel torn before the doctor halted them. Theresa Silver of Jersey City has born a healthy girl weighing 14% ounces.
Coroner Henderson received word that a male skeleton, dressed in good clothing, was found in willows on Riley Jones' place three miles west of Umatilla. The remains appear to have lain since summer, with detached head and missing feet. No missing-person report matches the body, and a river burial is unlikely. The inquest is scheduled for tomorrow after Henderson travels to Umatilla.
The Needham led revival at the Presbyterian church opened last night with promising attendance and keen interest. Rev Needham, aided by Rev Moody, delivers convincing sermons aided by Clifton Powers music. Meetings run nightly for at least two weeks, inviting all parishioners to attend despite earlier delays due to Rev Calhoun’s family illness.
Virgil C. Thorne aged 16 died of pneumonia at Holdman at 11 last night after an 11 day illness. He was born in North Cold Springs and raised in the Cold Springs country. His father Daniel Thorne died five years ago. He leaves four brothers and a sister Mrs T Cunningham. Funeral will be at Holdman at 7 pm with Rev Robert Warner officiating. remains to be shipped to Walla Walla for interment in the family plot.
The county recorder notes warranty deeds recorded today. FP C Bramlet et ux transfer lot 13 Evans addition Milton for $600. J W Gowdy to William Shafter in Wrights addition Milton for $225. Bank of Milton to James Harrin near Milton reserve irrigation ditch rights for $2,000. Ida Hoyd to Rebecca Love lot in block 6 Pendleton for $3,000.
W L Rhodes visited his McKay creek sawmill 23 miles from Pendleton near the north fork. Rhodes has bought his partner’s stake and is now sole owner. the mill has enjoyed a successful run and serves as the area’s main market. Enameled brick from New Jersey catches eye with ivory glaze and higher price. Frazer theater features Over Niagara Falls with electric effects and a large troupe.
H Maynard of Union sues Oregon Railway & Navigation for injuries in a Union collision in October 1903. Fourth trial underway in circuit court at La Grande after previous awards of 1000 dollars, a hung jury, and 3000 dollars in earlier rulings.
G W Shipley of Santa Marie Cab has been in the city for two weeks buying Indian ponies for his Shetland ranch at Santa Marie in Santa Barbara county California. He will ship out the first carload of 27 ponies tomorrow directly to his ranch to be tamed and bred to Shetland stallions. He plans to return in spring for more purchases.
Mim Marie Thompson was officially elected by the school board to teach in the public school. From Basem, she has been teaching this week and was secured by Senator Smith to fill a vacancy caused by a resignation a short time ago.
Woodcock general organizer for the Woodmen of the World in this state arrives from Pendleton and will stay through next Thursday evening. The camp anticipates many membership applications due to his visit and the ongoing social series.
County officials prepare for a large school census covering children ages four to twenty. Supt Welles has mailed census blanks to clerks in all districts. Each district receives county funds based on child counts, with a minimum of 36 cents per child and potential for higher levies by the board.
A vintage health ad claims fretful women suffer from weak organs and poor mood, asserting happiness rests on good health. Hoatetter's Stomach Bitters is praised with a forty year record of effectiveness, especially for monthly irregularities.
J P Hanlon the Tabbaconist in the Matlock Brownfield building saw his cigar shop closed under sheriff's attachment. Allen and Lewie of Portland filed attachment proceedings to recover 209 dollars for cigars and tobaccos. as of this afternoon no funds have been raised to satisfy the claim.
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