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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1901
Page
3
Bargains include 75 skirts priced at 3.50 reduced to 3.00 and 250 gowns marked down from 1.25 to a sale price. An additional line notes a fete hk tee and other prices such as 2.25 and 150, with unclear specifics due to garbled text.
A young man Fred Moore was arrested after an alleged attempt to steal cigars from the Klondike restaurant on Main Street. The incident occurred around 4 am as George Stearne and another man discussed nearby. Moore claims he acted due to hunger and was taken into custody by River Hearn. Proceedings are expected before Justice Fite.
An advertisement-like note touts Shilohs consumption cure with a money back guarantee after two thirds of the bottle taken if no benefit. It lists Tallman & Co and leading druggists. The piece also mentions a scorpion prize incident and demands locals call to settle accounts by January 1, 1901.
The East Oregonian segment argues for H W Scott as United States Senator, praising his intellect and editorial power while critiquing rival Beattie and suggesting Scott would elevate Oregon in national affairs. It notes Salem politics, past editorial stance, and mocks Sam Jackson for backing rivals amid local political strife.
Pendleton sees visitor Mr. Erwin from the Coast Office in charge of free delivery, with improvements needed before launch. Pilot Rock reports include Emma Noble visiting Pendleton, school term end notes, Jubilee Club dance, and the Pearl UI Russell wedding at McKay Creek with Rev. A B Sunderman officiating. Guests listed, meals served, and plans focus on local readiness and seasonal farming updates.
Barnhart traveled recently and visited Mrs Neet’s parents Mr and Mrs Dickinson of east Birch Creek. Miss Dellie Mulkey visited last Saturday and Sundavy with Mr and Mrs Hemphill.
A proposed bill seeks to prohibit nickel in the slot machines and similar devices of chance. It sets penalties for operators and players, requires possession proof for prosecutions, and directs fines to fund school activities.
The Prisoner of Zenda will be presented by an Frohman company at Fraser opera house tonight with a strong troupe including original Lyceum theater players. The production features elaborate scenery and costumes and a notable choir performance closing the play.
The fund is complete with 5916 raised in a town of about 5000. Committees report strong public spirit and successful soliciting. Subscribers are requested to meet at the Commercial Association rooms next Thursday evening at 8 to elect a board and plan the banking facilities once authority is transferred.
An advertisement touts Mo wtter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy. It claims to aid digestion, reduce indigestion and constipation, calm nerves, and promote sleep. It alleges benefits for rheumatism via action on the kidneys and promotes sovereignty themed rhetoric.
A local entertainment is planned for next Monday evening at Adame Hall. It features wonga recitations and dialogues with the Hivpolito quartet of Miltom performing. Instrumental selections will also be offered. Proceeds aid a library for the seriesal.
A fragment describes a location ten miles north of Pendleton with a mention of an individual Jas A. Jioward. The text is unclear but notes land or a weathered object and a local reference to the area.
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