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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1903
Page
8
A fragment hints at clearance items and special bargains with prices displayed in the north window. The note mentions tidying odds and ends and prompts readers to check the storefront display for current offers.
In Walla Walla on May 1 the local Woodmen of the World camp will hold a monster log rolling with 349 initiates promised and a three day program. WC Krum of Denver is arranging the event aided by a 45 member special degree team and a uniform rank group. Prizes totaling 376 will reward top applicants as bands from major cities compete and other attractions are planned. An oyster supper for members accompanies a quick lodge gathering this week.
Ninth Cavalry at Fort Walla Walla to receive 30 horses within 60 days to mount four troops of the regiment. Herman Meister of Portland won the contract at 117 dollars per head, with completion in six days and most stock arriving within a month. Competition drew bids from Eastern Oregon and Washington riders, who offered higher totals.
In our prescription department we use Parke Davis Co. fluid entracts noted as absolutely pure and suitable for clinical use. The claim emphasizes product purity and reliability for pharmaceutical preparation.
Esthymol Tooth Paste is described as a scientific preparation that whitens the teeth, hardens the gums, and destroys all germs to prevent tooth decay.
Mounted troops arriving from Manila are expected to start regular cavalry drills within a few months, following their several months of arrival and preparation.
Dr J W McLean a Waitsburg dentist is being tried in the superior court for insanity after an alleged attempt to kill his wife Friday night in Waitsburg. The case recalls a prior temporary release several weeks ago and notes years of nervous trouble and observed signs by neighbors.
Whitman College marks its Founders Day honoring Rev. Cushing Elis birthday founder and first instructor born Blandford Mass February 16 1810. Chapel address by Alien W Reynolds praises Elis pioneer work. grandchildren Walter Ells and May Fills attend as students.
Department Commander R C Bedell of the G A R Wash ington and Alaska with Mrs Bedell visits Walla Walla on February 16 for a two month tour of 40 posts across the department. A banquet by local Grand Army, Sons of Veterans and Relief Corps lodges was held on Alder Street Saturday night.
The Harry Ward Minstrel Company arrived in Pendleton in two special cars after a noon parade of 30 men two bands and a quartet of met aphone wingers. The show promises new songs jokes and elaborate set pieces in A Night in Old Vienna with a strong vaudeville lineup including Ward's monologue and notable acts.
J F Steinkel of Spain Gulch was in town en route home from Portland Curta Peterson also visited town. Jesse Snyder, Elmer’s son, is very ill. Engineer McGibbon and Conductor Corkendal brought the special to railroad officials. Charles Ferguson has recovered and worked at Woolen Mills. George Gillette arrived from Los Angeles and now operates uptown Western Union. T E Woodside reports good wheat acreage north of town. Mrs Collin MeInteeh left for Eugene after visiting. John Blom and wife near Grigeson suffer severe grip. Wells of Middle Cold Springs may buy another farm locally. W L Livingston and G E Hale of Union Publishing Company in town. firm published a directory of Walla Walla. Special train from the East brought Wos Thorne, J P O’Brien, and W H Kennedy. they headed to Spokane after brief delay. Charles Cunningham, sheep breeder, in town buying wool sacks. he’s shearing with both hand and machine, preferring machine work. Eastern Oregon stock-breeding business is large and largely conducted locally.
A quiet ceremony occurred last evening at Mrs Casas Finch 621 Majle Street with C M Froome and Olive Lark of Pendleton as the couple. Rev G W Rigby officiated before relatives neighbors and a few invited guests followed by a wedding supper. The pair have known each other for about 20 years and are warmly regarded locally.
A courtroom line captures a father telling his daughter's suitor he will raid the poolrooms if she stays out late again. The exchange shows a stern parental warning voiced in a jurisdiction not named. The judge maintains a firm stance on propriety and curfew.
Deputy cut power last Friday and in the night someone forced the office door, breaking the lock. No items were disturbed and no precise time or motive could be determined. The incident left no evidence of property damage or stolen goods.
Union County pioneer H Huffman aged 65 died Sunday at his Pryle'e Canyon home after a long Oregon residence since the Civil War era. He came from Illinois in the sixties and married Catherine Stanley in 1867. Funeral at Union today with son Hert Hoffman present. Survived by five children, four sons and a daughter. Neighbors recall him as even tempered, generous and principled, well informed and progressive.
Eight persons were killed in an explosion at the Fox Magazine Cane Company in Fostoria Ohio with six identified and charred victims. Three men escaped without clothing leaving them seriously injured as investigators seek the cause. Four of the deceased are women.
London society returns from the Riviera as Parliament opens tomorrow. A gay season is anticipated with a large list of receptions. Lady Stanhope, Lady Wimborne, Lady Jeune, Lady Londonderry, Lady George Hamilton, the Duchess of Marlborough and Lady Brassey will entertain. Mrs Gully will host official events. Lord and Lady Crewe will debut a new house party. Lord Rosebery and Lady Colebrooke host the Whig league. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman plans entertainments for his party.
Adelbert Chapin of Fond du Lac and W Hugee will meet in a 126 pound catch-as-catch-can wrestling match at Stevens Point, with weigh in and contest set for tonight amid notable local interest.
The Freewater Times notes Congress toiling on trust legislation not of metal but as a tool to hurt competition. When public unrest grows, trusts seize on a legal scheme to continue business as before, preserving old practices.
A marriage license was loaned Saturday to Mark E. Nowlin of Adams County and Miss Anna E Jonson of Umatilla County, Oregon.
In Police Court an old offender received five days in city jail for drunken and disorderly conduct. A gun cotton explosion at Woolwich arsenal killed three and injured many. The king and queen visited the Royal Herbert hospital nearby during the incident.
A partial list of farms available includes 220 acres with 90 in bottom and 40 alfalfa, a fine orchard near a railroad, 860 acres with 60 sheep, and several stock ranches with running water and town access. Prices range from 1 600 to 13 600 for 80 to 860 acres plus city property and 100 tons hay in barn. Also offering lots, residences, and business houses in suitable locales.
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