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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1902
Page
5
A jumble of ads and notices from Pendleton items includes farm loans, insurance, retail promos, seeds, and household goods. Real estate investments surface with buyers like Lester Swageart and Robert McGee purchasing city lots and a brick building, while political forecasts hint at a heated Marion county campaign.
John H. French, a prosperous stockman from south of Pendleton, says livestock interests in the region are content with current conditions. He cites ideal weather and feed, expects a strong winter and moist ure to bring plentiful range, and predicts a brighter season with interests moving toward improved conditions.
Frank Smith aged 11 or 12 years left his home under mysterious circumstances last Thursday. His parents Levi S. Smith and wife reside in Walla Walla. He had been threatened with suspension from school for absence, and this may explain his disappearance. A theory of foul play has gained some credence.
The Martin Family Grocery and Bakery sells off old stock at cut prices to clear inventory before a new store opens with fresh stock. The relocation sale continues while the Lafontaine block space is prepared for the ovenpalley, inviting shoppers to stock up at reduced prices.
A complaint to restrain the mayor and four councilmen from interfering with Marshal Heathman and Recorder Beam seeks to block attempts to appoint William Lane as marshal and Lt. G. Frazier as recorder. The suit argues only H F Johnson and T B Wells remain de jure city council members under the 1880 special law, while opponents claim the last session changes are valid. The demurrer challenges the amended complaint and court jurisdiction.
Contractor Schorr returned to Pendleton after assessing river washout damages from high waters at Riverside. He noted ongoing work to repair and prepare approaches for the new steel bridge while water remained high, hindering progress and delaying construction plans by the W. & C R. Company.
W M Nebergall sustained a broken right leg below the knee at Saxe Station when his buggy team bolted and caused the buggy to break apart. He was standing by the ice bolting the team. the horses bolted and dragged the rig, injuring his leg as they ran away. He was brought to town for treatment.
The Manila paper lauds Will Crozier now with the Manila American as a respected business manager and former Pendleton Tribune advertising map, noting his wartime service and strong record in the Far East.
A terse note reflects on the American newspaper tradition as a morning paper and comments on entrenched influence. The brief mentions longstanding voices shaping editorial stance and the persistence of established opinions in daily reporting.
The district court considered a case by Pendietos stockholders against Sheriff Bakley seeking to block levying on and selling bank stock for delinquent taxes. Judge Balleray presided for the county with Carter and Ray representing the plaintiffs.
Samuel J. Chretner seeks a divorce from Elizabeth Christner after many years of cohabitation and disputes. He alleges she refuses to live with him and cites estrangement and misconduct. The couple has a minor child. Potent West represents the petitioner as attorney.
A January Ladion Home Journal excerpt discusses the arranged marriage process among Chinese families as a social lottery. Negotiations begin with the groom’s kin, a go between, and a fortune teller to judge propriety. A betrothal card, gifts, and ritual constraints determine the union, with later changes and formalities completing the betrothal.
A published ad extols DeWitts Whitey Heal Salve as a cure for piles and other wounds. Testimonial from J. S. Gerall of St Paul credits the product with lasting relief after prior suffering. Counterfeit warnings accompany the promotion alongside a brief untangled note about Roosevelt relatives in New York.
A garbled report describes a large scale prescription fraud case tied to a trader and a network involving physicians. It notes substantial costs and investigations, with mentions of committees, eligible reports, and a public address in Montgomery Street Gal.
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