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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1901
Page
4
An ad from February 21 1901 urges shoppers to visit a shoe store offering wide and long lines to fit different feet. It notes improper shoe fit causes buttons and deformities and boasts years of foot sizing study and satisfaction.
Local ads list Cleaver Brothers Dry Goods Co offerings from clothing to fabrics and haberdashery. Other notices mention LeRoy's corner store, Madame Joineon's fashions, and a Forsyth building move for the Oregonian area. A marriage is recorded for T G Burhan and Rena Smith on February 14 with ceremony assisted by Justice Thomas Fite Gerald.
In Walla Walla 100000 bushels of wheat have moved recently with prices noted. The death of Mise Ollie Elkins at Koeppen's pharmacy at age 26 is reported with no local relatives. Frank Frazier had a wagon accident on East Webb street near the railway track, the wagon damaged and the horse uninjured as repairs were planned. The Washington railway bill failed in the legislature. The Eastern Oregon Building and Loan Association is noted as existing in Baker City.
Supported by I. L. Ray & Co. brokers, February 21 reports show wheat strength early on Liverpool futures but gains fading. Liverpool closed 5-8 higher, New York opened 1-5 higher. corn stayed steady with small gains. May corn quoted around 46 cents. Chicago May wheat opened 74 1/4 and closed 75 1/4 cents per bushel, San Francisco May wheat at 99 cents per hundredweight.
Lawyer L. B. Cox lies at death's door in Good Samaritan Hospital Portland as his family remains by his side. The Telegram notes there is no hope of recovery after two stomach cancer operations and only a day or two at most are anticipated before death.
A brief city council session saw J A Dickson submit a letter about purchasing Lot 3 Block 4 to aid adjacent property owners. The liquor license petition by A Brangler was allowed. Clapton Kemper Nelson and Kroger requests for Union Street grading were referred to streets. A wall casualty care bill for the Wilson family was presented with warrant authorization.
Tuesday evening a surprise party was held at Mee HC Craig's home in honor of Stella and Lola Marple. Guests included Mrs. Cralg Mee J R Marple Stelle Lyle Marple Bertha Caker Mertie Hawke Waty Whittemore Selle Whittemore Gravee Crackette Grace Oliver Iva Kimdretl Nellie Kimbrell Blanche Whittemary Mabel Woitman Win red Hanecom Juwee Mill G K Light W C O Gunther Clarence Pen land Byron Manks Earle Yates Joe Kennedy George Hill Hoy Pan-Jan and others. Refreshments were served and the gathering was amiable.
Fred G Oster of Spokane and Mises Jennie Shepard of Pendleton wed at 7 am in the Presbyterian church in Kew Florida officiated by Forbee of Pendleton academy. Bride daughter of Mrs Arabella Shepard. groom employed in Spokane. They plan to reside in Spokane with many friends sending congratulations.
An Alexandria Indiana resident Mix writes of coughing fits and blood after walking blocks until Dr King’s New Discovery cured him. The Rural Spirit notes free samples at Tallman & Co. drug store and promotes livestock breeding reports from 141 Third Street, London.
Gol 7 Tl Raley watches legislative doings. George Fink guest of Hotel Pendleton from Red Boy mine. H W Hixon from Starbuck registered. Shaw and Mattes from Nolin guests. A Liewallen from Adame visits. Greene from Port Coquitlam a piano representative at Pendleton. Mr and Mrs W H Vane of Pilot Rock attend William Martin encampment. Tom Jordan recovers enough to tour downtown. Mort Carliett visits Seattle as NY Mutual Life agent. John J Cox returns from Portland due to brother’s illness. Cox brothers assist family. Dr A B R Methew of Weston dines at Pendleton. Charles Cunningham treated eye tear duct relief. J A McLaughlin injured in fall leaving sawmill, staying with Hockey home. Gary L Jodeon, sheep farmer, comments on barber shop Sunday law. sports a full beard like a mask for sheep protection.
Farmers north of Helix report wind driven tumble weeds breaking and blowing down about 40 fence posts on J. M. I Mason's east field line. Other nearby farmers expect similar damage as weeds pile against fences after autumn winds, though wheat fields are reportedly weed free this season.
Paragraph details Mrs Cline gravely ill with paralysis of the brain at her daughter’s home in Pilot Rock. Relatives Mrs Hammond Thea Karger Helix and Mrs Beale Vendleton had been visiting and plan to return home Tuesday. Elmer Smith and the three Weuanie children travel with Rev Woresham to services next Sunday. Grandpa Hunter and Mr Barton also mentioned.
Victims of la grippe slowly convalesce in town with several residents ill. Nellie Mulkey of Warnerville visits. T. M. Mulkey remains sick. Dr. Smith attended Mrs. A. J. Sturtevant. Visitors include Maggie Patton, Geingers, Miller, Joe Williams and Fred Willson party with baby. Samuel S. Smith, born 183? died 1901 of pneumonia after long Oregon settlement years. survived by wife and four children. longtime United Brethren member.
A State of Oregon court records a civil action involving Lenatitin Panty and Cedalutin defendants. The complaint alleges wrongdoing connected to a party and includes a request for a pellet in plaints, with venue in the state court for further proceedings.
In the County Court of the State of Unitaila for Unitaila County, in the matter of the estate of Anna Thee, a notice to the heirs and last of kin, and to all persons concerned, is published. The report, filed with the court, outlines the probate proceedings and requests publication of the notice as required. George A. Martinez, Judge, and Deputy ILall sign the order and direct publication in the local newspaper.
Fragmentary text references a court matter in Green Hill County with names Samuel and Hamuel, an accounting issue, and a legal filing at the offices of a firm possibly Hank Pendleton. The legibility is poor and entities are uncertain.
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