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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
6
Ed Healers home in Milton is under quarantine after a child contracted diphtheria. Local health authorities act to prevent spread as other notes report contractors in Walla Walla, land interests in Alberta, and a cow damages suit against the Walla Walla Traction Company.
Weston Feb 22 Local Pythians held a rousing session conferring all three degrees with four candidates received in the 1st. The three ranks will be exemplified next Wednesday with Athena and Milton lodges assisting. Wim Gould has been quite ill and is reported to be gradually failing. Weather has been sunny for several days and farmers report excellent progress. fall grain looks fine and prospects for a good wheat year are bright.
Cure claims promise relief from rheumatism back ache and muscle stiffness with 20 days treatment for one dollar. An angle dose at bedtime is highlighted. Sold by A C Koep pen & Bros with guaranteed results.
Renewed talk of extending the North Bank railroad into Walla Walla follows the opening of a large construction camp near Kennewick. A barn for 200 tons of hay and stabling for 70 teams stands ready as crews and equipment are awaited, sparking optimism among Kennewick residents for future transport links.
A Beog Laxative Cough Syrup advertisement touts its use for coughs colds croup and whooping cough proving daily favor. It claims prompt relief for children and croup with gentle laxative action driving poison and phlegm from the system. Guaranteed. Sold by A C Koeppen Bros.
The La Grande Observer reports cheers as a Washington department pushes a free delivery system to start May 15. The program, long sought by residents, will place La Grande in a higher class of service, benefiting citizens.
Freewater hosts its next market day on February 29 after a successful February 15 sale. Promoters plan regular auctions about every two weeks as W. T. Shaw contracts a new estuary lateral for the Milton Freewater Hudson Bay Ditch, with Charles T. Becker handling excavation at 12 1/2 cents per yard for about 19 000 yards. Local growers push pruning and spraying for fruit trees while inspectors from Walla Walla Valley and Umatilla county cooperate. Dr H M Page notes rapid settlement and abundant water and land for Hermiston growth.
The Portland Telegram reports Francis J. Heney has earned at least 40000 in fees for land fraud prosecutions in Oregon, while long-standing Portland bills run into hundreds and remain unsettled. Heavy telephone and telegraph costs accrued during evidence gathering and witness outreach, to be resolved after his 50000 fee approval. Rumors persist of higher totals, while government reimbursements to Bristol and office expenses linger far past payment dates.
A. C. Koppen & Bros. advertise Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice that draws out inflammation and poison. It functions as an antiseptic and healer for chapped hands lips cuts and burns.
An advertisement promotes ManZan as a painless home remedy for piles. It is sold in a collapsible tube with a nozzle, ready to apply. The price is 50 cents, and the seller is A. C. Koep.
Owing to removal from the city the family offers furniture at bargains. Buyers may call at the residence 412 Thompson Street on Saturday and Monday next to view and purchase.
The plan adopted is to have a small entrance fee paid before the auction commences as only the things listed previous to the beginning of the sale will be auctioned. A large amount of property including horses mares mules and mule colts harness wagons poultry plows and numerous other articles will be sold.
Fred Lockley assistant editor of the Pacific Monthly travels to Spokane for several days to prepare a Washington Why feature. He will then visit the Coeur d Alenes for a mining industry review and proceed to the Okanogan and Seattle for a comprehensive exposition of why easterners are flocking to Washington including life, industries and conditions. The issue will cover Washington life in depth.
The East Oregonian office announces petition blanks for candidates and electors nominating petitions are printed and on line. Lost dark double breasted suit located between Pendleton and Lee's Crossing in Pendleton Dye Works box. Return to this office for reward.
The Freewater Times reports Freewater market day drew nearly 400 farmers to town last Saturday. The event was introductory but resulted in substantial business. J J Williams moved to adopt the market day proposition and a unanimous resolution pledged farmer support. The next market day is Saturday February 29 at 1 PM with items for sale. Fred Elffert will be auc
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