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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1903
Page
6
A Denver bricklayer Frank Stites testimonies Doan's Kidney Pills stopped back and side pain after three years. He praises permanent results and urges readers to try the remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents, price 50 cents per box.
Salem Oregon February 23 The house expressed itself in favor of a fat salary for the state printer by passing Senator Miller's bill to place that official on a 3500 per year salary after 107. Orton asked what the state would do for a printing plant and suggested appropriating 100 for a plant. The idea to appoint a state examiner of public officers and public offices to inspect accounts was debated and buried. Theaters will be exempt from the Sunday closing law per Senate bill No 128 as amended. A ban on selling explosives to children under 14 was discussed. The governor would sign Senate bills affecting court terms and salaries, with provisions to add a second term at Pendleton and raise salaries to 4500 for supreme justices. A bill to constitute Baker County as the eighth judicial district passed, though concerns over cost were raised. Senator Pierce's measure to elect the county assessor for four years also passed the house.
Rev Lev Johnson of Pendleton and Rev Van Nuys of La Grande assisted in Elgin Presbyterian meetings this week. Eleven additions were reported Monday evening. A sewing machine sale advertised by Jesse Failing offers a chance to buy cheaper.
Wool contracts engaged by E J Burke representing H Jind Rept Hartford involve growers Carty Brom Pat McTrievid W B Finley A Andrews and COC Curtie with a potential 250 000 pounds in the clip. Prices hover around 9 4 cents for heavy wool and near 7 Con notes indicate strong sheep conditions and fat herds heading into the season.
A proposed Cornell City and Solomon River Railroad seeks 100 miles of rights of way in Cape Nome area with timber and mining connections. It envisions hotels factories and lumber mills along the route and notes 12,000 acres of railroad rights already secured. Solomon is cited as a prime timber port with $3200 worth timber per 1060 feet and claims Alaska railroads show large earnings, citing White Pass profits and stock history.
The article discusses the Little Wild Goose Railroad from Nome City to Anvil Creek, built by a California millionaire, with costs and profits cited. It also mentions a short line from Council City to Applin Creek, estimates Solomon River railroad costs, and highlights Alaska's vast area, farming, fur, and fishing potential, plus a medicinal ad for Acker's Blood Elixir with prices 50c and $1.00.
The siblings of George R. Manchard, who died October 8, 19, have filed suit in New York City against the decedent's executors claiming hypnotic influence by his wife led to them being cut from the will.
To attend the open meeting of the Socialist Club this evening at p.m. in the venue.
The meeting centers on The Valine of Co-operation with chief speaker Jonathan Edwards. Attendees should come prepared to ask questions and participate.
A public notice announces a gathering or event at eight in the evening in the county court room. It specifies the time and venue for attendees and the general purpose of the proceeding. The notice emphasizes punctuality and location details for participants.
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