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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1903
Page
5
A retailer promotes a ready collection of soft shirts with neckties and soft fron t neg leiges with matching cuffs. The Ideal Shirts are praised as standard, with a range of Percale fabrics in striped and figured patterns, featuring distinct finishes and affordable prices for the season.
A horse traded by Harrie to Reedy escaped near Long Creek on the 4th day of last September. Frank tending camp the next day saw the horse rise to the mountains and flee with a pack saddle rope and other equipment. The animal remains at large as locals search for it.
In the mountains about 10 or 12 miles east of town a horse reported missing was found corraled last Monday night February 2. The saddle remained on, the blanket rotten from exposure, yet the horse’s back was smooth as if unused for months. The animal appeared thin from snow running, not from saddle wear.
The Dalles Feb 26 Local settlers rush to file desert claims along the river between Castle Rock and Umatilla after artesian water was found in a well across from Castle Rock. If irrigation water is secured the land could become highly productive, with drilling planned to prospect the water source and reclaim vast areas.
N. H. Cottrell departed this morning for Weiser and other Idaho points to oversee the sheep shearing plant owned by H. B. Scales. He will be away several days. The Weiser area is expected to shear between 260000 and 300000 sheep this season as Idaho sheep men increasingly adopt machine shearing.
Warren Pohie, who has served as a substitute mail clerk for a year on the Huntington-Portland run, is transferred to a regular assignment on the Skhaniko-Briggs route. The promotion reflects increased duties and route responsibilities for the carrier.
Engineer J. R Oliver of the mountain division has returned to La Grande and resumed his run on the Co. R N after a month’s visit in Tacoma Vigorous measures are being taken by the Venice municipal authorities for preserving the threatened monuments of the ancient city and all are now undergoing repairs or inspection
A collection of brief notices lists Houser's Choice meats Castle's seafood Gratz's chowder and oyster cocktails Teutsch's shoe repairs Hohbach's baking and cakes Neuman's smokers' supplies plus Pendleton Favorite cigars at various outlets. Listings mention For Rent and For Sale ads, a crime case involving Dawkins, a funeral, and a sale of furniture polish and other goods.
A post mortem examination by Dr. Ditterbrant concluded that J. Dawkins, an aged cripple, died in a mysterious shooting two miles north of Milton at the home of James Rogers. The examination, held in Milton on February 26, determined the death to be a clear case of suicide.
Mr and Mrs John H McCourt were released yesterday after a two week visit to Salem Oregon. They stayed with Mrs McCourts parents Mr and Mrs Boothby. Mr McCourt visited the legislature and renewed acquaintances with old associates. He formerly represented Marion county in the lower house while a resident of the capital city.
Pendleton boys returned from the Heppner shooting tournament with F W Waite yet to arrive this evening. Heppner hosted visitors with hospitality, while Frank Howe of Portland won the top average over two days and Waite the second. Patterson of Heppner impressed, scoring a straight 25 in a ti third event.
T. M. Waddicks, a representative of the Coe Commission Company, has been in the city this week promoting the local branch office. He departs tonight as the company prepares to establish branch offices this spring at Portland and Sound points, with headquarters in Minneapolis.
J T Ogle of Ridge, 30 miles south of Pendleton, visits the city on business. He reports good road conditions with snow confined to drifts and notes seeding underway on fall plowing. He will depart in a few days for Athena for a short stay on business.
Charles W. James, newly appointed superintendent of the state penitentiary by Governor Chamberlain, returned from Salem yesterday and said he is pleased with the position and has applications ample to fill a large cavity.
Kit Carson Post No 28 of the Grand Army of the Republic has more than doubled its membership in the past year and now numbers 44 members. The order is in excellent financial condition with $70 in the treasury and no debts. It holds a semi monthly meeting.
Lambert Fincd known as Dave Lambert and trainer to Lavinge was fined two dollars yesterday for riding on sidewalks without a license and jailed after defaulting. A vagrancy charge remains pending against him in the case.
The 1903 Grand Army of the Republic encampment is planned to take place in San Francisco with events scheduled for August 17. Local veterans groups confirm preparations and public notices will follow detailing venues and program highlights.
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