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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1903
Page
5
City Marshal J A Blakley announces the 1903 poll tax due within days and outlines collection steps by the road force and deputy, listing court and fraternal meetings in Pendleton Umatilla County and regional events in Wallap qtr and La Grande with dates in February and March 1903.
The Stanton school in the Vansy neighborhood resumes next Monday with Mr. Derr of Adama in charge. Ott Walling at Colfax has a postponed event until March 23. The record notes a separate charge of horse stealing.
Diplomas issued over the past week to graduates of the common school studies include Milton Lulu Raup Catherine McCoy Anna McQuary Eva Peck Grace Berry Lucian Vanander Dora Troyer Sophia Freudig Della Hudson Elsa Pierce Athena Roy Cannon Joe Cannon Richard Wright Maude Gholson Ralph McEwen Lillie Banister Grace Titsworth Mabel Banister District 74 Dri Creek Minnie Lee Edith Still Rosa Lee Dr W C Buckley sold his practice to Dr K R D Wiswall who will occupy the Despain block Dr Buckley will not remain here and may move to Colorado His family remains in Decatur Alabama Mrs L D Smith of Helix is in the city today.
Physicians and other competent judges report thorough fumigation of all houses freed from quarantine. Formaldehyde-based disinfectants are used as the primary agents, claimed as the most complete destroyer of disease germs aside from fire. After Officer Armstrong completes a house fire cleanup, it is ready for immediate occupancy.
Butter Creek stockmen have imported two high grade Hereford bulls and another from Jerry Brosman and W E Straight. The breeders strive to keep their stock in the front ranks despite high costs.
J F Thrasher of Helix visits Weston and reports extensive sidewalk work and fencing projects. He notes there are no idle men in the area and believes Helix is set to become one of the finest small towns in the state.
The Horace K Turner art exhibit will be held in Pendleton on March 4 6 6 and 7 at the courthouse instead of the Christian church as advertised. Many artistic advertising posters are now displayed in area business houses and the exhibit promises to be highly entertaining.
Local notices promote Houser's choice meats and Gratz's seafood, Hohbach's bake goods and cakes, Neuman's smokers supplies, Rader's furniture polish, and Gratz's cheese sandwiches. Rentals, sales, and farm listings appear for Jane street, Alta street, and 6517 Jane street. Smallpox and scarlet fever quarantines end, with community updates on housing, cattle, and local businesses.
County Assessor Strain named deputies to oversee assessments in Umatilla County. Appointees include Morrison Pendleton, Taylor Pendleton, Nye Meacham, Darnell Freewater, Watson Pilot Rock, Nelson Athena, Cherry, Sturtevant Ukiah, Henry Weston, Gould Weston, Walden Milton, Rose Meacham, Rogers Freewater, and more. Deputies meet March 7 with Strain to set valuation basis and discuss assessment laws.
A valley clipping reports a carrier pigeon released from Baker City at 8 30 in the morning of February 13 and reaching The Dalles at noon, a 180 mile trip in three and a half hours, but the paper notes the misprint in the original caption.
Rev L B Ridgeley delivered a lecture at the Church of the Redeemer that drew a full audience and was described as intensely interesting. Among the listeners were a dozen Chinese auditors with whom he conversed in their native tongue after the talk. The vest choir singing was praised and he then visited the agency school before continuing to Boise.
John Cox who suffered a broken spine after a runaway ride will come home tonight from Portland where he has stayed with his brother Richard Cox for medical treatment. He was operated on at St Anthony's hospital to relieve pressure on the spine and has shown slow steady improvement though remains practically helpless.
Joseph McCabe of the Washington and Columbia River Railroad will become a partner with Calvin Heitz of Portland in managing the Walla Walla Opera House next season. Overhauling and repairs to the playhouse will begin in May.
Pendleton retailers estimate 20 cars of Yakima potatoes were shipped here last year to supply the provision market. The figure reflects regional distribution and demand for early-season tubers among local grocers and wholesale buyers.
A ten cent counter features fine values for 16 cent items including children's chairs baskets tack hammers and bottle ammonia. Soap dishes towel rings and other small goods are offered at 10 cents each. Boxes of fine stationery in new envelope designs and colors range from 15 to 20 cents. It will pay you to see this line.
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