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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1905
Page
2
Fragmentary note mentions hours in cold water and firing up, then cups and saucers priced at 1.16 dollars per set, breakfast plates as well. The text remains unclear but implies sale pricing or kitchenware details.
County officials announce joint state and county census and assessment will be delayed until blanks arrive from the state printer. Assessor Strain notes delays and warns the population count affects legislative representation, urging citizens to ensure a complete enumeration for fair reapportionment.
Pendleton Woolen Mills will suspend operations for about two weeks as wool supply is exhausted. Thirty five workers, including weavers and spinners, were laid off Saturday night and finishers tomorrow night. Manager Ferguson expects new wool by mid month and a restart in April if the supply returns.
A seven year old boy, Ira M DeWaters, died of heart failure while riding a bicycle in the town’s west end. He collapsed in the street and was pronounced dead after transport to Rader undertaking parlors. Funeral services were held at Thompson Street Methodist Church with Odd Fellows lodge involvement and burial in Olney cemetery.
The obituary notes Mr. De Waters, born in 1536 in Michigan, moved here six years ago and served as janitor of the I. O. F. Judge room. He married about two years ago and is survived by his wife. Funeral arrangements were begun promptly.
Thirty two well educated apostles canvass West Denver to recruit for the Mormon church. They operate from a church at South Water and West Seventh Avenue, distribute literature, and hold open air meetings. Ministers rally against Mormon teachings as several congregations report members exposed to Mormon literature and approach.
A laughable farce titled Your Neighbor's Wife is coming to Franton theater next Wednesday night. An able company will present A Neighbor's Wife, a show filled with high class humor and fun. The production is touring successfully along the Pacific coast.
Weather invites hundreds to enjoy a city outing as a shortage of .22 cartridges hits recall of last hunting season. Residents head to hills to hunt ground squirrels and buttercups despite scarce ammunition.
G A Hartman writes from Pendleton Oregon on February 25 detailing Mr Dodd’s scheme to extort by threatening to agitate KR N company assessments. He claims Dodd sent men to oppose the company for payment and produced a county court bill with a $660 item altered to $1.80, implicating partner B R Kennedy and other undisclosed actions.
Weather yet accounts for the excellent condition of the range stock. Together with M F Dick, Mr. Neil has wintered part of his cattle in the Cold Springs country, and the two went out to see them on Ban Lunda.
Clark & Hees successors to Clark Despain remodel the Maloney block store next to E. O. building to include a complete retail grocery department. They offer groceries in any quantity and claim wholesale buying from factors and producers lowers costs for customers.
Dr T M Henderson departed on an eastbound train Saturday evening after receiving a telegram from Covington Indiana about his father's grave illness. He expects to be away for about two weeks as he travels to be with family during the emergency.
Deputy District Attorney Collier tenders resignation to take effect March 1. It is expected that the strict Attorney Phelps will move to this city during the coming week and assume duties. Deputy Kootson, partner of the district attorney at Heppner, will handle the work in Morrow County.
Last Saturday editor Fred Boyd of the Athena Press received a chicken as payment for malpractice. He took it home for dinner. The next day a rural subscriber sent a feller with a chicken by Hank. The letter asks about the disease in the chicken died last week and ponders a date for Pendleton Commercial association and possible arrival of a lecturer this spring.
A Pendleton creamery building nears completion with machinery expected by March and plant readiness for operation around April 1. A large number of cows have already been promised and more will be secured as soon as the creamery opens and can receive butter.
The estate of William Gorn sold 640 acres at auction on Saturday afternoon. Deputy Hinkler acted as auctioneer and Harry Whittaker purchased the land for 2550 dollars.
Under fine weather yesterday a large crowd attended a very interesting meet at Sooke. It was not a medal shoot day, yet a number of shooters posted scores. The following results were recorded for those present.
In the recorders court this morning Smith and John Doe forfeit $6 bail for being drunk and disorderly. The Goat was fined 35 or three days in jail for street frankness. Jack Matthews to retire from politics after leading Portland moves. Oregon Development League to meet in Portland on April 5 with 61 commercial members. A marriage license issued to Tomaslowlat and Penultamen. James Kash Kash witnessed the ceremony.
Nell, an Alba cattleman, reports to an East Oregonian reporter that stock conditions in the county's south end are better than in years due to a mild open winter and prudent stock levels. Abundant feed for sheep and cattle reduced risk, with no severe weather to stress herds.
Advert says Beloating heartburn nausea belching and cramps respond to Hosteter’s Stomach Bitters taken before meals to tone digestive organs and relax bowels. Claiming sixty years of use it cites relief from indigestion dyspepsia and insomnia and chills.
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