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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1901
Page
4
Our new line of ladies Jace kids shows presents the neatest and most durable shoes for the price. Shoes priced at 3.00 and 2.00 offer quality value. Look in our window and come in to examine the quality.
A jumble of storefront notices lists dry goods from Cleaver Brothers and Cleaver Breathere Co, clothing and suits from Madame Johnson and Alexander & Heswer, bakery and candy lines from Palace of Sweets, tamales from LeRoy and Kirkman, and various contractor and real estate offerings. It mentions plows, home products, corsets, furniture, and theater or opera related notices with multiple vendors and locations on Court Gar Street and East Oregonian building.
The page records civilian notices and obituaries including Captain J L Smith known as Hug Thin Smith who died aged 85 in Newberg, and Col Andrew H H Stone found dead at Knappton. It notes William Martin guilty of assault at Salem, Frank Bacon accused of running a saloon near Pendleton, and J W Froome funeral in Athena with George M Froome returning to Pendleton. Also mentions Pendleton association plans and local social dances.
Members of William Martin Encampment No 1 Pioneers of the Pacific gathered last evening in La Tuow block lodge room to initiate two candidates. They enjoyed a decorated basket supper with beverages, invited by three young men dressed as adios, and danced in the banquet hall with music by Press Kirkman and Guiot.
The funeral of Mrs W T Boynton, who died Tuesday afternoon, was held at the Cy siunal church at 2 o clock this afternoon. Rev C A Doron conducted the service, and the Lotchment cemetery rites followed with wreaths and floral tributes from relatives and friends.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Mary Miller aged about, mother of Mr. Warnck, at the home in Pendleton. The funeral is set to be from the Catholic church at 9 o clock Friday morning March 1. An unrelated advertising spoof appears within the text.
J F Leland and Mogren visit Pendleton while K E F Harlow returns from Portland and the Sound region. Plans include Malheur and Harney county trips by Joby Marshall and Aurion Cole depart for Vinson. Mie Mae Zumwalt arrives from Pilot Rock, and Guy W Wade recovers from appendicitis. Polk Smith and Will Dupuis announce Nome trip via Seattle and ship. Robert W Wilson attends Woolgrowers meeting. Judge W Ellie arrives from Portland for circuit court. Jene W Smith visits for Athena election where candidates Wilkingon Cortty compete for mayor. Smith seeks city recorder post.
Hose Company No. 5 members express thanks as H B K Goch serves as president and F J Crawford chairs a meeting in Armory Hall. J P O'Brien informs tall lines of the O A & N that the hose near the railroad depot may protect railroad property, prompting a donation appeal to cover coats and boots for firemen. A L Mohler approves the recommendation and voucher for $150 is issued. F Wamaley, local agent, presents the funds and revenue axe bars.
Lincoln J. Carters latest sandess The Eleventh Hour will premier in Fraser operations on Tuesday March 5. The show features a single lavish scene costing five thousand dollars and a dramatic combat that shatters furniture in a whirlwind burst of passion.
County courts may levy a road tax not exceeding 10 miles on the dollar based on prior year’s assessment. Funds go to a county road master under supervision for road improvements. Petitions by 12 freeholders trigger bids and contract awards to best bidder with bid rejection possible. Court may also purchase rock crushers.
Judge W R Ellie sets the adjourned January term of circuit court to start Tuesday March 12 at 8 A M with 16 jurors summoned for trial. Cases listed for afternoon and following days include Vieren v Audette March 12, Praser v Cheney March 13, Smith v Smith et al March 14, Bell City Manufacturing Co v Pearcy March 14, and others with dates in March.
A man named Wayne Fieber was arrested in Union County last Saturday and examined on larceny charges for stealing a cow. He was bound over to the next court term for $200 bail.
A cow moved through Wayne Fisher's loans before reaching a town area where officers investigated a stockman whose branding from JJ to WE was altered by an iron joiner. Rumors hint several animals bore the same mark as the probe unfolds. A local marriage suitor advertises for hopeful brides via Pendiston post office.
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