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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1904
Page
8
The text describes Pope Pius X granting a dispensation to allow eating meat on the Feast of the Circumcision, breaking the usual Friday abstinence rule. It highlights his approachable, democratic style, contrasts him with Pope Leo XIII, and notes his deep rapport with the faithful as he preaches and mingles with congregants in Rome.
A late December mishap disrupted the city telephone system for most of the day as the old year ended. After an extensive search, technicians located and repaired the damaged cable, restoring connections and the ability to listen to local broadcasts again.
The article notes Miss Beatrice Wilkins daughter of Charles Wilkins of the reservation, confined by an inflammatory rheumatism and quite ill though improving in recent days. A stone inscription from ruins in Keifengfu claims Jews entered China during the Wan dynasty between 228 BCE and 220 CE.
The ad notes that Schillings Rest provides both luxury and economy options, with a broad range of tea and coffee products described as high value. It emphasizes moneyback terms, signaling confidence in quality and customer satisfaction.
Big hurray marked the New Year in the old town with church services, the Music Hall masquerade, and public fireworks. Crowds attended Christian and Methodist suppers, open-house gatherings, and a lively dance at Music Hall led by Kirkman’s Orchestra. Prizes for costumes went to Pre Beck as an Indian and Mrs. Harri James as a grandmother.
Last night Amating Encampment No 17 LO F held a special meeting to initiate 17 men into patriarchal golden rule and A P L degrees. The session ran long, adjourning early morning after a banquet with 54 attendees. Initiates included A J Smith Louis Bettencourt C D Smith A Cabral CE Sturtevant Arthur Harlow Hemphill Pilot Rock. F Lo Moffat Louis Hagen W B Hiles FF Perham W R Bithes WL Bewlsbey. Golden rule and A P L degrees went to J A Smith J F Seae. BR P degree awarded to W Norton.
Earl Rogers, foreman of the W. and C. B. line from Helix, was injured on a citybound train. While opening the smoking compartment door his hand was mashed, he felt sick, stepped to the back platform, grew dizzy, and fell, striking his face and shoulders. He was taken to the woolen mills area for cleanup and then sent to the hospital.
Members of the Sports men's Association held a practice shoot in the afternoon at the grounds to sharpen readiness for the Lourna test in this city. Reported very good records, city gunmen optimistic about strong showing when totals are tallied at tournament end.
Unclear fragmentary note mentions people Lwd Bird McCarty Wyrick Ed Robert Kentidy and a 4 1 score, with references to a holiday week and Hobbit Belt. No coherent event or outcome readable.
A hunting party traveled through the Echo district and between Echo and Umatilla. They returned with over 100 rabbits and no ducks, describing the hunting trip as enjoyable during the holiday period.
Committees in charge of the livestock convention in Portland report securing more than 1,000 rooms for visitors and delegates. Initial fears of room shortages due to scarce houses gave way as calls for lodging drew ample spare capacity, with outsiders needed only to fill Portland hotels to meet demand.
A late night drawing at the Tallman Drag Company store announced cash prizes of 20 15 and 8 4 dollars. The winning numbers were 2027 for the top prize 1670 for the second and 7 for the third. No prize claims have been made yet.
Bruce Parrish of Cald Springs was kicked in the abdomen by a horse at the Alta House Barn while hitching up for a trip. He was taken to a doctor and remains in pain, partly under the influence of sedatives, with a serious condition reported.
Kennady Shaefer and Amy Kennady were married yesterday after a county clerk ceremony conducted by Judee Wor. Ellie Thekroom, a Lewiston resident, and the bride, a well known local, left for a short wedding trip and will reside in Lewiston at the groom's home.
E Bickers has returned from Balem where he closed up his business interests in preparation for moving to the city permanently.
Mr and Mrs Wade and Mr C B Wade are confined to their home with severe colds. Mr Wade cannot attend to his duties at the bank for a few days.
More than twenty local militia members in Baker City were fined by the delinquency court at the armory for disobeying orders and missing drills. Fines ranged from one to three dollars, reflecting the first court under the new organization and the need to impress discipline. Some penalties covered lost company property and other minor infractions, with the emphasis on obedience and military conduct.
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