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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1905
Page
8
A counterfeit gambling setup was shown at J. Hardwicke's pawnshop in this city. A 40 half dollar stack used as a mirror allowed the dealer to see dealt cards, enabling him to beat workingmen and boys at the table. The device, pawned by a thief, was retrieved by others to prevent further use.
A vintage shop advertises a range of rubber goods from basic to premium. The text claims the cheapest items are best for sore places and are sold at close prices, with no extra cost beyond value. It presents a promotional tone emphasizing affordability and quality.
In Grangeville a Paull boy suffered severe arm injuries at a sawmill when a pulley drew in his sleeve and the arm was mangled and amputated. Blood poisoning followed and his condition remained critical after the accident. In Kendrick, James Reid, longtime ranch resident and familiar to NP train crews, died in a fire that consumed his home late last night. An inquest was scheduled for Kendrick.
W J Ramey of Russell visited the city reporting his company has bought a millsite and timber in Morrow, will not move the Russell mill soon, acquired Webster mill north of Tio, to operate next season. The combined mills will cut about 3,000,000 feet next season and logging is underway. Also reported, stock inspector George Irwin was arrested in the northern county on larceny charges after waiving preliminary hearing and being committed to jail.
The Frazer presented Nettle the News Girl on Saturday and Sunday nights with crowded houses. The production drew good notices, with audience warmth and praise for the play’s planning and effectiveness.
Joseph T. Hinkle, state organizer of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, returned from Grant's Pass with news of a new lodge starting with 61 charter members. Prominent local businessmen lead the effort. a Portland stop arranged an Oregon City Eagle lodge. The lodge aims for prosperity as Grant's Pass, a mining and lumber trade hub, grows.
Rev T A Egerton, ordained with four years of evangelistic work, leads revival meetings under the Congregational church. He travels Canada and the U S singing and aiding in duties, known as a rejuvenator and admired for choir direction. The meetings at the Congregational Church opened with good morning and evening attendance, plain preaching, and notable chorus and solo singing.
The government presents evidence alleging Senator Mitchell accepted $2000 from Pater and $1000 from Puter with corroboration from hotel records and witness testimony. Puter and Con n Hermann face $4000 bail each as trials unfold in Albany and Washington. A reward is offered for a muley heifer herd owner L. B. Wells in Boho.
A mass meeting of business leaders formed a committee to organize a county fair and racing association with 20 000 capital and 100 shares. Two site options exist, one south of town and the old West Alta street ball park on Mayor Mallock’s property, offered free for five years then a percentage of value. Committee: E B H Conklin, George Perringer, John McCarty, Tom Thompson, Leon Cohen, James A. Fee, W M Slather.
The Christian church hosts a revival led by Mr. Dorris whose Pendleton visit drew a large, receptive audience. Daily meetings at 7:30 feature singing by Mr. Hill and the choir, with solos and anthems. Tonight's subject is A Redeemer Present, But Unknown as the program continues.
Colingy at All Chorelus. Revival meetings are in program at several churches during the week. The M E congregations South, Congregational, Presbyterian and Christian plan a week of prayer. Meetings will be held every night except Saturday.
Joseph K. Toole was today inaugurated as governor of Montana for the third time. The other state officers also took the oath of office. Rev. Dorris' sermon at the Christian church tonight is titled The Re.
A nostalgic ad greets readers with a New Year hello and promotes Hot Betters Stomach Bitters as a cure for indigestion dyspepsia flatulency heartburn insomnia chills and colds. The promotion includes a free 1905 almanac from the druggist.
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