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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1911
Page
3
The German bark Goldik arrived from Prescott down the lower Columbia river carrying a lumber cargo described as the largest ever hauled by a sailing vessel. The cargo measured 2.400950 feet.
Fern Hobbs of Portland has been appointed by Governor-elect Oswald West to serve as his chief clerk, succeeding Miss Flossie Shambrook of Roseburg who held the post under Benson and Bowerman.
Robert Eakin Jr son of Supreme Justice Eakin was appointed secretary of the new board of control to succeed James T Chinnock who today resumed duties as water commissioner. George Cochran, the other member, was present at the organization.
Earl Drum a 16 year old left his grandparents home in Woodland on December 26 carrying his car and boarded a train to Martin's Bluff four miles away. A searching party was organized as officials believe he may have accidentally shot himself or become lost while following the railway toward Kalama near his aunt Ives.
A vintage medical promo urges starting Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at the first sign of a cold to prevent complications. It notes the remedy is sold by all dealers and implies easier recovery with early care.
A reflective line notes that wrath is a sin and that the spirit of wrath leads to cursing. It argues that people begin to swear before they can speak, emphasizing the moral peril of uncontrolled anger and language.
Pendleton society rounds up New Year revelries with Beverly party guests and hostesses. Mrs James Cooper hosted a New Year watch party with Enid La Fontaine Edna Florence Edna Thompson Mary Shea Irene Shea Iva Hill and Brook Dickson Dale Chessman Tracy Baker Marshall Spell Roy Buchanan James Cooper Ben Savage. Bertha Alexander entertained three tables of bridge with Richard Mayberry Sam Thompson FE Dodd Reuben Alexander T M Starkweather Henry Colling and Edgar W Smith. Mrs Eleanor Redfield hosted New Year games at her Association building apartment. Mayor Murphy and family dined at Greasewood with about thirty guests. Linwood Livermore and Lotta Livermore visited Spokane. Dorothy Green returned to Walla Walla for St Pauls academy. Celia Cunningham Evelyn Sommerville left for Portland to reenter St Marys academy. Margaret Lowell left for Forest Grove to resume Pacific University studies. Mr and Mrs W M Blakeley touring the eastern states.
The article notes Miss Genevieve Mark’s gradual fever recovery in St Augustine, Florida, described as the oldest city in the United States. It lists a string of social visits and travels including Mrs H N Dryer’s return to Umatilla with Mrs Lachlan McCleay as guest, Mrs W L th peon and son Bidward from Asotin Washington, Roy and Mrs Alexander’s return from Walla Walla for New Years, and various entertaining events by Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cooper and Mrs Norbourne Berkeley. It mentions Portland and Athena figures, Upholders of social rounds and visits by Addie Lacry of Roseburg and others, with several trips to Walla Walla and local hosting events.
Washington reports a growing senate mood to challenge the Lorimer report before seating him. Senators see the need for close analysis and expect investigators to bridge the gap between support and possible rejection. The piece also notes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and asks readers to buy via dealers.
An advertisement extols Foley Kidney Pills as a safeguard for health and life against kidney and bladder disorders. It features a Bedford Indiana printer, Mr Since Jocelyn, sharing relief from back pain, rheumatism, and fatigue after using the pills, and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package sold by A. C. Koeppen & Bros.
The busiest little remedy claims to transform weakness into energy and dullness into joy. It is described as gentle with a mild purgative effect and is sold by all dealers.
Ambassador to England and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid arrived from London for their annual vacation. They will spend most of the time in California, per Reid family members. The government has no plan to retire the U.S. representative in London, Mr. Bell.
An old patent medicine note promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Grove’s signature appears on each box, priced at five cents.
The common Welsh name Bayxxiliocvp is explained to be pronounced Jackson, illustrating how spelling can mask sound. The note highlights pronunciation quirks for familiar names and encourages reading beyond letter patterns.
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