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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1904
Page
8
The Echo incorporation was nearly granted but a remonstrance halted the process. The county court reviews county bills while awaiting the remonstrance outcome. An election will decide Echo’s mayor and city officers as the town becomes part of the state.
An Associated Press dispatch from Baker City reports Walter M. Pierce of Baker City is the Baker County Democrats' choice for the congressional nomination. Pierce, a joint senator from Umatilla and Union counties, is described as an active politician and public spirited citizen with two years in the upper chamber. Baker County supporters plan to launch a campaign to secure the nomination.
Youthful coasters on the Main street hill faced a collision when engineer Will Penland lost control of a bob sled. Three boys rode the sled. Penland struck a telephone pole and was knocked senseless briefly before recovering with minor bruises and scratches. Nearby, J G Barron and wife sold land to George Coutu for 95000, the east half of section 17 in township 6 north range 3 east, about 4 1/4 acres southwest of Milton.
Deputy County Clerk B B Hall presents the annual clerk’s report to the county court. The county debt stands at 823,416.40, the lowest in years, with previous balances 136,976.80 in 1901 and 119,752.32 in 1902. A year ago the debt was 109,098.04, showing a drop of 34,282.14 in the past year under current administration. Warrants total 167,292 percent outstanding. another call is expected near May 1 if tax collection remains strong.
Harry Rees has sold his prominent cigar business on Court Street to A G Howard of Walla Walla who will take over immediately. Howard previously served as a messenger for the O R N between Spokane and Portland. Rees and Howard were finalizing an inventory by 8 this morning and Howard plans to depart for Walla Walla tonight before assuming full control upon return. Rees has not decided his next move, with a likely stay in the city a possibility.
Hon J W McAllister and J W Spencer brought two massive hogs to La Grande for weighing at Brock Thomas scales to claim the title of Union county champion hog raiser Spencer's hog weighed 870 pounds versus McAllister's 780 pounds, a 90 pound lead. McAllister later bought the champion from Spencer for 4 cents per pound, paying 39.16 dollars for the privilege of owning the county's largest hog.
David Ferris sues William Caldwell in circuit court for 360 dollars plus costs alleging Caldwell let 400 head of cattle onto Ferris pasture causing feed loss, trampling, and straw damage. The plaintiff requests damages and disbursements.
Damages sought by Carter and Ro ley and Will Metersop for the plaintiff. Snow that lay on ground aided crop growth, with conditions in Umatilla County cited as excellent for a bumper wheat yield next year. Farmers credit spring dryness but point to ground saturation from snow and early fall warmth as key factors influencing final yield, while noting drought risk as dry weather approaches.
Protracted revival meetings at the South Methodist Church prove highly interesting and beneficial with afternoon sessions at 2 20 and regular evening services. Rev Compton of La Grande assists, and if the meetings run past this week, Rev Skees of Chelan Washington is expected to participate.
J A Smith, arrested recently for taking a stolen overcoat from the St George restaurant, was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Thomas FitzGerald and pled not guilty. He requested time to procure witnesses, and the court set 10 o'clock tomorrow morning for the trial.
In Colfax a 12 year old, Lawrence Duchemin, is killed after coasting down a steep hill and colliding with a wagon. His brother Ralph, 10, suffers a broken jaw, two broken ribs, and other injuries. Two other boys receive lesser hurts. The wreck ends any chance of recovery for Lawrence. Pendleton notes, Wake Pure travel business, and Athena business visits appear in brief items following the tragedy. Some readers lament the clock.
An early 20th century style advertises Hor Teller’s Stomach Bittere as a cure for poor appetite indigestion heartburn and malaria symptoms. It promises improved digestion breath and bowel movement and offers a remedy plus a brochure from a druggist.
A public cash auction in Pendleton offers several horses including gray gelding of about 12 years and weight around 180 pounds, brown mare with foal, and a red horse with left shoulder injury among others. Proceeds to cover costs with sale on Cottonwood Street corner.
The notice lists several 1909 events in Portland and Pendleton including Northwest Fruitgrowers gathering January 11 12 Oregon State horticultural exhibit January 12 13 and North Pacific Exposition January 16 16 plus Walla Walla Poultry Show January 3 7 and Oregon Christian Endeavor Convention February 14 1909. It also mentions excursion tickets from Pendleton to milepost 197 near Poster for a rabbit drive on January 10 with round trip fare one dollar and train stop details. The National Trotting Association plans to remove certain offen records windable fields are noted.
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