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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1906
Page
7
Earthquakes ripple Stevens County with historic shocks in 1872 and fresh tremors near Port Colville. Reports describe widespread alarm, damaged trails, and a heavy promontory shifting into the Wenatchee river as residents cope with seismic activity.
A Grand Renue Con company meeting authorized placing 25,000 shares on the market at 12.12 cents per share. The offering already included 25,000 shares marketed at 10 cents per share.
Daily market report shows widely stocked grocer and produce shops preparing for Christmas and New Year. Prices listed include apples 1.76 to 2.00 per box, cranberries 14 to 43 cents per pound, oranges 26 to 40 cents each, lemons 36 cents per dozen, turnips 2 cents per pound, celery 60 cents per dozen, potatoes 1.25 per bag, onions 1.80 per pound, cauliflower 20 cents per head, tomatoes 1 cent per pound, popcorn 12.5 cents per pound, butter 70 to 75 cents per roll, country butter 60 cents per roll, French egg 45 cents per dozen, miser vine 30 cents per gallon, pickles 60 cents per gallon, olives 2? cents per pint, walnuts 22 1/2 cents per pound, almonds 25 cents per pound.
Warning against remedies claiming to cure catarrh. Mercury in products can damage the eye and body. Hall's Catarrh Cure by Iddd Chaney & Co Toledo and F. J. Cheney & Co is advertised but readers are cautioned about mercury content and safe use.
Denver scene as national convention of Blackgrowers association opens with emphasis on railroad rate issues. Legal counsel from Texas signals readiness to press the matter before Washington. Abe Cowan to return and prepare a lengthy report on the subject for senate hearing.
The Colfax Commoner reports 1908 figures from Postmaster Ewart noting pending free delivery once street numbering is provided. Receipts show increases, with 1904 to 1906 gains and 1905 totals of $11,676.26. A broader plan to extend delivery is expected to proceed soon.
A telephone message to the Tribune reports four scows arrived in Riparia late Friday night. Northern Pacific surveyors will use them to move camp equipment as they extend a river survey line from Riparia down the Snake River to Wallula along the north bank.
Fourteen inches of snow blanketed the Stampede region and its mountain tunnel Tarkinn on Priday afternoon. Officials report it is the heaviest snowfall of the winter in the area as winter weather continues to affect roads and travel.
The article notes broad support among cattlemen for a collaborative plan. The Interstate Executive Committee of the Cattle Growers to work with the American Stockgrowers executive committee, showing unified effort toward the project’s aims. An advertisement promotes Kodel Dyepepaia Cure as aiding digestion and stomach recovery, claiming benefits for indigestion and related symptoms. Tallman & Co sells the product.
Special elections to fill state legislative vacancies occur today across counties except Crawford which delays. Municipal elections are also today. The political scene centers on the Lincoln Republican party with reform elements seeking strong showings after the last election.
An 19th century advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as superior for coughs and colds. It claims quick relief by acting as a cathartic on the bowels and notes effectiveness in croup whooping cough and related ailments. Sold by Tallman & Co.
Hartford Conn Jan 9. The date set for the appeal of Frank Sherrie convicted of killing Mrs Ludwike Kinlae at Somerville, N J. The case outlines an execution order at the state prison.
Notice states Lillian EB Carnes left the home and George BE Carnes will not be responsible for her debts. Dated December 28, 1905. Also reports Frank Challenger, secretary of a tram company in Cheater Pa, arrested for embezzling 10 600 dollars with a prior record and church roles.
A curio filled feature explains watchmaking intricacies from ancient Babylon to Catherine the Great and Henry Vick. It notes 175 parts, 2400 operations, and a jewel wheel so tiny it seems dust like to the naked eye. The article recounts a coronation timepiece with a sepulcher scene and a French clockmaker’s tale about misread hour numerals.
A fragment from the Cleveland Leader shows a diner ordering pork and beans and a shouted exclamation about Chicoto and Boston ox prena. The quote includes Horace and a remark about fortune, plus a line about quitting as a way to swear off. The readable text is garbled but preserves quirky cataloged phrases and a humorous, if nonsensical, snapshot.
Directory items include IA BEST PHYSICIAN AND a Un xeon office in Savings bank building with phone 164 and residence 176 oo Tutom, Pendleton Ice & Cold Storage plant dealers in fruit vegetables and dairy products with phone Main 178. Also subscription offer for EAST OREGONIAN. saving 10 percent from price. Pendleton Iron Works advertises repair work and machine castings at Court and Alle streets led by Marion Jack and W Zieger. Public notice from Charles Cunningham seeks all claims against him with strict 60 day deadline at Pendleton Oregon. note 1805 date and warning of final adjustment.
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