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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1914
Page
6
The Pressary Department pledges Senator Lane it will adhere to the original post office plans and prepare specifications for competitive bidding as soon as possible.
Twms Will interest mothers says Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children provide relief for fever sleeplessness headaches and teething disorders while regulating bowels and destroying worms. Claimed to ease colds within 24 hours and praised by many mothers over 24 years. Sold by druggists 25 cents with free samples via Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A noted authority links kidney and bladder weakness to uric acid. The article advises taking four ounces of Jai Salts dissolved in water each morning for two to three days to neutralize urine acids and relieve irritation, promising inexpensive, harmless relief from urinary disorders caused by uric acid.
In Weston Oregon two masked men entered the kitchen of Louis Nolte on a Wednesday afternoon and demanded money from Mrs. Clarence Wright who was alone. She offered clothing and valuables, escaped, and the pair fled empty handed as officers searched the area. Local hoboes are reported in nearby jungles and a retreat visit yielded no clues.
Nolin Oregon January 10 1900 special correspondence reports travelers including R H Wilcox from Pendleton Edgar Welch as a motor passenger to the county seats J A King and wife from Missouri Guich on business Lee and Mrs Brown resign from Slusher ranch relocating to Echo E J Veile and wife visit David Shumway Nolin farmer and Mrs Veile’s brother Carr of Adams visits daughter Mrs A J Harp Ground staked at Nolin station by O W R N Co for a section house to be erected old section houses near Furnish reservoir vacated
Pendleton businessman George Gillette, wintering in Los Angeles, has been writing weekly letters but burned them in new fire alarm boxes instead of mailing them. His wife revealed the ruse, explaining the mystery of the silent correspondence. The anecdote offers a public warning about the new fire alarm boxes.
Four reels feature Exssaway with E H Calvert and Lillian Drew plus Dotty's mother dying and neighbor Mrs Brown. A Dip in the Briney with Bessie Eyton and Harold Lockwood. The Club Cure a Biograph farce. The Pact a Biograph comedy about a diamond ring. Pathe's Weekly closes with Matt and Jeff.
Complainants allege contract violations dated September 1, 1918. Carriers claim ongoing contracts with Morning Call to supply copies for subscribers. Suspension left route owners without delivery, now suing Spreckles to enforce paper delivery duties.
Mrs Lida Dewey of Milwaukee praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children and herself saying it relieves coughs colds and croup quickly. The ad notes safety and pleasant taste for youngsters and says it is for sale by all dealers.
A newspaper ad claims stomach trouble relief through Chamberlain's Tablets. It touts heartburn and indigestion cure with testimonial from John R. Barker of Battle Creek Michigan who says his trouble ended after use. Sold by all dealers.
Athena Oregon residents and visitors were listed including Mrs B D Tharp Garden City, Dr Campbell Walla Walla, Mr and Mrs J E Jones Weston Mountain, A M Meldrum in Portland on business, Fix of Walla Walla assessing Fix Kad stock, Mr Putnam La Grande, E A Bennett to Helix for a dance, Fred Hummel named night policeman, Joe Lewis Helix, Frank Peale from Freewater, F G Lucas Weston, Rk H Plerant ill at home, Miss Mattie Coppock from Pullman, Craig Wilkinson Weston, L L Lieustien Adams, A M Gillie old Athena resident now Washougal, Mrs Norton Adams, John Benson county seat, G L Vincent in Walla Walla.
An advertisement claims a reader from Brooklyn Michigan was cured of chronic constipation five years ago by Chamberlain's Tableta. The product is offered for sale by all dealers.
Nine carriers filed damage suits totaling 150,076 pounds in San Francisco against John D. Spreckles, former proprietor of the San Francisco paper, alleging violation of their contracts. The case centers on disputed rights and the value of carriage routes.
Presbyterian services announced for tomorrow at Corner East Alta and College streets led by Rev. S. L. Grigsby. Bible school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. music includes antiphons and solos by Mr. Jordan and Mrs. Sturdivant. Sunday school at 10 a.m. midweek lesson on Sacrament. reading room open daily except Sundays 2 to 4 p.m. at Corner East Webb and Johnson streets.
The Holy Communion will be celebrated at 7 30 a m. Sunday school at 19 a m. Divine service and sermon at 11 a m and 7 20 p m. Charles Quinney, rector.
The Saturday Pastime presents an Edison feature with Barry O Moore and Bessie Learn about a convict who reforms after prison while caring for his dying mother. Also shown are Through Flaming Paths a Lu bin drama with Louise Huff and Joe Smiley and Any Part in a Storm a Vitagraph comedy with Charles Bennett and Margaret Gibson. Pathe's Weekly adds illustrated news.
A two part Kalem feature shown Sunday and Monday stars Edward Crisbee Billy Rhodes and Paul Hurst in a Stone Age tale The Cave Dwellers and Strong Arm of the Shell People. Rex Ax finds a bow and arrow weapon and bridges conflict with clever ploys and a dramatic finale. Nora's Boarders comedy with Gertrude McCoy rounds out the program.
The church invites the public to Bible school at 100 mm and Christian Endeavor then the 11 o clock morning service. Pastor Meldrum will give the morning address The debt note will be burned by Alynn Meldrum of Athena. An evening address follows at 7 20 with offerings accepted. Canada appropriates 10 million dollars for 10 years for agriculture instruction and research.
Wallace Barry with Smiling Billy Mazon and Robby Bolder headline a lively old time show “At the Old Maid's Call” followed by two clever girl entertainers in “The Runaway Princess” a three reel Thanhouser romantic drama stars Maude Fenley as the Princess Harry Benham as the millionaire and Lila Chester named by the New York Times as the Prettiest Girl of Today. The program ends with “The Tale of a Shirt” featuring Appolo Fred Mace and a charge of irate Chinamen provoking police.
Robbins and Weller in a comedy playlet drew praise from Alta patrons last night. Miss Weller, aged 16, played popular pieces well while Mr Robbing, a colored comedian, provoked laughter. The act was clean and amusing, pairing with the bill of motion pictures for a well worth seeing program. Starting tomorrow the Alta adds vaudeville with To Tito and company in a novelty jug sling and balancing playlet, an act praised elsewhere and expected to attract here.
An advertisement asserts Chamberlains Cough Remedy has no superior for coughs and colds and is pleasant to take. It states the product contains no opium or narcotic and always cures, sold by all dealers per Ady.
Cambridge Mass Jan The piece reports average first year legal fees around 664 dollars for a Harvard Law School graduate with ten year earnings averaging about 5000 dollars, based on a compilation of incomes of recent graduates.
Madison Wisconsin January first 1912 statement from M D Reynolds detailing long term rheumatism from 1894 contracted while working on a railroad snow plow. says three boxes of Merito Rheumatism Powders removed crutches and restored mobility. Also praises Merito White Liniment for sore throat chest pains and lung conditions. Tallman Co exclusive agents.
An advertisement claims Dr King's New Discovery relieves children's coughs and helps them sleep better during cold episodes. It promises instant relief, pleasant taste for kids, and a refund if ineffective. Testimonies from W H Knowles and W P Rinehart are included, with sale through local druggists.
Richard Ames announces findings showing earnings for young lawyers west of the Mississippi exceed those of east coast graduates, highlighting geographic salary disparities among recent law school graduates.
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