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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
5
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary issues. It claims benefits for back pain, frequent urination, and liquor aftereffects, and offers sample bottles and a free book by mail from Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York.
Short notices list rental rooms on Aura street and piano ads from Eilers Piano House. Shoew repair by Greenawald Headstrom at Tentisch’s Store. Hotel Oregon in Portland offers European plan and free bus from $1 daily. For Sale 180 acres of eastern Oregon wheat land in Sherman county with railway access. Also a dyspepsia cure ad for Kodol sold by Tallman & Co.
Mr and Mrs Antone Kraft of Minnesota visit Mrs Krafts father August Fuhrman Main Street grocer. Krafts met during her stay in Minnesota after she left her fathers store. They were married last Sunday at Spokane.
Denver sources report Conductor Roy Darrell of the Union Pacific wreck near Ah Ray between Bowling and Green River remains gravely ill after the disaster. He was the sole survivor of the regular crew as the engineer fireman and head brakeman were killed. A Denver railway worker tied the tragedy to long hours and urged Congress to act on a 16 hour workday bill to curb such accidents.
The Fraser opera house presents The Girl From Sweden as part of twelve Swedish dialect plays noted for natural home life depictions with light exaggeration. Manager Falkner markets a domestic comedy drama featuring a Swedish heroine and hero, heart interest, thrilling moments, lively specialties, and a strong company.
J H Carmichael employed on Eugene L Smith homestead was said to have been targeted with poison in his coffee. He collapsed after dinner and fell from a wagon. The Smith cabin burned recently and authorities allege further poisoning attempts. Carmichael fled to town seeking safety after fearing another attack.
The Mueat area notes that hunters' licenses recently issued have expired and a new license is needed for any hunting next year. The Local paper warns enforcement will be strict in 1906 and licenses are issued for the calendar year.
Two high school basketball games are scheduled in the gym tomorrow. The marquee Maren game pits the high school team against Commercial wax association, and a second match features the two girls teams. An exciting double bill is anticipated with $150 in prize potential.
Baton of Walla Walla is here today on Wileliens. Arthur Haurala of Adama visited. A. D. Billiman rode last evening for Seattle on business. Frank Sloan of Echo made a short visit. J M Hemphill of Pilot Rock traveled yesterday. Judge W A Ellis will go to Portland Saturday for State Development League business. H G Hurlburt, Echo farmer, in the city on a brief visit. Supreme Judge T G Halley expected tomorrow to handle affairs. Dave Horn, pioneer stockman of Upper McKay Creek, in the city for business. John L Day of Wad lama Kerr Bros Portland in the city for that firm. Do. T Godwin, Milton attorney, in the city for legal matters. Miss Rena Ferguson to depart for Portland to resume museum studies after weeks at home. T H W Crawford and J Beckwith of Pendleton in Sumpter for Highland mine stockholders meeting.
Tacoma mill managers warn that the Chinese boycott against American goods is strengthening. Largest flour mills on Puget Sound may shut down or reduce output if conditions in China do not improve. The Tacoma Grain plant, capacity 2000 barrels daily, idle. Puget Sound Flouring Mills at 1800 barrels grinding little. Other mills run only to fill local orders.
Tomorrow evening at Hoelix a joint musical and reading entertainment will be given. A Pendleton quartet led by L. Kt. Traver, J. W. Huff, G. L. Hall, and Welttenhiller will perform. Rev. Hall will read from James Whitcomb Riley’s works under the Baptial church.
Stealstate Transfers, M R Brooks and wife convey northwest quarter section 10 township 2 north range 24 to Antone Vey for 440 dollars. M A and L A Hryson transfer lone 4 5 6 7 11 and 12 in block 3 Weston to Jerome Stewart for 1500 dollars.
New York January 11 a receiver was appointed for the Empire Insurance Company of this city. Investigators disclosed assets of only five thousand dollars in bonds and three hundred dollars in cash against four million dollars in outstanding insurance on policy holders. The firm had barred dating business in most states except New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Marshall Field is critically ill with pneumonia at the Holland House New York. Dr W B James reports pneumonia moderate but Field not in immediate danger. bulletin unchanged at 2 o clock. Family members stay away from the hotel signaling seriousness. Show Case Warehouse Fire in Portland causes near total loss estimated at 75000 dollars.
New York authorities conclude that personal property taxes yield little revenue as many corporations fail to organize or pay. The piece also honors police hero Ajax Whitman who was injured chasing runaway horses on Fifth Avenue, famed for lifting feats and rescue work.
Speedy recovery and a long life to him, says all New York, and so may the whole United States, for Ajax Whitman is a man in whom the entire country may feel pride.
Boise Jan 11 The preliminary hearing for Orchard is set for Saturday morning with a requested one week postponement by the defense not yet decided. Prosecution officials plan to proceed after conference tonight. Chemists have not completed powder analysis from Orchard's room. James McParland arrived from Denver and conferred with the governor. An understanding exists that the famed detective is to advise on the case and help organize a force to pursue the conspiracy.
In San Francisco on January 11 A W Thornton president of the Fire Underwriters Association of the Pacific Coast presents his annual report at the 13th convention. He recommends exclusive federal control of all fire companies citing national oversight. Large attendance marks the meeting.
A Pullman car on a flat Wasbash train entering St. Louis from Chicago plunged from an elevated track. Six were badly hurt and others were frightened. Girders caught one end of the car, preventing a total fall and likely many fatalities.
Fire swept the Santa Fe depot in Pueblo Colorado on January 11 destroying the building and a large amount of valuable records. The monetary loss was small though.
A garbled report describes a tundra strike with names like Nome Jon Li and J B Brown. It mentions a discovery at ALL Litthe creek and a reception at the First Methodist Episcopal church parsonage 608 Johnson Street.
London January 11 General Sir Roil vers Puller long expected to be field battle leader will retire as general with five thousand dollars per year in pension authority announced today
Former Tilted State Senator George W Moe Pride is dying in Sacramento from complications after an old injury. The ailing public figure had served decades in state politics and remained a noted voice on policy.
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