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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1907
Page
5
Real estate and goods notices list rooms for rent and private lodging at 713 South Main, 807 Vincent Street, and other addresses. The Wander Store advertises carved goods and a full line of popular priced items. A Pendleton court proposal argues for monthly sessions to speed county business and reduce backlog.
Court hours to meet monthly under a new proposal drafted by County Attorney Phelps. Special sessions may occur only between regular meetings, with the change praised by Judge GH for various reasons.
An annual Baptist banquet drew over 100 members and families to the Eagles hall where clergy and lay leaders delivered hymns, readings, and remarks. The event featured a packed program with quartets, readings, and tributes to the church’s growth and community ties, closing with lively songs and prayers.
In Wallowa county the Enterprise High School district received a 11500 subsidy and four acres of land chosen by the county court. The court will levy funds to build new facilities and establish the county had died, enabling the erection of facilities for the school.
At the Baptist church Rev. Harry Seoor of Baker City will preach on Dirging Out the Old Wells this evening assisting Rev. Gb. Hott during revival work. Also noted is Alfred Winters Jr a grip patient and listed as ill with the grip.
Salem Journal reports preparations for the upcoming legislature opening. Janitor Thomas Newstead and staff organize desks and reception areas while electrical upgrades and nightwatch arrangements are set to accommodate an anticipated larger session.
At Junction Sts Ore on January 11 an Southern Pacific passenger engine No a from Portland exploded during refueling. The oil tank ignition set the engine on fire, causing significant damage. The mail car and baggage car burned. fire brigade could not save them. Remaining cars remained immobile due to no engine available.
In Sylvan suburb, 11 year old George Stekdam was badly hurt by a dynamite bomb explosion aimed at a dog named Issah. The bomber remains unknown as police seek leads amid frantic city reporting.
The Baker City Democrat reports docks for sale in the city and four rounds of Oregon roived Momnoth and Maltese jacks. Also noted is the first Presbyterian church call for Rev. MLS Red of Corvallis to Til the cheaney enured by the reasonation of Rev. J. R N. Bell and arrival of Mr Buseh in Thikor City January 20. The court orders Standard company to plow to eight indictments sustained by Judge Landis in Chicago on January 15.
A lengthy list of visitors and locals plan journeys or return home. Names include M. Akers Jones. H. F. Smith Adame. Tien Staunton Hylix. Dan Van Housen La Grande. A. B. Thomson Rutter Creek. K. F. Schiffier Portland. Mrs. Ethel Liewslien Jones Liewsllen Adame. Mrs. W. H. Ryans Picot Rock. T. L. Dunsmere Portland. T. Geer and wife Salem. Asi F.B. Thomson Buttercreek. Marquis Bankers' Reserve Life Ins. Co. Portland. J. H. O'Neill Baker City. A. C. Hemphill Pilot Rock. C. K. Bland Hermiston. Chrenge McBroom Gurdane. Charles I. Padden Glenrock. Rev. Roigere Adame. John Watson San Francisco. George Hartman Wire River Bank. Mrs. S. Landers City Superintendent Tanders. De W. H. Tytle stock inspector Heppner.
A Baker City report lists Rev. S. M. Mush and Rev. S. M. Huh moving to Baker City and Corvallis to lead churches, with Rev. J. R. Bell joining the Baker City church next spring before European duties. O R & N conductor Jake Guiling travels toward Portland and Los Angeles on vacation. Pendleton broker J. Beckwith returns after Highland mine work as Portland expands with contracting hiring. Jute imports from India surge as ships Knight of the Garter and others dock, while Oregon lines announce a weekly Port land refrigerator car service east of Umatilla and on the Washington division.
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