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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1906
Page
8
Engineer Barnhart of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company began a tour of the system, visiting Startuck and other divisions to inspect operations and discuss instruction for employees. He is touring given assignments and reporting progress along the network.
An old note explains that wasting coughs are not only from consumption but common cold coughs can injure delicate lung tissues and drain vitality, highlighting the broader impact of persistent coughing.
An advertisement proclaims F. and Star and Wild Cherry as a safe medicine that cures even deep seated coughs after a few days. It claims to be harmless, suitable for children and adults, and effective in several doses.
Mr Barnhart chairs the engineers grievance committee for the O R N system and visits lines to instruct enginemen on new rules and to resolve disputes between the company and workers. He is among the oldest employees and has long chaired the group.
The high school basketball score was eleven to seven as the freshmen sophomore team beat the juniors yesterday afternoon. It marked the Juniors first defeat this year and gave the sopho freshies a morale boost. Lineups: Sophomore Freshmen Kunkel and Ivanhoe forwards Cooley center Means Bollerman guards. Juniors Dickson Turner forwards Creswell Hill center Strand Thompson guards.
Fire Chief Vaughan recommends the Pendleton department be moved to equal footing with similar towns. The council referred the comprehensive report and an equipment inventory totaling 7606 dollars to the fire committee. Proposals include a heated hose house, an electric alarm for about 10 boxes, repair or replacement of the old engine into a hose wagon and chemical engine, space for eight on the firehouse, a night response capability, 200 feet of hose for one center, plus 460 feet for company 6 and 800 feet for company 7 to support the system.
Dr. Fred A. Lievallen arrives from Portland after passing the state medical exam with a 90 percent average. He will locate at Helix in partnership with Dr. Griswold, practicing medicine and engaging in the drug business. S. V. Knox, Weston attorney, leads the county bar and attends circuit court while handling the J. W. Young estate matters.
Mrs Adams who has been seriously ill for a week is sent to The Dalles for care. Her brother Dr Elmer Ferguson will attend her at that place and time.
Frederick Mancell of Maryland block Butte Montana bought Newbro's Herpicide on April 6 and after 20 days his hair began to regrow. By July his scalp was covered with thick hair and the ad claims the product destroys the dandruff germ causing baldness. The brochure notes samples and lists Koeppen Bros as special agents.
In circuit court a verdict for defendant J R Porter follows a dispute over a blooded stallion sold by Nelle Galbraith and her partner. Porter claimed the horse was unsatisfactory and returned, with notes partly paid. Galbraiths were absent, testifying via Wisconsin depositions. Porter testified. jury rendered verdict for Porter.
Roy Harrington sues Henry Wade in circuit court over 40 tons of barley from reservation land valued around 480 dollars. Wade plowed seeded and harvested and agreed to a shared division, but Harrington alleges Wade divided only part of the crop and treated a separate stock as not subject to division. Jury includes Daniel Bowman, D. M. Russell, Ed Brehm, Joseph Cunha, L. C. Rothrock, John Wyrick, S. B Hopkins, George W. Hansel, William Brown, G. Buchelis, J. M. Derrick, Frank Curl.
Two weeks remain before the annual election of officers for the Commercial Desperation. J A Borle plans to move to the southwest leaving the president position open. Vice President C E Roos evel declines the top post if offered. Possible candidates include Leon Cohen T Taylor and Dr C J Smith with others mentioned.
Last Saturday a pleasant social gathering was held by students of Pendleton Business College. Flinch and "500" provided amusements, refreshments were served, with attendees including Mingo Myrtle Knight Grace Dorothy Hesse Thornsberg Cork Wattenburger Ida Wattenburger Ethel Smith Lotte McLeod Alice Preston Florence McNette Mary Means and several men and faculty members.
The report notes major property transactions filed for record including M H Gillette and wife selling extensive Willamette area parcels for 320000 and John B Switeler and wife conveying multiple lots across sections 12 5 6 and 7 in townships 4 to 5 north ranges 29 to 30 east Willamette meridian. The transactions involve extensive acreage and numerous quarter and half sections across the specified townships.
Workmen tear down the old shed at Alta and Cottonwood streets on the H F Johnson property. The owner purchased the land including the old stable for 10000 dollars and is undecided on a two story brick building or theater, with plans possibly changing.
Celia M Timm seeks divorce from Fred M Timm citing cruel treatment and requests custody of their child and $100 for court costs. The couple married July 18 1904 and have a 10 month old child. A large sheep sale in Payette involved W M Brundage selling 7000 sheep to W M Wayman with lambing grounds deeded. price undisclosed. Boise Capital News announces two studios to be run by former photographers in the Schmidt building. County court recess extended to January 26 with jury draw and stock inspector matters to be addressed. sheepmen gather next day.
Pendleton residents report a flood of inquiry letters from insurers after alarming disclosures about life insurance practices. Captain Rinder of Minnesota arrives from Shanghai with reassurance that anti-American boycotts in China are waning. The Minnesota recently returned with a cargo of Chinese goods.
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