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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1902
Page
8
Announcement to customers that Cleaver Bros shoe stock and goodwill have been purchased. The business will continue with the same lines and quality, updating with new shoes while honoring old customers. Motto: Best shoes at a reasonable price with attentive service.
Articles filed with Umatilla County Clerk for a Milton club to promote commercial and social interests and develop youth. Trustees Herman Hessel Ernest Eusen and Charles Coker with full powers to transact business. Reading room gymnasium library and literary work planned. No funds yet. expects support from dues fines and donations. Perpetual life. Rumored to move toward a saloon in Milton.
A string of local social notes lists visitors and residents in Pendleton. George Ireland and James A. Scott are noted visitors from Athena and Weston, with others from Pilot Rock and Milton. Several residents announce travels, marriages, job changes, and social engagements, including Dora Lampkin, Elizabth Matlock, and D W Campbell.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a superior remedy for catarrh. Testimonials claim the balm relieves symptoms without irritation or sneezing and note druggists sell it for 60 cents, with mailing from New York. The piece also mentions a New York land listing offering eighty four square inches for $1,009, contrasting with full lots selling for $2 to $3 per square inch.
C B Hopkins of Inland Telephone announces a $50,000 upgrade in Walla Walla with underground wires for the business district and new exchange offices. The plan ends pole wires and reduces street hazards, while residential areas see no change. The city now has about 1000 instruments, up from 200 three years ago, signaling major growth and development.
Rev Di Al Ok Mines Uied at residence 295. Sunday morning in Portland of grip. Father of late Str Cranton. Born in New York, brother of Gustave Hin well known Oregon missionary. Transferred to Oregon conference in 1952, crossed plains with an ax team reaching Portland October 1855. Professor of theology at Portland University. Widely known minister whose labors extended through Oregon and Washington.
Horticulturalists fear extreme warmth would swell fruit buds and risk damage if sudden cold returned. Recent days opened with near freezing temps and light frost, slowing growth but reducing alarm about buds. Farmers want rain and cooler weather to finish the season’s protection.
The article notes a farmer’s need to wet the soil more deeply to ensure robust crop yields next year. It discusses techniques and the expected impact on moisture retention and root growth.
John Mitchell presides as the annual United Mine Workers of America convention starts at Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis with miners from Indiana Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania Kentucky Tennessee Michigan and others in attendance. Welcome addresses and routine business occupy the first session ahead of a full ten day program.
Dayton Barley shipments from Tynton Washington show about 2000 tons sent east to four cities for flour and beer production. The cereal moves to Columb county markets and supports hundreds of farms. About 1000 tons go to Detroit Abing, 60 to Hueineer New Meth, 900 to Denver, and 100 to Wichita Kansas, all loaded by freight cars with 20 tons each.
Peter West withdraws protest against closing Transit Street between Sisters of St Francis property for hospital use in Pendleton. He notes support by Sisters of St Francis and city actions, including petitions via Commercial Association, with letter dated January 20 1903 confirming the withdrawal of the protest filed January 7.
FE Demick of Somerville Indiana endured seven years of stomach trouble and spent about $1000 without relief. After trying Kodol Dyspepsia Cure he reports being entirely well after a few bottles. The ad credits the product with aiding digestion and relieving dyspepsia.
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