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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1903
Page
8
Daily roundup from Wallula North Walla Walla area noting births and illnesses, visitors, business trips, and local departures. Key names include John Stafford J King A L Robbins Ralph Stan Seid Mrs C W Brownfield and more. Residents report crop prospects and health concerns while several travelers pass through or settle locally.
A distressed note claims the famed perfume and soap line is now halted by us, with vague promise of better offerings if one wants quality goods or rents. The fragment hints at a redistribution or halt in availability and urges pursuit of alternative products.
Spokane investors D. T. Ham and C. L. Hoffman, seasoned real estate operators, spent a week in Pendleton area evaluating tracts near Pilot Rock and Akish. Through E. T. Wade they bought 2000 acres within 10 miles of Pendleton, including George Mall land eight miles south, signaling confidence in rising land values. They proceed to Heppner to view coal fields and finalize a planned deal.
The Methodist Episcopal church names trustees and stewards for the coming year. Trustees include EK L Oliver, F. M. Oliver, B. E. Coon, T. D. Oliver, C. EB Fell, J. B. Mum ford, G W. Ruge. Stewards listed are G. W. Rigby, H. E. Coon, AH, Rugg, R. L. Oliver, W. T. Rigby, J. BR. Muumforil, RK, E Tarbet, Mrs. L. N. French, Mrs. Esther Brown, Mrs. Ella Waffle.
The newly elected officers of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school are as follows Superintendent A J Owen assistant superintendent W T Rigby treasurer Mrs Lyslie E French secretary Miss Grace Oliver librarian Albert Lee.
John J. Coyle known as Jack Coyle forged Joseph Kenney's name on a First National Bank order dated January 16. He cashed $135 at Gratz's Saloon using Kennedy's connection to the sheep business. After bank closure, Coyle disappeared toward Heppner, leaving Gratz's cashier Samuel Roberts with most of the funds. Police seek Coyle on forgery charges.
Ed Spencer a Pendleton-born waiter in Spokane shoots and kills his sweetheart in a jealous rage and then shoots himself, dying instantly. A letter indicates he loved Miss Della Burton, a Pendleton girl. Spencer, about 20, had a troubled, jealous disposition and lived most of his life in Walla Wallaarea. He is described as nephew to Jap Scott and half brother of John Macy. Also notes Martin King, O R N engineer, plans return to Thunder Mountain prospecting with Oregon Idaho group.
The hospital of St. Anthony will be finished soon with projected completion next month. Architect J B Blanchot of Vancouver Washington will supervise the work and oversee construction until completion. The main structure is largely done with plumbing and plastering remaining. It will house five patients and be fully up to date throughout.
The Salvation Army conduct described meetings after its reorganization. Sunday activities include a holiness meeting at 10 am, Sunday school from 2 to 3 pm, and a regular salvation meeting at 7 pm. Monday features a private meeting. the week continues with public meetings each evening from Tuesday to Saturday.
A ten dollar reward is offered for the return of a one day horse weighing about 1200 pounds with branded 65 on the left shoulder and mane reaching that spring. Return to Purl Bowman.
D H A Clemens and Luc a Bowman were married last night at E D Weaver residence on Coabin street Rev Edwards officiated The couple will reside with the Weavers in Pendleton The groom works in the mechanical department of East Oregonian The bride has worked at the Daily Tribune Pendleton’s well known young woman remains popular in the city.
The family home of George BR. Roucks on a West Railroad street was quarantined for smallpox after Mrs. Roucks first showed symptoms and reportedly recovered without a doctor. Three children then fell ill. a physician declared the illnesses smallpox, triggering the quarantine. The article notes this mild form is locally known as Cuban chickenpox.
Mr. and Mrs. Howell take charge of the Salvation Army post succeeding Lieutenant Wieman who left for La Grande. They expect Army Sunday School attendance to reach 85 or 40 soon and report a close at the recent reorganizing meeting. Other Army meetings also show growing attendance.
Street Commissioner oversees new crossings at Ann and Court, Jane and Court, and Ann between Alta and Court. A 50 foot walk will be built on Main street near the bridge with a corresponding crossing. Extensive fillings are being made on Jane street between Court and Alta.
Jack Baker of Willow Springs reports his neighborhood keeps horses cattle and sheep largely under control and in good condition. He notes almost no disease among the stock and no epidemic diseases at all.
The newly elected corps of teachers in the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school are listed as G. W. Rigby, R. E. Tarbet, Mrs. L. L. French, Mrs. Minnie Warner, Mrs. M. M. Rigby, Mrs. A J. Owen, Miss Nellie Kimbrell, Miss Rozene Epple, and Miss Nina Coon.
The Thursday Afternoon Club will meet on Friday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. E P Marshall.
In police court two Umatilla Indians, Willie Jim and Willie Lash, were arrested after a drunken night. The jail’s stove pipe was torn down and locks broken. Lash admitted the damage. Lash received seven days in jail, Jim was fined five dollars. Both are described as Nes Perce or Columbia River men.
The Rev. D. S. McCurry of Gainesville aged 72 has spent 40 years in Baptist ministry. He has preached 9800 sermons, traveled 60 000 miles, conducted 11 funerals, baptized 4013 persons and married 621 couples.
Marshall Wilder attended a Metropolitan Opera performance in New York and repeatedly retrieved a neighbor's program, joking it was due to the heavy music. The report also notes a rumored marriage between Lord Roseberry and Mrs. Alice Carreen of Cannes, with her sister married to Lord Newborough.
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