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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
7
Mixed train service Depart No 41 at 1 40 p m. Mixed train No 42 connects with No 2 at 5 50 p m. Timetable fragment notes connection to Missouri line.
Fragments describe skeletons found with a large mortar, later reburied by Underwood. Mentions of Clarkston landings agitation for river docks, sawmill at Tromelake in Idaho, and county finances turned over to new administrator Bettuldt with Lewiston Bank deposits.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a troubling scene with an unnamed narrator describing a continuous day of discomfort and torment. References to hair, thirst, and a harsh urban setting hint at personal distress and possible abuse within a city context.
A long fragment lists many individuals and their hometowns or affiliations, including George Brackbure of Walla Walla, J. W. Bolton of Portland, J. Henderson of Victoria, W. O. Duvall of Lincoln, and numerous others across Seattle, Spokane, Pendleton, Beattie, Athena, and Starbuck, suggesting a hotel register or guest roster.
A dense 19th century business card page lists physicians and surgeons including A Bast at Nesms 24 wod 20 Hotel Rowman and Dr R Ring0 at Savings Bank building, plus Dr C J Smith, Dr W G Cole, Dr Garfield, Dr D J McFaul, Dr Henderson, Dr Lynn Blaresler, and a veterinary surgeon Dr Nabbs. Banks named include First National Bank of Athdna, Farmers Bank of Whetown, Pendleton Savings Bank, and First National Bank of Pendleton with officers listed. Also architects builders Troutman and others, offices in Judd block, plus various insurance and land brokers and law firms. Boarding houses and hotels, Alta House and Athena Hotel, are noted with rates and contact references. Domestic services and second-hand dealers comprise a miscellaneous commercial section.
A horse breaking service claims to transform wild or spoiled horses in 20 days, increasing value by 50 to 100 dollars. The ad emphasizes safety and professional expertise, urging owners not to risk injury by attempting breaking themselves. It notes ongoing horse buying and selling at the Dutch Henry feed yard.
The European plan promises first class accommodation with steam heat throughout. Rooms en suite with bath, large new sample rooms, and modern conveniences. The Hotel St George offers telephone and fire alarm connections to the office and is described as one of Oregon’s most modern hotels.
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