Short Change Dinner Sets Deal Noted at 1.08
A brief item reports a price for dinner sets labeled as short change at 1.08. The note records a small, irregular pricing line with no further context or details about seller or date.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
8
A brief item reports a price for dinner sets labeled as short change at 1.08. The note records a small, irregular pricing line with no further context or details about seller or date.
The Pendleton council, after months of street talk and a new administration focus on improvements, contemplates paving Main street from the hill to the river and Court street from Main to Byers mill. If Court is paved, the macadamizing ordinance may be repealed. city costs are estimated around 14,000 but could be trimmed to about 10,000 with budget cuts and economy.
Kendrick plans rapid lumber use and new framed brick structures after last summer’s fires. Mr. McIntosh notes this is the town’s third fire, prompting businessmen to abandon frame buildings. The Gazette, edited by McIntosh, is expanding as business grows in northern Idaho.
The first annual report to Washington shows 28 percent of Northern Pacific earnings from the state. Total system gross $50,771,170.95. Washington gross $14,192,104.62. State mileage 1,630.14 of 5,676.26 total. Washington passenger receipts $0.02326 per mile. freight $0.00878 per mile per ton. Accidents affected 2,000,000 passengers, with 3 percent injured. Assets include 915 locomotives, 25,137 freight cars, and $922,670,020.10 in construction and equipment costs through 1906. Net funded debt $293,087,440.36.
Frank P Light 39 a resident of Pendleton for 15 years died at 301 West Court Street after a brief illness with catarrh of the lung His career spanned wood and lumber trades in the city and on the reservation He was an active member of the Pendleton fire department and is survived by a wife and numerous brothers and sisters Funeral services Friday at 2 pm at the M E Church with Rev G W Rigby officiating Interment at Olney cemetery Odd Fellows and Pendleton lodge members are asked to attend the funeral
Attention Eagles. All members of Pendleton Aerie No. 4S, Fraternal Order of Eagles, are requested to meet at Eagles hall tomorrow Friday at 1 p.m. to attend the funeral of Brother Frank P. Light.
General Superintendent M J Buckley of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company travels in private car 63 to the Washington division to oversee high water and washouts. He had earlier returned from the La Grande division where he supervised track clearing and the opening of a blockade caused by snow.
Muditor’s office in November shows receipts up by 299 dollars from the previous year with a total income of 1001.85 dollars. Expenses for the same period totaled 650.78 dollars. The Yakima Daily Republic notes the county’s financial activity for the month.
A large force of men work in the Tl N yards repairing tracks over the street crossing and putting on new tires. When you want anything from a drug store just atop to the telephone and call us up. We respond quickly and deliver promptly.
An old advertisement touts youthful appearance amid fierce competition. It promotes a patent remedy called Horpetidea or Horpetdea Co. claiming to prevent balding by eradicating dandruff and a “burrowing germ” disease, urging readers to request a sample from agents.
An advertisement promises quick drug store service and best obtainable goods. It urges customers to telephone their order and assures reliable, prompt fulfillment with liberty to call for ordering assistance.
LaFore, a Salem businessman, visits the city and notes calm trade conditions amid a slow winter. He cites lower prices and weak demand, with activity focused on paint and oil, and a large building project for the telephone company progressing. He attributes the lull to inflation and theater downturns. Therefore, business remains subdued while prices vary by stock type.
Dr Vole of Pendleton will leave this week for Baker County to locate permanently. The move ends a notable practice here and he will be greatly missed by professional peers and friends.
Editor D T A McIntosh and manager W W G Evans visit Kendrick from Lewiston, noting a town of 700 with a wide business reach. Kendrick exported 600000 bushels of wheat and 60 cars of stock last year. The Potlatch Land Company seeks eastern capital and a mill to cut 9000000.
The Arkansas drama Human Hearts and the classic The Arkansas Traveler are highlighted as strong, entertaining productions. Manager Nankeville promises a superior company, fresh scenery, and a near brand new show this season at the Fraver theater on February 12.
The article describes a disturbed winter route where a broken feeble track confronts the Tie Ninth Toll Divide in Florida and Ontario with trucks unable to pass over both the Bite mountains and the Telowmeet divide. The faulty engine plow and flanger are in constant use to keep the road in good condition and should be trouble free until storms worsen.
Charlee J Gray traveling freight and passenger agent of the North Western railway arrived from Walla Walla this afternoon to distribute Northwestern literature in the city. The Northwestern has issued a large calendar a valuable map and other descriptive literature about the covered territory.
Rev W L Van Nuys and Rev Fitchard Brown returned from Pilot Rock where they attended the district Sunday school convention for the southern Umatilla county district. The meeting was profitable and entertaining with good attendance. Under Fault Inspector BE Armstrong Albany and Linn county have begun vigorous scientific orchard work on scale and other tree pests.
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