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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1909
Page
8
Judge T P Gilliland of the county court says city taxpayers exemption from county road tax does not excuse the county from its share in rebuilding Lee Street Bridge. He states the county will continue plans to cover half the cost, affirming the bridge benefits all county taxpayers. The county will stand its share when the city proceeds.
A health notice urges starting care at the first cold onset to prevent deepening illness. Delayed action can extend suffering, with each hour wasted potentially extending recovery. Take prompt steps to curb duration and severity.
Local Spanish American War veterans met to form a permanent camp in the city with George Hartman Jr. as president pro tem and A D Carden as secretary. They will join the G A R to erect a monument at the old cemetery grounds. A committee of Alexander Manning and A J McAllister will assist the G A R in fundraising for the shaft.
Dr. T. B. Ford of the Methodist Episcopal church invites the G. A. R. and Spanish American War veterans to attend a Friday evening service on February 12. The program includes an address by Ford commemorating Abraham Lincoln and encourages uniformed attendance with flags.
At a Saturday G A R meeting in Peter West s office plans for a monument to Umatilla county pioneers and soldiers were discussed Elevations were displayed The proposed marble shaft 26 inches square sits on a granite base four feet high and will be encircled by a life size soldier at parade rest A fort and a flag will be presented on the shaft The base of the column will be devoted to the memorial as described in the plans
A ceremony presented emblems of the organizations that erected the monument to remember fallen heroes. Attendees observed the ritual while officials acknowledged contributions and pledged ongoing commemoration.
Ground broke today for a new Christian church to be built by the Pendleton congregation on North Main street near the bridge. Contractor A Hardin started excavation and crews, with work to be rushed. funds are not yet provided, but committees plan to push ahead. The church, costing about 15000 dollars, will be built of concrete blocks and may be completed by force account if necessary.
Arrangements are under way for a premier Elk dance this season. A seven piece orchestra is expected to provide premier dancing music. Elaborate refreshments are planned. The arranging committee includes Frank Frazer as chairman James Kyle and F J Quinlan.
Due to fire damage the company has halted bi weekly dances until the hall is repaired and remodeled. In the meantime the company boys work the armory floor to improve it and plan to have the best floor in the city when the series resumes.
Captain Sam P. White of Baker City and George Hartman Jr of Pendleton appointed to examine Lee D. Drake and D B Batley for qualifications for the leu tenancy and second lieutenancy of Company L. Examination to be held on Wednesday in this city.
A Corean resident of Puyallup named Chun is diagnosed with leprosy and has been seen on street cars and in public. County Physician William B. Mc Creery ordered immediate quarantine after notification a few days ago.
A woman recalls a single vignette from a New England village. She describes stopping at a blacksmith shop to meet the blacksmith, hearing a playful exchange as the smith’s helper jokes about the visitor’s age while the horse owner waits. The tale ends with a veiled promise from inside the shop.
A congressman recalls a Washington reception where two grand social leaders from Philadelphia and New York spoke. The dialogue features witty exchanges about mothers and aging, delivered with sharp, self mocking humor as the grande dames depart.
A Philadelphia Ledger fragment shows a girl hearing her father intends to marry again. The girl reflects on personal upheaval, noting not entirely sorrowful because the man was slipping beyond her control.
The Washington Star reports aviators urge ignoring mud and slush as they look to travel through the air, expressing joyous prospects amid wintry concerns. The note captures a hopeful aviation mood and public fascination with flight progress.
Thomas Chandler, a lifelong Pendleton resident and Baptist deacon, died at his Stonewall Jackson street home at 11 a.m. after months of illness. Born in Maine 59 years ago, he moved to Oregon 26 years ago, living first in Cold Springs, then on a hill farm, before settling in town. Survived by wife and three children Ernest Harry and Eliza, all in Pendleton. Funeral at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Baptist church with Rev Le Roy Hall and Rev R E Storey officiating. viewing at 1:30 p.m.
Dr Frank Ferris, a well known lecturer, will deliver his talk at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday evening. He will illustrate his discussion with stereoptical views of a believed authentic likeness of the Master. The lecture supports the Sunday school.
Manager James Estes trains his bowling squad for a Friday trip to Walla Walla to face Garden City with Mel Shutrum and H. Anderson assisting. Yesterday Pendleton Indians beat Pendleton Stars 2964 to 2436. lineup swaps Arthur Gibson for Ed Hayes for the upcoming match.
Walter Crieser of West Fork was convicted in circuit court for selling liquor in violation of the prohibition law. Judge Hamilton sentenced him to a $200 fine, the heaviest penalty in this court for such an offense, with probable jail time if unpaid. Another indictment for bootlegging is pending.
Visitors to the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition next summer will find ideal weather during the entire time of the fair. Seattle never suffers from extreme heat or cold.
A noted supply of gla trie juices aids digestion. Bitters are recommended to relieve a sick head ache indigestion dyspepsia coeiveness colds and grippe, promoting smoother stomach function and overall well being.
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