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The ad proclaims quality and quantity in coffee and tea offerings. It states 18 roasted beans, and that the shop imports its own coffees and teas to assure top goods.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1907
Page
8
The ad proclaims quality and quantity in coffee and tea offerings. It states 18 roasted beans, and that the shop imports its own coffees and teas to assure top goods.
A local ad offers a free gift with every 1 dollar purchase of teas, coffees, extracts, spices and baking powder on Wednesday July 10. Eligible freebies include toothpick holders, spoon trays, pickle dishes, and other items too numerous to mention. The promotion highlights the variety and value of small home goods available.
Mrs J H McBroom widow of pioneer butcher Jacob H McBroom died at her daughter’s home in Pendleton after a brief illness. Born Emily Crawford in Missouri she crossed to Oregon in 1852 with 12 children eight of whom survive. She was long a member of the M E Church South and resided near Pilot Rock before moving to town. Funeral plans await arrival of daughters in Gurdane.
Forty six members of Company L of the Oregon National Guard from Pendleton left by special car for Portland and Seaside for a ten day encampment, to return July 15. Captain M S Kern leads with Lieutenants Smythe and Aldrich. sergeants, corporals, musicians, and 40 privates listed by name.
Ralph Coon suffered a painful hand injury when a wood piece slipped while he was chopping at home. A large gash on his left knuckles caused fainting, but he was revived by his wife and is unable to fill his job at Alexander's store for a period. The wedding of Mildred Quant and Alexander Manning is announced, with both being prominent locals. Manning is a carpenter and Quant a county schoolteacher recently at Pilot Rock.
Mrs Hattie T Stanfield, a pioneer of this city, has been in Portland for six months seeking health relief. She will depart this week for Seaside to stay through the summer in hopes the change will aid her health and she plans to return home in the fall.
The state railroad commission of Washington filed an informal complaint against Northern Express seeking a reduction in berry shipping rates from Sumner and Puyallup to Seattle and Tacoma. The case, set for Monday August 5, arose after a June 29 telegram from Portland raised berry rates from 25 to 36 pounds per crate, threatening berry growers with higher costs. The Sumner and Puyallup receipts for the berry season range from 270000 to 50000 dollars, and critics argue the carrier profits more from berries than growers.
A large crowd visited the Pendleton reservation yesterday for the Tochin celebration featuring dancing, horse racing, foot races and other sports. Celebrations have continued since the Fourth, though finances limit this year. The Indian gambler tends to risk much on horse races when funds are low, but the event remains orderly and safe for visitors. About 300 people attended the camp above Mission.
Pamphlets and magazines bound for Jamestown and Pendleton distribution were dispatched swiftly by the Inland Empire Magazine and county booklet publishers. T. C. Taylor received 190 copies and 500 copies were sent to him for East Oregonian and Pendleton Tribune readers, with plans to send more before September 1 to meet colonist rates.
A high class musical entertainment is set for Wednesday evening July 10 at the new M. B. church. Prof. Carl Steckleberg director of the Nebraska Conservatory of Music and former Frankfort Germany violin teacher will present a fine program with Prof. Robert Stevens concert pianist. Steckleberg is noted as a top violinist, having taught in Frankfort’s Ciniwhing schools. Stevens is a pianist of high order. the event promises excellence.
In a Water Supervisor session Judge pod AUR will hear the case of Peacock Mills Company versus the city of Milton and the Walla Walla Irrigation Union at Freewater. About 400 defendants are listed as involved. The salt suit dates back two years and a settlement is not expected soon. Attorneys include Carter and Raley, James A. Fee, McCourt and Phelps, Will M. Peterson, Sharpstein, C. W. Baker, T. G. Hailey, D. Peterson, and Godwin.
The 13 year old son of J H Norton of Echo was run down by westbound No 1 R N train six miles east of Herminston while riding along the track. His horse was killed and his leg broken in a serious manner. He was taken to Hermiston where Dr Strobecker attended and he is not thought seriously hurt beyond bruises and the fracture.
President M A Rader of Pendleton Commercial Association has called a special meeting for 8 oclock this evening to audit and pay bills. Members urged to attend so bills may be paid promptly.
Jim Guyer an educated Umatilla Indian on the reservation near Yakima shot himself in the breast with an eight calibre revolver after fleeing a devoted wife to join Lacey Luton in Yakima. He survived, is in critical condition, and authorities blame Fourth of July celebrations for drunken excess and family breakups on the reserve.
Walla Walla farmers report better wheat conditions than elsewhere with expected yields around 36 bushels per acre in the immediate area and 20 to 25 bushels in foothill districts. Despite nationwide low crops, local results are seen as satisfactory due to a late winter. A top grower notes Walla Walla wheat outperforms spring wheat after touring Palouse and Big Bend regions, with harvest heading likely starting around July 20, some patches by July 16.
Marshal Gurdane and assistants found seventeen men in boxears yesterday and booked them into the city jail. Recorder Halley released them this morning with orders to either work or leave the city within 24 hours.
Victor Dorris and family report from their fruit farm four miles from North Yakima that they are well pleased with the new home and the fruit crop this year. Early frosts caused little to no damage and all fruit is in excellent condition.
Milton Frank Quinn and Nancy Shumway of Weston were married July 4 at the Pendleton Methodist parsonage with Rev. F B Looney officiating. The couple are well known in the county and receive many well wishes from friends.
The Use of the National Forests, a new Agriculture Department manual by Frederick F. Olmatead, clarifies what national forests are, their aims, and how to use them. It describes creation and boundaries, direct uses for home seekers prospector miner timber range water and recreation, and explains management to serve public interests with minimal red tape.
Follow Shakespearean advice and bring home the Edison Phonograph from Guernsey Music Store at 815 Main Street. It plays your kind of music, promises added pleasure to summer outings, and brings all the music of the world into the home.
A bakery ad from C. Rohrman promotes Rohrman bread as superior to homemade bread with creamy taste. The shop emphasizes open hours for inspection and invites customers to buy directly from the baker, signaling two profits for buyers.
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