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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1913
Page
5
A jumble of local classified notices lists needs and offerings including lodging meals and staffing. Entries mention Locals United Orchestra phone numbers rental rooms for rent and multiple wanted ads for nurses cooks waiters and laborers with contact directions in Pendleton and The Dalles region. Also offers for livestock auctioneering auction items restaurant equipment and transportation services with addresses and phone numbers.
A Northwest wholesale firm seeks a male partner aged 21 to 50 to take an active role in management. The well established, high paying business requires high character and strict scrutiny. $2500 cash required, though the man’s value counts more than the money. Address H., care of this paper.
A liberal reward is offered for the return of a brown work horse of about 1300 pounds lost from Joe Connelly pasture at Badger Springs. The horse bears large branded figures on the stifle. Information leading to recovery should be sent to Geo. La Fontaine of Pendleton Oregon.
Sealed proposals from contractors will be received by District 66 in Helix Oregon until 4 p m on July 25 1913 for a brick school house to be built at Helix Plans and specifications may be obtained from J S Norvell of the school board or architect J B Doughty Pasco Washington A ten dollar deposit is required for plans removed from offices, refundable if returned in good condition within six days.
Warren's Music Store showcases Edison Disc, praised for clear tones and natural voice, with crowds visiting daily. Demonstration unit is not for sale yet, though orders may be taken later. Edison reportedly rejected a one million dollar offer for patent rights.
Local residents and visitors from Echo Milton Fossil and Hermiston were noted in Pendleton with arrivals from Salt Lake and Butter Creek. Notables include F A Eliott of Salem, A L Lantis of Cayuse, J P Neal of Freewater, J Raley and family, and others visiting for business, fishing trips, or social calls along the Umatilla River area.
Damon Lodge No 4 Knights of Pythias will transact business of importance this evening. H M Elder C C R W Fletcher K R 8. Wanted Chambermaid at Hotel Pendleton Apply at once.
Local notice states readiness to insure crops against hail damage. The contact mentions Lee Moor house at 117 East Court Street as the point of inquiry and inquiry hours for prospective policyholders.
In Cambridge Ohio on July 14 a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train collided with an Interurban street car during a violent storm. Three people were killed one fatally and twenty injured, with the interurban car demolished after the conductor reportedly mistook a headlight for lightning and signalled to proceed.
In Boise on July 14 192X the Irrigators beat North Yakima 4 2 behind Berger and Osborne while Peet kept the Bucks down. Key moments include Fitchner s sneaky past ten pitchers and Roy Grovers misplays. Davis Martini and Welsh produced offense as North Yakima pressed in late innings but failed to catch up.
North Yakima and Walla Walla clashed at Sumach park on Sunday with North Yakima playing gentlemanly baseball while Walla Walla exhibited boisterous conduct. Walla Walla clouted the ball and rushed bases as Fitchner attempted throws to Taylor, showing a contrast in sportsmanship between the teams.
In Helix Oregon on July 14 John Nusbaum reported his cow vanished last Friday. After days of searching county roads and lanes the animal was located sheltering inside an unoccupied dwelling, ending the mystery of its sudden disappearance.
Vacuum cleaners of all kinds offered at various prices from $10 to any amount you choose. East Oregonian ad promotes a vacuum cleaner showroom in Pendleton and urges readers to call and see them in action.
Residents had speculated about the missing bossie, but Tuesday morning L D Smith heard noises at a back-house near his shop. Investigating, he found the cow had lived there four days without food or drink before being returned to its owners.
In Los Angeles on July 14 the convention in session for five days heard President Clark deliver the annual Message tonight. Dozens of meetings were held and the final business was transacted. Billy Sunday presided over the noon praise service.
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