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Newspaper

Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1908

Page

8

Catholic Encyclical Profiles Baker City Diocese

The new Catholic Encyclopedia outlines Baker City Diocese in Oregon covering Wasco Klamath Lake Sherman Gilliam Wheeler Morrow Grant Union Crook Umatilla Wallowa and Malheur counties. Established 1903 with about 4000 Catholics served by 10 diocesan and seven religious priests and 13 churches. At Umatilla Indian reservation over 600 Catholics served by Jesuit Fathers Brothers and Sisters. Bishop Charles J. O'Reilly, first bishop, born 1862 in Canada, ordained 1880 and later led the Immaculate Heart of Mary parish in Portland.

Baker City Catholic Church of the United States C. J. O'Reilly Diocese Wasco Klamath, Lake, Sherman Gilliam Wheeler Morrow, Grant Union Crook Umatilla Wallowa Baker, Harney Malheur Oregon Charles J. O'Reilly Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Portland Catholic Sentinel Sisters of St. Francis St. Dominic Most Holy Name of Jesus and Mary Rocky Mountain Mission Brothers of Christian Instruction Bishop O'Reilly St. John New Brunswick Canada

Cold remedies rushed start to fight head colds

A brief health note urges immediate action against a cold saying the first hours matter and delaying treatment may worsen symptoms. It warns that waiting could prolong suffering and advises taking prompt steps to relieve illness. The fragment references a quick start but lacks concrete products or dates.

Died on train from lockjaw after torpedo blast

Charlee Palmer, section foreman on the O R N, died between Hot Lake and La Grande on the way to Portland. A minor face wound from a torpedo explosion developed tetanus, leading to death shortly before arrival. Palmer, about 35, unmarried, worked at Lime near Huntington. Remains were turned over to Henry & Carr in La Grande.

Charlee Palmer Hot Lake la Grande Portland Lime Huntington Hia Lp Hall Henry & Carr

Hail Ruins Nez Perce Ranch Crops

John Quinlan reports from Idaho that a Nez Perce ranch suffered total crop ruin after a recent hail storm. The Quinlan brothers farm several ranches there and had hoped for an unusually good season. Crops across the Nez Perce country had been strong until the storm changed prospects.

John Quinlan Idaho Nez Perce Quinlan Brothers

Funeral of William F Gui on Held at Hennessey Chapel

Funeral services for William F Gui on were conducted yesterday evening at 6 30 from the Hennessey chapel a large number of friends attended to pay their last respects and many floral offerings were made Mrs Anna Selkirk Norton sang a solo with B E Ladue and Seth Maxwell among those present

William F. Guion Hennessey Chapel Anna Selkirk Norton E. Ladue Seth Maxwell

Tea Moneyback Guarantee Explained by Grocer

A grocer explains a moneyback offer for tea, promising full refund if customers are not satisfied. The program aims to show tea quality and value, with clear terms and a simple return process. The advertisement emphasizes confidence in the product and customer satisfaction.

Funeral Procession Follows to Cemetery at Dusk

Nathaniel Higgins and M H Ellie served as pallbearers. From the chapel the funeral procession proceeded to the cemetery where Father Loeffler conducted the final rites as the sun set, per Mr Galon’s request.

Nathaniel Higgins M. H. Ellie Father Loeffler Galon

Senator Heyburn Passes Through Pendleton En Route to Wallace

Idaho senator W B Heyburn traveled by O R N through Pendleton on his way from Boise to Wallace. He is weary from the recent congressional session but plans summer rest and recuperation. He endorses Taft and expects a Republican landslide, arguing Roosevelt's principles bolster the ticket.

Idaho Pendieton Wallace W. B. Heyburn Boise Congress Taft Roosevelt Repubean

Progress on Wallowa branch line construction

Conductor Harry Grady reports the O R N Wallowa branch track is laid to a point 0.5 miles above Wallowa river and halfway to the Mi nam bridge. The end of the line is about 20 miles from Wal​lowa, with aim to finish by September 1. Hand labor gave way to a tracklaying machine to speed progress.

Harry Grady Elgin Wallin Walla Wallowa Wallowa River Minam

W C Kelsay visits The Dalles hotel manager guest

W C Kelsay of The Dalles, friend of Judd Fish of Hotel Bowman, is in the city from northern Texas where he has invested in wheat lands near Amarillo and Dalhart. He believes former range lands in that part of Texas will become farming land in a few years and will visit Mr Fish briefly before returning home.

W. C. Kelsay The Dalles Judd Fish Hotel Bowman Texas Amarillo Dalhart Lone Star State Mr. Kelsay Fish

Club Yearbook Issued By Thursday Afternoon Club

The year book for the Thursday Afternoon club is issued this week detailing an active coming club year. It lists meeting dates and subjects and provides club information. Officers include Mrs. C. J. Smith president Mrs. Mary J. Lane vice president Mrs. H. J. Bean corresponding secretary and Mrs. E. P. Marshall treasurer.

C. J. Smith Mary J. Lane H. J. Bean E. P. Marshall

Cavalry Belt Found With War-Time Equipment

A cavalryman's belt lost by a member of the 1dth cavalry was brought to the East Oregonian office. It was found at the camp near the ball grounds after the first squadron left. The belt held loaded Springfield cartridges in clips indicating the squadron is ready for a full hike with war-time equipment.

East Oregonian

Moving to Meacham

J F McLaughlin longtime O R N section foreman at Echo has been transferred to Meacham with his family and is en route to their new home. He is described as efficient and popular in his department and glad to be reassigned to the mountain section.

Meacham J. F. McLaughlin Echo Ality McLaughlin

Conductor Waffle Trains O R and N Slightly Poisoned

Conductor Waffle of the Pendleton Huntington passenger run is laid up from ptomaine poisoning. Conductor Norris of the Pilot Rock branch is on his run for a few days. Conductor Joseph Richardson of the La Grande freight division is on the Pilot Rock run.

F. F. Waffle Pendleton-Huntington Norris Pilot Rock Joseph Richardson la Grande Freight Division

Jett Leaves for Walla Walla and Roseburg on Business

Mr J Ferguson Jett departed last evening for Walla Walla then to Roseburg on district attorney business. He will be away four or five days and any DA matters arising will be handled by W C E Pruitt from the Walla Walla district office.

Veal Shipment From Meacham By Central Market

Carney and Tweedy of the Central Meat Market received seven veal calves from Meacham this morning. The calves had been dressed at Meacham and sent down by express.

Carney & Tweedy Central Meat Market Meacham

Garden Land In High Priced Offer Across the River

Salem item notes William Peacock of Benton County owns an 18 acre garden tract across the river. It has been offered $15,000, about $1000 per acre, the highest price ever offered for farm land in the area. Peacock, a veteran Oregon garden era figure, is not eager to sell.

William Peacock Salem Benton County Pacific Peacock Oregon

Tamberman Drops Dead On Westminster Trip

Robert B. Kelly 68 from a lumber camp at Heany, died suddenly while descending to New Westminster British Columbia. The cause of death is not yet known.

Tamberman New Westminster B. C Heany Robert B. Kelly

FarmER Mark Brooke Rescued From Drowning in Portland

Mark Brooke a farmer from Alberta Canada was dragged from the Willamette River at Portland on Tuesday evening after being beaten into insensibility while attempting to save himself from drowning.

Mark Brooke Alberta Canada Portland

Barn on West Bluff Burns In Quick Fire

A barn at Charley Neill’s on West Bluff street burned rapidly yesterday afternoon. One horse died inside as neighbors sounded the alarm. firemen arrived too late, with the O R and N engine delaying the call, and the blaze was contained to prevent spread to adjacent structures. The barn owner was A Gustafson, and a cow and another horse were removed before the fire.

West Bluff Street West Bluff Charley Neill Bluff Street A. Gustafson Central

Hearst Attacks the Democrats in Chicago Meeting

Hearst attacks the Democrats in Chicago while a chairman is not yet chosen. George F Williams is floated as possible chair due to knowledge of the eastern situation. Bryan and Kern issue a public appeal for campaign funds noting an Iowa farmer gave $100 to Bryan before the convention and urging patriotic citizens to support a farmers fund as the party avoids corporate or excessive contributions.

Chicago George Fred Williams Bryan Kern Iowa Lincoln

Commissioners Inspect Road Over Seer Report in Idaho County

Lewiston Teller notes county commissioners spent the day examining a road over seers report and seeking storm damage details. Idaho county reports additional losses from yesterday’s hail and rain while bridge construction talks cross Sawyer canyon. Final damage totals await all reports and communications.

Saya Lewiston Teller Idaho County Sawyer's Canyon Negperce Idaho

Woman Whips Husband in Front of Washington Street

A Baker City incident reports Mrs. Nela Gardner using a horse whip on Mr. Gardner after domestic trouble on First Street near Washington Street. He fled toward his wagon to escape the assault. The episode is described with a tongue in cheek tone, noting the woman as the aggressor in this domestic quarrel.

First Street Washington Street Baker City Nela Gardner Gardner

14 Year Old Girl Found In Chapel At Columbia College

A girl claiming to be 14 named Florence Grigaby was brought to the police by a Milton constable. She could not identify her residence but seemed familiar with it. Found playing the organ in Columbia College chapel, authorities doubt how she entered. She may live south of Walla Walla with her parents and might have strayed from home.

Florence Grigaby Milton Saga Walla Walla

Jealousy Fueled Killing At Billings Bartender

Timothy Reardon a Billings bartender was shot and killed Sunday by a woman calling herself Florence Reardon who claimed the dead man was her husband by a marriage contract signed last fall. Insane jealousy is believed to have caused the crime.

Timothy Reardon Billings, Mont Florence Reardon

Narrow Escape In Flathead Lake Squall

Mr and Mrs William Hill of Somers Mont narrowly escaped drowning when a squall swept across the upper end of Flathead lake Monday evening. Their two or three year old daughter was lost in the incident.

William Hill Somers, Mont Flathead Lake

Pendleton hotel praised for value by traveling guest

The The Dalles Optimist lauds Judd Fish and the Hotel Bowman in Pendleton, praising the rooms, furnishings, and value. A visitor said breakfast for three cost 3.10 and noted two bit and two dollar meals offered, with consistently worthwhile stays. Also announced new Empire rooming house opening at Webb and Garden with furnished rooms and hot water plus electric lights.

New York Dalles Judd Fish Bowman West Pendleton Judd Schwartz & Groulich Webb and Garden Streets Race Call

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Standard Grocery Co Court St Golden Rule Indiana F&s Tallman & Co Lock Jaw William Guion Mike Schilling City Property Frank B. Clopton & CO E. Court. St., Pendleton, Ore United States Depository Senator Weyburn Waffle Pruitt Veal Hearst Boston Pendleton Hotel North Beach Potter Picny Columbia Nwaco, Real T. J.potter Hole North Coast F. J. Quinlan Wm. McMurray
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