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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1905
Page
5
A fragment mentions items in a sale with regular prices 5.00 and 6.00, reduced to 4.50 and 1.50, noting an Embroidery Sale and alerts for customers. The text references names and places ambiguously, with garbled phrases about Trentaksance and Marie Jonette. business language implies promotional pricing and a limited offer.
A collage of brief items includes trades and stores from Teutsch Department Store and Boston Store, services by Rader Carpets and Rader Furniture, moving and hauling by Oxford and Leathers transfer, and a lost fox terrier. Police court fines include Hummell Ulrich Saling and Hunt at five dollars or jail, with a later note on disorderly conduct involving J McDevitt and his wife in the east city area.
In the case involving Mrs McDevitt the defendant was fined five dollars and the sentence was suspended. The outcome reflects a noncustodial disposition with judicial leniency toward the minor offense.
Prof J Cameron Diamond, who lectured on psychology at Milarky Hall last night, will give another talk on the subject tomorrow at Milarky Hall. The lecture is free to all with no charge or collection, and special invitation is extended to the public.
Regents of Weston Normal meet at Carter Raley offices to decide closing the normal and appoint a custodian for the property. Prof. R C French arrived by afternoon train to participate and efforts to keep the school open have been exhausted for the upcoming term.
Grand Ronde Electric lines up 690 feet relocation of its power house from below Morgan lake. John Hough named as house mover for the project. All machinery on site except the large wheel. Plant expected to operate within 60 days at a location on Mule Creek near the former city water intake.
W Morrow tax and right of way agent for the O R and N company visited La Grande yesterday. He departed for Elgin to secure right of way from Elgin through the Watlownvilley with plans to build the line but declined to state when construction would start.
Mrs James Davin sues for divorce and child custody from James Davie of Allen in a sensational hearing before Judge Eile. James A Fee defends for Davie with Halley and Lowell for Mrs Davie. Numerous witnesses expected.
George Genevay, arrested yesterday at Athena by Sheriff Taylor for circulating obscene cards, was bound over this morning in the sum of $250 to appear before the next term of circuit court.
Eiward Park, a private tutor living with J. J. Higginson in New York, vanished with jewels valued at 14000 dollars. Reports say he had previously been arrested in Norway.
A stream of visitors and residents pass through Pendleton today. Mr and Mrs John McCourt visit Athena while Mr and Mrs G W Irwin stop at Beho. Notiti and Steele of Notiti travel, and Dr T M Henderson plans a professional trip. Several locals depart for Portland Heppner and beyond for fairs and vacations.
Trilph Wickam a 14 year old runaway from The Dalles was arrested by Chief Coffman last evening but released today after The Dalles city marshal advised that he is not wanted by his parents. The marshal described him as a bad character and recommended reform school. the father, described as wealthy, refuses involvement.
Harry Fowler, conductor on the portage road, returned home during hot weather to rest and found his hammock missing from the back porch. He requests the thief return the hammock before further action is taken.
J. M. Cook of South Thompson Street recalls a Canada upbringing near the Bay of Fundy and Acadia. The Bay’s tidal range, 15 to 20 miles wide and over 200 miles long, has shaped a legendary Acadian landscape with rich soils, timothy and clover meadows, and enduring memories among residents.
The Bays The Dalles Chronicle reports a Regorder Filloga court case where a Japanese defendant pleads guilty to simple larceny. A leader explains a custom that any Japanese offender is deported, grieving the youth who must return to Japan and forego America.
A speaker argues that Americans should avoid Japanese criminal stigma, claiming no crime should bar a man from America, and observes how such customs would greatly reduce emigration. He asserts American openness despite warnings.
The Journal reports a preliminary estimate of 5,000,000 harvels for Oregon, Idaho, and Washington wheat, based on readings from harvest areas now underway. Yields are higher than last year as fields in good condition. The wheat market was dull with minimal California trade and limited flour demand, while China orders appeared scarce.
A fragment from Monument Enterprise urges supporters to uphold the Oregon Woolgrowers Association and its action on wool bids and integrity. The piece claims significant profits for growers across eastern Oregon if the association’s methods are maintained.
Deputy Stock Inspector Geo Irvin reports collecting 223.35 from outside sheepmen. The amount is realized by Grant County as taxes under the migratory law passed in the last legislative session, taxing stock coming from outside to graze in the county.
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