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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
8
Our motto promises fresh roasted coffee delivered to customers. Coffee is described as new and healthy, imported directly, with a claim of not delivering goods older than three months from roasting. The message emphasizes freshness and importation of all goods.
Payne Bors merly of Pendleton and a police reporter for the Walla Walla Bulletin was arrested in Boise on a charge of stealing $180 from the chief of police office. The theft occurred last March and was traced after his wife informed authorities. he admitted the act but promised to refund and did not. He was brought back to Walla Walla to face the charge.
Edward J. Winans, Oregon Rhodes Scholar for 1907, will depart soon for Oxford University in England. The £1600 award covers three consecutive academic years at any Oxford college. Winans represents Williamette University as the state's best recent scholar, joining Harvey Densmore of 190? class as Oregon's current Oxford contingent.
An editorials style note explains that healthy plant growth depends on removing the root cause of trouble rather than applying surface remedies. It uses a metaphor about a rosebush and hawk canker to emphasize the germ at the root of disease and promotes Herpicite as a cure. Proposes sending 100 cents for a sample to The Herpicide Co. in Escott Mich with two sizes priced at 60 cents and $1.00.
John Halley acting city recorder halted traffic on Main street bridge and fined John Newpro five dollars for speeding across the bridge. An on the spot police court session followed. This marked the fourth fast driving arrest in recent days. Bert Jones was fined five dollars, with two other unnamed individuals each assessed thirty five dollars.
In the northwest the oldest seat of learning honors a local student son of Rev and Mrs W R Winans. He studied at Willamette University and earned the California scholarship named for Farnham P Griffiths. Shirley H Blalock of Twin Falls Idaho wins the Washington award for academia and activity in student life and M C C A work.
County Commissioner George Struthers tells a Walla Walla reporter there is no danger from Jim Hill mustard. He cites Eureka Flat as improved by cultivation and summer fallow, noting Payne place near Clyde once overrun but now producing good crops. He predicts farmers will consolidate smaller tracts, boosting overall yields.
The Pacific coast championship pool game arrives at Pastime parlors at Mein and Webb Streets tomorrow night between John Wilson of Boston and Arthur Kreshler of Beattie. Both players are champions and the event promises an entertaining and exciting start to the contest.
Miss Ina Wright of Union completed her musical education in Germany and will give a series of concerts in eastern Oregon towns, including Pendleton. The talented singer has performed before the emperor of Germany on multiple occasions during visits to the institution where she studied.
WII Teach at Yale, W. 8. Mayberry, contracted to be principal of Vale public schools in Malheur county for the coming year. He secured discharge from an agreement to teach near Rose, Oregon, where higher wages attract teachers of all proficiency levels.
Moving pictures show at Star Theater this evening starring Mine Nina Maple for the Mnntrated OTR. Entertainment starts at o o'clock sharp. Neal Jones, a workman, fell 20 feet from a bridge over Lapwal canyon near Culdesac Iraho and died after 13 hours.
The mother of Vice President Fairbanks rejects campaign biographers’ depictions of poverty and struggle. She asserts her son was not forced to work his way through college and notes their family’s comfortable means. The piece also covers contrasting recollections from college faculty and classmates.
Overworked kidneys weaken the body and harm health. Modern science links many diseases to kidney disorders. Swamp Root purifies blood and supports all organs. Sold in fifty cent and one dollar sizes by druggists with a free sample by mail. Mention this paper when writing to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton N Y. Read the East Oregonian.
Guernsey Music Store at 13 Main Street sells the Pidi gon phonograph promising all kinds of music in the home. The device is pitched as enhancing summer outings by about 80 percent and is framed with promotional language about mirth and extended life.
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