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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1911
Page
7
An ad for S. S. S. claims permanent healing of chronic ulcers and sores by purifying blood. It describes how impurities prevent healing and promotes S. S. S. as the strongest blood purifier, promising natural recovery and tissue knitting. Free book and drugstore sales are noted, with Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta as advertiser.
Sheep and lambs from dry sections flood the North Portland marker with 2401 head today. Cattle offerings scarce from Uniontown Washington, 30 head, prices hovering near 6.80 with limited demand. hogs show small gains and prices trending near 7.00 to 7.50 for various classes as market tightens.
Passengers aboard the steamer North Star witnessed a dramatic battle between a shark and a whale near Maine. The fight lasted about thirty minutes as the vessels slowed to allow viewing. Blood colored the water while the whale finally dove, leaving a spatter of blood on the surface.
More than ten barrels of flies were gathered by 232 contestants in a June 22 event that ends tonight. The top collector wins 1,219,000 flies and a $100 prize, with the winner identified as 12 year old Man C. Bovequet. Exhibits will travel to Clark University for display, while testimonials for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve appear in an ad.
John Bast, a putter from Kennewick Wash, laughed at friends warnings and swam the Columbia River two miles below the Northern Pacific bridge. He cramped and sank, despite companions calling for help, and was swept from view in swift currents.
Unknown interests enlist Lewiston buyers to secure brewing barley amid a strong grain market. Independent dealers purchase nearly 50 000 sacks in three days as weather and a short crop bolster prices. Buyers expect barley demand to stay firm while outsiders gain control of the crop.
William Walker a 52 year old farmer from Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania meets his father John A Walker 72 from La Porte Indiana for the first time at the bier of Clark Walker in Pittsburg. John A Walker had left Mount Pleasant over 61 years ago with his wife and infant son. He later served as police marshal in La Porte and remarried. The reunion occurred after the death of Clark Walker and the men spoke briefly before confirming their relation.
Dr H Bontecou placed a wager that chickens could hatch in twelve days, two weeks ago, shorter than the usual three weeks. He removed the sitting hen’s eggs and cracked them, placing viable embryos in warm conditions. within half an hour fifteen young chicks began peeping and all survived. He cites a Ca Equreanean theory as the basis for the method.
In Fucene Oregon, Price mistook Officer Mike Thompson for a burglar early Sunday and fired a shotgun but missed. Neighbors awoke to the shot, Price stood guard with the gun as Branstetter lent a duck gun, and the fleeing officer arrived later. the incident caused brief excitement in the neighborhood.
An old advertise text touts a bitter tonic named Bilelectric Bitters as a safeguard against disease germs and malarial blood diseases. It claims to destroy germs in the system, relieve chills and fevers, and restore health with a money back guarantee for 600 at Kveppens.
A 17 year old lad was shot Friday in Eugene Oregon amid a confusing report about a gopher gun. Police investigate the incident and name a person of interest while the community awaits details.
A boy died Sunday morning at Eugene hospital from injuries after a gun he was setting for gophers accidentally discharged. The funeral will be held at 71 a.m. tomorrow at the home of Mr and Mrs W B Haridle near Crow, with interment in Crow cemetery. The bullet pierced clothing but did not injure skin. force of discharge caused ligament tear and peritonitis, leading to death.
A Mill Hall Pa mother describes a newborn sufferer with extensive eczema after birth. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment for four weeks the infant’s skin heals, hair regrows, and the baby gains strength. Signed testimonial from Mrs T B Rosser.
Want ads recruit a Toppenish nursery salesman no experience needed. Weekly cash, outfit free. Also curtains laundry work and hair goods ad. Magazine subscriptions offer with ten percent discount for East Oregonian readers. Legal blanks for county and other courts for sale at East Oregonian office.
Pendleton Lodge No 5 of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons invites visiting brethren to attend meetings on the first and third Mondays each month. The notice also lists mixed and passenger train arrivals at Pendleton with unclear times.
The Pendleton city marshal advertises a four year old spotted cow branded BL L connected with frshhook as taken up at the city pound Oregon Feed Yard. If unclaimed within ten days from July 25 1911, the animal will be sold at 2 pm Sunday August 1971 to the highest bidder for cash to cover costs.
In the District Court of Oregon notices to creditors of F B Fryer Bankrupt. On July 17 1914 Fryer was adjudicated bankrupt. First meeting of creditors at the referee’s office Pendleton Umatilla County Oregon on August 1 1914 at 10 o clock a m. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and move other business. Done at Pendleton Oregon this 4th day of July 1914 Thomas Fitzgerald referee in bankruptcy.
The Common Council of Pendleton Oregon intends to buy 40 tons of Rock Spring coal delivered to the basement of City Hall. Sealed proposals must be received by City Recorder John Hailey Jr by 5 pm July 28 1911.
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