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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
5
Short notes on local services and shops including Hohbachs ice cream rugs at Pendleton Furniture Co. and Minnis dry wood. Poultry, rental listings, cafe hours, furniture sale, hardware discounts, pigeons for sale, and Bees Laxative Cough Syrup offered by A. C. Koeppen & Bros.
Spokane July 2 Corporal Frank H Barker of company D third Infantry confessed to murdering Ira Nessinger a respected Medical Lake citizen whose body was found beaten on a lonely road Barker arrested in Spokane lodging house after denying innocence he admitted quarrel and struck Nessinger with a gas pipe he said no robbery motive involved and police took him to the murder scene by auto.
Bellingham Washington patrons report a movement to unite canneries across the Pacific coast and Canada to regulate the salmon trade next year. Predictions say sockeye runs will reach hundreds of thousands. The combine aims to prevent selling salmon below fixed prices.
Long Greek Ranger notes the difficulty in marking official forest reserves for cattle, balancing water access, lease boundaries, and parcel blocks around government land, while avoiding encroachment and disputes in a delicate landscape.
A crew bathing in the Okanogan river six miles above Brewster found a partially decomposed body of a woman. The body was unidentifiable and showed no clues to identify the deceased.
Cook and Perry have moved their stock of books stationery and notions to the Smith Crawford building opposite post office. Call and see them.
A sale notice offering 300 feet of second-hand one inch rope at a bargain price from Sharon and Eddings.
A blue coat belonging to a man has two pins labeled ’02 and ’05. The owner is asked to return to this office to reclaim the garment.
East Oregonian coverage emphasizes continuous daily reporting across zones with local notes, briefs, sports updates, and public notices. The paper maintains a steady cadence of community events, weather summaries, and regional developments for readers seeking current, concise information.
A flurry of visitors and locals travel for business and respite. Mrs. Frank Richmond of Helix visits Pendleton. Mrs. Maybelle Griswold tours Athena. several professionals including N C Richards, Oxsear Cain, Thomas Gose, J H Pearson, J W Messner, J H O’Neil, C R Nicholson and others are on business trips through Walla Walla Portland Spokane and Echo. Additional notes recount health updates, such as Mrs. Walter Adams improving from typhoid, and Will Tallman and others preparing for trips to Walla Walla and Lehman springs.
Mr. C. C. Nepple, superintendent of the Indiana Mining Co. at old Camp Carson near the Grand Ronde, visits with family. He reports substantial mining activity at Camp Carson with about 35 on payroll, a thriving mine and mill, and bright prospects. Other mines show developing force. old Camp Carson placers yield good results. La Grande aims to build a road to divert trade from Baker City, but Indiana's road to Baker City remains the nearer route.
Burt High drove three Portland men into Harney county to purchase the Alvord ranch. The 15000 acre property near Stein's mountain fetched 90000 dollars, transfers pending an estate sale. Purchasers include J. C. Alvord and William Booth, with another Portland party, return trip over 170 miles.
The British Columbia government received a request from Bulkley Valley residents for a 160 acre grant to the first white baby born in the district. The baby is the daughter of Mrs. D McInnes of North Bulkley. Since the lands act lacks a dower provision for white babies, the grant cannot be approved.
The article reports Taft advocating moderate reform, endorsing some direct elections for senators, praising the administration’s foreign policy in ending the Russo Japanese War and maintaining world peace, and defending tariff protection while noting limits on excluding foreign shipping. It notes a campaign day in Fountain Square with a Mt Adams view fireworks display, and a morning arrival in Cincinnati followed by a meeting with Hitchcock and Vorys to discuss inviting Senator Foraker to Youngstown.
A change of motion pictures this afternoon features Leap Year Proposals and Robbery of the Citizens' Bank along with Avenged or the Two Sisters. The illustrated song Cheer Up Mary is shown. The program runs until Friday with another change planned.
Change of motion pictures at the Pastime for this evening promises up-to-date in late colorings and a new illustrated song. The program in recent days has been very interesting, and the tonight’s change is expected to be equally as good.
The Show Shop offers a top class film program this afternoon with new titles including A Visit to Stockholm The Candidates Latest Style A J ship The Cumbersome Baby and a newly illustrated song in the lineup.
Captain Dan P Smythe returned from Seattle via Portland with plans for equipment of company L. Olive drab shirts will be issued to guardsmen and company L, likely shipped here or issued as the unit passes through Portland. The company currently wears blue flannel shirts and enthusiasm for the encampment at American Lake is high.
An advertisement touts kidney pills as direct relief for backache, rheumatism, and related derangements. It promotes a 20 day trial for $1 with a money back guarantee, sold by A. C. Koeppen & Bros.
Colonel J. H. Raley and Dr. E. J. Sommerville departed early for a two weeks fishing trip along streams southeast of Pendleton. They took pack horses and expect an enjoyable outing.
C Bonabel of Glasgow Montana shipped six Cunningham bucks to a large Montana ranch. The fine bucks were crated and sent by express.
Rev I W Williams of Huntington West Virginia testifies in support of Foley's Kidney Remedy for nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble claiming it performs as advertised. Pendleton Drug Co is referenced as the supplier in the testimonial.
President Roosevelt writes a warm note to Herman H. Kohlsatt on his daughter Pauline Kohlsatt's upcoming marriage to Peter Palmer Jr. The letter, sent to Pauline, echoes his belief that there are no lovers like wedded lovers and offers best wishes for her happiness as he sails to England.
In Quebec on July 28 the Prince of Wales marked the tercentennial celebration by planting a tree in Vic. The act closed his participation in the jubilee activities, underscoring royal tribute to the history and heritage of the place.
Advertising copy asserts that the ManZan Pilea Remedy will negate the need for piles surgery. It claims a guaranteed outcome and lists a price of 60 cents. Sold by A. C. Koeppen & Bros.
One of Hood River’s oldest concerns, a progressive county seat business with a handsome profit cash operation. Store offers quick payoff in two years and retirement to the country. For information contact Geo D Culbertson & Co Hood River Oregon.
One application of ManZan Pile Remedy for all forms of Piles soothes reduces inflammation gore ness and itching. Price 60c guaranteed. Sold by A. C. Koeppen & Bros.
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