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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1905
Page
6
A historic bond filed in Umatilla County Oregon guarantees a saloon applicant will operate a lawful orderly house. The instrument, dated August 12, 1903, binds the principal and two sureties to abstain from gambling or Sunday sales and to avoid serving minors or intoxicated patrons, with a five hundred dollar penalty for violations.
The Echo News lists alfalfa growers in the Bitter Creek district led by G W Vincent and J B Sayior with hundreds of acres. It computes 4170 acres at an average yield of seven tons per acre yielding about 20 790 tons valued at 36 a ton totaling 175 340 dollars, then discusses net profit after expenses and asks who is to blame for limited growth.
The body of Braveth Steele, a yang min lost in May while en route to Thunder Mountain to teach and work for the county, was found near the mouth of Ramey Creek. A miner from the Woerdenhoff mine reported the find to Warren Saturday after the discovery Thursday. The recovery ends the belief that Steele drowned while attempting to reach the creek. In a separate incident, George Vile, a half breed Nes Perce Indian, was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Schatiner for introducing liquor on the reservation and is confined in the county jail after recent release from McNeil's Island prison for selling liquor to Indians.
The Lewiston Tribune reports that Ford announced his position that selling liquor to an Indian allottee does not violate the law, addressing a contested practice and clarifying legal interpretation.
A large forest fire burns on the headwaters of East Fork, Middle Park, Cottonwood Creek and MIN Creek in the new reserve east of town. Much timber is claimed under the timber and stone act, but government property remains. Sheep ranching dominates the area and the origin may be a neglected herder campfire, risking extensive damage if unchecked.
In San Francisco on July 26 Chinese merchants served boycott notices on the Del Monte Milling company. The firm, a former large cereal exporter, was told to countermand all future shipments to China as Chinese agents here explained orders would be halted indefinitely. The Bel Monte Milling company also had flour and milled goods shipments to Chinese merchants and had standing orders with them, but officials confirmed countermanded orders for cereals. The Chinese say the boycott aims to press merchants who want to land here, and they denounce local officials for alleged interference.
Relief for Expedition reports the Neptune chartered by the Dominion government sails for Hudson Bay with supplies for the Canadian expedition. The Neptune carries coal and provisions to Cape Chedley and Cape Wolstenholme, while a small mounted police detachment accompanies to reinforce coastal personnel.
Clarence P. Smith, a miner for Cartonate Hill company, died last Friday in a pulp mill belt accident in Sinesin Maine. He worked under his father’s supervision in the tunnel near Galeni until August. The 32 year old was crushed and horribly burned. his father W. Smith, a well known mitoltix min, received the news in town last Saturday.
The first two cars of machinery for the Idaho Brick Plant have arrived and will be installed today. The dry pan and bellows nod engines, plus other equipment, will be in Lewiston by early next week. Full installation is expected by August 16 with brick production starting in September. Project cost is about $20,000 for a capacity of 70,000 bricks daily.
Ralph Byram Jr. struck lignite while digging a well on his Bear Valley ranch about 20 feet deep. A well defined vein of ignitable coal appeared below a sandstone layer. Whether he will pursue development is unknown. If coal proves suitable, it could spur the Sumpter Valley Railroad into expanding toward Harney Valley.
Dr Chin Man Sui, a Chinese physician, was arrested today for practicing medicine without a license. His hearing is set for 10 a m tomorrow before Justice Dunbar. He was released on personal recognizance.
A regional recount shows Senator Tina campaigning at Tiffany to sway opinion on prohibition. Public sentiment shifts as the dispensary system faces widespread criticism and a four to one vote against it. Tillman concedes the current approach is failing as counties push for stronger prohibition measures.
Irrigon reports the first shipment of Waterfield melons for the season on Monday by Mr. Fred Reike. Melons have been ripe at home for over a week, but the initial consignment to out of town consumers is thin.
A leasing surprise party may be given to your stomach and liver by taking Dr. King s New Life Pills. They relieve pain and discomfort including headache dizziness and constipation. sale advertised at Tallman & Co s drug store.
Arrive days Monday Wednesday and Friday at 12:516 p.m. On Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 7:15 a.m. Leave daily to Walla Walla 6975 g for st. Arrive Walla Walla at 8 om from wo ot. For rates and accommodations call or address AMA, A endieton, and CALDERHEAD, Walla Walla Washington.
For sale two wagons one hack nearly new one grain rack and one hay rack. See H. 8 Scales at E. T. Wade & Sons office.
Father Desmarais, pastor of a Roman Catholic church in The Dalles Oregon, writes a brief message expressing his thoughts and intentions regarding parish affairs and community service.
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