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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
8
The Empire Tea company reports hand grinding of coffee this week after flood damage to their machinery. They saved their stock of teas and coffees from the basement and recommend black coffee as a substitute for water in malarial districts. Their Cli max Blend, praised for strength, is priced at 25 cents per pound.
The notice urges customers to have items laundered at a first class facility like Domestic laundry. It promises proper attention and full return, not half washed, torn, or frayed. It emphasizes prompt delivery of goods called for and delivered, with moderate charges.
Speculation on snow melt effects on the Umatilla River follows a record flood. Loss to the county is estimated between 160000 and 250000 with bridges and roads washed out and street repairs underway. Communication lines remain down but crews expect rapid restoration.
The Pendleton high school graduation will be held this evening at Frazer Theater with a full program including solo by J. Ross Dickson, invocation by Rev. Henry D. Jones, a class address by PP. L. Campbell of the University of Oregon, diplomas presented by W. M. Fierce, and a benediction by Rev. G. L. Hall. An Alumni reception follows in Music Hall for graduates, faculty, students, and friends. Nineteen seniors are listed by name.
The Rt Josephs academy commencement will be Thursday June 7 at Frazer theater. The class includes Georgia O Daniel, Margaret Hastings, and Helen Willett. Advertising Umatilla County. The Pacific Northwest magazine now out with a full county write-up by Pert Huffman.
A party from La Grande including H G Van Dusen and A C Ruby reached the Meacham bridge area after a 12 hour trip by wagon. They paid 60 cents to cross a land parcel, noted no snow in Meacham but high mountains showed snow. Reports from Elgin said Wallowa river rose slightly from mountain snow, Grand Ronde high but undamaging. Van Dusen doubts major harm to fish and Umatilla eggs, but smaller fish may strand as waters recede.
Governor Chamberlain will miss the Pendleton Democratic meeting at Music Hall due to irregular train service. Walter Pierce will deliver the principal address, with all Democratic candidates to speak. The event closes the successful county campaign with reports of civil discussion and little bitterness. Mr and Mrs W J Furnish and Eldon arrived from Bingham Springs en route to Weston and Pendleton. An image of Pendleton High School’s graduating class appears in the Oregon Daily Journal.
Equitable Life Assurance society directors approve mutualization charter changes. Paul Morton is re elected president and William A Day remains vice president and comptroller. Also noted is Davy ns temporary election. In Chicago wheat markets June 1, Wheat 07 8, corn 496 8, oats 33 percent. Senator Gearin introduces a bill to raise Indian wars soldiers and widows pensions from six to ten dollars per month.
W L Shortman wife and daughter from Ripley arrive via No 2 from Portland to visit nephew Will Moore. They planned a short stay but are waterbound. They travelled from California and will proceed east via R N and Salt Lake City Denver. Flood waters four inches deep surround the Eilers Piano House where many fine instruments escaped damage and will be sold at flood prices. An excellent piano carried by Eilers Piano House will be offered as others fail in the flood sale.
Two contagious disease cases were reported and quarantined. One is scarlet fever at 808 Johnson Street, home of Sheets, with Dr Treat as physician. The other is a lampasies case at 412 West Webb Street, home of Crowman, also under Dr Treat. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Temple was born. found at Fergy's Kalser's dog.
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