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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
8
If you are undecided where to send your vehicle for repair this shop offers inducements for good work promptly done and little money settles the bill. Carriage repairing and painting for spring. An expert painter does good work reasonably. Old rigs can be renovated. See us for gasoline engines hacks Winona wagons and buggies.
The 40,000 sheep on the upper Snake river are nearly shorn and soon will move to summer ranges in the mountains. Wool quality is good but prices are unsatisfactory, with some dockage for sand and dirt. Sheep inspection remains strict for out of state or forest-bound drives. Wasco county reports no disease due to strong inspector efforts. Track teams visiting Baker City caused a bill dispute but left town with a solid reputation for integrity.
Reports from the up river country say the Mull property mill is running in fine shape and handling about 600 tons of ore daily. Three six horse teams haul concentrates from mines to North Powder for shipment to the smelter as 150 men work in the Camp Carson district. The area lies near La Grande with a wagon road built by the mining company, yet local knowledge remains limited about mining activity in this sector.
P. J. Walsh stock inspector for Waren County and Dr. Mason federal inspector joined No Leah in Central Oregon for a week long tour of inspections in Antelope and vicinity.
Congressman Ellis writes that a move to rename the Willamette customs district to Portland faces a late session rush and likely failure. The Board of Trade lobbied Oregon delegates, urged by Secretary Muller, but opposition remains minimal while delays loom.
The Columbia Canal company will irrigate by pump near Wallula using a 100 horsepower gas engine placed above Wallula on the Columbia River. Water will be lifted about 6000 feet into a pipe line feeding adjacent lands. This replaces a planned reservoir at Nine Mile bridge due to land acquisition difficulties.
Miss Minnie Jarrett 18 and Miss Gladys Pierce 16 reported a man entered their room in the Gerlinger hotel during the night. District Attorney Menefee filed charges of assault with criminal intent against R. Craft, identified by a collar left behind as he fled. Craft is being sought by authorities.
Open War College Newport R I June 1 with 25 officers from lieutenants to rear admirals in attendance. Rear Admiral John P Merrells presiding over the class for the last time before his September retirement. The course includes lectures by army and navy officers, studies in international law, war games and committee work.
Yale Divinity school begins its commencement program at Marquand chapel with the Mersick prize competition and an alumni meeting followed by an address by Rev. Dr. Charles B. Jefferson of New York. Graduating exercises are slated for tomorrow. The piece closes with a reflection from Hamilton W. Mable on human relationships.
Wants and advertisements list 160 acres partly alfalfa with two good orchards a furnished house springs fine sheep range near railroad and two families. unfurnished housekeeping rooms for rent. two to four room suites for housekeeping. opportunities for cash offers to old or new subscribers. highest cash price for rags at the office.
An assortment of local business notices lists Dr. D. M'MNABB, stock inspector and veterinary board member, operating from Tallman’s drug store with Red 2692. Also advertised are Wheeler Upholstering Co with repairs and carpet work at 626 Thompson street, Pendleton, and Livery and Feed Stables on Thompson street offering carriages and cab line service with contact numbers.
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