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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1906
Page
2
Flood damages hindered grinding operations at Empire Tea yet stock of Tias and Coffees survived in basements. Officials recommend coffee as a substitute for water in malarial districts, with black coffee on tap. Advertises Cli max Blend at 6 6 cents per pound.
A large crowd attended Pendleton high school graduation held in the Fraser theater lit by coal oil lamps and Chinese lanterns due to a flood and no electricity. Judge W R Ellis delivered the address in place of President Campbell, Principal Huff presented diplomas, and a reception followed in Music Hall with dancing until midnight.
Many residents become waterbound as R N train service is abandoned due to flood damage. Scores of travelers on trains 2 and 7 reached Pendleton Tuesday evening but could not connect east of town. Those stranded were cared for by the railroad, with others taking shelter via W C R or crossing to La Grande. Track Team Sojourns. Conspicuous among the refugees.
John Gagen of Court Street announces a new bottled goods line with small bottles each holding a single large glass. He offers beer and soft drinks in this format at prices cheaper than draught, aimed at family use.
A marriage license was issued today to George W. Kelly and Abbie Miller, both residents of this county.
City physician W. G. Cale urges residents to boil all drinking water until danger from the flooded city wall passes. Mud and debris in yards cellars and streets pose typhoid risk and precautions are needed to prevent sickness. Flooded homes are being ventilated and cleaned as quickly as possible, but public cooperation is essential.
Rail traffic in Agiatina County nears restoration after a severe flood. Quick repair crews repair tracks and bridges on the O. M. & N. system. No. 2 eastbound and No. 4 schedules are anticipated to resume by tomorrow morning with No. 2 possibly tonight. Chief Dispatcher A Buckley guides reopening from Pendleton via La Grande.
The Pendleton school system plans its June 6 meeting to elect teachers for the coming year. Many applications exist. likely retention of Superintendent Traver and Principal Huff, with several vacancies due to resignations. Summer postings include travel by staff and teachers leaving for homes in Salem, Portland, and nearby towns as train service resumes.
Rev. C. W. Brinstad of California will address the Baptisl church Wednesday night about the state disaster. All invited, no admission, collection taken. Reports say Lake Pend D Oreille excursion boats damaged, several sunk, boat houses damaged.
Health and police committees pick a western city dumping ground for debris. A bridge and road will be opened tomorrow to the site and all haulers are urged to use the regular dumping ground.
A long promotional paragraph extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for dyspepsia nervousness sleeplessness and general breakdown caused by a disordered stomach. It touts alcohol-free ingredients printed on the wrapper and praises the product as non patent and non secret with sugar coated Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
The statement emphasizes that both knowledge and skill are essential in any electrical work undertaken, implying that competent practice relies on understanding concepts and applying them effectively in real tasks.
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