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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1907
Page
8
The speaker notes a wedding is two weeks away and stresses the need to decide quickly, proposing to head out to a location to finalize plans. The fragment hints at concrete choices and next steps without detailing specifics.
The Winslow brothers advertise their jewelry shop with multiple suitable items and praise for customers who visit. The notice emphasizes variety and satisfaction from shoppers, calling wise people who choose there.
Attorney C M Rader of Walla Walla tells the East Oregonian that Washington sees record railroad activity with nearly 1000 miles surveyed or under construction. He notes severe traffic congestion, busy commission regulation, and argues proper regulation stimulates rather than hinders rail development, urging Oregon to adopt a similar approach.
This afternoon at 4 o'clock Mr. Charles C. Conner will wed Miss Jessie Lydia Raymond at the Raymond home, with Rev. W L Van Nuys officiating, then the pair will travel to the groom’s ranch near Helix. At 6 o'clock Mr. Ernest L. Dodd and Miss Eva L. Scott marry at Garfield Street home officiated by Rev. Robert Warner. This evening Mr. Ralph Howland and Miss Mary Matthews will wed at the Matthews home.
Several local nuptials attract attention due to the standings and wide circles of friends involved. Condon to wed Miss Raymond, a Helix farmer, while Ralph Howland and Miss Matthews also draw city interest as they plan marriage after his years as a post office clerk. A fourth license lists George C. Whithorn of Franklin County and Bertha P. Stacling, with the groom a Pasco businessman and bride a former Helix teacher. the ceremony will be held in Helix this evening.
Will Johnson, famed Pendleton travel agent and Bachelors Club member, is promoted within the Dwight Edwards company to a role partly in Portland and partly in western Oregon. He will move to Portland tonight to begin the new duties covering Astoria Coos Bay and nearby points, leaving Pendleton after a year of headquarters here.
Deputies Binkeley and Brown head to Coombs canyon to arrest Bloom a rancher flagged as insane. His wife fled 13 miles to town seeking help reporting abuse and threats of murder as Bloom is said to carry a gun and exercise cruel control over family and stock. Authorities fear the arrest may be difficult due to his desperate conduct.
Ten deaf mutes from the Idaho school at Boise passed through on the O R and WN en route to Lewiston Moscow and other north Idaho points. Miss Mathilde Vallery and State Librarian Louise Johnson accompanied the group and met local friends Mr. and Mrs. C B Adams at the train before transfers to the Spokane branch. The children were brought from Busers here in a special tourist car with an extra coach attached to the Spokane train.
Canada far leads the United States in rifle work among civilians with 459 civilian rifle associations and 34 370 members. Military clubs number 122 with 18 088 members. If US ratios held, there would be 660 000 riflemen. Civilians receive 100 rounds annually per member and the government outfits one rifle for every four men. Mail canh allowances help if no range is available.
Mrs Katz of Defiance Ohio lost her return trip ticket from California to Ohio and baggage checks at the O R N offices. Agent Quinlan searched for them without success. She paid local fare to Salt Lake City and back home after ID checks. The missing tickets were found in the Spokane coach by a car sweeper and will be forwarded to Mrs Kotz.
Mrs George Carmichael and Mrs Thomas Pursell of Weston attended a Bushoe Chapter Eastern Star meeting in the city last night. A class of candidates was initiated and a luncheon followed the business session. The Weston members returned home this morning. A burglary at Uniontown Washington stole 180 cash and fled.
Foreshore owners on Lake Cle Elum Washington oppose condemning about 1000 acres for the reclamation project arguing constitutional questions. The federal court in Yakima may rule on the issue June 11, with Attorney H J Snively pushing jurisdictional questions and a possible trial date for damages. The dispute centers on Article 26 of Washington’s constitution and federal jurisdiction over public lands amid irrigation projects and dam plans.
The state land board canceled Kelliher fraudulent school land certificates covering 35 000 acres. Purchasers will be refunded 76 cents per acre, totaling 23 000 dollars. The action ends a major school land fraud where speculators led by A T Kelliher secured bogus certificates on nearly 100 000 acres of land.
Agent Quinlan of the O R N received word from Chicago that Ethel Barrymore the English actress will move from the main line to the Spokane branch on June 25 en route to Walla Walla where she performs that date. The company will bring a carload of scenery and a private car for members making it one of the road’s largest outfits.
Due to a railroad commission night session at Commercial Association parlors, the regular Commercial Club meeting was not held tonight. The meeting is rescheduled for this evening and the Boost Club gathering will take place tomorrow night.
Frank Curl has recovered enough from a long typhoid fever illness to leave his home and was seen on the street yesterday for the first time since his illness began.
Mrs Lydia A Kinman and her daughter at 12 Willow Street express sincere thanks to friends for kindness during the illness and death of Miss Jennie Kinman and for the floral tributes.
Six per cent bonds and eight per cent city of Pendleton bonds offered for sale in denominations of $250 each. Will sell all or part. Inquiries at Pendleton Savings Bank. Warren Construction Co. The rubber trade in Ceylon grew remarkably with Ceylon grown rubber rising from 168,247 pounds in 1906 to 227,028 pounds in 1906.
Dayton Bros eye specialists set up in Pendleton in the balcony above the French Restaurant offering eye examinations. They promise quality glansen and urge people not to neglect their eyes. Dozens of references attest to their service. They will be available until June 18.
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