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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
8
Urgent sale in Pendleton's dinnerware department after a flood prompts rapid unpacking. New stock includes a 56 piece cobalt blue semi porcelain set once $14 now flood priced at 89.00 and a 49 piece white and gold set once $16 now 8.50, advertised as the greatest bargains this week.
Three Umatilla Indians were jailed after taking liquor on the reservation and a fourth, Jim White, was arrested for interfering with police. Andrew Barnhart fought officers, was charged with taking liquor and resisting an officer. Wo-cat-se and Tats-Hama were also arrested for liquor on the reservation, Tats-Hama having escaped and recaptured. John Hailey Jr. arrested White after he obstructed the arrest. The three will face Commissioner Hailey and possible transfer to Portland federal court. all are held in county jail.
Oliver and Alonzo Knotts report a loss of 26 sheep from a 4000 head flock that had been in the mountains during heavy snow. They arrived at their east Birst Creek ranch today and noted that recent high water damaged the county road by about $1000.
A C Ruby and family depart for New Martinsville and Butler then travel to France and England to purchase Percheron and Shire horses for Pendleton stables. They plan to return around August 15 and Ruby will select about 40 young stallions for the Pendleton herd, promising the best shipment ever to Oregon.
The leading stock farms in France Belgium and England will supply only the young horses designated for this country. Mr Ruby will oversee the shipment to New York arriving in August, then transfer the stock to the continent under an attendant before returning to Pendleton with his family.
At the Commercial association monthly meeting members urged immediate wire to Senators Fulton and Gearhart to oppose reducing stream gauging funds from 200000 to 100000. Secretary Lampkin sent the wire. receipts were 264 for the month, balance 436.70. One new member, H. M. Hunt, applied for non resident membership.
The Walla Walla Red and Gun club held trials for the Northwest Sportsmen’s Association tournament, June 21 to 23, with rain interrupting scoring. Dryden, Smalls, and Kershaw show strong form to challenge visiting shooters as teams from Boise Twin Falls and others gather. Trophy details include the Globe trophy valued at 400 dollars held by A. P. Biglow of Ogden, with past winners eligible to claim ownership after three wins.
Pacific States Company engineer RR W Gray visited to estimate the cost of placing Main and Court streets telephone wires underground if paving proceeds. Franchise allows aerial wires for 45 years. underground change not mandatory but beneficial, depending on council action.
A son was born at the Reeder home in Nye on Sunday June %. This is the couple’s second child following their first son born on election day two years ago. The second son narrowly missed having election day as his birthday by one day.
Marriage licenses were loaned today to Harry C. Thompson and Ethel Johnson Theo dore W Shafer and Nellie Hoyt. Carl Roe in charge, formerly editor of the Baker City Herald, now managing editor of the Union in Walla Walla.
Three graduates Miss Georgia O'Daniels Miss Margaret Hastings and Miss Helena Willett will receive diplomas at St Josephs academy commencement at Frazer theater tomorrow evening. Father A F Trivell will deliver the address and present the diplomas. The program includes orchestra salutatory recitations essays and dramas and tickets are sold at the theater with a small admission fee. The year has been very successful with potential dormitory expansion. Pendleton Circle Women of Woodcraft changes meeting place to Odd Fellows hall with a regular meeting tonight.
The Sideboard saloon was closed this afternoon by attachment. James A. Fee, attorney for Ferdinand Westheimer a wholesale liquor dealer of St. Jon Mo, obtained the action. The bill against the saloon stands at 216 dollars.
Sacramento reports State Superintendent Tener of the Anti-Saloon League traveled to Tone to arrest five saloonkeepers for selling liquor within two miles of a state reformatory and Preston school of Industry. The law, passed by the last legislature at temperance urging, aims to close five saloons at Tone and nineteen at Folsom near the penitentiary.
Stockton June 6 venire of 35 jurors for the Ledoux murder case was exhausted yesterday. A special venire of 75 is being summoned today. Trial continued till next Friday. Eleven veniremen were rejected for cause. Peremptory challenges not yet started. Two jurors were of the Miller murder jury which acquitted.
Government in Toate Washington June 6 reports a state department refusal to disclose details of an alleged plot to assassinate the king of Italy and other sovereigns. The matter is described as delicate with several mysterious deportations noted recently, including a Paterson New Jersey lead.
A timely dose of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters may prevent long sickness. At first signs such as coated tongue poor appetite bad taste in mouth and restless sleep begin using the Bitters. Neglect often causes many stomach and digestive troubles.
Proven remedy in thousands of cases for indigestion dyspepsia constipation bloating and malaria. Try it to relieve stomach upset and associated symptoms.
Alba W. Ruge of this city and Miss Elma Benson of Cascade Locks were married at the Benson home with relatives present. Roland Oliver served as best man and the couple will reside in Pendleton after a reception at the Rugg home. Also married were Glenn Spleer, Darwin Spleer, and Miss Joy Glenn in the Hotel St George parlor. A three week teachers’ course for primary methods opens with 40 expected from Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, Prof. Traver arranging quarters.
Pendleton track team members contradict a report they challenged Baker City for a dual meet during a disrupted period. Manager Frank Pierce says no official challenge occurred and many Pendleton athletes were out of condition. He adds that La Grande absence would not have eased Pendleton’s path to victory as Baker City returned home on the first train east Monday night.
Pendleton city superintendent Prof. L PR Traver will open the summer session on Monday June 11 offering courses in normal methods for teachers. The program emphasizes practical instruction for local educators andcludes study in classroom technique and pedagogy.
Walla Walla report notes a busy day in markets despite flood washouts hindering railroad transport. Limited orders persisted, but a large amount of produce arrived yesterday. The week should finish the strawberry crop, though doubts rise about a strong second crop due to earlier food shortages and damage.
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