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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
8
The speaker notes the wedding is two weeks away and insists on making a swift decision. The dialogue suggests an immediate plan to settle on a choice, then propose to proceed with an unspecified course of action.
The Winslow brothers showcase a broad selection of items, inviting customers to explore and choose with confidence. The store emphasizes that their offerings suit many tastes, making decision making easy and satisfying.
Pendleton plans an excursion train to Walla Walla to face Garden City at the ballpark. Lorimer, famed Oldtimer pitcher, will start for Pendleton with a largely local lineup including Collins as catcher and Gravers shortstop. Manager Frasier expresses strong hopes for a win and a robust turnout.
Weston June 4 hundreds gathered for the pioneers picnic despite gloomy weather. The Eagle band Pendleton and Normal school quartet led this morning's program. Hon Geer gave the memorial address. The Normal senior class play Hearts and Diamonds and street sports balloon ascension baseball games follow. Evening band concert and grand ball at the pavilion close the day’s events.
Company L plans a weekend encampment near the city weather permitting. The event aims to drill in camp life guard duties and extended order, with all day Sunday for target practice. Divisions will depart in stages starting about 7 o clock as workers require.
James W. Wright of Yakima sues the Great Northern Railway Company for 5200 damages plus 995 costs alleging delay in furnishing cars and in transporting sheep from Cut Bank Montana to Seattle. The claim arises from transit and is to be heard at the U S court session starting June 11. The complaint cites an incident on December 17, 1906.
Conrad Platzoeder former city butcher and Eagles king is set to spearhead a large Calgary brewery with Harry Reed of Umatilla county as partner. A German brewer from Munich joins, bringing Milwaukee experience. Work has begun at the McDonald subdivision site through Bow Valley Land company with about 200 workers expected within a year.
Stanley Larsen of Boise Idaho died at St Anthonys hospital last night from complications. A friend arrives from Nampa to handle remains and ship them to Idaho for interment. Larsen was a seasoned businessman formerly in Nebraska in banking and served as president of the Pacific Development company of Boise.
The county court decided to build a steel bridge across McKay creek at the Ely crossing with local residents filling the approach. A second bridge will replace the old Miller structure at Milton, both about 100 feet span, bids soon. The court has shifted to monthly sessions, expediting business and noting faster bill settlements. If you see It in the East Oregonian, we report.
Tacoma News recounts Dr. Baker's early rail line between Wallula and Walla Walla built in 1860s using wood rails and later strap iron. Dogs cleared cattle, cowhide experimented as rail cover, coyote scavenging attacked rails in severe winter. Line sold to Grewan in 1882, later standard gauge Portland to Spokane.
The Helix Herald, published at Helix, will cease from that location as Editor Ferguson relocates the plant to La Crosse Washington to start a weekly paper, backed by a local business bonus. In Helix two new autos arrive as Walter McCormmach buys a 20 HP Franklin and W P Temple buys a 40 HP Thomas from Dale Preston of Athena.
Joseph Becker advance agent for Bilere and the western melodrama King of the Cattle Ring by Hal Reid is in the city on business. The show appears under canvas this Saturday June 22 with two special care and a cast of 30 people.
Portland officials and investors from the Union Republican reported interest in enlarging the Union woolen plant after a Saturday inspection. A group viewed the villa and promised to return for further investigations with plans to double capacity and possibly complete a purchase.
An advertisement argues dandruff is caused by a germ and that only by destroying it can hair health return. Newbro's Herplelde is promoted as the product designed to kill the germ, with claims of restoring growth and beauty. Sample requests and pricing appear for two sizes, distributed by druggists and The Herpsicide Co. in Detroit.
Early morning incident at Court and Cottonwood when a frightened horse pulling W. J. Clarke Company wagon bolted across Court, slammed into a telephone post, and halted after a block. Vaudeville at Star theater draws crowds with Chartie Colburn, A. Hilly Fletcher, and Dot La Pierre. Michael Hafin at Denver shoots himself four times in failed suicide attempt.
The J. H. Rhinehart family and other relatives, pioneers of Union county, passed through the city last night bound for Eugene for this year’s Rhinehart reunion. Over 100 family members gather annually in June, with many travelers from the east. two years ago the reunion was held at Summerville in Union county.
Don’t give up. The Dayton Bros eye specialists offer free examinations in Pendleton at their office balcony suite over the French restaurant until June 16. They claim 75 percent of prior clients found relief from headaches nervousness and eye strain after proper glasses and invite testimonials from satisfied local residents.
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