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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1904
Page
2
A. H. Sunderman of Pilot Rock praised the wool pool and coordinated sale days, saying growers holding to a common sale date secured better prices. He noted range conditions are short in Morrow and not overabundant in Umatilla, with buyers beginning to show interest but offering too low for profit.
Prices fall as Heppner and Umatilla County ranchers brace for losses from overstocked ranges. Sheep men forced to sell due to high costs and limited range, with Morrow County buyers paying low figures. Growers in nearby hills face remaining pasture and mixed feelings about the season’s outcomes.
In police court, Martin Melvin, a plumber, was arrested for taking too much of the fund that cheers and sent to the city jail for three days in default of a five dollar fine. Melvin had recently secured work and started to celebrate, landing in legal trouble.
The Washington Bankers Association will convene in Walla Walla June 16 and 17 with many Idaho bankers as members likely to attend. Pendleton bankers are expected to join the event for the gathering described as a pleasant lark.
Excavated caravats from Troy and Caesar era reveal Roman, German, Gallic, and Hun siege weapons. Loraine society of Metz tests show projectiles flying 990 feet. By comparison, a 130 ton Sandy Hook gun fires a 2400 pound shell 21 miles, vastly longer than the ancient catapult’s reach.
Germiess Pullman Cars adopt a plain standard sleeper with minimal ornament, reduced upholstery, and mohair curtains to simplify cleaning and curb germ lodging. In New York gambling, two Pittsburgh millionaires won $20,000 in ten days while the Earl of Yarmouth lost $15,000 in the same period.
J Howard of Dodge Center Minnesota plans a 10 day stay in Pendleton to assemble 4000 to 5000 mutton sheep for shipment to eastern markets. He notes better condition this year due to mild winter and good range, with yearling welders selling around 1.60 to 1.75 per head and occasionally as low as 1.40. Growers, though hoping for higher prices, show willingness to sell at market rates.
James Brennen, a stranger in the country and visitor at Athena, faces assault with intent to commit rape. He is held in the county jail for the circuit court arraignment next Monday. Annie Githena, previously heard of, is involved, with her father guarding her. details point to a rising sequence of disclosures at trial. Brennen was arrested in Weston by Constable J A Lieutien and brought to Pendleton.
J OH McGiliveray of the Pacific Telephone Company visits town to promote changes in the system. He has contacted over half the residents with telephones and reports broad support for the new agreement. Several nonusers plan to adopt phones, anticipating improved service once installation begins.
Dr Mary E Sellen will address Pendleton women club members Monday at 2 pm at the Commercial Association parlors on One and Abuse of Succession and Kindred Subjects. Non members are invited to attend.
The school board met to select sites for new school houses but failed to reach agreement and adjourned until this evening to continue the matter. Supporters and opponents remain split, with final action anticipated upon reconvening.
H Stephens, well known socialist lecturer from Portland, will address Pendleton Socialist club tomorrow at 3 p m in Milarkey hall. The free meeting invites those interested in socialist sentiment and improved government methods to attend.
Liquor saloon men met to complete and permanently form an association aimed at educating the public on the supposed disastrous effects of a closed town policy. The group planned to draft bylaws and launch a campaign across the city and county, coordinating with members to oppose prohibition measures through the November election.
Dr J D Plamondon of Athena returned home this morning after spending the night in Pendleton. He was en route from Salem and other valley points where he visited his old home and friends. Mrs Plamondon will remain for an extended visit before returning home. A lecture at the court house by Mary E Sellen on phrenology drew a well attended and appreciative audience. Dr Sellen demonstrated mastery of her subject and spoke entertainingly to her listeners.
Guests of Mrs J Schrivener and daughter of Condon, visiting Mrs William Krassig for a week, left for Athena to visit friends and relatives. Mrs Schrivener is an aunt of Mrs Krassig. Five Scarlet Fever cases reported in James Sams family at Cash Hollow. McCourt to deliver Fourth of July oration at Pilot Rock. J E Marcell begins 1 year in penitentiary for $300,000 forgeries in Highland Kan. Lilley, U of Oregon math professor, dies at Eugene after long illness.
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