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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
8
The Skidoo sale lists best buys to clear inventory at the current site to move to 220 E Court St. Items include 12-quart dish sets, 24 inch parlor lamp for $4.50, 20 inch lamp for $1.50, 26 inch umbrella rack for $4.75, with 20 percent off glassware and 15 percent off crockery.
Empire Tea and Crockery Co at Schmidt Building offers free coffee every Saturday. Campbell, manager, can be reached by Red 3741 for details on the weekly service and availability.
A couple faces a wedding choice two weeks from tomorrow and seeks a rapid, decisive plan. They debate options and weigh final details, aiming to finalize arrangements soon.
A note on Winslow Bros jewelry shop highlighting their large selection and customer satisfaction. The passage portrays shoppers convinced and happy with the assortment and value.
E L Smith reports 32 Holt harvesters sold this season with over 200 Holt machines in the county and about 35 other machines. About 240 combined harvesters will operate in the county when wheat opens. Investment per machine runs about 4900 dollars, totaling 1,176,000 dollars for all outfits.
The La Grande Observer recalls a tale involving two Union County farmers and Mayor James A. Fee now Pendleton’s mayor. Circuit Judge D H MecWalters, presiding then, heard jurors attempt to dodge service during a spring term as farmers sought excuses to stay home.
Blue Mountain ranch on Buttercreek near Echo transferred from the former owner to Cyrus F. Clapp of Seattle. Deed filed for record shows $1 consideration plus a $15,000 mortgage assumed by the buyer. The River Mountain ranch, formerly Libby McBee's, sold to a company led by George H. Stevenson with H. F. Connors as secretary for O R N Company.
In a humorous incident at the courthouse Judge Fee reluctantly excused Mr. Ladd after the man pretended to hear poorly. Ladd teased the court by asking to be excused and to speak louder, then left with the joke revered by onlookers as a novel cure for deafness.
Washington sheepmen move into Oregon grazing areas paying fines to avoid quarantine dips. Dr. W H Lytle heads to Milton to enforce duties while Oregon law targets violators with fines ranging from 260 to 1000 dollars and potential damages. District Attorney Phelps files complaints, and cases go to circuit court.
Rev. J M Cornelison Presbyterian missionary on Umatilla reserve plans a 10 day July camp meeting at either the mission church on the Tutulla or the Umatilla river to aid an Indian congregation. a circular letter seeks cooperation from interested locals following recent successful evangelistic meetings. Judge Lowell Orator accepts Portland Fourth of July oration invitation and fund for the Rose City celebration. Will Kennedy, injured Sunday as a brakeman between Pendleton and Huntington, is improving and hopes to return home soon.
Willamette University president Rev John H Coleman was unanimously re elected for the upcoming year after taking part in the dedicatory exercises of the new M B church in the city on June 2. George Duckitt of Blackburning Whale was killed by a Northern Pacific train in Seattle.
Deputy labor commissioner D R Trumbull visited Pendleton for a two to three day inspection of local factories enforcing safety laws. He noted the program reduces accidents, cites cooperation from owners, and listed twenty local establishments including Pendleton Woolen Mills, O R & N round house, Pendleton Planing Mill, and Pacific Coast Elevator Company among others.
Bishop C. J. O'Reilly of Baker City delivered one of the best city graduation addresses at St. Josephs Academy in Eagles hall. Two graduates Miss Georgia Thayer and Miss Alvina Reiden received diplomas as a large, appreciative audience heard the Sisters of St. Francis program.
Spokane fire department and police department request a pay raise totaling 30000 dollars per year to improve staffing and morale. The move aims to attract and retain officers and firefighters amid shifting municipal budgets and public safety needs.
Advertisement claims to cure dandruff by killing the dandruff germ. Describes Herpicide as a hair dressing and scalp cleanser that stops irritation and keeps the scalp wholesome. Indicates samples offered by The Harpleide Co. Detroit Michigan for 20c stamp and 1.00 price.
Examinations for the forest service ranger positions will be held at Sumpter on July 23 and 34. Applicants must request blanks from the civil service commission in Washington DC to enter the ranger exam at the stated site and dates. The forest service seeks intelligent ambitious young men for expanding openings and expects rapid promotions for merited entrants. Skunk Kills 63 Chickens At Presbyterian Mission Hen House on Reservation A skunk attacked Rev. J. M. Cornelison’s hen house last night, killing 63 young chickens nearly ready for market, with only a few eaten.
Good Rain at Helix reports a skunk became entangled in a wire fence while trying to escape and was shot this morning by Rev. Cornelison. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Zeuske of Helix are in town on a trading trip as rain furthers prospect for a bumper crop across the Helix wheat area.
Don’t give up. Many people previously fitted with glasses found relief from headaches nervousness and eye strain after visiting Dayton Bros eye specialists in Pendleton. Free examinations, testimonials available. office on balcony suite over French restaurant until June 16.
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