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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
8
Yesterday Salem Day drew over 2000 people via a special 17 coach train pulled by two engines. Hostess Ma J C Carson with 20 aides greeted guests. John H Cradlebaugh of Salem read a sonorous poem praising Salem as the gem and bloom of orchards, rivers, pines, and emerald lands.
The Grand Lodge plans an election of grand officers featuring Deputy Grand Master William H. Flannagan likely to become grand master succeeding Thomas Gray. Listed are: Gray as grand master, Flannagan deputy, Williamson senior grand warden, Pearce junior grand warden, Rowe treasurer, Robinson secretary, Hodson and others as trustees, Bell chaplain, KidMe senior deacon, Hellborn junior deacon, Cox grand marshal, Wall grand orator, Stith senior steward, Baldwin junior steward, Jones standard bearer, Church sword bearer.
Portland debate over extending Lewis and Clark Fair hours at night aims to let workingmen visit after day shifts. Management has faced pressure since opening, with many workers requesting buildings stay open until 10 o clock.
Governor Chamberlain has named delegates to the national conference of charities and corrections in Portland from July 16 to 22. The list includes F G Burghart W E Welter Dr Stephen S Wise Rev T L Young Rev J M Nervig Rev B E Murphy Rev W Gilbert J Cannon Mrs Mile Trumbull Sister Rita St Vincent’s hospital Jacob Mayer Samuel Connell B A Millinges H Y Kirkpatrick P Bach Rev B H St Pierre Mrs Low Hatch B F Irvine C W James D S Smith R H Moore John Bentley and others from Lebanon Salem Corvallis Baker City Albany Gold Hill Pendleton.
Major McKoin and Superintendent E L Chalcraft of the Chemawa Indian School arrived from Salem this morning to visit the school and station on Chemawa Institute business. They were met here by Major McKoin and escorted to the agency.
An advertisement argues dandruff causes most hair trouble and is germ driven. It promotes Newbro’s Herpicide as the only product that kills the germ, relieves itching, and leaves hair glossy and soft. Sold by druggists with samples available from The Herpicide Co. in Detroit. Special agents A. C. Koeppen & Bros.
A period promotional note urges readers to bank with steady deposits, promising four percent interest compounded semiannually. It touts gradual wealth growth week by week and month by month, with eventual repayment of principal and a comfortable extra sum.
Undecided prospects for Weston Normal School put its continued operation in doubt. Regents meet tomorrow to decide whether to suspend during the next two years, with only four members present at yesterday’s session. If closed, faculty losses and student dispersal could hinder any future appropriation and reopen efforts.
A four horse team from Pilot Rock hauled barbed wire and merchandise to Pilot Rock while three other teams carried wire and goods to Alba Dale and Ukiah. Eight tons of freight moved south, with much supplies hauled daily to sheep and cattle ranches. Pendleton merchants ship record volumes to southern Grant county as Miners, farmers, and travelers boost activity in Susanville Quarteburg and surrounding villages. Four and six horse teams head south daily from Pendleton stations. Heavy barbed wire feed movement reflects settlement growth and transient travel to the range. Hotels in Pilot Rock Whish Dale Alba report brisk business and stage lines carry more passengers.
Last Monday noon the Oregon & Northern railroad carpenter crew began work on Irrigon’s new depot building. The substantial structure will include a large waiting room telegraph and ticket office and a sizable freight room with platforms. An agent and operator are expected by July 1, with four daily mails and trains stopping there instead of two.
R L Oliver W J Stockman and Donald Ross of Umatilla have been subpoenaed for the federal jury and will leave for Portland Monday. It is possible that they may be called to serve in the Mitchell case.
Some of the number, if not all, may be called to serve in the Mitchell case, for which the jury has not yet been drawn.
Charles F. Lord, indicted with Henry Ford and others for obstructing justice by intimidating U S District Attorney Franely Heney, sought an early trial as jurors were drawn. Heney said government case could not be set now because a U S senator and two congressmen face pending cases, and public interest requires those cases be decided first. The court denied the request.
A. W. Robinson of Oregon Lumber yard proposes a Fourth of July picnic for Pendleton contractors and lumber dealers to boost city spirit. He suggests Bingham Springs or another mountain resort for a one day outing inviting the public and offering cooperation from promoters.
Coroner notified of a man killed by freight train No. 55 near the Hilgard railroad line about 11 last night. Found with little value on him, the deceased had been seen at the Halverson saloon with two deaf and dumb men whose suspicious behavior leads witnesses to suspect foul play. Body described as medium height and about 40 years old. Lat Grande Observer.
Dr G L Tafts, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of Oregon, will travel from Helix to Pilot Rock to deliver an address on the league's object. He will speak in Pendleton churches Sunday and a county convention of the Teague will be held Monday with each church and league sending delegates.
Articles of Incorporation recorded with the county clerk list William A. Williams Clarence J. Gulliford and Mike Anna Mendenhall as incorporators. The corporate purpose and capitalization not provided and revenues reportedly from pop war subscription.
John Ferguson brother of Councilman J. M. Ferguson was arrested by Officer Manning for brandishing a knife in Medernach's saloon while drunk. He was relean ed on $26 bail and ordered to appear in police court at 4 PM this afternoon.
fH L Smith, a noted implement dealer, has received three Holt combine harvesters from the Stockton California factory and is unloading them at the O B R yards today. The shipment comprises three complete machines.
Sheriff T. D. Taylor escorted Louis Hughes a colored prisoner this morning to Salem where he will serve an eighteen month term in the penitentiary.
A special meeting of Pendleton fire department foremen is called for 5 30 this evening in the city council room to transact important business. I T Brown Fire Chief.
The directors of the Sth Louis exposition plan a body vote on the Lewis and Clark fall. The item indicates a formal gathering to decide on fall events and associated arrangements.
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