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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
6
A historic ad promotes Robigon's Amusement Parlor at the W. & D. Depot offering first class bowling, splendid pool and billiard tables, shooting gallery, temperance refreshments and cigars, plus free musical entertainment every evening.
Gray's Harbor Commercial Co. advertises a large stock of dry flooring ceiling rustic and finish lumber in all grades. It carries dimension lumber lath shingles doors windows moulding tar paper and apple boxes and invites orders from anyone needing lumber. Opposite W and C Railroad Depot.
Digestive aid claims to prevent dyspepsia and discomfort after meals. Advertises safe enjoyment of foods and urges purchase through druggists with a money back guarantee and free samples from W. H. Hooker & Co., Buffalo.
The Norwegian Evangelical Church of America marks its semicentennial in Decorah Iowa with divine services on Luther College campus and a week of anniversary events. The gathering draws hundreds from Minnesota Illinois Wisconsin Kansas Nebraska the Dakotas and other states. Notable features include a large male choir a mixed chorus and instrumental music from Luther College. The 1850 organization began as the Norwegian Swood later United Fathers Church and the Decorah meeting centers church activity with publishing house and synod officers nearby.
Newport RL notes the sale of Miss Bessie Stewart's Berkeley Street furnishing shop by the sheriff to satisfy a judgment. Once married to Lieutenant Hooker, she reclaimed her maiden name after divorce. Patronage from Society failed to cover ongoing losses, ending with the store’s closure. The story mentions her father Senator Stewart of Nevada, once a millionaire, and his family.
The American Derby opens at Sheepshead Bay with strong entries and high expectations. A grand, inspiring afternoon awaits as horses contest the Sillyurban event, drawing broad local interest and betting action in New York.
Spectators fill the stands as BN and HO attend a grand raceday. Candidates drill for spins, while riders and stablemen gathered for the final judgment on prospects. East contenders boast famous horses, though eliminations trim the field. Whitney and Kenelle remain top picks, with Al Troy lowering the pace in a six and a half minute display.
The United States Sanitary Commission recommends divorces for Molokai lepers to allow remarriage and contentment. Legislation failed to pass free divorce for lepers, while plan faces religious opposition. About 3000 silver coins from the Hawaiian monarchy were exchanged for U.S. money and sent to San Francisco to be recoined.
Michigan Trapshooters in Jackson on June 18 opened its annual state league tournament under favorable auspices. Crack shots from many parts of the state are on hand to compete in the two days of contests.
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