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Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1908

Page

8

Mrs Norton Heads New Vocal Music Department

Mrs Anna Selkirk Norton, renowned vocalist, will lead Pendleton academy's newly established vocal music department and will also teach at the Fischer school of music in Walla Walla, dividing time between the two institutions. The academy's annual catalogue promises detailed information on all departments, with instrumental music led by Miss Harriett Young.

Popular Vocalia Pendleton Academy Fischer School Walla Walla Anna Selkirk Norton Norton Fischer School of Music Academy Department of Vocal Music East Oregonian Harriett Young Whitman Conservatory of Music

Make Court Street Repairs

Newport Construction will begin repairs on Court street macadam next Monday morning. The job will take several weeks with a crew of 25 under Ross Newport. Outfit arrives from Hermiston this evening to redo the surface, keeping the foundation intact.

Newport Construction Company Court Street Ross Newport Hermiston

Cold warning urges early check to prevent deep seated illness

A brisk warning urges action at the first signs of cold. The message stresses checking symptoms early to prevent deeper illness and longer suffering, noting that delays can extend the duration and intensity of discomfort. Take prompt care to mitigate prolonged misery.

Inland Empire School to Offer Premier Musical Instruction

The cata logue explains plans for studios fitted with top instruments. When the school year begins in September, the institution will be ready to provide the best musical instruction available in the inland empire.

Ontario Wool Sale Brings Record Prices for Eastern Oregon

Montie B. Gwinn reported from Ontario on a wool sale that yielded higher prices than any other eastern Oregon sale this year. About a million pounds sold, with prices from 12 to 16 1/5 cents, much of it from Steen Mountain and noted for cleanliness and light weight.

Montie B. Gwinn Ontario Oregon

O. R. & N. Places Three Night Operators In Service

The O. R. and N. Company assigns three night operators to Hilgard Huron and Duncan due to rising freight and passenger traffic from Northern Pacific trains. The expansion reflects increasing road business andwill create additional employment opportunities for crews.

O. R. & N. Company Hilgard Huron Duncan Northern Pacific

Union County Pioneers to host annual reunion on June 27

The Union County Pioneers' Association will hold its annual reunion this year at Union on Friday, June 27. A fine program has been arranged and a large attendance is expected from all parts of the county. The Grand Army reunion of Union county will be held at La Grande on July 4, with a three days' celebration planned.

Union County

National guard company formed at Aberdeen Washington

A national guard company has been organized at Aberdeen Washington, signaling a local expansion of militia capacity. The move reflects broader defense preparedness efforts in the region and may impact community security and recruitment.

Aberdeen Washington

Unclear fragmentary text about tea and greeting

Fragmentary OCR text mentions buying tea by the ounce and a social greeting, with garbled phrasing and missing context. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or events emerge from the readable portion.

Pendleton Seeks State Drugists Convention Visit

Local druggists plan a campaign to bring the next state pharmacists convention to Pendleton. A. C. Koeppen says eastern Oregon deserves notice as the 89% 10 convention in Long Beach July 7, with portions possibly split between Pendleton and Wenaha Springs. The gatherings mix business with leisure and social visits, with wives and daughters joining, last year at Seaside during the O N G encampment.

State Druggists’ Association Pendleton Long Beach Oregon A. C. Koeppen Koeppen Brothers Koeppen Wenaha Springs Blue Mountain

Independence Move Nears Philippine Independence

The Philippine assembly voted 57 to 15 on the eve of adjournment declaring independence as the Filipino people's aspiration and readiness for immediate independence. Speaker Osmeña framed the closing remarks as support for independence, while Progressista leaders urged a separate vote and argued the time was not yet ripe.

Manila Philippine Assembly Osemena Progressista Party

Hurls Babe to Safety On Fatal Rail Tragedy

Tacoma June 20 A derailment scene on the east side of the Puyallup river bridge ends in tragedy as Mrs George Sloan an Indian woman about 30 is crushed by an outbound Interurban train. She wakes just before the impact and flings her 46 month old baby to safety. The infant survives but likely dies from exposure. Mrs Sloan dies hours later from shock and loss of blood.

Tacoma Wash Puyallup River Bridge Seattle George Sloan

Pendleton Baseball Team Heads to Baker City for Series

Pendleton departs under new manager Dean Tatum with Tracy Baker catching today. Miller will join tomorrow as catcher from Spokane, strengthening the lineup along with new fielder, pitcher, and second baseman. Van Houten and King are out. Lee moves to Baker City. La Grande travels to Walla Walla for a four game set.

Tracy Baker Miller van Houten King Baker City Pendleton Dean Tatum Baker Spokane Lee la Grande Walla Walla

Baseball scores and forfeited game across several cities

Baseball results from June 19 show multiple city scores including Los Angeles 2 San Francisco 4 Tacoma 6 Seattle 7 Spokane 3 Vancouver 8 Spokane 3 Oakland 10 Portland 6 and Seattle forfeiting to Butte 9 0 after Aberdeen players were ejected. National League games: Brooklyn 3 Pittsburgh 2 at Brooklyn New York 6 Chicago 3 at New York Boston 4 St Louis 6 at Boston Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 6 at Philadelphia.

Los Angeles San Francisco Tacoma Spokane Vancouver Oakland Portland Seattle Butte Aberdeen New York Chicago Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati

Flour Mill Prospect Studied in Baker City

I W Speer of Carmi Illinois completed an investigation into Baker City wheat production and mill costs. Local businessmen show encouragement for a potential flouring mill with Kentucky brokers also exploring the venture. Wheat acreage has risen notably, with dry lands proving productive, suggesting possible future expansion. Also offered: a two story saloon lodging house and restaurant for sale in Kahlotus Washington at 4000 dollars, with license through November 1 1908 and furnishings included.

Baker City H. W. Speer Carmi Kentucky Frice Kahlotua Real Estate Co Kahlotus, Wash

Fine store and office room for rent in East Oregonian building

Classy rental alert for commercial space in the East Oregonian building. Enquiries directed to the office for details on availability, terms, and viewing.

East Oregonian Building

Incendiary fires threaten Victoria business district

In Victoria B C police search for arsonist after 12 fires since last night with several small blazes in offices. An attack on Ridgeway Wilson architect drew aid from W H Mason. A later fire at George Carter and Company caused no damage. A reward may be offered and merchants hire watchmen as authorities swear in specials.

Victoria B. C Ridgeway Wilson W. H. Mason George Carter Comepany Commission

Seattle Race Meet Opens With High Class Entries

The King County Fair Association summer meeting begins at The Meadows this afternoon for a 73 day run. A 60 horse card promises one of the coast’s best fields. The opening handicap is the feature with Sugarmaid and Entrenous favored in the public races. A move against pool sellers in the grandstand is welcomed.

Seattle King County Fair Association

Arreste White Slave Traders in Chicago Raid

Federal officers raided three houses in Chicago and arrested about 25 women and several men as part of dismantling an alleged syndicate trafficking women from Europe to the United States for immoral purposes. The syndicate leader and his wife were seized while preparing to flee to France. Officials say at least 100 women enter yearly, about 60 percent sent to Chicago. The case is set for June 26.

Chicago Europe United States France

Flood toll rises in Oklahoma gloom across Hoffman count

Guthrie Okla June 20 Nearly sixty people in Oklahoma have died from drowning during the flood season and as many more from storms and lightning. In the Hoffman area sixteen people were drowned with Newton and William Sildham among the victims who tried to ford a swollen stream.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma Hoffman Newton William Sildham

Change of program at Eagle show shop tomorrow

The Eagle show shop announces a revised lineup including Paying Off Scores Painter's Revenge Shadow of the Law and the illustrated song Keep on Smiling.

Eagle Show Shop

Wallowa Officials Inspecting Umatilla Court House

Model Court House Judge J B Olmstead and Commissioner Sam Liteh of Wallowa county visit the city inspecting the Umatilla county court house for ideas for a new building. They toured Union county house yesterday and will visit Morrow at Heppner tomorrow before returning to Wallowa with plans. Wallowa has settled its county seat fight and will erect an elegant court house at Enterprise this year. Liteh, formerly of Cold Springs, is noted for his knowledge of the county’s pioneers.

J. B. Olmstead Sam Liteh Wallowa County Umatilla County Court House Union County House Heppner Morrow County Wallowa Enterprise Cold Springs

Mrs Lyda Olcott Visits Pilot Rock Friends

Mrs Lyda Olcott of Pendleton sister of Mrs Dave Wright has been visiting friends in Pilot Rock this week according to the Pilot Rock Record.

Lyda Olcott Pendleton Dave Wright Pilot Rock

Truth and Quality Laxative Endorsement Claim

An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a reliable family laxative. It emphasizes natural action, absence of after effects, and physician approval. The message warns to buy only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.

California Fig Syrup Co

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