Wedding Plans Pace Ahead With Quick Decision
The couple weighs options for the upcoming wedding two weeks from tomorrow and plans a swift choice. Friends discuss options and commit to a prompt, unified plan as they move toward the event.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
8
The couple weighs options for the upcoming wedding two weeks from tomorrow and plans a swift choice. Friends discuss options and commit to a prompt, unified plan as they move toward the event.
Customers praised Winslow Bros Jewelry Store for its extensive, suitable assortment and clear satisfaction. The shoppers expressed they could easily choose and felt convinced, happy with their visit and purchases.
Residents urge Pendleton business leaders to fund a 400 dollar extension of the Ukiah to Fox valley phone line into Grant county. Promoter Mr Reesing aims to raise funds locally, with R A Wilcox handling the plan if a meeting with merchants occurs. Extension would improve Pendleton Grant county communications and boost local trade.
Nelson and Humphreys fared well while fishing near Bingham Springs on the Umatilla, landing a 28 inch silver salmon and a 22 inch Dolly Varden. Their box of ten Dolly Vardens weighing one and a half pounds each disappeared on the trip home, sparking jokes, but the box arrived later and the catch was shared among friends.
Morrow County notes report Farnsworth sold about 3600 head of sheep to C A Minor after losing Blue Mountain range in Black Forest last fall. Heppner wool and wood sales delayed to June 28 due to shearing. First sale logged around 1,500,000 pounds with about a million more expected. Heppner city council held a special session over Sunday liquor breaches, urging strict compliance to liquor laws or license loss. Rail rate talk shows R N unlikely to cut freight between Heppner and Portland. a petition seeks rate equalization with Portland to Pendleton.
The commission pursued action with the company but Salem dispatch indicates relief sought will not be secured. The report notes the outcome and ongoing consideration of the issue on the main line.
In Walla Walla the Schware building on Fourth Street plans raise rent from 26 to 40 per month starting July 1. City officials, including the city engineer and treasurer, discuss the notice amid surprise. Councilman Kirkman motions to refer the issue to the city attorney for review, amid speculation of retaliation over a prior Fountain saloon license revocation, with Attorney Blandford to present a formal response next Tuesday.
In Justice Parkes court this afternoon the Greek laborer charged with Assault Whon the timekeeper at Bing Ninm was fined thirty dollars. The case against Ed Miller, charged with shooting a dog, was dismissed due to insufficient evidence. J. F. Mahoney, a lone banker, queries Pendleton water works management and supports exploring a commission to take over water and fishing plants from the city council to improve administration.
Alleged larceny in bailee leads to W T Hensley being taken into custody by Deputy Sheriff Blakeley of Umatilla County. Hensley, a horse trader, allegedly carried away a trunk not his own after leaving Pendleton. He stayed in the county jail overnight and will be taken to Pendleton today. Officer Jack Lambert of the Walla Walla Police Bulletin assisted in the capture.
At the Oregon Pioneers annual reunion in Portland on June 21 J D Lee elected president for the coming year succeeding M George. George H Himes reelected secretary for 22nd year with J E Mayers vice president Robert A Miller corresponding secretary and Charles B E Ladd treasurer. Directors named Cyrus H Walker P G D Arcy and Jacob O Gulliford.
Dr Andrew S Draper born Westford New York June 21 1848 rose from public schools to Albany academy studied law at Union College practiced in Albany chaired Alabama claims inquiry later as superintendent of New York schools he built a reform record and was reelected he later led Cleveland schools and served as president of the University of TuNinoil before becoming New Yorks first commissioner of education The Dalles vote on city hall fire dept addition carried 252 to 121 and a Carnegie library proposal tied 187 to 187
City accepted the Warren Company work a month ago and many taxpayers already paid their assessments. Those who fail to pay by today face foreclosure as the city enforces its contract. Ten-payment options were offered under Bancroft law. Listed payees include Smith Crawford, Despain estate, Pacific Realty Co, and others on Math and Court streets.
Athena hosts its annual calf show tomorrow with a large number of entries. A parade will depart McBride’s stable at 1 30 p m led by equestrian ladies from Athena county. Judges include George Perringer Pendleton W R Reeser and Morde McDonald Walla Walla. Local and county residents are expected to attend.
The Bellet was converted into an oil burner and will fuel the Open River Transportation fleet. The Relief steamer will begin service on the upper Columbia this week. Last year coal cost $240 weekly, oil fuel costs $54 weekly, promising about $800 monthly and $9,600 yearly savings. Coal prices rose from $8 to $10 per ton locally.
Monte Carlo authorities uncovered a clever fraud ring at the famous casino. An insider system involved a confederate passing a 600 franc note for change and receiving 1000 francs instead. The crouplers and bank staff were believed to collude, though the total stolen remains undisclosed. All involved have been expelled from the principality.
In Laramie Mr. and Mrs. L L B Hurst arrive to open a Japanese bazar. A San Francisco resident, Hurst fell ill and hired a dainty Japanese maiden as nurse. The pair fell in love, married, and now his wife handles all business, speaking fluent English.
Portland Police Officer White attributes truancy to drunkenness shiftlessness and cheap variety shows in a statement outlining primary local contributory factors to school absence.
An advertisement urges immediate use of stomach bitters at the first signs of stomach liver kidney or bile imbalance. It promises prompt relief and asserts that the condition has never been known to fail when treated quickly, endorsing preventive care to avoid prolonged suffering.
An advertisement asserts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters will restore appetite and cure female ills or malaria with a promise of purity and guaranteed effectiveness. The text emphasizes health benefits and broad remedy claims.
Rev Hays an Indian evangelist will conduct evangelical meetings at the Presby terian church on the reservation from June 28 to after July 4. He traveled through the city en route to Kamiah Idaho from Shoshone after a series of meetings and his coming is welcomed by church leader Rev J M Cornelison who supervised securing him.
Reports say Lee Teutsch was recently in Salt Lake City and went for a cold dip in the lake. The article notes his versatile merchant background and the briny lake bathing amid chilly conditions.
In the Utah capitol, Mfr Teutsch met W. L. Shiverick, formerly of the city, now in the shoe business there, while enjoying brisk business and making light of the sixteen degrees below zero. The encounter highlights cross regional ties and local business links.
June 21-21 Oregon Development league and rose fiesta in Portland. July 4 Pendleton celebration. July 4-7 Y M C A national convention in Spokane. July 0-14 Knights Templar con clave in Saratoga NY. July 10-15 International Christian Endeavor in Seattle. July 16-20 Grand Lodge Ellis in Philadelphia. Went Sales Daten Shantiro June 26. July 16 Baker City July 9 Elgin July 11.
A resident announces sale of four lots on the north side and household furniture at low prices. Inquiries directed to Mrs Bertha B Guernsey music store at 819 Main Street.
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