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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
8
An advertisement promises free firecrackers to every boy or girl under 16 who buys 2c worth of teas coffees extracts and similar goods. The offer runs until the fireworks end and crackers are given to the child named in the ad. Distribution starts when you see this notice.
A traveler passed counterfeit ten dollar civil war era banknotes at the Elite Candy Kitchen and the St George restaurant in St. George. Bills bore Florida and Georgia bank names and were believed redeemed years ago. The man vanished Tuesday night, suspected of traveling via westbound train. sheriff seeks him.
Mr. M. W. Logan shipped a carload of mixed work horses this week to the Willamette valley. He expects to dispose of them to farmers and business men who need them.
Officials reported on the quality of drugs and the assortment available in the market, detailing findings from inspections. The review highlighted variations in product quality and the range of pharmaceutical items offered to consumers.
Percival Megargel and David F Fassett return to Herald Square after a 11 743 mile cross country journey in a 16 horsepower REO. In ten months they crossed 14 states and several mountain ranges facing snow, quicksand, wolves, and other hazards. The car featured a sleeping tonneau and equipment to measure speed distance and directions.
The Grand Ronde Fruitgrowers Association contracts 60 tons of Royal Anne and Centennial cherries for 44 cents a pound with Oregon Produce & Packing of Portland. A five year deal secures all such fruit at this price, the highest paid in eastern Oregon, supported by many local growers. Pickers start next week as the cherry crop nears ripening, with a seasoned packer arriving to oversee warehouses.
Rumor in railroad circles says William McMurray, assistant passenger agent of the R & N, will be promoted to censor s agent, vacating by A L Craig who joined the Great Northern. McMurray, a seasoned railroad man, recently came from San Francisco Harriman offices to aid Craig and has visited Pendleton for the Umatilla County Development league, making many friends with his practical knowledge.
Rev. Victor Dorris of Pendleton will attend the Oregon Christian churches convention in Turner Marion county as principal speaker delivering 10 addresses. Noted speaker Rev. F. M. Hanna and Rev. N. H. Brooks will attend along with an expected 1500 delegates.
A window display at J. M. Bentley's office features what may be the world’s largest lettuce head. Measured at 46 inches around the base and 15 inches tall, the giant vegetable comes from the north side of the river and was valued by Nimer McCormmach, son of councilman W. H. McCormmach, highlighting Pendleton’s potential with space and rainfall. In police court Heathman pleads guilty to selling liquor to an Indian and is fined 10 by Judge FitzGerald. Young, Thomas receive three days or five dollar fines for drunkenness. Leatherman forfeits five dollars bail. The Seattle Brewing & Malting Co obtains a retailer’s license, ending the monopoly once enjoyed by Pooco’s mills.
At 4 o clock this afternoon the regents elected Robert C. French as Principal and three assistants: Mrs R C French, Mrs Margaret Tone, and Mrs Elizabeth Crane. The board also chose R Alexander as president, P A Worthington as secretary and B B Hall as treasurer. An adjourned meeting will be held this evening in Pendleton.
Several Pendleton residents including ex-soldiers J. Ferguson George Hartman Berry Skiles and A J McAllister plan to secure land on the Crow Indian reservation in Montana when it opens July 2 One thousand thousand acres will be opened at $4 per acre with entry by lottery The ex soldiers need not appear in person and have sent certified copies of their muster rolls with their applications
Boundary Board members including the county judge two commissioners and the county school superintendent will meet tomorrow morning at 16 to consider a petition from Her Miston residents seeking a new school district formed from adjoining territory. The town’s school has been run by private subscription.
Walla Walla Bulletin reports rapid library expansion with 1029 new volumes since January, pushing total to over 1900. A complete Atlantic Monthly set from 1858 to 1905 was acquired, enhancing the collection.
Corvallis reports the ongoing wool clip sale with most wool delivered and prices around 85 cents for good mediums. Dealers hold high grade Cotswold wool for better figures while buyers resist parting with fleeces at about 22 cents. Grading and medium prices pressured by outside buyers. today wool prices slipped to 23 cents.
The Interior Secretary ruled on the Minidoka irrigation tract sale in Idaho. It states that “soon ers” who built houses before sale may not remove buildings if they do not buy the lots. When lands are purchased by others, the government conveys only ground title, not the buildings.
Dr William Green Alban aged 85 longtime Walla Walla physician died this morning of senile decay at his home 10 Cherry street He is survived by widow and three children William G Alban Jr Mrs J J Archer and Mrs A G Cunningham The obituary notes his status as a pioneer resident and long time medical practitioner in the city.
Traveling street performers Leo and Cardwell present a black wire musical act and juggling show this evening near the Savings Bank on Alta Street. They offer no goods for sale but deliver a very good performance attracting onlookers.
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