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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
8
Dr. L. K. Blakeslee plans a 10 to 12 room sanatorium in Pendleton to house patients seeking electrical therapy. The facility will be furnished and equipped to modern standards. It will accommodate patrons from distant cities and provide on-site treatment.
A Yakima Republic report notes a letter from Tacoma’s commissioner of public works condemning a local issue. The paper faces potential legal action as editors defend their publication and seek to justify printing the document.
A Tacoma public works commissioner’s unsigned note hints that Bitalithic Paving may sue over an article republished by Boise Statesman East Oregonian and Yakima Daily Republic. The piece concerns paving work and is viewed as a bluff to defend its paving program.
The Frazer theater offered a clever comedy last night titled Other People's Money. James Ellis stars as Hutchinson Hopper with Frank Montgomery as Oliver Starboard delivering strong performances. Given the ticket prices, the company provides pleasant entertainment and stands out from recent melodramas.
Work on the Furnish ditch near Echo is practically completed and the first water will be turned into the ditch in about a week. Water will not be turned on land yet due to remaining flume work on the canal and ground banking needs, with gradual filling and completion of the unfinished canal portion.
Judge Eakin and Judge Samuel White of Baker county join court in La Grande this week for Judge Eakin who is home there. The heaviest snowfall of the season occurred February 24 and March 1 in Salt Lake City with eighteen inches of snow in 24 hours. Fort Douglas near Salt Lake recorded three feet of snow.
Plans call for 100 to 500 feet of stone wall along a concrete driveway on the Howard tract to be leveled for residences. The project, tied to ex-Mayor Muntlock, includes two two foot high walls with an 18 foot wide driveway, extending along the river bank toward the academy grounds and linking the bridge to the north road, enhancing access and views. Surveyor Geary Kimbrell has been gathering estimates and will present them to Matlock’s representatives.
Arizona wool sales in Phoenix saw Judd & Root of Hartford purchase about two thirds of the clip through E. J. Burke at 21 to 22 cents per pound with some higher pay and a few lis grades. Prices rise from last year signaling overall market strength as eastern Oregon buyers are expected to arrive in about a month. Judd & Root may guide this season’s market, following last year’s Rosland Bros. lead by Charlee Green in securing nearly all regional wool.
The state board of health will gather in Eugene within a few days to discuss water system changes amid a serious typhoid fever outbreak. Citizens clash over the proposed intake site for the water works and Dr. J. Smith, board president, will attend the meeting and may depart Sunday for Eugene.
The Thursday Afternoon club will host a Portland expert during the OGret week in April to provide a series of lessons in domestic science. About 60 women have signed up, and the club encourages active participation in this educational venture.
John Heathman began duties yesterday afternoon as a day deputy under Marshal Gur Dane. The arrangement aims to sustain continuous day work, as a single officer cannot cover all daytime duties. Edminson Dwelling Completed. Exl Hooper finished a six room residence for W. W. Edminson in Cole's addition.
The county governor announces all first and second hand mortgages not shown as real estate purchase price will be assessed at 60 percent of face value. Third party mortgages escape taxation. The measure follows state assessor agreement and may raise county valuation. declaration under oath of all property held is required.
In Seattle on March 26 attorney R J Lister asked Federal Judge Hanford for a writ of habeas corpus for Columbia George Umatilla Indian confined on McNeil Island after two murder convictions. The basis is lack of jurisdiction by the state court that convicted him, with Toy Toy not a party to the action. If granted, George would be freed though the case hinges on jurisdiction and double jeopardy rules. Toy Toy’s status remains unresolved.
This afternoon Conrad Platzoeder butchered a steer weighing 1700 pounds on foot and dressing nearly 1000 pounds. The animal, said to be the largest ever butchered in the city, will hang in Mr. Platzoeder's meat market on Court Street tomorrow. It was raised in the county and fed at the yard west of the city on the Tutullla.
Fred Dodson, once foreman of the scouring mill last season, will be sent back this season by Judd & Root to manage their plant. The mill will be stirred as soon as sufficient wool has been shipped in to justify beginning work.
Four inches of snow fell near Heppner this week per reports from Upper Butter Creek. Snow also occurred in the foothills of Tinatitla county but melted quickly due to warm weather. Martin Finneran, long time with Reston Store, has purchased the Lobby.
Judge Stewart of the district court sustained the demurrer in the suit by Jane Wood against Henry Z Johnson as administrator of John Wood's estate for 19000 in board and wages over years. The plaintiff claimed John Wood wed Jane Wood while already married in Missouri, seeking payment for services. the defense argued the marriage was not void and the board bill had outlawed. The judge ruled the pleadings did not support the claim and dismissed the case.
The plaintiff was allowed to amend the complaint after a ruling on recovery. The court granted permission to amend. The plaintiff took exceptions to the ruling.
A force of 12 to 16 men started laying the foundation of the new Capitol, continuing efforts paused months ago. Secretary Gibson of the Capitol Commission says work will rush with material available, gravel orders set, and hauling regular. The plan aims to promptly increase the work force as supplies permit. The burned Willlimeburg opera house’s ruin yields the body of Mrs. Hyman, 60, found the day after the fire. Lights failed during the panic, possibly heart failure from the shock and fear, leaving her unrescued in darkness.
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