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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1904
Page
8
Pupils at the high school presented an engaging program Friday evening at the Assembly hall. The audience, including patrons and friends, praised each act for careful preparation. Eastbound lumber freight rate on the Canadian Pacific has been reduced by one dollar per thousand.
The county court examined the Trib une printing graft case with Otto Didion and M Schrack as expert witnesses. They detailed spacing and abbreviation practices that could have reduced space used, and the court considered cutting the Tribune bill of 616 dollars. Dodd seeks 190 dollars in damages while the court delays county printing to April 9.
Louie Southwell died at the family home on Birch creek this morning after a short illness of brain fever. He was 22, the only son of John Southwell, who recently died of lung congestion. He had cared for the farm after his father's death and is survived by his mother and several sisters.
The text notes that since that time he served as director of family affairs and that, as of now, no funeral arrangements have been made.
Pendleton Aerie No. 28 of the Order of Eagles plans a large initiation tonight at Hendricks hall. About 100 candidates and their families will attend a program and banquet, with T. Hinkle as toastmaster. This marks the largest initiation in the order’s history in the region.
The School board will hold a meeting in the afternoon or evening to discuss a proposed call for an election to decide whether to issue a bonus for a new building and to take possible action.
Mr and Mrs W F Matlock have moved into their new Court Street home. The residence is being furnished in elegant style and, when completed, will be among the most modern and well appointed houses in the area.
C. A. Marsh a North Yakima merchant visits the city for a few days to consider a new business location. He formerly lived here and is making many new friends during the stay.
At the Christian church meeting W. H. Reeder of Athena contributed 200 dollars to the building fund. It was noted as the largest individual donation received during the gathering and cited as a key boost to the church's citywide expansion efforts.
Mrs Charlies E Johns of Baker City visits Mrs John Vert as a guest for a few days. She has come to meet Mrs Gatch of Salem, who is also staying with Mrs Vert.
A leap year ball will be held at Armory hall Thursday evening March 10 under Prof McMinn the dancing instructor who also offers regular classes. Admission fifty cents for Indies. gentlemen accompanying a lady free. Gentlemen alone twenty five cents. Music by McMinn orchestra of six pieces.
Arthur L. Knight drew the suit at the regular drawing of the Sullivan and Bond club last Saturday night. A large crowd of club members and interested spectators witnessed the drawing.
Local grocer aims to broaden offerings beyond Schilling's Best baking supplies spices flavorings and extracts but lacks backing for new ventures. He notes demand for items beyond current stock yet faces financial constraints preventing expansion.
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