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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1905
Page
8
A reader describes a method to prepare coffee by soaking it for three to four hours in cold water before heating. The technique claims to remove impurities, yield a clear brew, and use less coffee than other methods.
Local store advertises ceramic dinnerware including pie plates breakfast plates platters gravy boats and all other dishes at a set price described as semmi porcelain buyers urged to visit the shop to see the goods and compare offerings.
J W McCormmack and son Walter return to Oregon after a month in California touring major cities and observing farming. They report crops fair for the season and prosperity, with conditions not as strong as in Oregon. Walter bought a motor combined harvester, praised in California and expected to work well in Uma tilla County.
New York fashion items displayed at The Peoples Warehouse include hosiery lace and drop ton waists. Prices list Geisha and India lawn waists, Jap silk waists, California pongee, hand bags, blouse sets, and new stitch fabrics with bold sale quotes and sale dates not shown.
Reported sale of 11,000 head of mixed sheep in Crook County at 2.50 per head for delivery after shearing. Additional contracts for 15,000 head at the same price noted, with further details incomplete.
H C Flanagan, ex superintendent of Pendleton electric light, plans to open a general supply house in Crook County. The store will offer farm and home equipment from sewing machines to threshing machines, with a focus on complete home gas plants. He will lease space in the La Dow block adjoining the Umatilla meat market for office and showroom.
Marshal Varney and Deputy Meeker arrested Charles Frazier and Harry Clark for stealing two quilts from the Alta House. Mrs Bitner witnessed the theft from the clothes line. The couple were located at the Boynton feed yard and jailed.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Matlock returned from an extended trip to Missouri last night. Mrs Matlock joined her father at his home in Shelbina in June and Mr Matlock joined his family there in October after a Nome season. They say no place equals Umatilla county for a home.
Delegates from Pendleton Woodmen of the World left for Heppner this morning with all but BE. J. Murphy and Sam Love detained at home. A large group from La Grande Baker City Athena North Powder Haines Union and other Eastern Oregon towns also rode the train.
Dr. W R Campbell visited Holdman and reports only a very small percentage of his wheat crop injured by cold weather. He claims to have the best stand of wheat on most of his land in the county big spring. Nearby farmers are elated over the prospect in the locality.
In Recorder's Court Adolph Sedro was fined for drunken conduct on the street. Charles Yiols and Earnest Tatum were each fined 100 dollars for gambling. The Interstate Bowling Association reports 217 teams with Seattle ranked 12th in proficiency based on 1964 scores.
An advert claims a product Herpi cide cures baldness by destroying a hair-raising germ and clearing dandruff. It cites a man in Butte, Montana who reportedly grew hair back after a month of use. The Herploide Co. of Detroit and A C Koeppen & Bros act as agents.
A financial promotion urges savers to deposit surplus earnings for growth, claiming 4 percent interest compounded semi-annually. It touts ongoing opportunities to learn how money can grow using the institution’s methods, noting the current week as optimal.
EB W McComan warns fall wheat outlook is gloomy for the northwest county with heavy reseeding and seed wheat costs shaping decisions. Farmers may shift to spring wheat as rains and prices dictate, while overall acreage could rise and reseeding efforts proceed amid drought relief needs.
Governing the refuse to keep it from endangering the neighborhood, Woodcraft Pendleton Circle No 33 Women of Woodcraft plans a 4 pm meeting to vote on candidates. Membership drive advances. guardians urge full attendance. Marriage licenses issued today by county clerk list Matthew Shinshipps and Cecella Hall. W E Wilson and Minnie Grove noted. groom from Spokane, bride from Adams.
Col J A H Raley received a copy of the act granting land patents to reservation purchasers introduced by Senator Fulton and passed the senate. Special Officer Meeker lifted quarantine at J K Bentley and Mrs Thon homes. County Court members, including Judge Bean and Commissioners Walker and Gilliland, traveled to Milton on business and will return tonight. Hotel Bickers brickwork getting a fresh paint coat. A son was born to Mr and Mrs J B Weaver at 623 Cedar Street, a 100 pound boy.
A Chicago Board of Trade veteran and Stand ard mine director candidate, S. D. Foss, spoke in Pendleton about investing in the district. He praised Eastern Oregon’s health and voter alignment, cautioned against frauds by some promoters, and noted his 66 years in Chicago before turning to his investments.
An advertisement from Scott & Bowne promotes Scott's Emulsion to aid growing children in gaining height and robust proportion. It claims improved digestion, vigor, and strengthened vital organs to maximize nutrition. Free samples are offered upon request from 409 Mears Street, New York.
Mrs T M Henderson received word of the death of Dr Henderson’s father, a Covington physician. The funeral was held Saturday after the end came Thursday. Dr Henderson, of this city, is the sole child and plans to accompany his mother west to live with him and Mrs Henderson, heading home late this week.
A Hawaii Capital society note from the Sunday Advertiser Honolulu dated February 26 describes Thomas C. Taylor of Pendleton Oregon hosting a birthday dinner at the Hawaiian Hotel. Red and white decor featured Oregon maple leaves and punny willows. Guests included Mr and Mrs Taylor Mr and Mrs Slattery Mennie Patternon Grace and Dekum.
Ganttury mayor Matlock with Councilmen Murphy and Dickson Health Officer Cote and Special Officer Meeker inspected the city garbage dump yesterday. They found sanitary conditions lacking and announced measures to improve them including hiring a permanent supervisor for the ground.
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