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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
3
A Corvallis report details a fowl infected with tuberculosis after a local yard bird was prepared for Sunday dinner. Veterinarians warn illness can spread to humans if poultry is not thoroughly cooked, citing tests showing large tubercles in the liver and intestines.
Astoria figures June Frank Taylor and Joy Frank J Taylor present letters from Colonel Taylor about early Oregon Days. One missive dated Oregon City December reveals a claim at the river mouth in the past, with details on regional settlement and wartime topics.
The text cites a trio Cuas HW Pueremma and a phrase The Kind You have Always Bought tied to a signature mark used for over thirty years. It reads like an old advertisement tag or product slogan revival.
W. E. Potwine replies to a name use in district 16 director talks. He says Lam is willing to serve but cannot qualify as a freeholder and urges voters not to cast ballots for him. Potwine warns taxpayers against being deceived before the franchise.
An ad notes Karl's Clover Root Tea claims to verify breath by its effect on vowels and promises a solution for a lovable girl with offensive breath. Sold for years with an absolute guarantee. Price 26¢ and 50c. Brook and McComas.
Levi D. Allen a traveling knife sharpener from Idaho has joined J. W. Carmichael aged 67 from Washington and James H. Frakes from Washington as state paupers before the county on Thursday afternoon. All three are unable to work due to rheumatism or illness and have lived in Pendleton since last harvest.
A bull injured G B Steadman of Newark Michigan during the Civil War era, causing horrible ulcers that resisted treatment for two years. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed the ulcerations after application, with claims of curing cuts bruises burns boils felons corns skin eruptions and piles. Sold by Tallman & Co. druggists at 25 cents a box with guaranteed cures.
Cash sale for 30 days offering carpets sewing machines lace curtains mats and more at very cheap prices including carpet below cost and wallpaper half price. Opportunity of a few times says Jesse Failing with a boastful fortune quote and a health tonic prop.
The shortest quickest and cheapest route to all points east north or south is via the O R N and connecting lines. Full information cheerfully given at the O R N. Sele F F WAMSLEY Agent. If Shilohs hand Consumption Cure fails to satisfy buy back guarantee. Sold by Brock and McComas.
Pendleton attorney J. T. Hinkle returns from Milton and may locate in Athena. Weston Lodge No.58 elects C. Barth and W. H. Thompson as grand lodge representatives. C. M. Pierce’s Water street residence nears completion. Banister sows yield 14 Malumi China pigs. one prior litter brought 100 for owner. J. H. Hite now Weston O R N agent at Milton, replacing H. Hansen. Mrs York at Pine Ridge, NC has twins born Feb 27 1900. mother in precarious condition with scarlet fever quarantine in effect. baby doing well with Dr. Best in attendance. Water drilling setback at Alex Still’s ranch delays irrigation. 500 feet rope sunk 100 feet deep. hope to deeper find supply. Mayor Grasty of Hurdscrabb visits Oregon. recalls unusually mild winter since 1862. Stephen A. March dies at 42 in Walla Walla hospital. burial in Weston. County officials and candidates for clerk and county judge positions noted. conventions may bring many aspirants.
County committees fix dates for primaries and conventions across three parties. Democrats and Populists share March 31 primaries and April 1 county conventions. Republicans hold March 21 primaries and March 20 county convention. State meetings set for April 12 in Portland with Prohibition also invited. Possible fusion talks between Democrats and Populists noted but undecided.
Most current incumbents run again with two exceptions Judge Lowell and County Clerk Burroughs not seeking re election. A district judge and district attorney will also be elected. Commissioner Gilliland is the sole commissioner not up for election this year. Sheriff Blakley Recorder Maloney Treasurer Kera seek reelection.
The Inter Mountain Wool Growers association in Boise City concludes its session opposing leasing of public lands while favoring opening the Cascade Reserve. Oregon delegates James Withycombe and J C Beards attend. Pendleton selected for next annual meeting in March 2001. Two major resolutions passed supporting public land leasing opposition and Cascade Reserve opening.
A misimpression prompted by a report led to notices that residents must register at the county seat. Registrar Frazier told an East Oregonian reporter that registration will be open in all precincts until 6 p.m. on May 16, easing previous confusion.
Fruit growers convened in Portland to organize a Pacific Northwest fruit association modeled on the California fruit group. A central warehouse is proposed at Portland for grading and stamping, with profits distributed to growers after handling deductions. Sixteen directors are planned from districts including Idaho, Walla Walla, Yakima, Clarke County, Jackson County, Douglas, Lane and Linn, Marion, Polk and Benton, Yamhill, Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah. Hl. B. Miller of Eugene is chairman and F. L. Wheeler of North Yakima is secretary.
An ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as turning weakness into energy and improving mental power. Sold by Tallman & Co at 25 cents per box with sugar coating and claims of building health.
The Pendleton Camera Club will meet this evening in the Mathawk brick rear of the Boston Store. About 80 members now belong, with well furnished rooms and the city’s best dark room. Members and prospective members are urged to attend.
In Washington at Chamberlin's a group of senators and representatives watched Colonel PHI Thompson of Kentucky and Senator Stewart of Nevada argue about bribery and influence in city boards and state legislatures. Thompson claimed the senate could be bribed as easily as any city council while Stewart argued monopolies failed to dominate any action.
The advertisement touts a longstanding remedy for coughs colds and early consumption used worldwide for fifty years. It promises relief in many cases and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied with the results. Prices 2d, 1s, and $1 from Brock & McConus.
The new town of Alamo at the confluence of Clear Beaver and Olive Creeks shows active building. Granite Gem notes a bustling granite mining area with two near-complete business blocks and several more planned. Fred Metny will run a general merchandise store and O F Bilben a calotet shop. KJ McPhee plans a hotel and saloon as tents serve lodging and dining. Lots are in brick demand and Alamo is poised to become a local distribution hub with nearby mines and ongoing prospecting.
An advertisement offers Acker’s English remedy claiming it stops a cough and cures colds with a twelve bottle lot, money refunded. product listed for sale by Brock and McConus with additional items including Shets and Sete.
Cottage on lot 4 block 204 Reserve addition Pendleton offered by Richard Lambrecht. Property details are limited in source.
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