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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1903
Page
8
The shop announces spring and summer footwear arrivals with a wide assortment and right prices. It claims the largest selection in the city to fit all customers and emphasizes affordable pricing on new styles.
A customer reports shoes purchased from us tore or ripped and were repaired at no charge. The company offers free repair service for defects and stands by product quality through service.
The Painters Union grievance committee challenges defense of the lockout amid wage demands rising from five to five and a half dollars per day. Krabler and Wilson argue that Pendleton boss painters employ few workers and that payrolls rarely exceed 600 dollars weekly, asserting the true weekly painter wage totals undercut the 60 cent daily profit claim.
A shop advertises a full assortment of toilet requisites with a noted Howard Hair Brushes line, inviting customers to come in and browse the offerings.
Painters demand 2.25 for wage and 3.50 for paper hangers while bosses offer 2.59 and 3.50. Union rejects both scales and forms the Co operative Painters Union No 699 led by C Z Wh son and James Himes as president to pursue contracts if pay demands persist. Headquarters to be chosen this afternoon.
Horace K. Turner art exhibit with 150 paintings is boxed and ready for shipment to the next location. No plans yet for the following display, which was a standout event managed by the club women. The four days drew about $200 income to acquire paintings for local public schools.
In police court several Umatilla Braves forfeited balls at five dollars each for disturbing the peace Sunday. Whirlwind received ten days for stealing a saddle and pawning it to buy whisky. Indian Unitah chose three days over five dollars. An intoxicated lodger at Mrs Johnson's lodging house on Garden street was jailed after arson of his room. default of a ten dollar fine sent him to jail. A hobo was sentenced to five days for vagrancy.
County commissioners discuss specifications and estimates for improving the poor farm. With no specs ready, the court is not calling for bids. An official told the East Oregonian the dwelling and hospital facility would likely cost about 7000 dollars.
A large batch of short notices lists residents and visitors: Mrs F Younger ill with grip, Lee Moorhouse to Kamwela, BR Weston to Echo, Robert Starkweather to Huron, Dr H N Smith to Portland, Polk Smith to Sumpter, Mrs WG Wilson back to The Dalles, H Lowe to Arlington and Heppner, Mrs William Fite Gerald visiting Miss Corble Raley, Joe Parkes to La Grande, David Nelson in city, Wm S Smith and sister Jessie to a destination, Melvin Snow from Portland, Clark Wood in town, George Holland from Spokane on business with Judge Fits Gerald, W A Hughes to Spokane, Mose Andrews from La Grande, Keen and Uhilie in Pomeroy, Gust Rosenbaum from Minneapolis eyeing land, Frank Barker from Colfax to engineer for Domestic Laundry, E Elder of Missouri Gulch in town, Eisine Hallock to Baker City, Daisy Mead home from Walla Walla, Col J H Raley home from Portland, Adna Raley improving, Mr and Mrs R C Kleepfer visiting son Prof C Kleepfer, Edna Elder of Despain Gulch recovering from scarlet fever, Mother Stanislaus and Sister Benedicta back from La Grande, M E Williams guest of A H Smith family, A T D Katz from Boise with Mutual Life, Lars Engersett and wife back from Norway, Fred Tante near city seeking Nebraska sale, Daisy Mead of Portland passing through, C V Reece in city with Metropolitan Insurance, H S Graves of Bakersfield visiting then Spokane, land prospecting plans.
At tomorrow afternoon's Woman's Club gathering a school director will discuss proposed bonding of the district for a new schoolhouse. The club has regular business to handle and asks members to attend promptly to finish by 3:15 when the address is delivered. All women taxpayers are invited.
Notice is hereby given that all taxes for the year 1902 are now due and payable at the sheriff's office. Taxes unpaid become delinquent on April 1. No rebate after March 15. By order of county court. T. D. Taylor, Sheriff.
The Velox, claimed as the world fastest weasel, is powered by a turbine driven system. It demonstrates exceptional speed and efficiency under test conditions.
The revival meetings in the new Christian church have drawn heavy attendance with 48 additions to membership in eight days. Evangelists Davis and Wilson, recent East arrivals, lead the services. A large choir, a 9 o'clock string meeting, and a solo by Professor Daviesane featured last night. The sermon centered on faith and repentance with baptisms planned after tonight's service.
A Pendleton note announces the union painters have organized a cooperative paint shop and are now open for business under Tinfon No. 599.
One hundred seventeen members were initiated into the Order of Eagles in Pendleton after a ceremony that featured visiting Eagles from Walla Walla and Baker City. Officiating officers were named for the new aerie including Hin kle as president and Bogert as vice president, with a social luncheon following the installation. Delegations from Union county and Walla Walla attended, and the Walla Walla eyrie counts about 400 members.
Stockholders in this city convened Saturday to organize Farmers' Independent Telephone Company with 1000 capital stock, 400 paid in, aiming for operation by April first. Officers elected for one year include A. T Perkins president and E. M. Temple treasurer. Right of way secured 12 miles northwest to Despain Canyon and Stage Gulch. line will connect with Pendleton exchange and toll lines.
The Woodmen of the World held a social session last Saturday night. The principal feature was an address by Judge Lowell, described as most interesting and well received by all in attendance.
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