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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1903
Page
8
The Sisters of St. Francis decide not to open the new hospital until the sewer system is completed. Construction progresses rapidly, Maple Bros. handles wiring, and management plans early occupancy, but cesspools are deemed unsuitable. The existing facilities rely on two cesspools, underscoring the need for proper sewerage before use.
A full line of toilet requisites is offered, featuring the celebrated Howard Hair Brushes among other items. The listing highlights a complete assortment for personal care and grooming.
The project must ensure all city sewer connections are complete before the building is occupied, with work continuing to finalize plumbing and drainage to meet city code and safety standards.
Jesse Moore of Butter Creek feeds 450 head of cattle for markets amid low stocker prices caused by scarce feed and cold, protracted seasons. He recently sold 75 steers at 40 cents per pound. Moore, a 34 year county resident, favors Shorthorn beef stock and advancing to thoroughbred stock where feasible. He notes grass is returning after recent thinness.
J K Rott of Helix in town. A Sherwood went to Payette Idaho. Miss Adely Mouesn ill with grip. Mrs T B Maley and Mrs J Rawls left for Counell Bluffs Iowa. Rev B F Harper’s wife welcomed a daughter. James Beard joins Weesel's as salesman. Dall relieves Gustafson on switch engine. Thompson family returns from Portland. Alden Candy's Al Good visiting William Hilton. Victor Hunziker visits relatives in city. W T Hill of Athena paid taxes. William Sturgis returns from UC Berkeley. Orville Coffman back from San Francisco. Dr G Marey returned from Walla Walla. F H Beathe named county road master at $100/mo. Edgar Buttolph headed to Dayton after visit. W F Matlock in city on business. Jesse Moore in town from Butter Creek en route to Milton. Miss Mary Anderson back at Rose Campbell's millinery after Portland openings. E J Godfrey and J T Donnelly and J T Thatcher in city. C T O'Hara promoting Lovers Lane tour March 17. Adnah Raley improving, hopes to recover and hear well. at St Vincent's Portland. Seymour Sawyer in from North Fork. County Surveyor Kimbrell in Walla Walla for boundary case. A Bissinger of South Cold Springs in city. stock in good condition and spring seeding underway.
The Methodists plan a 65 by 85 foot Gothic brick and stone church at Athena with a six foot basement, steam heat, and a total seating capacity of 550. Architect C. E. Troutman has submitted plans and construction will start once bids are let for a project costing about $7,000.
To Locate Here F L Lyon of Sunnyside Wash is visiting the city and plans to buy land in this county and move here. He dislikes Yakima climate and notes Henry Barrett will settle in Umatilla county next summer. Lyon says irrigated Yakima land plowed for alfalfa can yield 10 to 20 tons of potatoes the first season after planting.
The arbitration set new wages for painters as of today and the union men returned to work. Bosses expect skilled outside painters to arrive, potentially reducing local output next season. Union members boast of gains, noting several contracts during the cooperative association’s first day.
E W Esies inspector of cancelling machines for the post office department spent the day in Pendleton setting up the new cancelling machine recently sent to the office. It can cancel 200 to 600 letters a minute and aids post office efficiency. The government furnishes these machines to offices with annual business above 12 000 dollars. Mr Kates heads to Honolulu to install several more cancelling machines. Polk county goat raisers pool their 12000 fleeces of mohair for the coming season.
The Pendleton Parliamentary Club heard Walter M. Pierce and Dr J Smith urge a $25 000 bond to build new schools to handle rapid population growth and easing overcrowding. Plans show two building options costing 26 000 and 22 000, with site on the old academy grounds. Pierce contrasted Pendleton s debt with nearby cities, noting Pendleton would reach about 38 000 after the issue. Dr Smith discussed school sanitation and invited women to inspect classrooms. J E B Platter sold Echo hotel and planned a move to Alberta to pursue further ventures after Seattle visit.
Darnell has closed his school on Stewart Creek in district 77. He reports stock in good condition though five more days of feeding would have exhausted forage. He starts work today as deputy assessor. territory includes Willow Springs Vinson and Hogue precincts.
Notice states the Pendleton union painters have organized a co operative paint shop and are now open for business, under Union No. 599.
Pendleton high school hosts an oratorical contest to select a representative for the interscholastic event. Friday evening March 13 the high school assembly hall hosts music, orations, and vocal solos with a 10 cent admission. Judges’ names to be announced later.
All taxes for the year 1902 are due 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.
An advertisement claims Ackers English Remedy stops coughs and heals lungs. It asserts cures for consumption asthma bronchitis and lung troubles with a money back guarantee. Readers are urged to request a free sample from W. H. Hooker & Co Buffalo New York via F. W. Schmidt & Co druggists.
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