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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1912
Page
4
An 1880s style ad promotes Cascarets as a laxative and purifier for the bowels. It claims Cascarets cleanse stomachs remove undigested food and foul gases, reduce bile, and refresh the system without griping or sickness. It targets men and women, promising benefits by morning for a dime per box.
Mort H. Singer’s musical comedy Miss Nobody from Starland stars Olive Wall as the title role with Olive Vail as the manager. A mutiny scene on the Lusitania and suggestive songs captivate the audience while the show tours major cities after a season at the Princess Theater in Chicago. The company visits Oregon tomorrow night.
An old advertisement promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for side or back pain When the user straightens up a rubbing application helps relax contracted muscles and restore motion Prices are 26 cents 60 cents and one dollar per bottle Sold by A C Koeppen Bros
New Jersey Assembly passes a tax bill taxing female cats at one dollar per year amid humor and debate. Speaker McCran supports a fair hearing as Assemblyman Bre singer shifts from defeat to yes. other members argue the bill should cover all cats despite insect control needs.
A Bellevue hospital physicians report a new serum derived from horse blood that aims to prevent or rapidly halt hemorrhages. Used in recent weeks on tubercular patients and others with internal bleeding, the treatment claims high success and rests on balancing blood constituents.
Thomas Wright a 23 year chauffeur is jailed on bigamy charges after an Irish wife Nora McGrath claims to be wife number one and an unnamed German wife confronts him. Detective Haggerty and Magistrate McQuade hear the case as authorities pursue legality of the two marriages amid liquor issues.
For sale twelve head good work horses. For further particulars address James Hill Helix Oregon or call at my ranch four and one half miles west of Helix.
A hydroaeroplane piloted by Fred Debell of Danville Indiana found the body of Herbert P. Johnson, naval architect, after an eleven day lake search in Lake Pontchartrain Bel. 18. Johnson drowned there. efforts to drag the lake were futile until the aircraft spotted the body several miles out on the lake.
Camden N J on a trip to New York H F Cattell offered a mileage book but the conductor refused it saying the time limit expired Cattell declined to pay the cash fare 2 20 but was not put off the train The Philadelphia and Reading sued Cattell for 150 its share and won Now the Jersey Central plans to sue for 80 cents the remaining fare claimed due
Mrs Louis Hunziker of Walla Walla is guest of Pendleton friends with a luncheon at Mrs John Adams country home. A large party traveled from Pendleton by three autos to Adams hometernoon bridge games and return planned. Other items include performances by Presbyterian Sunday school girls, Current Literature club program on Scandinavian art, and an informal at home in honor of Mrs Edna Gates by Miss Nellie L Williams. Local social notes mention Miss Maury Whitney leaving for Hangzhou, China, and several bridge club gatherings with dinner and charity sales.
Ben L. Burroughs offers fuel delivery of Rock Spring coal and dry wood with prompt service. Contact Main 5 to arrange delivery and save fuel troubles.
The Presbyterian Church offers Sunday school at 10am and services at 11am and 7:30pm with Rev F J Miles presiding. An Easter cantata The Triumph of the Cross features Miss Doris Gregory and Miss Cathryn Finnell with children in choruses and pantomimes. The Methodist Episcopal Church at Webb and Johnson hosts morning sermon Manhood for Christ and evening The Faith that Saves with special music and Epworth League at 6:30pm. A warm welcome to all.
Sunday services at 11 o clock and Sunday school at 10 o clock. Lesson subject Matter Wednesday evening meeting and afternoon reading room open daily from 2 to 4 p.m. Corner KE Webb and Johnson streets. All are cordially invited.
First Baptist Church at Commer Johnson and East Alta led by Rev. Herbert T. Gash invites all to attend. Morning sermon titled Spiritual Adventurers and evening Festa in Quest or Lodging. Sunday school at 10 with intermediates at 4:30. Bible study at 10. Midweek service on Wednesday night.
J B Holmes pastor outlines a Sunday program at North Main Street with 4 45 Bible school using Hereopticon to illustrate the lesson. Special music, morning sermon reviewing Bible school lesson. 6 30 Young Peoples Society, 7 30 sermon The Yellow Pearl. Monday night Yellowstone National Park lecture by A Mackenzie Meldrum. Wednesday night training for service class. Cordial invitation to all.
The Church of the Redeemer holds Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Sunday School at 10 4 a m Divine service and sermon at 11 a m and 7 20 p m Offertory features a duet by Mrs J R Dickson and Mr Frank Hayes Litany services Tuesday and Thursday at 4 p m Wednesday 7 15 p m Friday morning Litany said all are invited Rector Charles Quinney
The Rev. Sedgewick W Bidwell born December 1909 in Starksboro Vermont is said to be the oldest Methodist minister in the United States. At 102 he remains sharp, recalling events from the Battle of Plattsburg and having preached in twenty three towns across Vermont and New York. He has performed over 400 weddings and more than 10 funerals, with a long career beginning after license in 1884.
In Frankfort Kentucky the state senate adopted the bluegrass state flower and the tulip as the state tree after debate. Advocates for goldenrod failed to gain majority and the bill moves to the lower house. A lost boy is a walk from home.
Advice from an old newspaper item recommends avoiding strong drinks and quinine for colds. It promotes a home steam treatment with AYOMETL after a bowel check, breathing the soothing vapor before bed to clear the head and prevent morning cold. HYOMET is advertised as a cure, with a fifty cent bottle sold at Tallman & Co and druggists.
Ever increasing demand for fertile farm land near Fort George drives speculation of soaring prices. The North Coast Land Co and Duke of Sutherland plan 40 acre farm colonization around White's Landing and Fort George, with roads, schools, and churches funded by land deeds. Population in Fort George climbs from 200 to over 2,000, with railroads nearing completion and more settlers expected. Pacific Coast Manager W. A. Seale promotes settlement staking and homeseekers’ returns.
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