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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1906
Page
5
Local notices include election petitions at the East Oregonian office and various ads for goods and services. Community items mention travel tickets to Pendleton from Athens, church services, and an upcoming two-night lecture by C W Blain in Thompson Street.
J G Bellows formerly employed as driver is no longer with us. Patrons are asked to note this change. Fishman and Peters Pendleton Steam Laundry.
For sale large bundles of old papers at 10 to 25 cents at East Oregonian office. Also a snowell de 14 miles west of Granite, Col burned a swath 3000 feet wide and over two miles long, piling debris 500 feet deep at route end. For rent unfurnished housekeeping rooms in East Oregonian building with hot and cold water on same floor. inquire at the office.
Numerous residents and out of town guests visit Medford city for social and business reasons. C A Pralt of Medford agitates. Smyrna rug sale highlighted at Rader's March 31. J Creswell and W H Clark from Heppner register. Miss Matilene Fraker travels to Athens for vocal lessons. Mrs W Bowers from Baker City hosts Fraker. Various locals travel for business, health, or campaigning, including ex Governor Geer promoting Nin candidacy and several candidates visiting to advocate for representative seats.
A horse and bogey stand near Alexander's store when the horse climbs onto the sidewalk dragging the rig. A frightened girl jumps out as the horse bolts but is restrained by Frank Pierce a high school student. Witnesses praise the rescuer and condemn the gutter's filthy condition. Chief of Police murdered in Constantinople. Governor Pattison reports good rest in Columbus.
The Louvre theater in Juneau, an early Gastineau landmark, was destroyed by fire on Sunday Hight. Proprietor Max Engleman built the venue and hosted nightly revelry and Klondike era gambling scenes. Ownership changed hands several times, with recent moves by the Winn brothers and McGrath Malan. The theater featured dancing between acts and a dramatic bill, with gambling recently abolished.
Mrs Lina H Sturgis hosted the Thursday Afternoon club with a Tennyson themed program featuring Maud readings and songs. Dr Henry Pixon Jones gave a fine interpretation, Mrs John Halley Jr contributed a paper, and a cycle of Maud songs was performed by various members with Mrs Rees accompanist.
A reader recalls visiting the East End Grocery where a dimple sign caught attention. Blue eyes sparkled as she read aloud, hat tipped in scorn, and the kindly grocer invited her in to see the Crescent alga product, which she purchased before returning home that night.
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