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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1905
Page
8
A new line of Present glass enters the market and may be mistaken for authentic cut glass. Retailers warn it closely imitates true crystal, prompting buyers to scrutinize quality and provenance before purchase.
The notice touts a coffee called Mother’s Pride priced at 25 cents and argues that for 75 cents you get greater value than coffees at 35 cents. It urges readers to try it and asserts the quality will outlast expectations.
The East Oregonian reports a citywide crackdown on gambling with 126 gamblers observed on Pendleton sidewalks after the closure. Most players depart, some plan to reopen after the grand jury adjourns, while investigators vow continued prosecutions and strict enforcement. Local farmers and stockmen largely oppose gambling, urging ongoing action. Also includes Billy McKay's letter from Toppenish detailing hop field work, wages, irrigation plans, and regional prospects.
A prominent farmer warned that in the future Umatilla county farmers and businessmen will owe a debt to the paper for agitating the issue until gamblers are driven out and the prostitution of young men and working people ends. He noted saloon men threaten a boycott in response.
Will Tour the Interior under the auspices of Rev. J. K. McGillivray of Firwood Wash and Rev. J Anthony Mitchell of Prineville as they depart by train for Grants before entering the Interior for a long missionary journey. McGillivray serves as state Sunday school missionary for Washington. Mitchell leads the Presbyterian church at Prineville. The German government names Mr Lincanza as consulting engineer for the Panama canal, a leading German civil engineer.
The passage touts a savings institution. It highlights vitality in growth and future fortune through a four percent interest rate. It mentions semi annual compounding and safeguarding the principal while it earns interest.
A morning blaze heavily damaged the Hotel Eastern in La Grande. Fire started in the kitchen and reached the attic, destroying the upper portion. Owner Samuel George faces insurer doubts as building valued around 6000 with 4500 insured. Fire limits may bar rebuilding as frame. 28 guests and family escaped unharmed. Insurance by Phoenix of Brooklyn and Hanover of NYC. Local officials consider rebuilding unlikely.
The Arlington at 618 Maintreet is purchased by E. D. Mossie who will run it personally. The renovated house will be moral and respectable with a library for patrons. Rooms by week from 2 to 4.50 dollars and by day 50 cents to 1 dollar. Front rooms for commercial men, regular tenants sought. Mossie, a county resident of 19 years, vows courteous service and high standards.
Father Bosch assistant pastor at St Marys Catholic church has left the city to be assigned in the Northwest. He speaks Crow and has served as a missionary among the Crows. possible posting on a Montana reservation. Father Trivelli, current pastor, has no assistant.
George Simpson editor of the Marion County Reporter and his wife from Knoxville arrived this morning from Rome where they have spent most of the winter. They plan to stay a day or two before continuing to Lewiston where Simpson keeps a gun and Lewiston’s foreman on the Morning Tribune.
The Current Literature club will meet Friday evening at Mrs Bb J Mimer Ville’s home. The program prepared for the postponed meeting last week will be presented.
Scandinavian Service announces O. Le Homes will preach this evening at seven ninety six o clock in the Baptist church inviting all to attend.
At a Saturday board meeting Prof IL RB Traver of Salem formally accepted the Pendleton city school superintendent role. He will be paid 1600 dollars annually and assume duties after the coming term. The board believes his views align with their plans for a stable, harmonious administration and aims to establish a permanent teaching corps.
Union Republican reports that Waresh and Vandevanter begin installing their new planet near the fruit dryer with yard frep on both track sides. They anticipate dressing 30 000 to 40 000 feet daily once underway. A theatre claiming to weigh 34 pounds is noted as a daily breath weight comparison to food and drink.
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