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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1905
Page
8
A new line of Present glass is described as offering value beyond a typical coffee, priced around a quarter. The ad notes customers may save compared with a 35 cent cup and invites readers to try it for themselves.
In western Umatilla County Echo district, about 72 miles of ditches have been built in the past year. Alfalfa seed sales total 52,000 pounds, used to seed roughly 2,600 acres, over 25 percent of existing alfalfa land. New cultivation and winter irrigation plans spread as land is brought under cultivation daily.
Preston W Search of Worcester Maxzy the well known lecturer will return this week with a three lecture series to be delivered on Thursday Friday and Saturday May 4 6 and 7 at the Christian church The first lecture A Yankee Schoolmaster Abroad the second Winter in Switzerland and the third Parsifal a Guileless Fool Prof Search is a widely traveled lecturer in the United States.
T G Montgomery reports completion of repairs on the telephone line between here and Helix. The line had been down in sections and some poles rotted. they were replaced and the entire line rechecked, now in good order.
Standard Cigar Co. took proceedings Saturday against A. G. Howard to collect 68 dollars for cigars bought last July. The case was settled when Howard paid the amount.
Claude Reeder of Athena traveled 25 miles to town in 1 hour 10 minutes in a Cordillac. The roads are described as being in excellent condition.
Wednesday features prayer and the monthly business meeting. Thursday the Ladies Aid missionary meeting of the missionary society.
Readers report Newbro's Herpicide cleanses dandruff and refreshes the scalp. The product claims to curb hair loss by destroying dandruff germs, preventing baldness, and providing an aristocratic hairdressing effect. It is sold by druggists with samples available through The Herpicide Co. Detroit, Mich.
An advertisement describes a savings account as a growing tree with a 4 percent interest rate. It emphasizes semi annual compounding and principal preservation to strengthen future fortune.
A benefit night at the Frazer theater promises a city entertainment of the year with music, monologues, dances, and a noted Indian war dance. The program includes MacMinn's Orchestra, Mrs O Scuttle, Misses Sheridan and Parkes, and a parade by a Magolia lodge delegation. Proceeds support the Commercial association gymnasium.
William A. Cox general agent for the Northwestern lines visits the city with Charles J. Gray. They survey Umatilla county and plan for a strong westward rush this season. Cox expects many permanent homeseekers to move to Oregon Washington and Idaho to boost business and develop resources.
On May 13 the local Woodmen lodge hosts a general sound and literary program at Secret Society hall for Woodmen members wives and friends. Rev T R Egerton will give the principal address followed by a banquet in the adjoining room. Committee in charge are John H Lawrey F A Swingle and A J Owens.
Mrs and Mr Frank McCarty arrive from Moscow to lead revival meetings at Thompson Street Methodist Episcopal Church. They come from Moody Bible Institute and report over 100 conversions during their recent meetings. First service tonight at 7 30 with daily sessions this week and afternoon meetings Thursday and Friday at 2 30. Rev I B Tallman to preach tonight. Umatilla County Degree of Honor convention in session with delegates present. last night and this afternoon sessions scheduled.
Measles are described as prevalent on the reservation with 30 or more cases among Indians. Dr. T. M. Henderson, the reservation physician, visited the agency and noted some severe cases though no serious outcomes are expected. No pupils are affected and three institutions are operating regularly. A Lewiston visitor, D. Brusha and M. A. Miller of Lebanon, a state senator from Linn county, and a Democratic War Hero, visited yesterday and left for Baker City to attend the Modern Woodmen grand lodge convening there today.
Seating is already scarce as tickets fly. by noon more than 200 seats were reserved for tonight's show touted as the city’s most interesting local talent event. Mrs. Van Wilson and her parents depart for Alberta next Sunday to reside near Claresholm. Mr. Wilson stays to wrap up business.
Reports from Tonopah say Fred Lack struck a rich vein of ore, shipping for three months. Lack is well known in Granite for multiple mining interests in the locality.
Mrs. Brown sold her home at 106 South Main street to Rev. N. H. Brooks pastor of the First Christian church who will move in at once. The price was 3500 dollars. Mrs. Brown plans to leave for Topeka soon.
Arthur Gibson awarded contract to erect new residence for Dr. D J McFaul at a price of 2960 dollars. Plumbing work let to B F Beck for 290 dollars.
In police court this morning Fred Beck Ron Nichola Hd Hagen John Doe and William Henry forfeited from 6 to 10 dollars for being drunk and disorderly. John Doe aged 19 forfeited 6 dollars for drunkenness.
Walter Manker of Pacific Staten Telephone found a $24 check and returned it to owner Tom Milarkey who was frantically searching. John Dickson was fined $2 by the recorder for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk in violation of the ordinance.
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