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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1906
Page
2
A Pendleton shop announces installation of an expensive coffee pulverizer the only one in town. It offers free sample pound of freshly roasted Special Java and Mocha, promising to fix coffee troubles by pulverizing beans to order.
A model water wheel by J S Mathews, pioneer of this city, sits in Walters mill race near the Main street bridge. It can power or irrigate, works in shallow water, and shows promise for the irrigation needs of streams in the region.
Umatilla County sheepmen crossing into the Wenaha forest reserve must obtain permits from Superintendent D B H Sheller of the Blue Mountains reserve. A 12 mile crossing across the Blue Mountains reserve is required. Sheller will receive applications for range allotments at the Hotel St George this week and a forest ranger will guard the line to prevent trespass. Regulations Nos 22 and 29 govern permits and driving stock across reserves. Continuous patrols will enforce compliance.
A vintage classified style pitch touts a corn cure that claims to remove corns from roots with no lingering soreness when used as directed. The ad emphasizes quick relief and invites readers to call for PF and S, noting the product is put up and sold locally.
J A Mason writes from Portland on May 2 urging Multnomah County candidates to declare their stance on Jonathan Bourne and Bourne’s influence. He calls for Republican nominees to publicly oppose Bourne and to rally clean voters to resist Bourne’s money and tactics. He signs as J A Mason.
The Commercial association library gains John Z. Stoddard lectures in 12 volumes. The works cover the author’s travels across principal globe countries and feature illustrations. Purchases were financed by the Sturgis fund, arranged by trustee Judge Fee.
Word reached Elgin that O FR N contractors will arrive soon to work the valley. They plan to bring in men teams and camp supplies to finish the grade from the Wan yon to Joseph within 100 days, with headquarters at a nearby commissary.
Gambee of Camas Prairie reports his family in Bintan Clara, California, are entirely unharmed after a recent earthquake. He cites considerable damage to their town. Rector Warren at Baker City notes Rev. John Warren, rector of Heppner Episcopal parish, is visiting Baker City.
Mr. Kk. M. O'Brien departed this morning for Great Falls Miles City and Bilinge Montana. He will stay about a month on business traveling via Spokane.
Pendleton mining man William Baker of Pendleton, interested in mining property near the Gold Coin, is in Baker for a few days.
Walters the Weston saloonkeeper was found not guilty in a recent trial but faces pending charges of selling liquor to minors. District Attorney Phelps vows further indictments, alleging Walters specialized in juvenile trade. He urges local officials to act, noting youths as young as 13 were seen drinking near Walters’ establishment and demanding Walters leave the county.
The secretary of the interior ordered immediate government construction of the Klamath distribution canals to avoid private property rights conflicts and save time. The plan would start work quickly, with at least 90 days avoided for bidding. It aims to employ several hundred Klamash Indians from the nearby polash reserva tion for labor.
The article notes early industry milestones in Washington Territory including Tumwater’s water power sawmill in Thurston County built in 1847, Olympia’s first logging company in 1844, the first steam sawmill near Seattle, the Ciret shingle mill of 1864, a Hudson Bay Company mill on the Columbia in 1835, a Puget Sound establishment by 1846, Olympia’s first regular foundry in 1853, Port Blakely’s 1858 steamboat, and a Pioneer Coast Magazine reference with a 1988 date.
The Pacific States Telephone unveils a new directory for the Inland division listing patrons of the Inland empire. The 430 page book covers eastern Oregon and Washington districts and northern Idaho with names and telephone numbers.
Claim promises rapid relief from stomach symptoms with Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters. It touts 33 years of cures and widespread use, urging prompt take at first signs and noting the bottle’s proven record to persuade every man or woman to choose it over rivals.
An early advertisement touts Hostetter's remedies as the best cure for poor appetite flatulence headaches bloating dyspepsia indigestion constipation and female health issues urging readers to try it today. The copy emphasizes quick relief and widespread use across ailments.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company will spend about 40000 this year on a new passenger depot side tracks and track improvements in Walla Walla. Ex Walla Walla Commercial Club president John B. Catron received the plan via official telegram from General Superintendent Buckley of the Harriman System based in Portland. The total year spending could approach 100000 in Walla Walla including 256000 for a depot 15000 for track upgrades and 69000 for property purchases.
The badly decomposed body of Dan Lanahan was recovered yesterday about 18 miles from Athwrtia in the South Bolne river. Authorities are treating the death as a potential drowning while continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
Bolne Capital News reports an inquest is held after the placer miner Lanahan apparently fell into a stream. Appears to have been in the water for about two weeks. identity not established from available clues.
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