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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1888
Page
3
A jumble of city notices and rumors includes names like Homer J. Matlock and Court adjournment, references to an open house at a Masonic hall, and various hires, moves, and events. Mentions of Juvenile Opera Company, a May 3 performance, and a range of local business shifts fill the page.
The article reports Mit Gearin seriously ill with pneumonia and erysipelas in the face, likely traveling to Portland for care if feasible. It notes Hon John M. Geain remains bedbound at Villach House and details implications for his schedule and upcoming appointments. It also discusses forming a new hose company to strengthen the town’s fire department, citing current limitations with one hose company and two carriages, and the potential recruitment of athletic locals and existing firemen.
In Walla Walla on Tuesday afternoon two tramps entered a room where Mire Viewrd was making a bed and demanded money, then insulted her. The girl’s father Councilman Picard ordered them out. a confrontation followed with threats and a clash on Second Street. Picard was struck, nose broken, and Marshal Robinson detained the assailants. One tramp’s companion was restrained with a Billy club. Picard’s nose was set by Dr. Blalock. Also listed are jurors drawn for the upcoming circuit court term and a long roster of names from Pendleton, Adams, and nearby locales.
Democrats nominate state senators J J Steffen Thomas A Davis O P Lent Preston C Smith and representatives Case HH Humphrey John Montag Wm A Daly Chaar Smith Thomas N Strong J D Meyer Euier Waxes E A King E 8 wa Music and a March to Careet Solo and other pieces listed. Mr Pickles runs for Lieutenant Governor of Kansas with a sharp campaign.
Gossip about candidates in Juniper area including J E Morivon and J K Kirkland, with remarks on climate, crops, and the City of the Dead. Notes on deaths, a needy family, and a wave of arrivals from Arkansas with sentiment about June elections. Many named residents from towns like Portland, Cameron, La Grande, Arlington, Walla Walla, and Echo.
The first night of the Juvenile Opera Company production of The Mikado drew a large Pendleton audience. Camille Cleveland, Emma Derg, Julia Martin, and Teddy received praise for singing and stage presence. Stella May impressed as a precocious elf. Katisha and Ko-Ko roles drew strong applause. Ex-Senator James H. Slater will lecture on politics at the Opera House Saturday at 6.
Local citizens urge an immediate effort to beautify the town cemetery with trees, flowers, and artistic devices. They note pioneers lie buried there and advocate creating a supervised, incorporated cemetery district to maintain the grounds and honor the dead. The piece closes with unrelated notes on domestic life and Missouri politics.
An old newspaper advertisement lists pie fruit and garnish pricing. Blackberries 15c or 7 cans, Grapes 15c or 7 cans, Peaches 15c or 7 cans, Plums 15c or 7 cans, plus gallon cans and Green Gage Plums 40c or 3 cans. The text includes nonsensical dashes and uncertain quantities.
Grocery ad lists tomatoes gallon 40c or 3 cans for 1.00. 24 lb can 15c or 9 cans for 1.00. Beans 15c or 7 cans for 1.00. Deals presented as sale prices with bulk option.
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