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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1904
Page
8
A city store debuts a broad stock of garments and accessories showcasing the season’s latest fashions. Designers and shopkeepers emphasize fresh selections, bright colors, and modern cuts to attract shoppers seeking up-to-date attire.
The council meets this evening in regular session to approve bills and city business for the month. The Northwestern Gas and Electric Company bond, street commissioner appointment, and recorder’s office reports will be discussed. Recorder reports show 85 city court cases, 40 fines paid, 10 bail forfeitures, 25 jail terms, 2 dismissals, 2 DA referrals, 6 suspended sentences. Total receipts tally 400.50 from fines and cemetery lots. City revenue from licenses totals 445, bringing total treasury intake to 849.50 with 118.50 expenses. Three scarlet fever cases and one measles case reported. 10 burial permits issued.
Mrs Jane Bounds of Baker City and her daughter Miss Mattie Hounds stayed at the Hotel St George awaiting a Spokane train. Bounds had recently drawn police attention after disappearing from home, with initial rumors of elopement or luring by a procuress disproved as she and her family head to Washington for a visit.
Will Locate Here, F. E. Landreman of Fond du Lac Wisconsin is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. J M Cook of South Thompson Street. Landreman is a machinist and seeks a location after visiting the Northwest. He has decided Pendleton is the best place to settle.
Colonel James Fr. Raley, retained by Charlee Cunningham, departed this morning to assist in the defense before the United States court at Portland as the trial opens.
The Oregon Supreme Court heard three cases in the forenoon including Waldenberg vs Berg over a Burns brewery partnership and damages, an appeal in the Jones divorce from Malheur County, and Altachul vs Casey from Crook County for wrongful possession damages. Attorneys Thornton Williams and Biggs for appellant, Parish and Reinhold for respondent in the brewery case.
C R 1S in line says Wabash and Chicago Northwestern will reinstate the old agreement allowing stock shippers return transportation. Calderhead, general freight and passenger agent, carries instructions from company headquarters. This follows the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul move amid stockmen pressure from a February conference.
Prominent ministers and officers of the Congregational denomination in the state will attend a fellowship meeting at the Congregational church on Thursday evening May 6. Rev C P Clapp state superintendent C H M S Rev A N Smith superintendent C S 5 Rev and Mrs Barber Forest Grove Or Rev D Poling will be present and address the meeting. Poling will lead song services beginning at 7:30. All are cordially invited to attend.
The O R N Company announces the first ticket sale for excursion trips to St Louis on May 11 12 and 14. Ticket Agent Wolfe will advise passengers on the arrangements.
Many intending tourists prepare to leave with the first salon date, seeking reduced Pullman accommodations. Mr. Wolfe hopes to organize an excursion party from the city if many sign their intention to go.
Rev Dr Anderson returns from Milton to preach here tonight and again Sunday evening. He will continue sermons each evening until Friday as revival meetings draw large crowds and much interest. He later plans to proceed to California. Come hear him.
The Wahkiakie county May session hears a writ of review over taxes levied by the county. A request to contribute $8 monthly for Catherine Davis’s support was denied, as relatives are to bear the burden. Assessment work advances with J M O’Hara and C P Strain completing Weston and Athena precincts. Berry grower S Torgenson predicts large berry yields but light cherry crops, shipping to begin around May 20. Portland attorney C E Wood attends supreme court session as associate counsel.
Dr Goffin of Moro Sherman county was a business visitor in the city for a short time today coming with a patient from Moro who is seeking treatment at the hospital.
Mrs. Alice Guard of Pilot Rock and her son departed for Lower Lake California after serious family news from her mother. Whitman college seniors appeared in capes and gowns for the first time yesterday as noted by Walla Walla Union.
A compiled list of upcoming events and elections across Oregon. Highlights include a May 16 school bond election in Pendleton, May 18-21 I C O F grand lodge in Astoria, May 17-28 Caledonian games at Athena, June 2-4 Umatilla county pioneers reunion in Weston, a June 6 general election, and a July series of mining, sports and regional gatherings in Pendleton, Shaniko, Heppner, Baker City, Hood River and Portland.
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