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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1904
Page
5
May Muslin Underwear Sale runs one week starting Tuesday with six lots. Prices far below normal on corset covers drawers gowns and corset covers across waists gowns drawers and skirts. Displayed in corner window with sale items including waists drawers gowns and corset covers priced around $1.13.
Random clipped notices and ads from Pendleton Oregon include rent offers, room wanted, a Cochin China hurricane death report, Olympia beer promotions, a petition for removal in a probate case, and a stray cow missing notice. Names include B.A. Morton and local businesses along Court Street.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends in Pendleton and beyond for kindness during illness and death of Mamie, daughter and sister. Elke meeting announced for tonight at 7:30 with business and initiation. Notes include names FitzGerald and Beane with officials. Quote about marrying for affection and wealth ends the fragment.
J M Russel the scouring milman for The Dalles in Intown G W Hunt of Portland on a brief business visit Miss Ora P Woods of Walla Walla guest of Pendleton friends Miss Anice Markham left for Walla Walla for a short visit H T Wilson well known attorney of The Dalles attending the supreme court Louie Reyburn city marshal of La Grande en route to Portland Lee Teutych and W A Teutech of Portland to Pilot Rock on business Miss Bessie Switeler and sister Mrs Edgar Lowell of Portland back from Portland Mae Mason of La Grande formerly Mae Swart of Bingham Borings visiting Mrs Clarence Penland C A Barrett of Athena Pendleton visiting yesterday as republican sheriff candidate W T Kirk historian of Payette Independent and nephew of T W Ayres visiting Mr Ayres Colin V Dyment Spokesman Review representative in town yesterday T Donovan Western Union O R O and N lineman of La Grande en route to Umatilla for work Burnt River washout causes large amount of extra spring work for the department.
Fred C. Davis of Meacham Creek sought county aid for his 80 year old mother claiming need. The East Oregonian says he lied about her condition and income while his relatives provide most sustenance. Davis, known as a light spender, allegedly favors his own comfort over his mother’s care.
The court heard three appeals from Grant and Morrow counties. Cases involve land tithe, ford construction, and inventory delay due to deep snow. Attorneys listed include C E Redfield W Huntington Wilson and Moore Gavi. The estate of DeWitt C French seeks extended inventory time due to heavy snow.
James Jones of Pendleton was in town a couple of days this week. He reportedly set a pine in his coat pocket near Bel ung fire at the hotel Wednesday night, ruining the coat and vest before waking from smoke. He had a similar incident previously and is surveying cattle prospects.
Deputy United States Marshal Blowers from Hood River visited town this morning for a short hearing on the Leflore Commission case involving John Halley Jr Lee Baker and Joe Sullivan. He returned to Portland later today.
County court is auditing bills and accounts today with plans to complete the task today or tomorrow. The rest of the week will focus on considering several special measures to be brought up.
JohnS Rees, an Underwood typewriter agent, has placed the 20th machine in the city since April 1, 1903, this time in the county clerk's office. The East Oregonian reports satisfaction with the machine.
Charles D P Semple as administrator of the W W Semple estate sought more time to file the final account. The court granted the extension, moving the hearing date to May 7 at 10 o'clock. A rolling stone gallery concept is noted as evolving toward a perfect sphere despite losing corners.
Dr Andergon preaches to the young people and all who will come this evening. All the city’s youth will be profited by hearing him. Preaching tomorrow at 2 PM and 7 20 PM closes the preaching until Sunday evening farewell at the M E F church on Thompson street.
Governor Chamberlain granted a notarial commission to J F Nowlin and the appointment was filed this morning.
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