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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1901
Page
3
James W Hendrix and Karlee W Hendrix faced charges over alleged forgery and gambling when a Sunday night dispute led to a confrontation over a check. The article notes local crime context and mentions ads for Newbro's Herpicide amid broader social notices.
May 6 reports Arthur Vaner Willinwn College athlete won the intercollegiate oratory title. Participants included Kale and Warbington from agricultural college. The event featured a Whitman student who carried off the prize amid a crowded field.
The note asserts a firm commitment that the item will be repaired now and remain fixed at the eighty unit mark, with confidence in sustained stability and future reliability.
A long list of arrivals includes L A Bateb from La Grande, J L Rand from Baker City, and Wm T Muir from Portland among others. The notice then blends an ill‑formatted medical ad promising rewards for cure and promoting patent medicines by Chad, Cheney and Co, with testimonials and a Toledo company seal.
The event at Pendleton Presbyterian Church on May 9 presents 35 stereopticon views by a noted coast lecturer. Admission is 15 cents.
A drugstore ad offers Shiloh's Consumption cure with a money back guarantee after taking two thirds of the bottle if symptoms persist. The Tallman and Company advertisement promotes a 50 eta. and 14 dollar bottle with a promise of refund through the druggist.
A 22 caliber bullet breached Dr. C J Whitaker's kitchen window and ricocheted through spice racks near Miss Jennie Cunningham. The shot nearly caused a serious injury and prompted warnings about careless shooters in Pendleton. A similar incident struck A Cameron's South Main Street home, startling the family as a curtain was struck and the bullet dropped to the sill. Authorities urged stricter hunting safety and accountability.
Whitman College and Osborns Athena played to a 0 to 0 tie until Whitman scored the deciding run in the final moment. Umpire Ryan ruled a tally, citing spectator interference and a wild pitch. Athena protested but Whitman retained the win.
A Walla Walla Bar Association meeting is set for May 17 to investigate charges against local attorney Edgar Lemman. Dement Church alleges Lemman collected and misrepresented funds from Dement Bros. Co. in a note case involving S J Abbott. If proven, disbarment proceedings may follow.
The article describes Martin buying in car lots for cash to obtain goods at lower prices and passing savings to customers. He offers to match or beat competitors’ grocery prices, using cash purchases to keep costs down.
The advertisement lists five diseases claimed to be cured by Shilohs Consumption Cure: Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough, Croup and Consumption. It promises a money back guarantee if it fails and offers bottles at 25 cents, with a one dollar price per bottle from Tallman & Go.
Eleven members of two camping families spent two months living in two cars of the Paris Ferris wheel after winter closure. An infant was born February 22 during the ascent. Police released the group and the wheel company offered them 60 a month to exhibit in the car.
An early medicine advertisement promotes Shilohs cough and consumption cure from Tailman & Co leading druggists. It claims the remedy prevents deaths from disease and offers refunds if no cure is effected, with prices 25 cents 60 cents and one dollar per bottle.
Washington May 6 In a War Department summary the division of insular affairs reports that after removing coin shipments the value of Cuba US trade increased by 1222 205 in the first eight months of 1900 versus 1897. Britain and Germany show sizable gains while overall imports rise with tariff rules affecting all nations. The piece also notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a product claim.
Notice declares all outstanding warrants of school district No 16 Umatilla county Oregon up to No 1502 payable on presentation at the district clerk's office in Pendleton. Interest ceases from publication date. Clerk Bell Bishop dated May 6 2001.
Baseball fans in Pendleton anticipate the May 14 opener at Alta Street grounds with Colfax assisting the local team. The field is shaping up as a smooth face surface, the grand stand nears completion, and players are in good form for a likely spirited contest between Wolfax and Pendleton. Also noted is a High School vs Clerks game won by the Clerks 10 to 7 on Sunday.
An old advertisement announces Ghilon's Cure offered at Boo priced at 1.06 per bottle. It mentions Wall SC Lailey WV and directs purchases through Tallman & Co., druggists. The notice cites a weekly publication offering a yearly subscription.
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