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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
5
Whitaker the dentist listed with data via Lee Teutsch. Local ads for farm loans, cash groceries, clothing, hats, corsets, and various shops. Notices include found item, help wanted, sales, real estate, and upcoming events with local addresses and names. Died and funeral notices for Pendleton area, plus a bicycle theft report and a declamation contest at the high school.
Mrs. Dilila Chapman 42, of 708 Ann Street, died after taking strychnine in a personal crisis. Grief over a son’s death six weeks prior, illness of another son with pneumonia, and destitute family circumstances surround the tragedy. Nine children ages 4 to 25 remain. funeral set for tomorrow at the home.
L L Simpson of Athena reports a $105 purse theft on or after the Athena Colfax trip. He had bought tickets for himself and bride, carried the money in his pocket, and after checking into Hotel Colfax and leaving the barber chair the purse vanished. He suspects theft on the train or loss in the car and telegraphed for funds, pawning his overcoat to pay the hotel bill.
E Y Judd presides as head of both Pendleton Wool Scouring and Packing Co and Pendleton Woolen Mills after reelection of officers. New superintendent Geo D Fell and general manager Chas J Ferguson take leadership as the mills report a strong year with high production and bright prospects. Prices hold steady in London auctions amid US wool market weakness from a strikes impact.
Ed win Owens Towne announces that principal roles in his New York comedy success Too Rich to Marry will soon be named. Management promises nearly the entire original cast, plus vaudeville features integrated through the play. The production is billed as fast moving and highly entertaining from start to finish.
The Commercial Association met Tuesday evening in regular session. Few items arose besides committee appointments and three new members B E Kennedy William Fitz gerald and Eldred Waffle. A committee chaired by Lee Teutsch was tasked to raise funds to reimburse Seventh Day Adventists for freight to move tents and paraphernalia for the camp meeting. A second committee was formed to finish paying for the association's parade float used in the Woodmen's parade.
Oregonian fears Mr Furnish could trade Philippine Islands for the governorship while critics in the Portland Journal argue he would not swap the Philippines for the post. The exchange highlights political tensions over colonial policy and leadership.
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