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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1906
Page
8
Watch This Space urges coffee drinkers to try Special Java and Mocha Blend to avoid stomach upset from frogdte and acid. Patrons report satisfaction and no ill effects after switching. Special Java and Mocha Blend priced at 40c per pound.
Oregon Liquor Dealers Association funds have reached Pendleton to defeat candidates opposing the local option law. A $10,000 pledge from Portland is aimed at Umatilla County figures Walter Pierce and Dr. C. J. Smith in a broader push to elect a legislature favoring liquor interests and loosening local option restrictions.
Since the convening of the supreme court in this city four applicants for admission to the bar have appeared. They are C. Edwards United States Indian agent Clairen L. Smith of Baker City J. W. Huff principal of Pendleton high school and Miss Ada F. Edwards sister of Major Edwards. The committee appointed by the court to examine the applicants consists of Judge W. R. Ellis Attorney General A. M. Crawford and W. A. Manley. The examination occurred this afternoon.
H G Pitt of Spokane tells of his experience crossing San Francisco Bay when the earthquake struck. He was in his berth and, thinking heavy waves rocked the boat, fell asleep again after a brief fright.
A historical note describes blood described as weak in life-giving principles and full of poisonous waste matter. It claims such blood fails to nourish vital organs and causes pimples, bolls, eczema, tumors, abscesses, and other skin diseases. The piece reads as a medical admonition urging cleansing of the blood.
The East End Public School presents an afternoon program at Music Hall Wednesday at 2 pm featuring readings by Verna and Vera Taylor, vocal solos by Mia and J. R. Dickson, choruses from Fifth and Sixth Grades, and an address from Mrs John Hailey Jr titled Schools of Art. An evening program at 8 pm includes readings, a high school glee club performance, duets by Gwendolen Smith, and solos with remarks by Judges Mitchell and Marcus.
Registration books opened after the latest primary show slow activity in Pendleton with only about 60 voters registered. Registry Clerk Nelson notes dull business and a likely light overall county turnout, though the May 15 closing date could boost registrations. No reports yet from other county points on progress.
The final Beta Epsilon program at Pendleton Academy featured a mock trial and a picnic at S. K. Yates home on McKay Creek, four miles west of town. About 45 students and invited friends rode in a hayrock, chaperoned by Prof. and Mrs. W. H. Bleakney.
Frank Hilbert J T Beckhausen and C N Sparf pleaded to fencing government land in Portland federal court. Judge Wolverton fined each 250, paid. They were on bail of 1000 each awaiting trial. Col A H Raley represented them.
L Hush Livermore, son of Port master Lot Livermore of this city, has left Baker City for Salt Lake to join the Salt Lake Herald. A capable newspaper man, he will find an excellent field for his abilities in Utah. He was recently connected with the Bolse Statesman.
De Graff denies sale of the C K feed yard and says he continues to run the business with strong local patronage. Lee Kennard did not purchase the yard, and the business remains under De Graff’s management.
A large mounted elk from the Swinburne family that once adorned the Umatilla county exhibit at the Lewis and Clark fair has been returned to Pendleton and is now on display in the Rader furniture store.
A proposed joint lodge hall and theater building at Main and Water Streets is discussed by Integrity Lodge 0. O. F. and Damon Lodge No. 4 Knights of Pythias. A meeting is set with trustees to weigh co operation. Knights own the Main and Water lot. no final action has been taken.
The supreme court heard extended arguments today with little disposal. Through the forenoon the case of Sarah Jennings and husband versus Oregon Land & Water Company from Morrow county was argued by W A Manly for the appellant and E Woodson for the respondent. By 2 pm several other cases were argued and submitted including State of Oregon and W L Gideon versus County Court of Malheur county.
The county road roller will be taken to Athena this evening by Geo Buzan who operates the monster machine for the county. It will be shipped to Athena on the O R and N due to light bridges on county roads. Macadamizing planned near T J Kirk's home in Athena.
Over two days the county court heard arguments in a road case from Holdman County. Attorneys Collier and Newberry represent opposing factions in the dispute.
Painters are applying the final exterior coat to the court house in white. Artisans are urged to attend the usual meeting on Tuesday evening May 7 at the usual place, with a surprise in store.
An advertorial promoting Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for weak and sickly women. It claims to restore health and strength, soothe nerves, treat hysteria and nervous exhaustion, and aid various pelvic and gynecological issues. The copy emphasizes natural roots, safety, and a long history of use by Indians and whites, urging readers to consult druggists for the medicine.
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