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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
8
Morrison and Co. bought the Parker stock at Helix and will operate the business as M. L. Morrison & Co. W. T. Parker's creditors had pursued attachment actions forcing suspension of business. The stock valued at 10334 dollars was purchased for less than its amount.
Mark Moorhouse reports Frank B Clopton and Mrs Clopton will depart Phoenix May 16 and travel to Pendleton by May 20 for winter in Arizona aiding Mr Cloptons health. Cottage Grove debates granting a 30 year Willamette Valley Electric Co franchise.
Montic Gwinn chairman of the Boise National Irrigation Convention arrangements predicts hearty turnout for September 3 to 8 in Boise. He cites Governor Pardee’s courage and California’s strong representation, with governors from western states and delegations from the East signaling participation. Gwinn, a Blue Mountains sheepman, also notes county development efforts and plans to recruit more residents for irrigation projects.
In police court John McCourt prosecuted his first case as city attorney. It was an annoying introduction to the responsibilities of the position. The case involved Mrs. McCarty who was charged with...
Murray Wade, Oregon cartoonist now with the Walla Walla Union, spoke of his decade in San Francisco and a 1906 earthquake experience. He described living in cheap fourth floor quarters with three artist friends, their Mulligan stew tipping over a stove, ink smeared paintings ruined, and their race to finish work before rent due.
Drs W H Lytle and D W Harrington federal stock inspectors spent days in Wallowa county visiting sheep men and inspecting about 110000 head. They praised the valley, calling it an ideal sheep country with flocks in good condition and an excellent grade. Shearing is expected in about a month, later there than in the state.
Frazer theater in Pendleton schedules two entertainments for May 12 and 14. On May 12 Raney’s Boys will be presented and on May 14 California Girls. Manager Taylor has not announced further acts. California Girls has a long tour and strong reception. Raney’s Boys recently performed at a White House reception in Washington.
Alf Johnson orchestra of this city will furnish the music for the Umatilla county pioneers picnic in Weston on May 31 and June 1 and 2. The event will be well attended with pioneers and candidates expected to join. Weston residents prepare for a first class three day celebration in eastern Oregon’s famed picnic tradition.
About 25 people from Missouri River county transferred to the Spokane branch of the O R & N this morning. Most headed to Spokane and other eastern Washington points to locate, drawn west by extensive advertising in the east. Many neighbors and friends from central western states plan to follow this season.
Deputy United States marshal Glenn Bushee was bucked from a horse on West Webb Street this afternoon. The horse stepped into a gas pipe trench, throwing Bushee to the street and injuring his ankle. The injury was not serious.
Supreme Judge T G Halley received a gold medal from Lewin and Clark folr authorities for his alfalfa exhibit at the Umatilla county show. The prize alfalfa came from his ranch on Wild Hore0 creek.
J. F. Anderson of Monument retracted claims of finding $11,000 in gold in a Birch Creek Wilson Place box. He says his 1865 cellar find yielded only a rusty mule shoe and a corroded ox bell, relics of emigrant days. He relocated the site this spring but found no treasure and had previously spoken of the discovery.
B. W. Witherspoon a horse buyer for the geological survey shipped a carload of 16 head from here to Seat tle over the W. & BR line. The horses are for government work in Alaska and will be used mainly for packing purposes. Mr. Witherspoon will return soon to arrange another shipment he has contracted for.
Judge Ellis awarded three children to the mother and three to the father after a divorce earlier granted. Alma M Staples was also granted a separate divorce from Arthur M Staples today. Attorney Knowles of La Grande appeared for the plaintiff.
Inquiries pour into the East Oregonian office daily for descriptive circulars of Umatilla county. People send the booklet to friends in the east and the public is just realizing the value of the statistics it contains.
A weekend baseball series at Athena features Flgin facing the Yellow Kids and the night game against Elgin. Both teams are strong, promising one of the season’s best contests with competitive play expected.
The advertisement extols Dr Pierces non secret medicines sold under Dr Vierve’s and Dr Pleiore’s names, printed ingredient lists, and glycerine as solvent. It claims physicians prescribe these alcohol free preparations and that each wrapper notes ingredients and medicinal aims, asserting safety and efficacy with medical endorsements.
A local advertisement proclaims Heath and Milligan as the acme of success in their line. The firm guarantees the quality and endorses their products as the best value for consumers. They specialize in contracting and paper changing, with contact at Sharp, 205 KE Court Street, phone Red 3131.
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