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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1903
Page
6
L Neff formerly of the Hotel Alta now runs the Old Dutch Henry Feed Yard offering ample stalls and large corrals for horses and cattle. Hay and grain are for sale with a chop mill in operation nearby.
The people of Echo and vicinity plan a lavish banquet on Friday May 16 from 2 to 4 pm at the Arlington Motel. J A Green will preside as master of ceremonies to honor the promoters of the American Hare Packing and Cold Storage Company. Gus La Fontaine organized the event with aims to showcase hare meat preparations and a subsequent dance will follow.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrive in Edinburgh for a royal week at Holyrood Palace and Dalkeith, with daily drives into the capital for courts and levées. The Scottish royal household leadership includes the Duke of Argyll, the Duke of Buccleuch, Lord Staly, and Lord Rosebery.
George P Holman arrived from Salt Lake this morning and claims to be the first white native Oregonian. He says his father helped sign the state constitution and he once held valuable real estate in the Willamette city area. Holman now works in lumber in Salt Lake and controls its lumber interests. He is a delegate to the Lewis and Clark Fair to be held in Portland in 1905.
Reduction in grain and flour rates from Chicago and river points to the Atlantic seaboard takes effect today and runs to September 30. The decrease of 140 cents per 100 pounds helps Northwest millers compete with foreign mills using American grain.
The literary expert reviews the manuscript and tells the author the language is too revealing of the seamy side. The author counters that Cervantes Moses also showed such traits, while noting the critic mislabels him.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows a former postmaster trolling for patronage as he jokes about returning to his old stamping ground. The line “How would you like a foreign consulship” frames his bid for the job and his embarrassment as he twists a bat in a comic, self depreciating moment.
An old style health advertisement promoting Scott's Emulsion as a tonic to counter aging. It claims age is a matter of blood and promises to keep the reader young by supplying nourishment to every fibre. A free sample offer is extended from Scott and Bowne of New York.
Jewish merchants of New York plan to donate two percent of gross receipts today to aid Kishineff Jews in Bessarabia. The move follows an appeal by Professor Richard Gottheil, president of the Federation of American Zionists, and echoes nationwide efforts to raise a substantial relief fund within a week.
The supreme council of the American Order of Steam Engineers convened in Pittsburg for its annual session. Attendance ran to several score from many parts of the country. Delegates will consider routine matters in the conference.
The Odd Fellows Orphanage in Lynchburg Virginia was formally dedicated with exercises on May 11. Rev P M Bell and Congressman Carter Glass gave speeches and Grand Master HO delivered the speech of acceptance. Delegations from Richmond Danville Roanoke Petersburg and other cities attend.
New York May 11 The Society of the Caribbean will host its annual dinner at Cafe Martin this evening to commemorate the gallant torpedo boat Winslow fight. Lieutenant Commander John B Bermainden of the United States Navy is to be the guest of honor among artistes and writers who covered the Cuban theater of the Spanish war.
In Louisville, May T1 A, Chicago welterweight Martin Duffy faces Rube Ferns in a 20 round express boxing show presented by the Louisville Athletic Club. Both fighters appear in good trim after Ferns recently knocked out Matty Mathews at Wolfato. an intriguing and closely fought outcome is anticipated.
The Ken mcky Wil Posters and Distributors' Association began its annual meeting in Loutavile May 11 with President J. G. Burch of Owensboro presiding. The group will meet two days at Seebach's Hotel to discuss business matters of interest to members.
Miss Virginia, famed palmist in Europe and America, offers scientific palm readings and occult guidance. She claims to reveal life progress barriers via palm markings and body emanations, promising to help clients achieve success and wealth with practical instruction during a limited stay at Palace rooming House on Main Street.
Short, the coal man, has come into a large fortune after years of quiet effort. Jons notes he is entitled to it, while Smith agrees he has waited long enough and deserves the windfall.
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