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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
8
The celebrated D. Armstrong & Co line of ladies fine Oxfords has arrived with the latest styles and finest workmanship. A full line of little gents youths and boys Oxfords and seasonable footwear for old and young is also shown in the city.
Wilson and Co. at 1 Main Street advertises Cheap Good Shoes. The shop offers a limited stock sale with prices stated as low as possible to attract customers. Local residents are urged to visit for bargains and fitting sizes.
In Prosser Washington May 13 reports say prospects for a Utah beet sugar plant fade if signals stay negative. A Prosser Board of Trade subcommittee met with Levi Ankeny W G Granger of Washington Irrigation Co and E F Benson and others to discuss a plan to erect and operate a plant. Granger pledged support offering land and water rights and personal attention to the effort.
Frank Hughes was bound over to the November term of the federal grand jury in Portland on a liquor sale to Indians charge. Spokane Jim and Charley Shapeless appeared with Hughes, who posted 250 dollars bail. Berkley Hailey testified to hearing Hughes offer whiskey to Indians and arrested him, while Hughes pleaded ignorance. Deputy Marshal Jack Proebster escorted him to Portland.
Government inspector M. P. McCoy arrived in La Grande after a trip through the Imna he district and other parts of Wallowa county. He praised the region and predicted Wallowa would soon rank among the leading counties. He plans to proceed to Malheur county for extensive work.
C Pruitt has recovered from illness. R R Diven of Helix is in Pendleton on business. H E Manley from Athena is at the Golden Rule hotel. Colin V Dyment arrived from Walla Walla. R E Porter of Meacham is in Pendleton on business. Mrs M and Stevie of Seattle are visiting. Mr and Mrs W J Crawford of Portland are visiting. Mrs Florence Meade of Wallace visits Mrs C S Jackson. Mrs J W Henderson of Portland is guest of Hotel Pendleton. Mrs A G Barles of North Yakima and Douglas Bolts of Pilot Rock visit. Allen Bros plan to move to wood camp near Huron. Walter M Pierce leaves for California for the Victoria land case. John Hutson of W W R R offices is in Pendleton. Mrs John Bean improves at home on West Webb. Mrs Swanson of Tatoma visits, guest of Robbins and Bixby. W R Connington of Canyon City Pendleton visitor, en route to LO O F grand encampment in Portland. A D Stillman to California for Victoria Island land suit, as attorney. Miss Bertha M Sumner of Portland consults the grand guardian of Women of Woodcraft. A H Sunderman and wife of Echo drove in. Sunderman sells sheep, to buy herd for fall markets. Miss Flora Walker of Owlt Es Store confined by grip. has been ill several days. Professor M F Knox leaves for Walla Walla to lecture, then Seattle. wished to organize a class here but insufficient interest.
Fire sweeps through the Duane area near Malone New York and is racing toward Dyer mountain country. Inhabitants flee as towns in the Malone mountain district face potential enormous losses. Fire apparatus has been dispatched by special trains for protection.
In San Francisco on May 14 District Judge DeHaven fined the officers of the Federal Salt Company known as the Salt Trust one dollar for violating the Sherman antitrust law.
Idaho City May 14 Boise stage halted a mile from Idaho City this morning and mail pouch rifled. One passenger aboard. Telephone wires cut. Sheriff leads pursuit with a posse.
A Boston Transcript quotation remarks that a man's monologue is his wife speaking to him while a dialogue is his wife and her mother addressing him. The aphorism contrasts intimate conversations within a family setting.
Thousands gather from Cascades to Montana and Wyoming for the 23rd Adventists conference in Byers grove Oregon Washington Idaho area. The encampment hosts 60 tents and 100 plus attendees with delegates from each church to conduct district business, elect officers, and set salaries. Prominent guests include Elders Knox Snyder Prescott Irwin Shulty Burg and others. Daily program lists bells, meetings, sermons, and youth and children sessions. Store and dining tent serve attendees with local supplies.
President R Alexander of the Progress Club appoints Cohen Teutech and Besthorn to secure a state renowned orator for the Fourth of July celebration. Negotiations progress with Governor Chamberlain Senator Fulton and other prominent figures as committee works toward publicizing details by tomorrow.
The Jolly Dozen Dancing Club hosts its final dance of the season this evening at Music Hall. Friends will be entertained and refreshments served after the program as the boys strive to give guests the best possible time.
E L Barnett and wife arrived from Athena this morning and left for the wear on the morning train. He will visit Crook county friends while she attends the grand encampment of the IOOF in Portland on Tuesday next. Mr Barnett is the grand warden of the order. Jolly Dozen Dance tonight at Music Hall with Kirkman's Orchestra and refreshments for those with invitations.
Judge Elis oversees five divorce actions with several decided by default or continued for deposition. Georgie Hidy wins absolute divorce and custody of Mabel. Sabina Franklin gains freedom from Benjamin. Effie Stone reverts to Bradley after default. Touse case continued for more evidence. Hendricks vs Hendricke draws local attention amid ongoing proceedings.
Yesterday afternoon the local golf club completed a second nine hole round with Hartman defeating Moorhouse by four and Rinehart edging Berkeley by two. Dickson beat Keller three up and Wade defeated Lambrith. Brown won over Clopton one up. A tie remains between Dodd and Judd to be decided this afternoon. Ladies play saw Mrs Clopton and Mrs Johnson tied in the second round with Johnson taking the match by one point. Cameron and Strong completed their five round contest with finals set for Friday to decide the championship.
Gus LaFontaine drives two bands totaling about 4,800 sheep from Pendleton to the old Boettcher place near Meacham for summer grazing. Next week, two more bands around 5,000 head will join at the same range. They have been grazing at Despain gulch and The Well, about 16 miles north of town.
The Walla Walla baseball group has come to town with 12 players Van DeWater Brugette Irby Bradley Heder Hogan Brown Fisher McGucken Berry Stoval Edwards. The team aims to win and a strong series of games is anticipated.
Ralph Wade is now engaged in compiling the new telephone directory. An increase of 120 patrons during the past six months shows city progress and growing use of local services.
W Nichols sold to Mrs Helen Whittemore via E T Wade the lots 11 and 12 in block 11 Raleys addition for a 500 consideration.
The Domestic Laundry has purchased an elegant new delivery wagon. This addition promises improved service and efficiency for domestic orders in the town.
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