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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1903
Page
2
The celebrated D Armstrong Co line of ladies fine Oxfords arrives with latest styles and finest workmanship. Also a full line of little gents youths and boy s Oxfords and all seasonable footwear for old and young are shown in the city.
Wilson and Co offers bargains on footwear at 1181 Main Street. Customers report low prices and a wide selection of styles, with emphasis on durable daily wear and casual shoes for men and women. Local shoppers note steady stock and frequent restocks through the week.
A roundup of local social and business travel includes Allen Bros moving to Huron for the summer, Thomas Gahagan in Walla Walla on business, Do. B. Williamson staying at the Hotel Pendleton, and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Richmond visiting from Weston. Also present are J. W. Sawyer from Walla Walla, A. J. Leland of the Chicago and Northwestern, Miss Campbell and Miss Clark from Weston, Miss Nellie Eckersly from Cove visiting her sister, and W. BE. Collier and wife from Pendleton. Various others are noted about Pendleton for visits, church plans, smallpox recovery, and travel to Seattle, Athena, and Boise City.
The special train bearing the Cleveland Grays the famous military company from Cleveland passed through the city this afternoon. The company started with the president's train but split in Southern California. They will return home via the Northern lines after completing a Southern tour. Richard Davis a logger from Harrisburg Oregon was killed Wednesday by a falling tree.
Mrs T G Hailey hosted a luncheon with yellow and white decor and guest prompts. The social column notes birthday party for Lacie Rader, Jolly Doxen dances, Artisans social, Knights of Pythias ball, and Eastern Star gathering, plus Woman's Club efforts for a Sacajawea monument and Lewis and Clark club meetings.
Alexander Adams an early Pendleton settler died at his home at 1 o’clock after a prolonged illness attributed to paralysis. Aged 67, he came to Pendleton in the early 1870s and leaves a wife and six children in various states, with funeral arrangements under the auspices of the L O O F.
Judge W. B. Ellis and Mrs. Ellis travel to Heppner to hold court. Mrs. Ellis attends Fay Bartholomew's graduation, then visits friends in Portland before returning home.
Jobo Case of Weston, released under bond, was surrendered by bondsmen this morning and confined in the county jail awaiting the next circuit court term. He was brought to Pendietor by Weston marshal Dave Loveveller.
John A Scott and Maude his wife sold to John Zimmerman the east half of section 2 in township 4 north range 83 east. The deal covers about 320 acres adjoining the town of Helix for 13750 dollars.
County clerk and recorder offices report heavy workload as warrants follow the county court’s closure. Accounts are being issued and recorded to clear backlogs and stabilize operations.
F M Anderson and Robert Scott arrived with about 36 000 in ore carries weighing 9 430 pounds. The ore, from Badger mine at Susanville, was packed in 40 sacks per wagon and valued around 70 to 80 dollars per sack. Two loaded wagons hauled to Tacoma smelter with transfers via Whitney and Summer Valley routes. The Badger Mining Company ships ore to Tacoma for milling and smelting, keeping stock in Susanville warehouses until carloads accumulate.
Major J. D. Slater of La Grande presented a bound file collection to Portland's Historical Society. The volumes cover The Democratic Crisis beginning 1859, renamed Oregon Union after issue three, compiled by J. H. Slater with A Nortner briefly as partner. The set spans 1850s to 1865, preserving pivotal wartime news for the state historical library.
The Trap Shooting Association of San Francisco announces a handicap sportsmen tournament in the city on May 22 23 and 24. The meet features two sections daily with five 20 bird events per section totaling 200 birds per day. It follows Interstate Association rules with 1400 added money and 200 entry fee.
Pendleton club women announce a circulating free library opening in a room at the Parish house. People may contribute magazines by leaving them with Mrs. James A. Fee at 224 Thompson Street.
Wool coming in today includes seven wagon loads from P. Dougherty's clip stored at Furnish warehouses. Charles Cunningham's wool, received earlier in the week, is also kept at the Furnish warehouse rather than being delivered to the Scouring Mill as previously stated.
Mr and Mrs Homer H Hallock formerly of Pendleton now Baker City were in town today en route to Heppner for a general family reunion attendance.
McLyman's Boys band give a concert at Fraser's opera house on Monday evening May 18. The group is in good practice and a musical treat is promised.
C F Peck of Ridge is in the city to complete final proof on his homestead. His witnesses are Frank Chapman and Clarence Carney.
Three carloads of cattle from Nampa Idaho traveled on train No 23 yesterday evening along the Oregon Railroad and Navigation lines toward Portland.
The Driving Association schedules its first matinee for Sunday May 24, one week from tomorrow. This date is official and authoritative.
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