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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1905
Page
8
Architect C. H B. Troutman now drafts heavier bridge plans for the county's north end projects including replacement of the Joe Day bridge and the North Fork bridge. At a recent commissioners meeting bids were rejected as the plans would be made heavier, and the item will be reconsidered at the June 5 meeting.
A large group from Pendleton is acquiring land in Middle Valley Idaho near Cambridge. Notables like Dr C J Whitaker William Atchison and Mr Glascock have claimed land with more expected. Whitaker's brother from Michigan also settled there. Middle Valley lies in Washington county northwest of Weiser with a railroad through the area and fertile wheat land. Last week 14 claims were filed in one day.
Lewis Obert and EB A Obert transfer SE 1-4 BW 1-4 of section 14 and E 1-2 NW 1-4 section 22 in township 6 north range 36 to Thomas H Morris for 2600. Maggie M Zebra and D A Zebra sell W 1-2 1W 1-4 section 5 and NE 1-4 NE 1-4 section 7 in township 3 north range 36 to James M Compton for 2000. Augustus F Hill and Mary E Hill convey 1-2 SW 1-4 and NE 1-4 of SW 1-4 in section 7 township 2 north range 32 to F A Hill for 5800.
George Roberts reports a Greene County Iowa paper noting a population decline of 1600 since the 1900 federal census. The cause cited is westward migration and land consolidation into larger tracts owned by individuals.
Diphtheria cases rise in La Grande with several severe. Roy Swanger from Kamela, 12, dies in La Grande from the disease. Misa Preston remains critically ill as health officials report the ongoing outbreak and warning signs.
Chief Dispatcher Dick Buckley of the O. R. & N. at La Grande was married in Portland Sunday to Miss Margaret Thompson of Portland.
An 1890s style advertisement explains growth problems in plants and hair loss stem from root germs. It asserts that soil and sunshine cannot fix canker or dandruff without addressing the underlying germ, promoting Newbro's Herbicide as a cure and naming Detroit as a base and agents Ac. ieosapen & Brow.
The passage promotes a savings institution aiding citizens with four percent interest, compounded semi annually. It argues regular deposits, even small ones, grow steadily into wealth well before age sixty, stressing long term security and continued ability to work.
Last night Pendleton hosted a lively reception with music, dancing, and speeches. Governor Chamberlain and wife mingled with guests including Senators Co J Smith and Walter Pierce, with Mrs Rows Pickson and Rena Ferguson performing, and editor A Bennett giving thanks as McMinn's orchestra played a two step finale.
City officials weigh the proposal for a June excursion train from Pendleton to Portland for Pendleton Day. O R K N officials are in town for Development League meetings and urge action, proposing a morning departure and afternoon return with a one way fare. Mayor Matlock has been notified and citizens face a choice to host a speaker and hostess or decline the event.
W C Kent is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for firing a pistol at Holdman Saturday night. He posted 250 bond and was brought by Deputy Sheriff Joe Blakeley to Justice Fite Gerald for arraignment. Kent, said to have worked for Thomas Campbell near Holdman, awaits district attorney's return from Heppner.
A committee report urges state commercial and industrial groups county judges mayors and press to appoint delegates for the National Good Roads Association gathering in Portland June 21 82 24 and 24 Its aim is practical good roads education and real benefit to the state with thanks to Pendleton Commercial Club local women groups Umatilla County officials railways and visiting speakers.
M Bryant, once in Pendleton nursing, now a longtime resident of Kalispell Mont and living in Walla Walla, reports visiting the city on business. He says the prune crop in the Walla Walla district is somewhat damaged but the overall crop is not seriously affected.
The funeral for Mrs Peter Tachella was held this morning at 10 o'clock from the Catholic church, conducted by Father Trevelji. Interment followed in Olney cemetery.
In police court this morning Arthur Risler and John Doe Tadl un were fined 35 each for drunken ness while John Haswell H Manning and A King were each given three days in jail for vagrancy.
The westbound passenger No. 5 passed at noon today after delays east of here while regular No. 1 due yesterday morning will come through at 6 30 this evening as a special. Remains of Mrs Alison F E Janes laid to rest at Olney cemetery from the family home 107 Garfield Street. Services by Rev Henry Dixon Jones of the Church of the Redeemer. Meetings at Thompson Street M E B church to continue Wednesday and Thursday nights likely through Sunday. Last night young people's meeting was enjoyable with four conversions.
James C. Stuart general contracting agent for the Greater Norris & Rowe show is in town today to arrange a June 7 circus appearance.
Miss Misa Blanche Weaver daughter of Mrs Ira Hughes traveled to Wall Walla yesterday to begin a three year nursing course at the hospital.
In Memphis Tennessee Thomas Mc Call a night watchman shot and killed Edith Pergueon and Hal Williamson before turning the pistol on himself. Authorities say Mc Call was jealous of Williamson's attentions to Pergueon and the tragedy ended with his suicide.
Trim reported 500000 pounds of wool sold at Shaniko Saturday for 20 cents a pound. Damp snow fell over southwestern Wyoming to depths above two inches on May 10.
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