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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1903
Page
8
The celebrated D Armstrong and Co line of ladies Oxfords has arrived. The latest styles and finest workmanship are on display in the city. A full line of little gents youths and boys Oxfords and seasonal footwear for all ages is available.
Wilson and Co offers bargain footwear at 1181 Main Street promising good shoes at low prices. Shop advertises wide selection for men women and children with regular stock updates and sales events.
A string of visitors arrived in Pendleton for the weekend including AM Morrison and wife from unspecified origin, C M Pierce of Weston, C B McLellan from Tutuilla farm, B A Morgan of Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Allen of Amity, Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre of Weston, SS Harrington of Pilot Rock, Mrs. G F Henderson of Moscow, ID, Miss May Walch of Walla Walla, A C McKinnon of Amity, the G M Allen couple from Moscow, Miss Kate Welsh of Walla Walla, J A Careson touring Tillamook, Rev. Robert Diven from Goldendale, D W Knox bound for Meacham, E Thompson of Walla Walla, A C Funk deputy sheriff, George W Benson ex-county clerk, Mrs. L C Henrold of Walla Walla, A W Dawnar of McKay, Miss Maude Miller of Portland, Mrs. Smith of Portland visiting Walla Walla, Mrs. Elisha Imbrie and Mrs. William Beagle, William Schadler and Paul Elliott passing through to Portland, Arnold Sheuerman of San Francisco visiting, Jerry King near Echo on ranch, returning to Salem.
Thomas Gahagan, in the Hartman Abstract Building office, displayed a two and a half foot tall Turkestan alfalfa sample grown without irrigation on a hill above the penitentiary in Walla Walla. The variety yields 90 tons from 40 acres annually, with a second crop for seed. Gahagan believes if it thrives on the Walla Walla hills it may prosper across the Umatilla valley.
Frank R. Fuller, foreman of the East Oregonian mechanical department, will assume control of the Freewater Times tomorrow. Though the plant sale isn’t closed, he expects to own the paper within weeks and promises continuous, readable news for Freewater. Pendleton friends and the East Oregonian staff extend best wishes.
Manager Brown reports Jimmy Cox and A Lindberg will join the Pendleton squad before the Dayton trip on Thursday. Cox is a familiar face to locals while Lindberg is noted as a steady fast man. Marcus, the left wheeler, will also go with the team to face the Dayton lads, pitching a few crooked ones to fool the Day tonites. The Indians expect a better condition for the upcoming series than earlier this season.
The Oregon and Western has approved moving the Roosevelt special on May 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to suit business and working men. Expect a 30 percent rise in Pendleton attendance. Early travelers may still depart on No. 8 at 8:16 a.m.
Engine 402 on No 5 west bound passenger train blew a high pressure cylinder head near Hingham Springs this morning. The train was delayed in Pendleton about an hour while repairs were made. Passengers took breakfast in Pendleton before the train resumed its journey.
Judge FitzGerald presided as multiple individuals were fined or jailed after a weekend spree. Indian men J Williams and John Doe faced fines and bails, Frand Stone paid for concealed weapons and drunkenness, William Hickey and John Williams faced disorderly conduct charges. Bud Martin was arrested for involvement in a street window smashing. his trial set for today with bail at ten dollars.
The first Sunday at the camp drew numerous attendees with sessions led by Elder Burg and Professor Prescott. Reports from Spokane Sanitarium praised its finances and growing medical and spiritual influence as Elders Snyder and others preached on Biblical themes.
Herman Kruger, of Pendleton Electric Light and Power, owns a mare that has taken to twine since Saturday evening. He expresses pride in his pair of twin colts, hopes to raise them, and notes they are sprightly with perfect vitality. He plans to buy a buggy and is considering sending for catalogues.
Miss Bessie E. Jenkins leaves on an east bound train for Portland Maine where she will marry Mr Charles L Sawyer of Boston Friends in Pendleton send best wishes from the community as she departs for her distant new home
The first strawberry picking of the season will begin in the Freewater neighborhood of Umatilla County tomorrow. The crop is reported to be good with exceptionally large berries.
On Sunday May 10 at 10 o clock 4 m Professor D Lynn Gubser and Miss Rena Stoutenburg were united in marriage by Rev Robert J Diven at the Presbyterian parsonage.
Brief items report L. W. Reed of Bingham Springs guesting at Hotel St. George and remind readers of the camp meeting. Despite high winds, pavilion walls keep attendees comfortable during daily services at 2:20 PM and 7:46 PM. The Palace Cafe on Court Street has been refitted to offer regular meals as well as quick lunches.
Weston businessman C M Pierce, returning from Hot Lake improved, advocates doubling population by advertising Umatilla county. He notes Weston in rain belt at 1800 feet and says farms nearby hold steady value, crops average 30 to 40 bushels per acre, and homeseekers head to Washington. claims proper promotion could settle the country.
Schwarte and Greulich four partners of the Pendleton firm close the shop for four months to rest. Founded in 1890 by H W Schwartz, Frank J Greulich, John F Greulich, and Chas Greulich the business will reopen mid September with the same team ready to serve patrons.
Dr George OConnor former physician of Goon Standing, now overseeing settlement efforts in North Powder Oregon, lists about 3000 acres mainly in North Powder Eagle and Pine valleys. He plans to place a family on each 160 acres and expects the colony to reach high cultivation by June with alfalfa and grain crops.
Colin V. Dyment, longtime correspondent for the Spokesman-Review in Pendleton, Walla Walla and Eastern Oregon, leaves to become night editor at the Walla Walla Union. He has contributed Blue Mountain news and will move his family to Walla Walla to assume duties about June 1. Allie M. Snyder of Wallace, Idaho, will take his Spokesman-Review assignment.
Civil suit heard by Judge Fitz Gerald seeks six percent commission on a land sale. Plaintiff claims sale at $1,000 under an agreement. defendant says plaintiff lacked authority to sell for that amount. Trial ongoing. decision expected tomorrow.
Courtesy of John S. Rees local agent of the Underwood visible work typewriter the Fast Cregonian office has used an Underwood machine for several days and finds it very satisfactory and convenient in every way.
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