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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1906
Page
8
Fragmentary text describes TEA as a cure and mentions copper handling and gunpowder. It references aerial by machinery and refers to "filthy natives" in a disparaging way. No coherent event or clear entities to report.
A farewell reception is held at the Baptist church this evening for Spencer Simmons who departs for Portland to make his home. Simmons has been a deacon and noted Sunday school worker, and church members show their regard with a program and departure at the close.
Jonas Bushner grand lecturer of the Independent Order of Good Templars for the United States will address Pendleton residents on temperance May 24 and 25 at the Presbyterian church. He is touring the Pacific coast visiting prominent California and Oregon locales during spring and summer.
A fragment discussing blood as a carrier of life and illness, warning that weak blood filled with poisonous waste harms the body. References to pimples, bolls, eczema, tumors, and absences as related conditions, suggesting medical superstition or folk theory of disease.
An advertisement touts F and S sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and builder of muscle bone tissue and nerves, promising quick elimination of impurities and stronger vitality. Sold locally by vendors.
Sheriff Teter and Idaho officer Taylor traced Robert Weddle using the alias Archie Neal in a high profile Echo hold up case. Weddle and suspect Lewis now jailed. Neal’s arrest led to Weddle’s capture after a 500 mile pursuit across two states. Sheriff Taylor is lauded for 24 hour turnover and top notch pursuit.
The office directs return trips for prisoners picked up at distant points. Sheriff Taylor has brought men back from Omaha Denver Dakota Puget Sound and other places. Traveling with a prisoner is not comfortable for an officer. Transporting prisoners to the penitentiary is done nearly weekly.
The Pendleton high school Alumni association will meet tomorrow evening at 7 30 at the president J R Raley home. The gathering aims to elect officers for the coming year and plan the annual reception for the senior class the night after graduation.
Major Moorhouse’s Pendleton photographs are showcased in the June Metropolitan with an article by its editor and an image of Moorhouse. The feature highlights Umatilla Indian subjects including Um-sump-kin, Chief Joseph, and a cloud panorama titled Sunset on the Umatilla reservation. The Metropolitan piece will be included in a forthcoming Moorhouse memorial edition by the East Oregonian, with strong advance demand.
The Walla Walla Statesman promotes a new 60,000 Club drink promising midcentury refreshment. Described as a modern, up to the minute summer beverage, it aims to boost the city’s popular club and attract attention with bold claims of innovation and appeal.
Arthur, 10 years old, son of Con Queter and Mrs J J McCrary, fell from the fence at the high school grounds and broke both bones in his arm between wrist and elbow. Dr R B Ringo attended. doctors say it is a complete fracture but will not cause permanent injury.
R J Sinter sues to appoint a receiver to dispose of Toy Toy’s property, to collect 600 plus interest on a note given before his conviction, while Toy Toy serves a life sentence at McNell’s Island. A band of 2200 sheep was whipped from here today by Cunningham Sheep & Land Co and consigned to Ray Bros of Wyoming.
A large wool sale in Wyoming seeds high hopes with a million pounds in stock and a half million more expected. Buyers, including notable firms and rail freight agents, arrive in force amid cautious optimism despite bear-market talk. A Rawlins dispatch notes sentiment improving as prices rise 2.5 to 3.75 cents per pound versus last year and 6 to 9 cents versus 1904. A detailed tally lists hundreds of consignors and warehouse totals reaching toward a million pounds by Tuesday.
A 25 pound Shetland colt arrived at J. Y. Tallman’s barn in the city. Born on Saturday, the tiny foal has become the center of attention for local boys since its arrival.
An old classified style claim for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters stating it cures poor appetite insomnia indigestion constipation heartburn kidney ills and female troubles. The advertisement urges avoiding substitutes.
Prof T J Pennell of Whitman College joins Miss Jones for the Pennell Jones concert at the First Christian Church tonight. The program is billed as a leading spring event with Pennell praised by Florence's Floramosca for a rich baritone voice and refined singing style.
Umatilla Baptist association will convene at Athena tomorrow morning for a three day session. Pendleton workers addressed will attend with Rey and Mrs G L Hall among those noting intentions to go. Frank EK is listed among the travelers.
Welles acts as moderator with W. W. Harrah as assistant moderator. Also listed are Mrs. W. W. Harray, Thomas Chandler, Miss Flora Quick, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Penland and Mrs. L. F. Lampkin.
Dipping at the W. and C. dipping vat today by Pope and Howard to prepare several thousand head of sheep for shipment east. The lot was purchased by John Howard from various county growers.
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