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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
3
Promoter Scott announced a 20 round bout between Hayes and Rowen to be held in Anaconda Montana. Andy King of the Anaconda Athletic Club will train and manage the fighters. Local Pend Oreille spectators may travel to Anaconda for the planned event.
Pendieton sheriffs search for the Pullman forger Jen Vallman over recent irregularities. Warrants issued for PF Koewler of Vallman in forgery case after checks bearing N C’s name were passed for about $60 and $22. Suspect fled the city, believed on a train toward Bend. officers still seeking in the area.
The alert reports Knowles, a married former Walla Walla resident and ex-employee of Empire Business College, sought by authorities after forgery convictions. He served three years in a state penitentiary, later released and reportedly seen in Pullman running a bowling alley since January. Meyers says the checks are forged and Knowles’ past includes penmanship fame and book keeping skills.
Advertisement touts King's New Life Pills as cures for torpid liver jaundice bilious fever and ague. Claims banish sick headache drive out malaria never gripe or weaken. Sold in small tasty pills at Tallman & Co.
K Martin is called the leader in the grocery trade due to long experience. He buys in car lots for cash and offers trade and cash discounts, passing savings to customers. Compare prices with other stores and Martin will beat them.
Patient H Robin of Hillsborough declares severe corns caused pain to walk, then Bocklen's Arnica Salve heals them, acting like magic on sprains bruises cuts burns sores and boils. Tallman & Co guarantee the cure and offer the remedy.
The firm of Godecke and Kirkman dissolves by mutual consent today. E Kirkman retires while Wm Go continues the business with all debts and assets to be collected and paid. Dated Pendleton Oregon May. Lieutenants McMullen and Barriger reassigned to the Twenty eighth Infantry at Vancouver barracks with McMullen promoted from sergeant to second lieutenant.
Pendleton reports wool prices unchanged from last week with bids 6 1-2 to 16 1 8 cents and most trades around 10 cents. Wool moved to Pendleton for storage as shearing winds down in western and southern county regions and buyers expect little price fluctuation through September.
The report lists bulk and selection prices for sheep and lambs across grades from fair to choice. Prices span east to west ranges with yearlings and native lambs quoted, including declines and advances in the 4.00 to 5.75 dollar band.
Portland papers organize a Northwest league to share regional news and maintain a Washington correspondent. Officers include S. Jackson of East Oregonian president and Colonel Hofer of Salem vice president. Members listed: East Oregonian Pendleton, Capital News Rose, Journal Salem, Budget Astoria, Guard Eugene, Review Roseburg, Republican Baker City.
Henry F. Pierce prepares to sail from Pendleton on May 27 to Seattle then Nome City on June 1 aboard the Kimball. He takes eight horses ten men mining gear and plans active work for White Fox Gold Mining in Nome City district. He aims to return in fall leaving a work outfit on the claim with brothers Oscar and Nathan Pierce.
May Fleming wanted in Spokane for grand larceny was captured by officers in Walla Walla on Wednesday morning at the railroad station as she tried to board a Bolles train at 7 30. She wore 15 skirts for the mild weather and had been last seen near Pendleton and Wallula Road before capture. Sheriff Kee and Deputy Painter pursued her but he returned to the station to arrest her.
The state normal school at Monmouth reports demand for its graduates has far exceeded supply last year. Graduates earn from 40 to 75 dollars monthly and pass state examinations during the course. The school has a well equipped training department with a nine grade town school and a typical country school. Formation of the new diocese in Washington is postponed six years until an endowment fund of 600,000 is raised.
At the May 22 meeting bids from Peale & McAlden and Maple Brothers were opened for street corner signs and house numbers. Peale & McAlden’s bid was accepted with signs at 15 cents each and numbers at 2 dollars each plain figures, 40 cents silver, 30 cents gold. contract to be issued. The council also authorized G A Smith & Brother for Webb Street improvement and grading between State and Oak streets, about 6240 feet at an estimated 144. They referred nuisance inspections to the health and police committee to address offensive pileups and improve city appearance.
A New Jersey man discovers buried treasure in a small town yard, allegedly left by Captain Kidd's crew. The find could fund a long, healthy life, and the ad promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for stomach, liver, and kidney issues and a tonic for nervous fatigue.
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