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Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1905

Page

8

Unparalleled Alfalfa Land Near Cambridge Idaho

Middle Valley near Cambridge shows fertile bottom land with potential $200 per acre value if in Umatilla County. Idaho buyers, including C. H. Carter and J. H. Raley party, assess land, noting high hay yields but market limits reduce current prices to $4-$5 per ton. Several Umatilla County residents have homesteaded or acquired land with scrip, while unbroken areas diminish for speculation. Epworth League officers elected for The Dalles district at Hood River session, with W. Smith of Prosser named president and other officers listed. next meeting may go to Pendleton.

Umatlla County Middle Valley Cambridge Umatilla County C. H. Carter Mr. Carter Idaho J. H. Raley C. J. Smith William Atchison C. J. Whitaker Umreturn-county Harvey Richardson Athena Charles Frank Stanton Helix Jesse Moore Mr. Reed Adame Messia Swisher and Johnson Adams George Minger Conrad Platzoeder Minger Epworth League Dalles Hood River Pendleton W. ©. Smith Prowser Charles L. French Ida Wright Myrtle McMurry Bickleton Wash W. J. Baldwin Arlington Dotha Walker North Yakima R. R. McDonald The Lear Goldendale W. Smith Prosser Denver

Wheat prospects in Big Bend exceed last year says Tinkham

Ed Tinkham, Union county threshing man now in Seattle, has just toured Washington’s Big Bend country. He reports wheat prospects in the district better than ever, noting fields yielded up to 60 bushels last year and likely to exceed that this season. He plans to return to run a threshing outfit there.

Ed Tinkham Union County Seattle Big Bend Washington Mr. Tinkhoom East Oregonian

Quiet Methodist Wedding Unites Mlle Cella La Chapelle and Prof C L Swaim

A calm but pretty ceremony took place Monday at 4 30 p m at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Mise Cella La Chapelle married Prof C L Swalm, both government employees on the Umatilla Reservation with Swalm serving as principal. Reverend Robert Warner officiated in the presence of close friends including the bride’s sister and Major J J McKain. Best wishes pour in from their many friends.

Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Mise Cella la Chappelle C. L. Swaim Umatilla Reservation Prof. Swalm Robert Warner Thompson Street M. E

Milton to Probe Fish Law Violations

Deputy Fish and Game Warden Joe Nolf left for Milton this morning to investigate breaches of fish protection laws. He will work to ensure full compliance after reports that the city and several large ditch companies failed to install required fish screens, resulting in hundreds of trout deaths from irrigation ditch outflow.

Joe Nolf Milton

Wallace and Russell Wedding Announced in City Item

Bruce Wallace former Brock and McComas druggist now Pioneer drug store owner in Athena will wed Mims Margaret Russell of Boise City at the bride’s home on Wednesday June 6. They will reside in Athena after June 10. Wallace is a well known local businessman in nearby Athena.

Bruce Wallace Brock & McComas Drug Store Pioneer Drug Store Athena Mims Margaret Russell Boise City Wallace

Fall Train of Sheep Billed to Omaha Passes Through City

Last evening a full train of sheep consisting of 29 stock cars moved through the city on the O R and N line. The herd, loaded at Echo yards yesterday and purchased from various growers, is destined for Omaha.

Omaha Echo Yards

Child of J H Morris on Alta Street scarlet fever case

The child of J H Morris on Alta street was reported yesterday afternoon to have scarlet fever.

J. H. Morris Alta Street

Declining years prompt call to prepare for business

An unspecified prompt urges focus on practical matters as life enters a later phase. The fragment suggests transitioning from comfort to urgent tasks, signaling a shift toward action despite aging. No clear person, place, or organization is identified in the readable text.

Alumni Gift Plan for Pendleton Academy Scholarships

Pendleton Academy alumni propose a free $1 annual assessment to fund an Alumni Greek scholarship and to maintain full tuition for a student until alumni total reaches 40. The association will also elect one trustee to the academy board at the May 31 business meeting and banquet.

Wellnowiay Alumni Association Pendleton Academy Academy Pendleton Ore Assembly Hall Prevent The Presbyterian Church Board of Trustees

Aged Pioneer Catherine Davis Dies at 86 on Meacham Creek

Mrs Catherine Davis of Meacham Creek near Wilbur station dies at 86 after long residence in Umatilla county. Irish native who came to California in 1849 and moved to the creek cabin about twenty years ago. Survived by two sons Fred C Davis and W Swart with few relatives nearby. buried by sons on the creek bank after a quiet life in isolation.

Umatilla County Catherine Davis Meacham Creek Wilbur Station W. Swart Davia Ranch Fred C. Davia

Buyers to Heppner Wool Sale Leave for May 25 Event

Wool buyers have departed for Heppner to attend the annual sale day on May 25. Market indications suggest strong prices despite expectations of a smaller sale than last year, with several firms represented by buyers including Green for Koshlan Bros and Dufour for Lafayette Worsted Mills among others.

Heppner H. C. Judd & Root E. ¥. Judd Judd & Root Pendleton Lecturing Dan Dewey Brown #& Adams Pierce Nutte Lafayette Worsted Mills

Mountain Rancher Notes Fine Stock and Vegetation

Letter from a rancher reports delayed water for fishing, lush vegetation and grain on the county mountains, and cattle range described as the finest on the Pacific coast. Cordially, Rancher.

Pacific Coast

Miss Charity Ankeny Dies After Philadelphia Operation

Miss Charity Ankeny daughter of Senator Levi Ankeny of Walla Walla died last evening in a Philadelphia hospital after an ankle injury operation. The funeral is planned for Walla Walla early next week. The senator and Mrs. Ankeny are both unwell from the shock. Robert Ankeny, another son, travels from Portland to join his father.

Charity Ankeny Levi Ankeny Walla Walla Philadelphia St. Helen's Hall Portland Areamin Senator Ankeny Thi City

Government Needs Horses for Minidoka Reclamation

E. J. Bebb arrived from Min Idoka to buy horses for government reclamation work. The Horses Statesman notes horse scarcity in the region, with animals capable of walking fetching 125 to 150 dollars. Bebb could not find suitable stock in Boise and plans to visit the Middle Western states to secure horses for the project.

E. J. Bebb Min Idoka Horse Statesman Bebb Middle Western States

Walla Walla Visitors Arrive From East on Evening Train

A party of prominent residents led by Jay Williams, former manager of Gilbert Hunt Manufacturing, visited Walla Walla yesterday. Attending were Mrs. Williams, Miss Maybelle Hunt, Miss Katherine Hunt, and Mrs. Meron. Maybelle Hunt, daughter of Mayor George Hunt, graduates Whitman College in 1903 and departs for Boston this morning for commencement. The rest of the party returned today.

Walla Wallana Walla Walla Jay Williams Gilbert Hunt Manufacturing Company Maybelle Hunt Katherine Hunt Meron George Hunt Whitman College Boston

Telegram from Acapulco reports voyage toward Jalisco

H. E. Bickera received a telegram from J. H. Raulstone, a Umatilla county traveler bound for Jalisco. The message from Acapulco notes the steamer touched there en route, about 250 miles from Jalisco. Delays totaling two days occurred, but no trouble was reported. arrival expected today.

Acapulco H. EB. Bickera J. H. Raulstone Umatilla County Jalisco Mexico Ben

North Side Census Counts 625 Population

Assessor C P Strain reports the north side of the river houses 625 residents, with a possibility of small additions as first counts vary. Citywide enumeration will continue for several days.

C. P. Strain

Dr Thomas Vaughan Arrives to Lead Practice Abroad

Dr Thomas Vaughan, a recent UC dental college graduate from Berkeley, arrived last evening and will oversee his brother Dr B A Vaughan s office during the Vaughans European trip. He formerly apprenticed with his brother and will accompany Dr and Mrs Vaughan on the upcoming tour.

Thomas Vaughan The Dental College University of California Berkeley B. A. Vaughan Europe Mrs Vaughn

Sickness on Reservation Report by Reservation Physician

Dr. T M Henderson the reservation physician reports many sickness cases among residents but no contagious epidemic. Cases are of differing natures. a recent measles outbreak occurred but all victims have recovered.

T. M. Henderson

In Police Court in Recorder Pitt Gerald's court

Jim Brothers was fined $5 or three days for drunkenness on the street. H Alden and R Alden received three days each for vagrancy. Albert Barnhart was fined $10 or five days for disorderly conduct.

Pitt Gerald Jim Brothers H. Alden R. Alden Albert Barnhart

Fish Screen Proposed for Mill Race

Deputy Fish Warden Joe Nojf seeks a fish screen to be installed in the mill race. W. S. Byere prepared the screen to keep fish from becoming stranded by the race.

Joe Nojf W. S. Byere

Fishing not good as Meacham Creek runs high

Duncan reports in East Oregonian that Meacham and North Fork creeks run high and the weather remains cool. He notes few fish are available up toward North Fork due to the floodwaters and ongoing heavy rains.

Meacham Creek Duncan East Oregonian Meacham North Fork

Niakawinn Debuts As Fine Pendleton High School Paper

The Niakawinn, Pendleton High School’s new pipe publication, is now out. It is well edited and prepared, reflecting credit upon its editors and managers and the Pendleton high school community.

Pendleton High School

Marriage License Issued for Frank Graham and Ida Herrick

A marriage license was granted yesterday to Frank Graham of Whitman County Washington and Ida Herrick.

Frank Graham Ida Herrick Whitman County Wash

Arm Broker. Clifford Minnis suffers fracture from bicycle fall

Clifford Minnis, the young son of well known fuel dealer W. C. Minnis, sustained a fracture of his arm Sunday evening after falling from a bicycle.

Clifford Minnis W. C. Minnis

City Council Estimates Moscow Budget at 39400

The city council estimates Moscow Idaho expenses for the coming year at 39400 dollars. City officials project funding needs across departments and services to guide annual appropriation decisions.

Moscow Idaho

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