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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1904
Page
5
A brief note urges a careful examination of a matter believed to yield positive results. It highlights potential advantages and invites readers to consider implications and possible actions. The call to review emphasizes practical outcomes and measured assessment.
Local ads report a removal sale at Owl Tea House and The Boston with promotions on shirts hats and shoes. Stores like Kunkel's Teutsch's and Hatton's advertise discounts and special menus at The Mint and Mer Cafe while urging customers to visit for daily deals and lantern shows.
Miss Mary J. Thorn of Cold Springs died in the afternoon at 169 Lincoln Street after a long illness with consumption. She was brought to the city from her home two weeks ago on a stretcher. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Thorn and her brother have been at her side during her illness. No funeral arrangements have yet been made.
wW J Clark Co filed a mechanic's lien this morning for 394.06 for materials and work on the cornice of the new hotel building. The Bowman owner has been paying bills as presented, and the reason for the lien remains unclear.
May 24 report notes the freight handlers and marine firemen strike on boats and piers of the New York New Haven & Hartford railroad hinges on the Teamsters' Association. Strikers’ jobs are filled. if Teamsters walk out, disruption will be severe. Company refuses to discuss emergency. Piers are quiet this morning.
Elmer La Hue, a well known farmer of Hells, lost sight in his right eye when a sharpened harrow tooth flew from tongs during sharpening. The red hot piece scraped the eyeball as it passed over the face, burning the cornea with no damage to lashes. He was treated at the Pendleton hotel and may be moved to a hospital for possible eye-sparing surgery on the remaining eye.
Weston business man Joe Liewallen visits Pendleton with Rev Robert Warner in Heppner this week. Mrs J Prather of Walla Walla sees Pendleton friends. J W Morrow of Portland guests here. Malcolm A Moody ex congressman stays at Hotel Pendleton. Mrs C S Jackson visits Portland. Local residents include D C Brownell of Umatilla and Marshal M Carney’s health. Belfont Moore and Grace Tatum travel to Lone as guests of Mrs A H Smith. Conductor B Coman returns to duty between Pendleton and Portland. Jonathan Edwards and son Jay head to Milton. J M Blair leaves St Anthony’s Hospital for La Grande. Helvetia Condensed Cream rep RL Fairchild reports strong Eastern Oregon business.
Democrats hold a rousing Pilot Rock meeting with Judge Hartman C P Strain and Dr T M Henderson as principal speakers. Hartman cites county indebtedness cuts and savings, Strain praised for policies, and a Tribune note sparks debate among voters about re election prospects.
New store to open about June 10 at Main and Web, in the former W. & C. FL offices. Lewis Moses returns from San Francisco with a large furnishing goods stock and strong county prospects praise. Also noted: ministers W L Van Nuys and G L Hall exchange pulpits and plan continued pastor exchanges to strengthen Pendleton church relations.
Mrs. Wesley Matlock and her children departed for Shellina Missouri to visit her old home and attend the St Louis fair during the summer. Mr. Matlock went to Nome to remain five months working in the mines.
Harry Rees departs for Spokane then to Lawlaton to establish residence. Sealed bids will be received by the school district No 16 board until May 28, 1904 at 6 PM in Pendleton Oregon for the Beck property three lots and one building and the academy property six lots and two buildings. The board may reject any bid and may use the academy buildings until the new school is finished in the fall. John Wailey Jr, Clerk.
In Portland on May 24 the court ruled for FP A Marquam in the sale against United States Mortgage Trust Company et al, granting possession of the Marquam Grand theater property and settling ownership rights.
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