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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1901
Page
4
Practical Boot and Shoe advertises a stylish line of baby shoes in the city. The notice highlights comfort and design aimed at parents seeking quality footwear. Local shoppers are invited to visit the store for fitting and selection.
Painful jumble of ads shows Hawley and Murphy stores hawking groceries clothing furniture and bicycles. Promises include guaranteed products, installment plans, piano giveaways, harvest supplies, and digestive aids amid noisy copy and misprints.
Local items include real estate sales by N Berkeley and H Berkeley, band practice for boys, Heppner vs Arlington baseball results 6 to 4 with Matt Moach pitching, Peters catching trout, and various ads for dry goods and clothing. Community notes cover a June picnic by the William Martin encampment, a Boston club advance in Pendleton, and a Bible teaching debate at Frazer opera house.
Glenn Bushee fired twice at an intruder on Johnson Street who was probing the kitchen door and windows of his home. Police say the assailant fled and Bushee warns he will respond similarly to future break in attempts at his residence.
May 30 and June 7 round trip fares to St Paul and Missouri river points between Kansas City and Sioux City offered at 60 dollars. Tickets available at the O R N ticket office for details.
John Whitney, a Texas man described as a tough citizen, was taken before Justice FitzGerald on three counts. The weekend involved drinking, a liquor-store confrontation, and alleged assault with a deadly weapon leading to a suspended sentence pending outcomes of related cases.
Portlanders Henry F. Conner M. Wisdom and J. Churchill visit Pendleton guests for Held day sports and school events. Baker City businessman Sami Chandler and Mrs Myer of The Dalles arrive for visits. Referees Merton L. Miller from Chicago and Dordey W. Hill from Walla Walla are in town. Local officials and residents including Prof Churchill, Freel Kyle, H. F. Wamsley, M. Winkley, and others roam Pendleton with sports and social engagements noted.
A Chloride search party fails to locate any body after a local scare. Meantime Eilert Eilerteen, a stage driver near Hammes and Hoek Creek, is described as fond of fishing and not aware of public notices. The crowd leaves disappointed as hope fades for a hidden victim.
Ed Brisbow, Indian police chief, said Sunday the election of a chief to replace Young Chief would be delayed for days. A proposal would have all Lodians on the Umatilla reservation vote for the successor along with Umatllas and Walla Wallas, threatening Cayuse autonomy. The election is said to occur this summer, but the exact date remains uncertain.
A party of Pendleton shooters and Marshal Nathan traveled to La Grande on Sunday to participate in several par ticipating shoots. The Pendleton group achieved general success across matches and valued the experience and camaraderie as much as any trophies won.
Townspeople assure visitors that the Crandy honds will be treated well and that La Grande bows left nothing undone to make their view pleasant during visits.
Weather clears and mining activity grows slowly in Baker City area. Prospects rise and fall with copper demand as operators plan summer layouts and new capital seeks opportunities in the mineral belt between Baker City and the Seaway districts.
Baker City plans an excursion after the International Mining Congress in Boise. A large Eastern Oregon delegation is expected, with hopes for a notable ore exhibit and direct talks with Boise attendees before returning home. A welcome committee may be formed to boost interest.
A severe hailstorm struck a Lancaster county area near Springfield on Saturday afternoon between 4 and 6 o clock. The storm damaged walnuts fruit vegetables and granite, injuring crops and breaking 600 window panes at Springfield. One farmer estimated wheat losses around 700 dollars with many similar damages reported.
Confused report describes a mysterious river craft seen on the Columbia and Willamette trading with farmers and moving upriver. The vessel is said to have hauled a cargo and attracted attention from locals, with rumors of legal trouble and possible government action looming.
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