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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1907
Page
2
On Java the government controlled the best coffee plantations but private plantations have since improved to a level where their product can only be bought at a premium. The piece notes a shift in control and market dynamics, highlighting the persistence of high quality despite changes in ownership.
The Fourth Cavalry band from Fort Walla Walla, a 25 member unit of the U S Army, will play at Pendleton’s Fourth of July celebration. The Eagles’ band will also provide music, ensuring a strong musical program. A gala event is anticipated with ample pavilion shade on Malin Street for crowds and rest.
The amusements committee plans a large pavilion platform for visitors during the Fourth of July celebration. Building on last year’s street platform, the group partners with the Eagles carnival to erect the structure in the village pavilion for afternoon and evening use.
The Boosters lost 11 to 4 to The Dallas ball team despite late runs after key players were hurt. Graves twisted an ankle, Gall catcher was kicked, and injuries forced Strand, Drake, and Leonani into action as The Dalles pulled ahead in the fourth inning and added runs through the rest of the game. The drawn out, delayed affair failed to satisfy fans.
Dr. T. J. Lloyd, a well known veterinarian, returned from Hermiston where he was called by government officials to treat 124 government work horses on the Irrigation project. He fitted teeth and performed minor surgeries on the entire herd Saturday and Sunday. He praised the quality and health care of the horses in the region.
Nora J Jenkins wife of W B Jenkins of Pilot Rock died in the city yesterday afternoon from heart trouble. She was 10 years old and a lifelong county resident, daughter of Rev William Ely. Funeral held at 3 pm from 608 West Bluff Street with Rev Robert Warner of the Methodist church officiating. Circus Car to Here Advertising car No 3 of the Sells Floto circus arrives in the city today led by Punch Wheeler. The vehicle features bill posting offices and living quarters and will tour from the east. it will perform next Saturday, June 1 in the afternoon and evening in southern Idaho.
Hood River News Letter notes J A St Onge, steel inspector for the O R N, will oversee the Pendleton bridge project and then stake charge of Troutdale and Pendleton works, finishing by month’s end. Also announced is a Pendleton academy music program at the Presbyterian church led by Miss Marjorie Lyman and Mrs. W H Bleakney.
J. W. Sturdivant deputy assessor of Ukiah precinct finished the assessment and filed the assessment with Assessor C. P. Strain on Saturday evening. He plans to return home tomorrow with a load of supplies.
Mrs Diana Coffman the sole surviving charter member attended the farewell service at Thompson Street Methodist Church marking the closing of the old building after 33 years of service. The event featured a farewell sermon and leave-taking reflections on the church’s history and a transition to the new structure.
An 1871 organization was present last night with Mrs. N. E. Despain among attendees from the first service. Four past organists have served over 36 years at the church site. Rev. Warner delivered a thorough farewell sermon outlining future prospects as the new stone church building is dedicated next Sunday and will be regularly occupied.
A petition filed in the county school superintendent's office seeks consolidation of districts 12 18 and 67. Residents of district 47 remonstrate against union citing 67’s distance from the new school and eight months of current operation. New school laws are being distributed to district clerks. An appropriation request to fund board members’ copies was cut in half, limiting distribution to one copy.
In Hermiston yesterday the Hermiston team was defeated 12 to 4 by the government irrigation project team. The Forward association, a New York Jewish corporation publishing the Jewish Daily Forward and Spirit of the Times, filed a bankruptcy petition on May 26.
Mountainhome Idaho correspondent reports Virtue-Yerkes of Seattle underwrites Great Western Beet Sugar irrigation bonds for 300000. John H Garrett says 75k paid July 1 with further payments to follow. Project aims to irrigate 45000 acres via storage reservoirs, canals, and laterals across 170 square miles with 100 miles of canals. An irrigation district will organize to vest water rights in landholders.
A large party of Mehermen visited Meacham creek yesterday for a day of fine sport. Notable attendees included J. Clove Walter Wells Carl Stewart Fred Gordon Ione Chan Bronson E Lampkin Click Humphreys Boone Watson and son and George Rogers of Ellera piano house.
Miss Ethel Garfield popular singer who gave two vocal solos at Pendleton high school graduation exercises and was guest of Mr and Mrs William Hilton at their South Main Street home Saturday evening returned to her home in Walla Walla.
Pendleton lodge No 62 A F and A M holds a special meeting tonight for Master Mason degree work. All brethren are invited.
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