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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1901
Page
3
A long Wallula debate resurfaced as the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company eyes broader traffic. Rumors say a Spokane to Wallula corridor may shift passenger and freight service with a junction at Umatilla linking the Canadian trade route. Locals recall the town’s prior rail prominence and await official plans amid a shifting regional network. Disease and medical notes appear as unrelated testimonial filler toward the end.
A local jeweler and optician, Dow Wo R of Alexander, advertises a well assorted stock including watch, ring, jewelry, silver ware, solid silver, cut glass, and clocks.
A fragmented OCR reads numerous personal names and locations across U S cities including San Francisco Portland St Paul Salem Sacramento Portland and Detroit with many initials and unclear roles. The text resembles a directory style listing of individuals tied to various places without clear events or actions.
The ad warns that Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed as a universal cure, offered with a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure. It markets the remedy as a trusted treatment and urges readers to send for a list of aliases and testimonials from Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio.
Sumpter Transportation Co of Sumpter Oregon advertises a sale listing stock velijolex equipment and government mail contracts from Sumpter to Whitney Canyon City Granite Law ton and Alamo. Terms include 1000 dollars cash with balance paid from receipts of government contracts as earned. Rare opportunity.
Readers report relief from sore throats and irritation using Ely's Cream Balm. A Chicago man credits it with recovery from harsh throat issues affecting work. An Illinois resident also claims complete healing after using the product. The balm is sold by druggists or mailed by Ely Brothers in New York.
Salem Journal notes Democratic rhetoric against trusts ahead of campaign launches in Ohio. It observes political maneuvering around Governor Geer and party unity during wartime, with critics predicting a closer race than usual and questions about appropriate public land policy and governance. The Astoria News weighs Wallace McCammon's congressional bid as affecting statewide politics and party leadership reshuffles loom amid resignations and reorganization.
The brief outlines movements of residents near Inney Creek and Beache Hine, including a taxi service to Pendleton and a planned meeting by the Laon telegraph line. It also reports Alex Matool's trip to EHey Springs, near Upton, and mentions Me Malediny’s poor health with related injuries and sprains among others.
Manager Krause of the Western Union plans a major expansion to improve service and add to the city office. The project includes linking with Denver via telegraph, hiring two new staff, and upgrading equipment at the northwest office to establish a central station in time.
The Pendleton Colony encompasses 2660 acres of range and pasture in the Comar Prairie country near Alba. Plans call for cottages and fencing on a large ranch, with contractors J.T. Markham and William Cartwright coordinating structures and utilities. A Willow Syringe Acta venue will host a housing vote for residents and families with water and hunting opportunities described. Notable participants include J. F. Nowlin and Mlle Wallace, among other educators, farmers, stockmen, and local workers listed as involved in the enterprise.
Pendleton theater presents Theodora with Mrs Clarence Brone nee Minnie Tittle and sisters Charlotte and Rether on Thursday Nov 6. The production is praised for Brone's intense talent and stage fire, with strong early reviews forecasting rising status in theatre. Pricing listed for patron seats at Fraser.
Notes from Echo November 1 report Rev. Mr Zeller of the Methodist church led morning and evening services with the latter drawing unusually large attendance. Local judge KR Be here, and W. register at Echo Hotel. Notices of residents visiting Pendleton and Seattle moves and work changes in railroad construction and farming near Echo are included.
C W Seltway a locomotive German from Burlington reports severe pain fatigue and loss of appetite. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his strength and health after using the remedy sold by Tallman & Co. for 50 cents a bottle.
A partial inventory of produce and pantry items including meat honey bulk squashes for pies vermicelli and macaroni beat quality American and limbermer cheese aplnach green onions lettuce radish celery fresh broad assortment of vegetables and dairy notes.
A fragmented text references a pill topic with terms like DeWitt Linke and early teens. It mentions names Patina Brock and MoCamna in unclear context and lacks coherent details or a clear event. The readable portion signals a discussion of a pill and gentle use but provides no concrete facts or outcomes.
James A. Howard offers 160 acres near Pendleton with 146 acres wheat land and 16 acres bearing fruit and garden land plus a dwelling barn granary and water. Other parcels include 160 acres south of Pendleton 800 dollars, 6 acres fruit garden near Milton, irrigation ready holdings, 120 acres on McKay Creek with 20 acres bottom land, and 560 acres wheat land four miles from Pendleton offered at terms including 644 percent interest.
Wille suffered from piles and was cured entirely after using De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. It also claims to quickly heal cuts burns and bruises. Warns against counterfeits from Tallman Co and Brock & McComas.
An old newspaper notice advertises Nau's Dyspepsia Cure claiming relief from heartburn belching and stomach distress after meals. It lists Tallman & Co as sellers and Frank Naw Portland Hotel Pharmacy in Portland Oregon as mail order contact. The price is $1 per bottle or six for $5 prepaid.
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