Christmas Trade Buoys Town as Markets Rise
Amid festive mood and steady moisture farmers report active commerce in wheat and wool prices. Locals anticipate a promising year with widespread happiness and seasonal cheer for the holiday period.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1905
Page
8
Amid festive mood and steady moisture farmers report active commerce in wheat and wool prices. Locals anticipate a promising year with widespread happiness and seasonal cheer for the holiday period.
The ad proclaims a unique local shop that auds the market and buys direct from European and American manufacturers to offer a square deal and save customers money on crockery and glassware.
A fragmented OCR line notes Owl Tea House involved in a local event or setup. The readable portion mentions a possible chance or plan tied to a scene, with unclear details and missing context. Further text would clarify the exact action, participants, and location.
Musgrove Brothers of Athena own the Athena Mercantile Company store in Helix Oregon, burned last night causing about 12000 in damage. Stock valued at 10000 and building 2000 were lost. Fire began around 1 am in the old room with unknown cause. Firemen saved neighboring buildings and the post office nearby. The incident follows a gravity water system and new fire company aiding response. Insurance on stock about 4000 suggests heavy losses. Petition in bankruptcy filed later for Hoch with Commissioner in Portland delays.
Rumor says the State and Salmon tavern, owned by Joseph Hoch, was closed under attachment brought by Anton Nolte. Papers filed late yesterday by Attorney J. T. Hinkle and served by Sheriff Taylor in the evening. The action targets the property at the State Hotel.
The catalog promotes a large selection of syringes with many styles and grades available. It claims to offer the lowest prices and notes that several varieties not commonly carried are in stock. The message emphasizes value when four syringes are needed and warns against overpaying.
Chief Brown ordered all slot machines out of commission after midnight and money devices were turned away. Rumors swirl that owners seek to keep operations alive or leave the city. In another note, Rev. John Warren contemplates returning to England during the coming year after a brief visit to Athena.
Mrs. F. G. Oster, long critically ill in Salem, underwent an operation last Saturday. She is now rapidly improving with better general health and hopes for a complete recovery.
Despite alleged suspensions, three city venues conduct gambling games drawing old players and many newcomers. Freight traffic rises with six heavy trains moving over BR and BN lines this forenoon. The passage notes increased freight activity and moderately loaded passenger trains while reporting a hoodlum incident at Buckingham’s Wer leyin university with an effigy of president John Weir.
Ad copy declares dandruff caused by a scalp germ and promises permanent cure by killing it with Newbro's Herpicide. Claims hair appears glossy when dandruff-free and labels the product as the only germ killer. Includes order details and agents in Detroit and Ftamps for samples.
The Pendleton Commercial Association reports rapid growth with 277 members on its books and 80 membership applications, aiming to reach 400 by the next regular meeting on Tuesday November 7. Interest spans all features including library access, gymnasia, and plans for a city park agitation.
An organizing meeting selected four captains A P Knight Glenn Goodman Marsh and W Hoffman to form four teams. Teams will practice immediately and play two games weekly to determine a champion. Milarkey Jr named manager to assemble a squad from top players later. Head Woodmen official from La Grande arrives for city events and a monster gathering tonight.
Mrs L Bowers widow of the Teolphone Stables owner stands among 37 heirs to a large Baltimore tract valued at about £60,000. The property, once owned by Cable Hall, a pioneer and grandfather to Mrs Howers, dates back to 1804 and spans a substantial city parcel.
Pendleton prepares for a decisive Friday game against Whitman after a week of focused practice under Coach Iamythe. The Loon team aims to improve backfield speed and passing, with lineups matching Whitman’s lineup and potential injury tweaks. The Walla Walla squad travels for a 2 20 pm kickoff at Matlock grounds, the last home game before Thanksgiving with two more road games pending.
EF H Stone and wife sold the north half of the north half of section 28 in township 4 north of range 34 BWML to Retta May Poll. Also the southwest quarter of section 21 in township 4 north of range 14 EW M. Total consideration 25400 dollars and 29 votes noted.
Inland City resident Mee Wilm Moss, aged over 70, underwent tumor removal yesterday evening at St Anthony's hospital and is recovering well today with strong hopes of full recovery despite advanced age. Four Indians Arrested for Drunkenness and Sentenced in Police Court.
J Henninger of the Hartman Abstract Co. returned from the southern county where he hunted deer for several days and brought home a small duck shot in the mountains near Ukiah.
Pendleton Lodge No and H P O B announce a meeting at Hendricks Hall this evening at o oclock. All members are urgently requested to attend.
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