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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1903
Page
8
It is announced to the ladies of Pendleton that the complete stock of the celebrated D Armstrong Co. shoes has been received. The notice emphasizes the new footwear selection and invites customers to inspect the arrival.
State Treasurer Moore argues the corporation tax should stay as is. He says the tax is not harming legitimate firms and brings in substantial revenue, while concerns arise only from wildcat companies unable to pay fees. A legitimate company with capital of 1,000,000 or more can afford the fee. those formed without solid business basis are deemed unnecessary for the state. Elks memorial services set for December at the Christian Church. Take Lazative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. refunds offered for Grove signature on each box.
The O R N shortens running time by reviving the passenger schedule this month. Trains No 2 and No 6 will depart Portland earlier and arrive Pendleton earlier, with No 1 and No 6 arriving times adjusted. Dining cars added, eating stations cut out to avoid meal stops and save time. The changes aim to speed East Coast connections via Umatilla.
John W. Kimberlin died at his daughter’s home at 6 a.m. after a long illness. Born in Marion county Indiana in 1841 he served in the 122d Iowa Cavalry throughout the Civil War. He had lived in the city nine years and is survived by three daughters Mrs J H Bryant Mrs Jessie Catherman and Mrs C C Smith of Umatilla. Funeral from 621 Willow street tomorrow at 2 p.m. conducted by the GAR with Rev G W Rigby preaching and interment in Olney Cemetery. All old soldiers asked to attend promptly.
Ta Grande Nov 6 Professor Hockenberry superintendent of city schools seeks enforcement of the state truancy law to compel parents to send children to school. He notes rising truancy harms class morale and school records and says arrests will follow if attendance isn’t enforced.
Congregants hear Rev Dr Honge of Portland deliver scholarly sermons this week. He is Harvard College graduate and divinity senior at Boston University, bringing a notable pastoral message to the local audience.
All club women are invited to the emitter courthouse tomorrow at 2 pm to help make official badges for irrigation delegates. Badges feature alfalfa spray, a head of wheat, a wedge of sagebrush, tied with a ribbon bearing the meeting place and date.
W R R King of Ontario, after the convention, says a large Malheur irrigation delegation, likely over 26 men, will visit Big City to influence next year’s convention. They plan to return with the convention agenda and use their influence. King returns home this evening.
Rev Howard of the Sout Methodist Church will hold Sunday morning and evening services at Thompton Schoolhouse on Butter Creek. Rev M W Howard, also of the South Methodist Church, will depart for Echo in the morning to conduct services there before returning Monday morning. His prior visits to the county earned him many friends in Butter Creek.
Five prisoners appeared before Judge Fite Gerrit in police court this morning. My Kamami a Japanese was charged with starting a fire to an open fet and fined five dollars. John Hendrickson Charles Johnson John Shinn and James Casey were charged with being drunk and disorderly and fined three shillings, with coats and waistbands to be weighed in the city jail.
George DeMatt & Co filed suit against S L Wakefield and wife to recover 22.75 alleged due on goods bought between September 30 and November 5 this year plus costs and disbursements. Carter & Raley represent the plaintiff.
Citizens urged to report to Tallman & Co., the Bowton Store, or the Peoples Warehouse for lodging during the event. The convention is deemed highly important and organizers plan to accommodate all attendees, even if some decline pay for rooms.
A marriage license was issued last night to Carl Heenne of Reecott Washington and Anna M. Hawke of this city after parental affidavits were filed. Both applicants were underage at the time. Anna Hawks is noted as the niece of Mr Hawkey of Byers, Minnesota.
Second Ward candidate KB J Murphy has filed the petition in the city recorder's office resigning the nomination for alderman. There are 66 signatures on the petition, enough to meet half of the ward's local voters. The item continues on page 1, column R.
Pendleton high school football, led by coach Dan P Smythe, travels to Weston on Thanksgiving Day for a gridiron clash. The lineup features Poshtons to end, Miconrye to left end, Milne to left tackle, Beatt to center, Graham Reeves to right guard, Drinkell Williams to right guard, Stanfield to right tackle, Hanscom to right end, Hartman at quarterback, and backs Swagger Cronin at left half, Strickland at full, McCarty to right half with substitutes Store Rupp Then Won Mil Leexer. Referee Mark Moorhousy and official Toy Conklin. The team hopes for a strong showing and plans a return trip with a possible victory over Baker City.
A pivotal health ad warns that kidney disease underlies heart failure and bladder trouble. It promotes Swamp-Root as a cure all for kidney liver and bladder ailments, claiming easy remedies, sample bottles, and a mail order offer with testimonies and broad health assurances.
A group plans to travel to Portland for a game at either Portland High School or Portland Academy. The deciding factor is finances with the 21st of this month open for the event. A second date may be booked with Union the day after the Thanhagiy ing game at Baker City.
Oregon Irrigation Association holds its second annual meeting in Pendleton in November. Eastern Oregon Teachers' Association meets in Baker City November 22 to 26. Washington Teachers' Association gathers in Tacoma December 28 to 30. National Livestock Convention occurs in Portland January 12, 14, 15. Attorney Crawford to The Dalles to attend circuit court trials. then returns to Salem after cases.
Carryalla for private parties with good teams and competent drivers. Speely horses and handsome tige for evening and Sunday drives. Gentle horses for family use. Block boarded at reasonable rates with careful care for transient stock. Phone Mein 161.
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