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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1903
Page
2
Pendleton announces arrival of a complete stock of D Armstrong Co shoes for ladies. Local shoppers gain access to a popular footwear line renowned for comfort and style. The arrival boosts options at area retailers and signals continued retail activity in Pendleton.
The Christian Endeavor union held a pleasant social at the church Thursday night with many members and friends attending. Refreshments were served and the program featured musical performances by Mrs Barkwell on mandolin and guitar, a vocal trio by the Misses Boylan Ing, violin and piano by the Misses Parkes Mimms Tet, and Mr and Mrs Winslow with Miss Lucie Rader and H F Scott among those noted.
Dr House left for Portland today after spending a week preaching at the Congregational church twice daily. He preached a solemn sermon last evening on What Is Thy Life in Conception in Purpose in Activity. The church and congregation gave a standing vote of appreciation. The doctor was impressed with Pendleton’s work and promised his influence for a new modern building in the near future.
G W Hunt and wife filed a quit claim deed transferring 26 lots along the Hunt Line and the By ers mill race to W S Byers for 1 dollar and other valuable considerations. Jesse B Hart and wife sold to Samuel H Hrgan for 7700 dollars 280 acres near Weston. Trajan Tucker and wife sold to Jesse Bo Hart a 6 acre tract in township 4 north range 38 east near Weston.
An advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Lazatite Bromo Quinine Tablets. Each box costs 25 cents and includes a signature by BK. Grove on every box, with a money-back guarantee if not fully cured.
Salvation Army announces Monday evening farewell service for Adjutant and Mrs Howells. Captain and Mrs Jasper of La Grande will lead temporarily while permanent officers are chosen. A memorial service for Consul Booth-Tucker, killed in a railroad wreck, will be held at the barracks on Webh Street tomorrow night. The post will observe a day of remembrance as ordered by Army commanders. Christmas day dinners for the poor and clothing for the destitute will be provided, continuing a prior year custom.
C L Martin was arrested yesterday by the chief of police and brought to the city by Sheriff Taylor on a bench warrant from the circuit court. He is wanted for passing a worthless check for Maple Brothers of this city and claims to represent an Eastern electric supply house. He says funds exist at the dishonoring bank and that a mistake occurred. He will be arraigned at the court’s convenience.
Professor J. F. Nowlin RH. B. Conklin and Pendleton teachers return from Weston after attending the teachers institute reports show satisfaction with the work. Ss A Lowell returned from Weston after delivering an address before the convention. Messrs James C. B. Wade John Halley Jr Ben Boroughs and J. Stucin also returned from Weerton where they attended the teachers institute.
J B Lister spends a few days at Milton in the interest of the Christian Church with Rev J H Jaster, formerly pastor of the Christian church in the city.
Alo Corrsponding secretary of the Oregon Chiatian raat society spent a couple of days at Milton this week in the society’s interest. He reports Milton Christian prosperous but needing a larger church. Trev. Lister will preach at the Chris t in church tomorrow replacing Rev. Trooke who is absent at a revival.
Milton Freewater and other Umatilla County points display wilder apples ears and a sample of second crop strawberries from Milton and Freewater. The fruit exhibit committee receives the samples this morning for the irrigation meeting. Expect leading varieties on display along with Umatilla county corn and wheat. Delegates from Union County likely to bring samples. Baker County promised a small exhibit.
Telegraphed reports outline state federation meetings in Texas Georgia and Pennsylvania with nine or ten annual gatherings. Weston Pendleton and Oregon chapters are highlighted along with education library and child study initiatives and plans for Federation Day and attendances by notable guests.
Nathaniel Doughtrey pioneer of Eastern Oregon died at his daughter’s home in Portland yesterday afternoon after a long illness with consumption. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Thompson Street Methodist Church conducted by Dr. Robert Warner and under Kit Carson Post G A B auspices.
Grant County growers will deliver 150 head of fat cattle to Walla Walla buyers tonight. The cattle, bought by local parties, were gathered from the interior range now in excellent condition after recent rains. Delivery will occur here before immediate shipment northward upon arrival.
W T Cross, representing Union Meat Company of Portland, will ship fat cattle in six to seven carloads tomorrow over the O R N. The cattle, bought on Upper Butter Creek, will arrive tonight or tomorrow morning. Cross notes a dull cattle market with fat cattle plentiful in the region and expects another shipment of six or seven cars mid next week from Morrow County.
N Berkeley reports the Sumpter district and adjacent min ing areas are in a prosperous, active condition. He notes the Upper Camp is thriving after an extended survey and finds many heavy prospects in the region.
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York owes success to risk selection and fund investment. It highlights its banker's will to show how its vast trust funds are invested. The ad claims health and investments aid wealth and lists city and state offices including Pendleton Oregon and Boise Idaho.
A user from Vancouver Washington reports eight months of stomach trouble improved rapidly after using Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets. They praise the product and thank the company for the speedy recovery. Free trial offer advertised by PW Sebandt & Co and W H Hooker & Co Buffalo.
Investors surveying the field report strong interest in the Irrigation convention as Mr. Berkeley stops at Baker City en route. Indications point to a solid attendance of delegates from the county.
Events listed include the Oregon Irrigation Association meeting in Pendleton on November 6 and 10, the Eastern Oregon Teachers Association in Baker City on November 25 and 29, the Washington Teachers Association in Tacoma on December 28 to 30, and the National Livestock Convention in Portland on January 12 to 16.
Mr. Pierce of Weston, brother of Waller Pierce, visited the city with Pendleton teachers. He came to meet the Knights Templar goat and was awarded the degree of the Black Cross during the meeting, praising the institute and Pendleton delegation.
Mrs Amy Becott of Portland died Tuesday at St Vincent s hospital after an operation and her remains were cremated. She was sister of George K Rogers the Woodmen of the World organizer for the state and well known in the city. Superintendent Ackerman in Town J H Ackerman state superintendent of public instruction was up west at the Hotel Pendleton today on route home from the teachers institute at Weston.
Harvester Co of Stockton California surveys field at Walla Walla eyeing a new factory site. The company considers building operations in the region to expand production.
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