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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1904
Page
8
A local store claims to compare prices with competitors and advertises a larger, more complete stock than ever before. The message emphasizes price competitiveness and expanded inventory to attract customers.
The Port land Oregonian reports that four government buildings will be erected at the Lewis and Clark fair instead of five. Lowest bid by E J Bennett would leave 15800 for wiring and incidental expenses, prompting the supervising architect to consider reducing size or eliminating a building. The forestry and irrigation structure will be abandoned saving 12000, preserving main appearance with the life saving station moved to the lake shore.
The exposition board agrees to place the Alaska exhibit in the main building with the government display while the fisheries exhibit moves to a nearby small building. No Phil ippine exhibit is planned, and Hawaii will be accommodated as needed per President Goode.
Dr J Christie of Pendleton, veterinary surgeon, has located in Eugene what headquarters at Bangs' Mal up in secretary treasurer of the state board of veterinary medical examiner Eugene Guard. Police inefficiency in Chicago has caused burglar insurance rates to rise from 10 to 16 dollars per thousand on money and valuables.
Rudolph Martin retires from the Pendleton grocery business after 16 years and sells the Martin grocery to August Fuhrman of Endicott Washington. Fuhrman takes immediate possession and plans to run the business on the same progressive lines. Mr and Mrs Martin stay two weeks to help Fuhrman adjust while remaining in Pendleton.
Judge Hartman Mrs Hartman and Miss Jeanie arrived home after four months visiting St Louis and other eastern points. They toured the fair and cities including Chicago Detroit Buffalo and New York City. The judge notes the Roosevelt Parker banner dominance in New York and remarks on the country’s vast size and travel by New York Central and Northern Pacific lines.
Whitman College second team and Pendleton high school meet on Alta street grounds tomorrow at 2 pm. Whitman’s second squad nearly matches the missionaries first team and a close game is expected. Pendleton is in better shape than in the Walla Walla clash. Local lineup includes Ingle Reeved Storey Keott Means Leenure Pierce Turner Strand Milne Cronin Goodman Penland Hawley Baker with substitutes.
Pendleton merchant H. H. Wenmel sues missing Ukiah stockman Frank Wells to recover 182.15 claiming a sold goods bill of 55.15 and an assigned bank claim of 75. Sheriff T. D. Taylor posted an attachment on Wells' property as Wells, missing a month, is suspected of fleeing to dodge debts. Carter & Raley represent Wenmel.
Jesse Falling of Pendleton a pioneer of Umatilla County, returned from Portland after four months of medical care for a fractured left thigh from a runaway accident. Though still in a wheelchair, he reports great improvement and expects a full recovery with time. Also notes voting place in North Pendleton precinct moved from Hotel Fenwick to a La Dow Building on Court Street.
Mrs Evans of Gewego outlined efforts by the Sacajawea Club and Northwest women to honor the Indian heroine with a monument on the Lewis and Clark grounds. The project, urged by Col Wheeler and others, aims to raise about 7000 dollars with 3700 already collected, and invites all women to join this non club effort.
A Minneapolis firm plans to bond its Palisade mill and Minneapolis Orlon elevator to grind Canadian wheat, with a 50,000 bond, government supervision, and a 25 cent per bushel duty paid on the wheat minus a 99 percent rebate on export. The text notes high grade wheat scarcity and Oregon wheat imports to keep mills running.
Torvighe says FP Winters will address prohibition at the county courthouse this evening. Winters has spent the week campaigning for the anti Prohibition ticket, speaking at a Republican rally in Heppner Saturday and returning home this afternoon.
Mrs. A A Roberts, recently in Portland for medical care, arrived in Pendleton yesterday to visit relatives. Mr. Roberts, receiver of the La Grande land office, will return home tonight. Mrs. Roberts will stay in Pendleton with relatives.
Joby Due forfeited ten dollars in the recorder's court this morning for fighting. Frank Diamond, charged with peddling jewelry without a bond, received a three day sentence in jail.
Collingwood New Zealand suffered near total destruction by fire with only three houses standing. Sydney reports the town was almost wiped out on November 7. Local authorities assess damage and begin relief coordination as residents seek shelter and assistance.
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