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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1905
Page
8
We have a fresh import of white and decorated Haviland China including hand-painted Pouyat Lauternter T. and V. Haviland and Royal Austrian pieces. Our hand-painted china is large and varied with prices described as the lowest, inviting comparison with others.
Community plated ware is guaranteed for twenty five years. No other plated ware. Just use good.
Arguments for municipal ownership of the gas plant emphasize cheaper local power. Milton's city owned electric light plant charges $1 per month for 14 candle power, while the city with a large new plant asks $1.50 for 16 candle power, a 76 percent higher rate. The city’s profits from the electric plant and municipal water system could cover expenses, supporting the ownership plan.
The three new school buildings cost 59,900 dollars, just 100 dollars under the architect Troutman’s initial estimate. The project had 60,000 dollars appropriated, and H. E. Cook held the contract. Final accounting showed the total outlay closely matched the estimate, despite usual architectural overruns.
Yesterday J. M. Bentley and B. E. Jerrold, special agent, conducted the loss adjustment of the logs from the Echo fire. The action documented the inquiry into the blaze and settled the insurance considerations.
Mr and Mrs Henry J Taylor and family Fordle May and Havel depart tonight for Linn county Missouri for an extended visit They will return via Oklahoma Los Angeles and San Francisco and be absent for 90 days Taylor raised in Linn county has not visited since moving to Umatilla county 20 years ago An upcoming court session in the state brings Attorney General Crawford and District Attorney Phelps to discuss lands survey connected with the Little Wall Walla water salt case The district attorney is expected to file an answer soon and Judge Ellis will decide whether the survey is to be made with no hearing time yet scheduled
A Saturday evening game between two school teams will determine the first team to play at La Grande on December 2. The match takes place in the high school assembly room with a 10 cent admission.
Jesse Albergen a Cor nucopia merchant toured the Cornucopia mines in Baker county this morning. He notes about 150 men are employed and a steady winter work period is planned. Significant new capital has been invested and the camp is busy and a strong producer.
F L Duliemere agent for the Oregon Fire Relief Association has moved his offices from Alta Street to room 17 in the Schmidt building. He will occupy offices with Attorney Cantus and M Smith of Orogrande Idaho. He has sold the Buster mine for 100000 to San Francisco buyers.
Four hundred six members are enrolled in the Pendleton Commercial Association. At last night's meeting 110 applications were rejected and not admitted. A motion made Mr Failing was made honorary lifelong member for his past service. The group discussed open river arena and securing support for a county exhibit. Salary for Librarian A W Nye raised from 60 to 75 per month. An athletic board report covered hiring a physical director and gym issues. A social dance is planned with 50 cent admission. A subscription drive for the gymnasium began, reaching 220 pledged dollars before adjournment.
Two hundred ten dollars was raised for the gymnasium at a Commercial association meeting. Donors include W. L. Thompson Taylor Hardware Co C BR. Roonvelt Rotwr Forster East Oregonian Publishing Co Toy W Ritner George A Horton Jr F EB Judd BR Alexander Dr J Smith A Lowell A J Goodman T G Halley Lee Teulch FP Dodd M A Rader Lee Cohen Dan P Smythe EH Hampaon G LaDow and J J Homey.
In the Supreme Court today Taylor and Martin cases were argued and submitted for advisement. Col J McRaley and Will M Potemo spoke for the plaintiffs with Attorney General Crawford and District Attorney Phelps for the state in the Martin matter. Goodhough Mercantile vs Cecil Galloway was also argued with Rogers for the respondent and Ivanhoe and Slater for the appellant. George W Coutts, recently from Cottonwood Idaho, was admitted on a certificate and will be formally admitted after time elapses.
Harriman lines plan a midwinter Portland to Mexico City excursion leaving December 18. The round trip fare from Portland and return is 104 pounds. The trip through the Republic of Mexico is billed as very delightful and Portlanders have requested it. circulars with details are at BR and NS ticket offices.
Rev. T. TR. Egerton has just completed a ten day series of evangelical meetings in Livingston, Montana. He traveled from Alvineston and conducted events with a state convention. Livingston is noted as a growing rail hub with a key Congregational church and strong railroad trade supporting a population around 1000.
Chicago Livestock World reports mutton trade nearly unchanged with demand for good sheep and lambs. Best native lambs brought 7.66, top westerns 7.95, four day supply around 136000, lamb recovery evident. yearlings scarce at 6.75, good ewes 5.50 to 6.86, Dakotas 5.60, overall sheep market described as strong.
Colonel J. H. Conrad, noted mining magnate, plans spending over a million dollars to develop a new gold strike in the Windy Arm country near Tagins Lake, 60 miles from the sea. Four miles of tramway exist with more planned. 100 claims filed, plus many more to be taken up. A prospector reportedly earned £105,000 on an 80 percent stake. Veins run for miles and are said to be exceptionally rich in gold and silver.
Eastbound train due at 4 50 was delayed by an engine incident and reached at 9. Westbound No 6 due at midnight last night was slightly late but now runs closer to schedule than in seven months. Also announced, a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs W H Harrison several days ago.
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