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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1904
Page
8
Farmers on the reservation express satisfaction as the government allows existing large leases to continue until renewal. The plan marks a shift to 640 acre units, with new leases conforming to the limit. Officials report good faith in past leases and anticipate smoother relations ahead.
Two civil actions have been commenced in the state circuit court against Frank Wells, a Ukiah stock man, marking new legal actions in a continuing case. The proceedings detail allegations and potential remedies as the court schedules hearings.
Ukiah stockman F C Searcey as guardian of Leona Searcey minor brings suit to recover 364 on a promissory note. A Alloway files to collect 160 on another promissory note. The first case filed was H H Weasel to collect 213 from Wells.
Rh. F. Vanell sues in state circuit court to recover 159.96 for building materials used in constructing a saloon at Pree water. Chas Ingle and others named with additional claims pending. Neca asserts prior right to the claim.
Attorneys Dan P. Smythe and H. E. Collier traveled to Athena to appear in the replevin suit of Charles Carpenter against Elanor Payant. The action seeks the recovery of two horses. Smythe represents the plaintiff and Collier the defendant.
A brief note describes efforts to take powder to revering sites and settle outstanding questions. It mentions AA Peer grocer and maseph in the context of local concerns and actions, though details are sparse.
Charles F Brown of Pendleton, formerly of La Grande, was honored in a large funeral service at the M E Church conducted by Rev Robert Warmer. Knights Templar Masons Eastern Star and A O U W participated with a long processional to Olney cemetery. Numerous railroad officials and La Grande friends attended, with hundreds expressing sympathy for his death.
Water Superintendent James N. Brown announces winter policy: meters not read in residence districts, minimum monthly charge of 1 entitles 4000 gallons. If consumption exceeds 4000 monthly or 16000 over spring four months, excess is billed at 60 cents per 1000 gallons. Many customers assume unlimited winter use, but Brown notes closets connected to sewer likely exceed the 4000 gallon monthly limit.
Grand Ronde Indian murder case features Louie Savage known as Joe Conners, accused of Wacheno killing at Grand Ronde agency last May. Deputy U S Marshal Jacob Proabster served Abraham Mitchell alias Joe Conners subpoena to appear before federal court. Savage, a half blood Umatiia resident, earned nickname Joe Conners from tardy school days. Marriage license issued to William F Landrum and Lowie Norris of Uruntilia County.
Howland, returning from Gilliam county, says the region holds good farming land at reasonable prices despite rough spots. He notes the climate and foot-hill water as favorable and suggests improved farming could raise yields. The Arlington-Condon road is nearly finished, with about 160 workers on the grade, promising better transport for local agriculture.
James Simpson Phillips known as Grandpa Phillipe died November 7 1904 at his son Samuel T Phillips Dry Creek near Weston after throat paralysis. Born August 4 1826 in Green County Kentucky he was 74 and served in the Mexican War and Rogue River War. He emigrated to Oregon in 1852 with his wife Nancy Ann Rains and lived in Umatilla County four miles east of Weston on Dry Creek. Survived by three children twenty four grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral at Weston M B Church conducted by Rev G W Rigby with a large gathering and burial in Weston country.
The city messenger service has grown, adding Willie Mack as a new messenger to handle peak hours between 4 and 7 pm. The firm contracts with local businesses that do not use wagons for package delivery, including druggists, millinery shops, jewelers, dry goods stores, and gentlemen's furnishings firms.
After the grip fever leaves the body weak and exhausted Scott's Emulsion is recommended to restore strength. It provides rich blood, healthy flesh, resistive force, and nourishment to the convalescent. A sample is offered upon request. Scott and Bowne, Pearl Street, New York.
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