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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1907
Page
7
An Inland Empire column notes traveling salesmen now use money orders due to cash shortages. Land office officials face a dilemma as claimants must pay with gold coins while cash is scarce. A possible general land office ruling may extend filings until holidays end.
About 1:30 this morning Charlies Martin, at the Baker City brewery, was shot in the left arm by an unknown assailant after investigating a noise near his door. He was sleeping there. police were notified. The shooter fled into darkness. motive suggested by officials is a personal enmity. The wound is not serious and expected to heal soon.
The Baker City Democrat reports that the ongoing bank holiday disrupts ordinary business and mortgage payments. People face complications requiring legal help to straighten out deals and to know how to proceed with falling due notes.
George Rodman of Culver area says 6000 bushels of grain produced this year with about half sold at prices around 60 cents for wheat and near 0 cents for oats. He notes a promising crop outlook, credits summer fallow practice, and cites accumulating about a thousand acres of farming land. The report highlights Rodman as a leading local producer in the county.
The Pioneer report claimed grading tools were unloaded at Miller’s bridge one mile above the Deschutes mouth for Oregon Trunk Line construction. Mr. Gregory, president of the road, said last week they had not yet begun preparations.
Repeated rumors claimed actual road construction was underway up the Deschutes, but none held under investigation. The report notes no verifiable progress or official confirmation of any construction activity at this time.
Alonzo E. Wuilson, chairman of the state prohibition committee, says the recent vote shows public awakening to liquor dangers. He notes prohibition gains in Illinois and other counties, with about 9 million people in the affected area, and predicts further legislation to curb liquor revenues. He cites Chicago charter election as evidence of saloon power.
The steamer J. N. Teal burned at Portland docks will be rebuilt by Joseph Supple contracting. It should be ready by year’s start. The hull and much machinery survived the fire easing upper deck work. The wheel house gains a full modern cabin and a ladies’ quarters. A substitute run between The Dalles and Portland is being planned with Sarah Dixon or Beaver likely to be commissioned soon.
A severe Monday night fight at Doyen's Saloon on State Street left W. McMahon with a broken jaw in two places and a hip injury after a clash with Ralph Swarts, a Salem bartender. No arrests reported. Officers and participants blame McMahon, who was said to be heavily intoxicated and quarrelsome.
Wm. Kirkman received yesterday three imported deer hounds from William Potts of Seattle. The pair are owned jointly and used in a fall hunt in the Olympics. They will be kept on the Kirkman farm. One dog is old and two are pups, but the hunters had success this year.
In Baker City the hardware of winter is visible as plies of cord wood stack behind homes and businesses. The town seems well supplied with fuel and fears of coal shortages are alleviated by abundant wood, according to the Baker City Democrat.
Money in Baseball outlines profits for top players as Chicago wins the championship and splits 60 percent of the money, totaling 32 760 04 dollars, with Detroit receiving 40 percent 21 979 25 dollars. Chicago president Murphy adds 13 000 raising players to 45 960 04. Yawkey of Detroit adds 1 106, boosting Detroit to 4%6 14 2h? Twenty two Chicago players receive 2 089 09 each and nineteen Detroit players share 1 946 96 each.
A fragmented quote notes that a rolling man avoids crowds and a businessperson who omits advertising. The line hints at thrift and self reliance in commerce, contrasting mobility with the insistence on promotion.
Bold ad claims Boxine Pills make men and women brighter and stronger and better in every way. Price includes $1 per box or six boxes for $6 with a full guarantee. Pendleton Drug Co. sells the remedy with a guarantee and promises no substitutions.
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