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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
2
Northwest notes report a farmer Andrew Olsen in Palouse area had four horses harnessed together fall into a 12 foot well while being positioned. He freed them after clearing land, restoring the animals one by one from cramped ties.
Dee Raymond a noted mining camp character in the northwest is jailed in Poker City Oregon for obtaining $50 from Eugene DeFreese. The case involves a celebrated local figure known to followers of frontier mining camps.
Local grocery firms including Schilling's Best are praised for handling complaints without trouble and maintaining good will. wording notes preference for retailers who resolve issues amicably and preserve customer relations.
Colville county commissioners on Saturday appropriated 1000 from the county game fund and granted County Auditor Savage authority to purchase as many small fry as needed from the Dartford hatchery for stocking streams and treating trout across different parts of the county.
Deputy Attorney Sullivan seeks to arrest nearly 140 dentists in Portland Ore for unpaid yearly teenge fee of 2 dollars. Warrants to be served soon. dentists cited to appear in police court to explain nonpayment.
Harry Murphy and Stubert Harvey were found guilty in Eugene after a brief jury deliberation for attempting to rob M. W. DeWald of Cottage Grove. The quick verdict follows their trial earlier this week in connection with the incident reported weeks ago.
A partial list of names appears from Pendleton to Portland including C J Freese Spokene Laurence H Suner San Francisco Glenn Hallett Olx Craton Ira Baried Jao Ny lander and H Walters New. The fragment hints at a regional meeting or conference with multiple speakers and related cities.
A fragmented OCR style list enumerates numerous individuals and cities including Portland Spokane Salem San Francisco Tacoma Tacoma and Boise. Mentions include York J Leivy Moscow Ida Mrs M R Andre Athena A Miller and others in a long cross city roster.
Readers learn of a claimed cure for catarrh, with Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as the only positive cure. It is described as a constitutional remedy taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, offering a $100 reward if it fails, and urging readers to request a test sample from B. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports William McKinley Phillips, a six year old colored boy, cried at school because white children shunned him. His mother, Mrs. Phillips, admitted painting his face white to help him fit in. Police Judge Shaffer discharged her after she promised not to repeat the act.
William McKinley George Washington Phillips testified to the court that if he had his way he would not rub the white paint off. The remark reflects a defiant statement during the proceedings.
A newborn baby girl wrapped in a white flannel cloth was found on the doorstep of T. C. Short at 2644 Nob Hill Avenue in Fremont. Mrs Short alerted police after hearing the infant. Patrolman Hasadoblit transported the infant to Mrs. C. T. Boyd at 2715 Fourth Avenue for care until adoption.
Two petitions to electrify the Chicago terminals of the Illinois Central were presented to the Chicago City Council by the Anti Smoke League on October 19, backed by about 40,000 supporters.
Captain W i Thompson to command the Inland Empire nearing completion at Celilo for Open River Transportation. Inland Empire to carry freight up to Pasco and Kennewick then to Lewiston when river conditions permit, marking first Snake River ascent in years. Celilo Falls second vessel Celilo will also begin upper river trips, boosting wheat shipments of over 10000 sacks and promising busy traffic ahead.
Horace G Newport et ux transfer to G T Newell for 276 dollars in Newport addition Hermin ten Oregon. Christian Hellberg et al transfer to P B Wilson for 8000 dollars covering multiple quarters and lots totaling 200 acres in sections 46 and nearby townships. Peter H Wilson to Christian Hellberg for 2700 dollars of two quarter lots in sections 14 township 6 north range 34 West. Frank Randomet et ux to A B McKnight for 1200 dollars on section 26 township north range 34 West. Melisea Sims et vir to A R Fitzrick for 1000 dollars in Riverside addition to Milton Oregon.
Pleasant ,sure, easy, safe little liver pills are DeWitt's Tithe Early Risers. Sold by Tallman & Co.
Unfurnished housekeeping rooms available in the East Oregonian building. Thoroughly renovated with steam heat electric meter hot and cold water and bath. Enquire at the office.
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