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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1913
Page
7
An advertisement for TIZ foot remedy promising relief from corns bunions and calluses. Claims the product softens hardened skin and eases sore tired feet. Appeals to readers to buy by mail if unavailable locally, listing Walter Luther Dodges & Co Chicago as the supplier.
In Cathlamet Washington on November 12 a serious accident occurred as Mabel Schofield six years old was scalped when her hair was drawn into the engine shaft during a pleasure trip on the Ingall Brow gasoline launch. She was with her mother and friends as the incident unfolded.
Salem Ore Nov 12 Arthur Gravely a patient at the Insane asylum escaped from the institution farm. He was committed from Clatsop county and is described as violently insane. Gravely stands five feet six inches tall weighs about 130 pounds with brown hair and authorities seek to apprehend him.
An old newspaper fragment promotes Merital Eczema Remedy for eczema and throat and chest ailments, plus Pendleton Halsey remarks. It then highlights Doan's Kidney Pills with testimonial from Joseph E. Maggert of Pendleton Oregon, praising their cure for back ache and kidney issues. Footer-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is cited as US agents, price 50 cents.
Chicago November 14 closing wheat futures fell about a bushel amid export weakness and Liverpool's lower cables. Reports from Argentina suggested beneficial conditions in Pampas while India distress kept the market cautious. Prices listed for May and July contracts show declines from open to close with varied grain and flour price notes across several regions and product forms.
Montana cattle arrive in Portland markets with extra fancy lots lifting prices while ordinary cattle hold steady amid slow trade. Hog markets top at 8.00 with overall demand softening after liberal recent offerings. sheep and lambs show little change with limited top-quality stock available. Local buyers note North Portland yard pricing versus Chicago levels remains 20 cents to more in hogs.
A Parkerison of Portland sues Olive Parkinson Park senn for divorce alleging neglect during illness confining him to bed for weeks. He says she spent a month at Owego Lake last summer without his consent and did not visit him during multiple Portland trips. They wed in Washoe County Nevada in 1902.
Washington November 13. During December, Santa Claus will be recognized as a real entity by the post office department. Letters addressed to him will be received and delivered. Postmaster General Burleson issued an order making permanent the custom of directing letters to charitable persons or organizations.
A fragment notes a meddlesome figure in town life, describing Firely’s desires and a whitewashed dispenser of power. It hints at a system where each powermaster is pledged to dispose of the mall, remaining loyal to his office according to procedure.
An old time remedy advertisement claims Chamberlain's Tablets will cure dullness biliousness and constipation by tomorrow. Sold locally with a quirky marketer name.
In Madras Oregon November 1 James J. Hill's special train bound for Bend was halted by local residents at the Oregon Trunk depot on the return trip. Torpedoes were placed on the track and a red flag shown to halt the engine. Hill spoke briefly from the rear of the train and inquired about local crop conditions.
An 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only universal remedy for catarrh, claiming it cures constitutional disease by constitutional treatment. It promises a hundred dollar prize for any case it fails to cure, and urges readers to send for testimonials from PJ Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
In the District Court of Oregon the case of Charles A Lobaugh bankrupt is announced. The first meeting of creditors will be held November 24, 1913, at Pendleton Office of the Referee in Bankruptcy to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Proceedings date November 11, 1913 at Pendleton Oregon. THOS FITZGERALD Referee in Bankruptcy.
In a November 1913 regular meeting the Pendleton Common Council adopted resolutions approving plans and specifications for macadamizing Blaine Street from Raley Street South to the bridge approach. The surveyor’s cost estimates and land-benefit assessments were reviewed and deemed in line with anticipated work costs. The council finds the district boundaries proper and declares the improvement of Blaine Street to be necessary and expedient.
City records approve plans by Geory Kimbrell for Umatilla River crossing area improvements on Blaine Street, including curbs and gutters. An assessment district No. 2 will levy costs against benefited lots within described bounds, with public notice of estimator costs filed in the City Recorder’s office. Dated November 7, 1913, Pendleton Oregon.
The Pendleton Common Council on October 20 1913 adopted plans for Bush Street paving from Jackson to Nuley with gravel bitulithic pavement. The surveyor filed specifications October 26 and October 29 1914, detailing district boundaries, benefited properties, cost allocations, and a local improvement district No 32. The project finances, assessments, and publication in The Oregonian for ten days were approved.
Hartman Abstract Co provides abstracts of title for all lands in Umatilla county and offers loans on city and farm property, real estate brokerage, tax payments for non residents, and general insurance services. James Johns presides, H. Marsh secretary, with Bentley & Leffingwell as agents at 15 Main Street Pendleton. East Oregonian samples engraving and stationery services available.
The city of Pendleton invites bids on gravel bitulithic pavement surface finishing and foundation per square yard, excavation per cubic yard, and fill per cubic yard, plus concrete curb and gutter and circular items per linear foot. Also required are vitrified sewer pipes from 4 to 14 inches, manholes, brick sewer lineal feet, and headers. Sealed bids due before 7:30 PM November 26 1913 at the city recorder’s office. council may reject any bid. reference to Warren Construction Co offer and ordinance authorizing improvements. Dated Pendleton Oregon November 10 1913.
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