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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1905
Page
8
A new importation arrives featuring white and ear-worsted Haviland China along with band-passed Pouyat Lanternin T and Haviland, plus Royal Austrian pieces. Large and varied selection with prices advertised as the lowest.
Sterling Silver 1847 Rogers Bros and Oneida Community plated ware offered with a twenty five year guarantee. No other plated ware compares, just as good.
Nellie Bennett, traveling in the United States and Canada promoting Infallible powder and L C Smith shotguns, is described as the only woman firearms manufacturer’s agent in the United States. She has competed in trap shoots, won a medal with a 21 score, and has hunted big and small game, noting a bear she once nearly killed and a diamond ring won at a Chicago contest.
County court members returned from Echo after inspecting road work and attending a Monday afternoon meeting to oppose the Interior secretary’s decision not to order work on the Umatilla project.
In the police court this morning two Indians, Joe Bennett and Pete, were each given the usual sentences for being drunk upon the streets. Also, $6 ball wos forfeited by John Doe for the same offense. School Teacher Wanted in Izee Oregon applying Ida Brinbels.
Community pushes to open West Court street and build a county road to McKay creek. Most landowners agree to right of way, with Mrs. Nate Baines asking 250 dollars. Fundraising has secured 100 dollars so far. The project promises a three mile, level drive from Ear Court to McKay creek, improving access for city and country residents.
E. J. Knight is under arrest in Asotin Washington for larceny by bailee after leaving the county with a wagon bought from Fred Weber without full payment. Knight had left Pendleton for Lewiston, and Weber notified the district attorney triggering the warrant. Knight returned to Pendleton with consent and an officer will pursue procedures to fetch him.
The First National Bank of Pendleton reports healthy condition with assets totaling 1,488,520.84 dollars. Deposits stand at 1,607,757.10 and loans and discounts at 1,116,240.19. Surplus and undivided profits amount to 194,12.41 and capital stock is 70,000. The bank is described as one of the oldest in eastern Oregon with rapid, steady expansion evident in each report.
The Commercial National Bank reports deposits up by 25000 since August, now totaling 121176.05. Loans and discounts stand at 100291.27 and total resources at 196328.42. The bank is among Eastern Oregon’s newer financial institutions, showing notable growth.
In the Inland Empire financial world Pendleton stands out as a growing center. Analysts note Cringy minded practice shaping local markets with steady investment and evolving services amid regional growth.
Rev. G W Rigby presided at a double wedding at the French restaurant parlor at 6 o'clock. The brides were Miss Rhoda Rhodes and Miss Charlen Nell. and Miss Nellie Blackburn and Mr Otto Vollner. The brides are connected to Allen Rhoden of Upper McKay Creek and Mr O Neil of Birch Creek. The Vollners and Mrs Rhoden will visit Altone Kansas while the newlyweds plan their move to Birch Creek and Upper McKay Creek homes.
Seattle Star reports Monday ceremonies in Pioneer Building site tradition as local pioneers mark the Sard anniversary of Seattle’s founding. Carron D. Horen presided at the bronze tablet unveiling on the Union Savings & Trust column near Second and Cherry, commemorating early settlement progress. Allen Rhodes attends with family for a double wedding while returning supplies. his Rhodes saw mill operates daily, producing about 000 feet of lumber for regional markets, mostly not shipped to Seattle.
Water becomes more plentiful on the Blue mountains following recent rainfall. The O RR and N tank at Huron now have sufficient water to supply engines, after weeks with none and engines being forced to draw water at a temporary tank several miles away.
The Seattle Commercial club, one week old, reports membership over 360 and rising daily. New members join each day as enrollment heads toward more than a thousand by next month, reflecting strong enthusiasm.
The Pilot Rock Woodmen of the World camp charter remains open until November 24. A Pendleton camp team will travel to Pilot Rock to assist in initiating the new members. Pilot Rock organized the camp on November 10 with 26 members.
The body of Mrs D Turner was shipped on the Weathound train to Albany Oregon for funeral services. A delegation from the Odd Fellows escorted the remains to the tenth ward to honor the deceased member.
Mollie V. Galthers, formerly assistant superintendent at Umna Hila agency school and two years at Carlisle Indian School, has moved to Philadelphia to spend the winter. In a private East Oregonian letter she sends her best wishes to friends in this city and community.
James Neagle reports FP B Clopton in Phoenix Arizona improving and gaining strength. He expects to return home early next spring based on a post card received this morning.
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