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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1905
Page
8
An ad notes importation of white and decorated Haviland China including hand painted Pouyat Lantornin T and V Haviland and Royal Austrian wares with varied designs. Prices are described as the lowest.
We offer Sterling Silver 1847 Rogers Bros and Oneida Community plated ware now available. The Community ware is maintained for twenty five years. No other plated ware is as good.
At the council session officers were named for the coming election and polling places designated. The ordinance for a franchise with the Automatic Telephone Co was read first and sent to committee, with minor wording changes. The assessment to raise funds for the Franklin Street macadamizing ranged from 37 to 43 per lot totaling about 800. Liquor licenses granted to Anton NolIe and Mack Monteith. Fire department election officers appointed. Train No 6 arrived on time, prompting a comic chase by two drummers who missed the train after a cab mishap.
Prof. P Haussler of San Francisco arrived in Pendleton for health reasons and opened a first class photographic studio in the Schmidt block. He is a well known Bay City photographer and is pleased with the country here.
Visitor from Illinois Mrs W Bowman of Wagner Illinois toured Pendleton for a week visiting Dr W R Campbell in Salem Oregon. Campbell once practiced medicine at Wagner TL and was Bowmans family physician about 22 years ago.
Frederick Manuell of Maryland block Butte Montana bought a bottle of Newbro’s Herpicide April 6 1908 and began treating baldness. By July 2 he reported his hat thick and luxuriant, attributing his recovery to the product which claims to destroy the cause of dandruff and hair loss. Sold by druggists with samples via The Herpicide Co Detroit Mich and A C Koeppen & Bros as agents.
A cob join with a horse derailed the northbound W and C R mixed train near McCormack station. Engineer Dai Smith and Fireman Sidney Johnson were burned but not seriously hurt and will recover in a week. The engine No 4 and two loaded wheat cars left the track. the passenger coach escaped damage and passengers were unharmed. The schedule was resumed that evening with the 6 o'clock northbound train.
A concert last night by Mrs Walter Reed and Mr Arthur FE Alexander, with Pendleton ladies promoting the event, drew a large audience. Reported as grand with fine voices, the performers earned encores, though some critics note Mr Alexander should study language more for future performances.
Hugh Currin and Kathe Browman, both of Heppner, were married last evening at the Catholic patronage with Rev. Father Trivelli officiating. The groom is the son of George Currin, a prominent sheepman of Morrow County, and a cousin of Dr. Amy Currin of Pendleton. The bride is sister of Miss Mary Browman, a St. Joseph's academy student. The couple will reside in Heppner.
The Feds led by Captain Hoffman defeated the Whites captained by Knight 22 to 14 in a hard fought game. Halves lasted 16 minutes with a 5 minute break. Whites trailed 14 to 2 at halftime but narrowed to 12 to 8 in the second half. foul shooting hurt the Whites as they hit only 4 of 12.
Hoffman drew fouls and hit six of nine chances in the opener for Rede Capwin Hoffman. Renn guard and Strigkilti in second half contributed for the Whites. Captain Kinteht’s team appeared handicapped by players lacking practice and with 25 fouls called. Director Wilson expects better, more disciplined play with training.
A Saturday scene near Tekoa prompted excitement when an Indian man drew a pencil sketch of a squaw in a car with others. The woman tore up the drawing after viewing it, reflecting the strong aversion among Coeur d’Alene and nearby tribes to having pictures taken.
Pendleton council eyes automatic telephone franchise with 300 yearly city payments and 25 free phones. Maximum monthly rates set at 4.25 for business lines and 2.26 for residences, with a 3 year build and 8 month start. Bond of 2000 to secure completion and street repairs, indemnity for city, and two foot underground cable limit outlined.
W W A Pierce a known Northern Pacific conductor and non in law of Mr and Mrs J M Bentley of this city, broke his leg while working with his train at Kendrick Idaho yesterday. Mr Bentley sent a message that evening saying Pierce’s leg was broken in two places but injuries were not necessarily dangerous. Pierce is well known in this city.
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