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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1905
Page
2
New stock arrives featuring white and decorated Haviland China Jus in hand-painted Pouyat Lanternier T. F Bon Baviland and Royal Austrian china. Large varied selection with the lowest prices to prepare them against competing offers.
The Community ware now sells Sterling Silver 1847 Rogers Bros. and Oneida Community plated ware with a twenty five year guarantee. No other plated ware is claimed to be as good.
The county court will push extensive road improvements in the western district including Fulton Union Holdman Prospect and Echo areas to prepare for winter rains. Grading and rock placement from the city toward the poor farm are under way to improve travel, with Welch quarry rock to be used and packed by a steam roller. Local officials also urge speedy progress on the east Uma tilla project and reclamation funding. News notes also mention improved conditions for a Pendleton businessman after a leg injury and a tongue in cheek remark about divorce advertising.
Marshal Coffman and officers raided a Rainier beer hall poker room last night, arresting ten gamblers and witnesses. Dealers cashed checks totaling $200 to $300, with several released on bail or held for arraignment. The case, before Judge Pitt Gerald, may lead to varying sentences with dealers facing stiffer penalties. Local interest grows ahead of tomorrow's high school contest, with Pendleton supporters planning travel on a special railroad fare.
Sheriff J W Connell of Washington county arrived from Helix with Stanley Allen and Mrs Lennie R Wills both charged with adultery. Allen, also known as Mallory, worked in Hell’s neighborhood and for Puget Sound Warehouse, later living on Ed Ferguson’s ranch. The complaint was sworn by the woman’s former husband. Officers tracked the couple to a ranch seven miles north of Helix and arrested them yesterday.
The county court adjourned yesterday afternoon until December 11 to finish current term business. No decision yet on paying Experts Clark and Buchanan for work beyond their contract. Officials will review the work before payment, but it is likely they will be paid more than the $1,000 specified in their contract.
This morning Pendleton foot ball team departed with Coach Dan P. Smythe for Baker City. They will enjoy nearly two days there before the game, a stay expected to benefit the boys by allowing them to become somewhat acclimated and rested for the contest.
An agitated woman from Pendleton reported her husband missing after she boarded the eastbound passenger train there. Mrs Smith of Witahtuenn, Waal, stayed aboard as the train departed without her husband, who had promised to join her shortly. Police and company agents are now alert for the missing Mr Smith.
Two diphtheria cases reported, one on East Court Street and another in the Unory area. The daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Brownfield on East Court street placed under quarantine after report by Dr W Cole. A possible county case linked to exposure among city children. Authorities call it serious and warn the child may not recover.
Nell arrives from Snipe ranch near Alba with winter supplies and notes roads, including the Snipe ranch to Willow Springs stretch, recently repaired from dangerous to good condition. Rev G T Hall of the Baptist Church will give a student sermon at Pendleton Business College on Sunday evening titled Loew and Gaotn.
During forenoon today Dr. W G Cole reported a dia of diphtheria in the child of Mr and Mrs MetMully of Bane Court street. The residence has been placed under quarantine.
Dr. AL Volp resumes practice in the city and will again use the same office as before within the local professional association.
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