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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1904
Page
6
A testimonial from Mrs. G. A. Conrad of Lisbon New Hampshire dated February 7 1808 describes a baby suffering eczema tearing her face and arms and the use of four boxes of Cuticura products. Five years later she reports complete cure with no relapse and recommends Cuticura for skin diseases.
A Chicago dispatch reports the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on extortionate cattle and livestock shipping rates. Railway witness Munroe defends rates as non extortionate, noting Cheyenne Omaha runs and train profitability. Investigation continues with focus on dairy and rail agreements. Arkansas Baptist State convention coverage follows with notes on education and missionary work.
Washington November 18 All is in readiness for the unveiling tomorrow of the Frederick the Great statue presented by Emperor William and erected near the Army esplanade. A grand military demonstration will feature troops from nearby posts. The ceremony will be conducted by Baroness Speck von Sternburg, wife of the German ambassador, with addresses by President Rennevell and other envoys. The speakers’ platform will host cabinet members and leading army officers.
A stray OCR fragment notes a Pine Bluff event on November 2 involving the Fifth Thusiims of the Faith in Ste sna and nearly 100 enthusiastic Baptist attendees. Details about the invasion, possession, and outcome are unclear, but the piece hints at a three day religious gathering led by a Baptist group in Pine Bluff.
In Philadelphia on November 18 historic St George's church, the cradle of Methodism in America and the oldest Methodist church building used continuously for worship, teeters on possible loss without funds. The Fourth Street structure has stood since 1769 after purchase from a Dutch Reformed congregation jailed over debts. An appeal to Methodists nationwide will seek aid to raise an endowment to preserve the property.
Washington plans for the March inauguration feature elaborate events including a grand inaugural ball and extensive social functions. Hotels across the country are already taking hotel accommodations as nautical clubs and organizations seek bookings for the event.
Indianaom Nev 18 large gathering of prominent educators and church workers for the fourth annual conference of the Fellowship of the American Society of Religious Education. Notable participants include Prof. Lb. Wright of Cedar Falls Mira Alice Tyler of Des Moines Rev. W. H. Shipman Osceola Prof. D. W. Edwardes Penn College and Rev. J. EB. Gilbert Washington DC.
Chicago reports ongoing growth in traffic across Eastern lines with coal and products of tram and steel in high demand. Freight volumes remain strong though loading of merchandise above the election period shows no clear surge. Shortage of motive power and equipment persists across trunk lines, tempering movement as cold weather looms. Diphtheria cases rise in Spokane and local districts. Dr King’s New Discovery touted for coughs, colds, and throat ailments with trials offered by Tallman & Co. druggists.
Philadelphia preparations intensify for the national W C T U convention. Hundreds of women from across the United States and Canada are expected, with a notably large attendance anticipated as activities speed toward the gathering in Philadelphia.
Lord Minto, the retiring governor general of Canada, sails for England from Montreal on the current day. His successor, Lord Grey, is anticipated to arrive around mid December. The report notes railway management discussions in New York and references the local era of headlines from the Skyedrapers.
Reward offered for the return of a buckskin horse missing between Starkey and Pendleton. Distinguishing marks include a white forehead stripe, one white hind foot, saddle marks, a black stripe from neck to root of tail, and a W on the left stifle. Return to Birch Creek ranch four miles southwest of Pendleton. Mrs. John Southwell Pendleton Or.
A Pendleton based collection service announces a branch for collecting defunct bills and promises to handle accounts of any age. The firm, The Van Alstine-Gordon & Co Mercantile Agency with TL. V. Lipe & Co as managers, cites no collections no charges and judgments advertised from 4 E Court St, telephone Matn 311.
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