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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1906
Page
2
An advertisement from Missouri touts Climax Coffee and Empire Java and Mocha to entice customers. It claims fresher stock, higher turnover than grocers, and price comparisons like 26 per ih for Climax vs grocer’s. The copy markets a stand selling Java and Mocha at competitive rates.
A Saturday offer at Main and Alta Streets provides a 10 cent cake of Palmolive Toilet Soap with every one dollar purchase of tea or coffee. Offer highlights a free cake per qualifying purchase.
At the Warren Company a paving plant uses wood as fuel due to coal unavailability. Superintendent Shewry says six to eight tons of coal daily are preferred but coal cannot be obtained from dealers and Spokane’s Cascade company won’t ship until next Wednesday. If weather stays favorable for seven to eight days, the paving work will continue. cold could thicken bitumen and slow progress. A concrete mixture will be prepared for city repairs and stored for later use.
In a police court this morning Judge Fite Gerald shows leniency to a lone drunken man named Mack. He grants probation and returns money seized at arrest, noting the man has a wife and a sick daughter and warning that future offenses will be harsher.
John Kendall manager of Potlatch Lumber yard says Sewell will be caught, based on belief in the Potlatch sheriff, after Sewell’s stay here with his wife during a visit. Kendall cannot determine the exact shortage until the new year, but expresses confidence in eventual discovery of Sewell’s hiding place.
Representative Barrett from Athena met Umatilla county's delegation to discuss a proposed jute mill at the penitentiary. Peerrett draft edits, with Senator Smith and others consulted. A curious tale of a travel suitcase and alligator skin highlights the visit amid Petersburg/Spokane press chatter about Pacific Monthly and The People's World in Oregon, with notices of magazine curations and regional curiosities.
Weather brings good sleighing in La Grande and Grand Ronde valley with several inches of snow. Auctioneer Willam Yohnka from Paha Idaho will sell Edward Turner’s stock and farming implements 12 miles north of the city next Monday. Northwestern Gas & Electric advances work on the Gee Plant as a large crew rivets steel, completing bottom and half wall section. In Pecos Valley Texas a blizzard claims thirty crew members who were ill prepared and wore light clothing.
Joae g Parkes a pioneer resident of Wallula dies aged about 82 after long service in New York and Washington territories. Survived by wife aged 78 and four children Joe H Parkes of this city Mrs George H Snell EF R Parkes of Wallula and William R Parkes of New York City. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM in Wallula with burial back home for a short visit for the widow.
An object of admiration at the sheriff's office features Deputy Joe Blakeley's umbrella holder. Crafted from clay filling, it is adorned with eight decorative bands and several pictures. The piece is covered with warning lettering, giving the appearance of a work of art.
Turkeys were brought into the city today for the Thanksgiving market but is noted the supply is not as large as usual. A shipment from Walla Walla and other points may arrive. The main attractions for Thanksgiving are the turkey and a grand ball to be held in Musle hall.
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