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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1904
Page
8
An eccentric early 20th century advertisement style note invites readers to view a new line of dishware and meat creations at low prices. The teaser mocks tobacco spending and promotes a pretty dish and fangy china set as a bargain.
Frank Wells, alias Frank Welly, is said to have fled Uma tilla and Ukiah counties after leaving numerous creditors unsettled. He duped friends including Superior Judge A Hewell of Stanislaus and left hundreds of dollars in unpaid bills and borrowed funds. Authorities pursue him as neighbors fear exposure and possible flight.
The passage notes Wells fled Umatilla county amid new evidence linking him to a similar crime in California. Neighbors from California, a large family group, are believed to have prompted his sudden departure to avoid recognition and accountability for his alleged wrongdoing.
Salvation Army WI Parnidh a Free Meal to the Destitute on Christmas Eve. Ensign Paul Helsinger and wife and Captain A Veggio arrive to take charge of the local barracks and begin preparations for the free dinner. Nationwide, up to 260000 dinners may be distributed. Aimer and Bolles move to new posts.
A drunken man boarded the R. R. & N. at Baker City last night and abused a Chinese passenger in the smoker. The porter asked him to leave the man alone. enraged, the man insulted the porter. The train crew overpowered him and held him until North Powder, his destination, was reached.
In police court this morning Indian Joseph was fined five dollars for drunkenness. Charles McFarland forfeited a sixteen ball for disorderly conduct and was arrested for creating a disturbance at the Fraser theater.
In Umatilla county farmers fear a freeze out of fall sown grain after protracted dry weather. Officials estimate 200000 to 400000 bushels of last season’s crop remain unsold as farmers hold for 5 to 10 cents more, hoping prices rise before spring. Inland Empire prospects depend on successful wheat yields, with spring wheat viewed as less favorable in stowing or feeding.
The Cornucopia group sale in Baker county was reported as likely to resolve long standing company disputes. Colonel W. F. Huteher represented Baker county capitalists and bid 335010.80 for the property, with the personal property sold for 2500. The claims were in Eastern Oregon but hampered by transport limitations.
Presbyterian women host a two day bazaar at Armory Hall starting tomorrow at 2 36 PM with booths featuring handkerchiefs domestic articles candy and more A tea kettle reception will be led by Mrs Gooy and a Japanese song performance by Japanese boys is planned An amateur entertainment program runs each evening and the event closes Thursday afternoon with continued displays and sales
The third excursion train from Walla Walla to Pendleton and back will run tomorrow with five trains scheduled in December on the 1st 16th 20th and 23rd. Pendleton merchants push a weekly service hoping O R N Co may make it a regular return trip or even a daily Dayton Pendleton run.
Spceme Inetrector of the Owler Will Meet With the Lodges Tomorrow Night joint meeting of Harmony and Alpha assembl ies of the order of Artisans will be held at T O F hall for greeting Dr G C Eshelman supreme inetrector of the order in the city on official visit All members urged to attend as business of import ance will be transfted Dr Eshelman is a resident of Portland and won an official tour of the state He finds the Artisans in a
A report notes improving health and strength in Pendieton with two new participants joining a regular, healthy meeting. Details are sparse but suggest ongoing progress and steady attendance.
A report from A. Sunderman notes sheep in excellent condition in Dunnarillan County. Flows of incoming rain and hay abundance suggest most flocks in M att illa County will remain healthy through shearing season. Sunderman recently bought 1000 head of yearlings near the Tigre area.
Filipino youth Antony Salagar, who came to Walla Walla five years ago with Company T from the Philippine Island tour, has written to a former company member. He now works in the quartermaster’s department but is not satisfied and may return to the United States. He hints at salary being large and asks his friend to help spend it, noting he will not reveal exact earnings.
A Lewin and Churk commission note states no floor space has been allotted to any county yet though most counties have applied. The state commission has not decided exhibit space and will not allocate until decisions are made. The agricultural pavilion covers 96,400 feet and counties will receive space when state needs are known.
The preliminary examination of Ira D. Horton, charged with assault to murder Edward LeRoy, is set for Saturday morning at eleven oclock. Attorney G B Aldrich of Seattle has been retained for the defense as LeRoy rapidly recovers from razor wounds and will appear at the examination.
Hitenwn Nidher Ole Whiteman and Mine Banaie der, notable locals of Athena, wed today at Will Rider's Elgin home. The newlyweds plan to settle on the groom’s farm five miles west of Athena. Mine Rider, a recognized teacher in the city, will relocate with her husband.
John McCullough and Lelia May Shaw were married this morning in County Judge Henn’s office with an official from the court presiding. The couple, known as Mel and Mem Shaw, left at noon for a brief visit to Portland before resuming stock business matters.
A pleasant party was given at the home of T. Loewe on High Street for a number of high school students. Damer were the chief feature of the evening with dancing and merriment.
Josph Blanchet transfers land near Pendleton to Michael McCracken for 6801 dollars. Michael McCracken then transfers adjacent Pendleton land to Charles Cunningham for 7000 dollars. The sequence records property conveyances and stated consideration amounts.
Martin is awarded 14 dollars by a jury in a justice court trial over damage from an incident involving L. B. Hoy and a plaintiff’s horse. The case, heard yesterday, centers on damages claimed by B. F. Martin.
The will of the late Peter Christopher has been filed for probate in the county court. The estate remained at S7800.
The wedding of N. W. Rains and Miss Sadie Lindley occurred Sunday at the bride’s home with Rev. G. W. Higby officiating. The event marks a union of two families in a small community setting.
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