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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1905
Page
8
Local sale lists items in Peacock blue and gold porcelain sets 205 piece dinner sets 100 piece sets embossed white semi porcelain and plain tea cups and saucers. Also offers luncheon ware breakfast plates and hand lamps with prices, clothespins and wash boards at cost as stock clears from the store.
Washington bankers urge rejection of a proposed tax assessment method saying it would harm state revenues and deter outside capital. A special committee led by E. W. Purdy of Bellingham will draft objections representing nearly all state banks for submission to the tax commission. The plan is viewed as potentially illegal and detrimental to business prosperity.
The death of Mrs. Liora Thompson in Los Angeles exposes a long buried secret after officials found a corpse kept hidden for 25 years. The case involves unusual residence and lingering mysteries surrounding the elderly woman.
When vitality is low or cold and weather exposure frequent, Chest Protectors or Chamois Vests are presented as life insurance providing comfort. The ad claims high value beyond cost and notes availability for both ladies and gentlemen with a call to obtain prices.
Local railroad men scoff at a morning tale claiming a passenger and engineer halted a No 5 main line on a mountain run to avert danger. No engineer tied to the main line lives in San Grande and none admitted stopping the engine. The Chicago Blade is believed to be the source, but credit was not given.
Local readers asked what Newbro's Herpicide does. The ad explains it destroys the microbe causing herpes and dandruff, preventing itching scalp and hair loss. Sold by druggists, sample sent on request. The Herpicide Co. Detroit, Mich. A C Koeppen & Bros agents.
A forthcoming Sumer Circuit Court session will address several criminal matters. Will Chapman faces an assault with a dangerous weapon indictment after an incident Tuesday night. Cramer is charged with robbing a Weston saloon. L. J. Winnett’s rape case may be dismissed following his marriage. Kelly and Ireland's suspended sentences under Judge Ellis may face regular suspension hearings tomorrow. both served 20 days in jail and paid fines for violating the local option law at Freewater.
The Eugene Guard shifts from Democratic to Independent alignment and argues that good journalism requires freedom from party interference. It contends voters now decide without strict party loyalty, preferring news over partisan comment and demanding less polemic coverage.
Pendleton ends major diphtheria scare as Special Officer Meeker removes all but one quarantine on the Ward house in the east end. Children there reportedly suffer both throat trouble and rip, while overall cases remain few and largely non serious, despite earlier fears of cart and school closings.
Mr Albert Strickler and Miss Margaret Balcom were united in marriage at the Baptist church last evening with Rev G L Hall officiating. The couple, well known locally, will reside in Pendleton after a short wedding trip.
Foreman G. W. Jones leads a 12 man crew from RR and N to Adams to shovel snow from cuts on the Walla Walla branch. The crew worked yesterday and kept the track clear but new snow drifted in. they will remain on the job until the storm passes.
Large numbers of laborers are being sent from Portland to the Lewiston Riparia branch of the O R and N. A new group of 60 men passed through this morning toward Riparia to join ongoing railroad construction. More workers are expected as projects proceed.
Construction of the North Bank, the Wallowa and the Lewinton Riparian roads accelerates labor needs in the inland empire. Grand Ronde Electric intends to install a $16,000 pumping plant near Imbler to irrigate 7000 acres planned for sugar beets.
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