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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1907
Page
8
If you are contemplating the pur chase of a Solitaire Ring, we should be glad to have you call and look over our stock. You will find a generous variety of fine Diamond Rings, with handsomely mounted stones of the first water.
State Land Agent Charles V Galloway outlines Oregon state and school lands for homeseekers detailing classes as school and indemnity lands. About 547000 acres of vacant surveyed school lands east of the Cascades with Malheur Harney Lake and Crook counties predominating. School lands priced at 2 50 per acre with five yearly payments from cash at purchase to on demand balances, certificate of sale issued with a 5 year limit from certificate date per the 1907 law.
From Seattle comes a note on the late W H Jones described as a pioneer in his field with local recognition of his contributions and impact on community development.
Letters from prominent readers support Newbro's Herpicide as a true solution to dandruff and hair shedding. The product claims to kill the germ at the root, leaving a clear pure dressing free from oil. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes from A. C. Koeppen & Bros. Detroit buyers can request samples by sending stamps.
Eily recently moved to Seattle and is moving household goods to a new home in Capitol Hill near the state high school where their children attend. The family is pleased with the new location. Mr Jones plans to return to Seattle later this week after shipping goods.
Leaders report a large crowd at the United States land office as the Wallowa reserve opens for entry on the 30th. Forty one people waited yesterday but will not endure a 30 day line. they will receive numbers and can move about until the entry date, with others to be numbered by the committee. Thousands of acres are expected to be claimed in the Wallowa country.
Tickets for the Tillman lecture by United States Senator Benjamin R. Tillman at the First Christian church will go on sale at Pendleton Drug Company for six cents each, unless holders have season tickets. Tillman draws large Western tour crowds, and this first high school lecture marks the start of a five‑number series through winter and spring.
Baum formerly with Alexander department store of Pendleton travels for a large New York gents furnishing house. He finished an eight weeks trip through New York for his firm and asks for western territory. Known in La Grande as baseball and football enthusiast who played for Pendleton a few years ago.
Koplets, a 70 year old Umatilla Indian, was found guilty in the United States circuit court of smuggling whiskey within the Umatilla reservation and selling it to fellow tribesmen. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and fined $25.
Dr J G M Luttenberger recently from St Louis has secured rooms 16 and 17 in the Schmidt building on Main street and will begin practice immediately. His offices opened today in the city.
The association works diligently and many fast horses are in training for the event. One of the finest fruit displays in the Inland Empire will be shown in the pavilion.
H C Willis who has lived in this city three years has gone to The Dalles where he is now publicity agent for the Second Eastern Oregon Agricultural Fair association. The fair will be held there from October 1 to 12.
October 1 marks the final day of grace for tax payments with about half settled by March 16. A large number of taxpayers have used the plan, and substantial revenue is expected as payments continue.
Federal grand jury in St Paul will begin an investigation of the lumber trust next week. The operation is believed to be centered in Minneapolis. About fifty witnesses have been summoned to testify.
Boise Oct 1 One hundred fifty thousand acres of Carey act land near the new town of Jerome Lincoln county were opened today by order of the Idaho state land board. Land buyers may prove up at 30 days, with price 35.60 per acre in 10 annual installments. An irrigation canal is under construction with a 1,000,000 dam at Milner. Three towns will be linked by an electric railroad. The project is financed by Kuhns of Pittsburgh.
Vancouver city officials refuse the exclusion league the use of a hall for a planned anti colon demonstration arguing that holding such a meeting near the Japanese quarters would be unwise under current circumstances.
Seattle reports that Canadian Pacific officials who passed through yesterday announced trains will run overland into Seattle by 1908, signaling an expansion of the railroad into the city.
County Superintendent Frank K Welles announces an institute for county teachers on October 22 with all teachers required to attend. Speakers promised include J H Ackerman state superintendent Hon W K Newell on horticulture and Miss Anna Knox from Prang Educational discussing drawing.
The Pilot Rock Record reports the matriotic saloons refused an exhibit at the district fair citing Sunday closures and disabled slot machines. They blame Pendleton for harming Pilot Rock, while Pendleton saloons are said to be enforcing the law. The district attorney makes no exception for Pilot Rock.
All banks in the state report to the secretary of state on dormant deposits and unclaimed funds held for unknown owners. Secretary Benson will certify the list to the attorney general, per the Salem Statesman.
The city election registration is closing with about 478 voters signed up this month, short of a 500 total. Books were to close last night but remained open today, under John Halley Jr who led the registry effort.
The State Board of Equalization reduced the assessment set by the Walla Walla county authorities. The final figure was lowered to 13804.3 in the report dated Sept 30, reflecting adjustments in property valuation for the community.
Assessor figures shift from 21 029 569 to 20 743 614 with state payment totaling 138 983. County assessments drop from 683 179 830 to 573 070 628 and state levy rises to 6.7 mills from 6.4. General fund stays at 3 mills, school levy drops to 3 mills, military levy up to 0.2 mill, and state road tax to 0.5 mill amid larger state property values and school fund income.
Mr and Mrs J E Ireland note Pendleton Fair as a great success. The parade featured about 1000 children including 100 Indian pupils from the reservation school. Public school children carried flags, drawing crowd attention, with visitors from Walla Walla attending.
The Hartley orchard estate near Medford covering about 200 acres including 100 acres of orchard was sold for 45000 dollars. The property was previously sold by Mr Simons about a year ago for 20000 dollars.
Dr L K Blakeslee now owns a red Franklin touring car he recently purchased and uses it in his professional work here. The acquisition marks a practical update to his local medical and professional activities.
J H Estes a well known barber who was absent six weeks at Jamestown and eastern points is expected to arrive home in a few days.
Robert B. Gibb of Gibb & Harris visits Baker City to reconnect with old friend David Littlefield. The article recalls the 1861 discovery at Griffin Gulch Auburn near Baker County, the birthplace of eastern Oregon gold, and plans for a 1911 commemoration.
This evening the company will hold its regular weekly drill with service uniforms required by Captain Kern. As blue uniforms arrive the men will continue to wear them for winter drills. After the drill, the regular monthly business meeting of the company will be held.
The Christian Endeavor society of the First Christian church postpones its social from this Thursday to next Thursday due to the lecture by Senator Benjamin R Tillman of South Carolina at the church on Thursday night October 3.
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