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Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1907

Page

8

Diamond Ring Stock Promises Fine Mounted Stones

The ad invites readers to call and view a stock of solitaire and diamond rings. It promises a generous variety and handsomely mounted stones of first water for potential buyers.

Taxes Due by First Monday in October Under Law

County taxpayers still have days to pay the second half of this year’s taxes. If unpaid by the first Monday in October, a 10 percent penalty and 12 percent annual interest apply. Sheriff will collect by lawful process. Personal property levy after May 1. Lands taxed without payment will be sold by March 1 of the following year, to the lowest bidder, with deeds issued unless redeemed within three years.

Inwa

Sugar Factory To Start At La Grande

The Amalgamated Sugar company announces the factory will begin operations Thursday at noon with 120 workers and a beet harvest nearing completion. A field crew of over 100 has been selecting beets near La Grande, and the first batch will reach the factory within three days to begin processing into sugar. The start signals a full-capacity payroll expansion for the plant and its workers.

Amalgamated Sugar Company la Grande

Beets Harvested to Match Factory Demand in La Grande

The Grande Ronde valley reports its largest beet crop since the Industry was planted here. In and around La Grande the harvest is limited to keep the factory busy until the Union beets arrive, with a crew working under the lead gained to maintain throughput.

Grande Ronde Valley la Grande

Harge and buggy theft suspect still at large

Melvin Wallace, youth accused of stealing a harness and buggy from Star Livery stables run by Taylor and Kollough, remains at large after the rig was found in Weston. The theft occurred yesterday morning and Wallace was seen driving the rig near Freewater in the afternoon. Sheriff Haviland sent a description to nearby towns and Weston officers report the rig was left at a livery barn last night. Authorities expect capture within 24 hours.

Melvin Wallace Taylor & Kollough Star Weston Walla Walla Statesman Haviland Wallace Freewater

Died With Asthma On Portland Sheridan Train

Co E. Michelson a railroad brakeman died at a hospital from asthma after arriving on passenger train No 2 in Pendleton with his wife. He was returned to western Oregon for interment at Sheridan. He hoped the altitude change would help but suffered a severe spell at the depot and died around dusk.

Co. E. Michelson Portland

Fire in McEwen Home Damages Property in Athena

Fire swept the back of A B McEwen home in Athena on Oct 2 at about 6 pm caused by a defective kitchen fire. The blaze damaged upper floor rooms over the kitchen and the back lower floor but spared the front. Insurance covers the loss. repairs to begin immediately.

Athena A. B. McEwen

McLoughlin Institute Opens in Oregon City

The McLoughlin Institute in Oregon City opened yesterday with about 180 attendees. Built at a cost of $11,000, it succeeds St John’s parochial Catholic school and will be officially dedicated with an elaborate program on October 4.

McLoughlin Institute McLoughlin Oregon City

Suit Filed Over $450 Grocery Account Balance

George H. Clark sues Charles Holdaway in circuit court for $450 alleged due on a grocery account. Defendant has not paid. Complaint filed by Attorney G. W. Coutts.

George H. Clark Charles Holdaway G. W. Coutts

Indians to Beet Fields Begin Sugar Beet Work

Indians including Jim Barnhart and about 25 Uma Ulla tribe members left for La Grande to start six weeks of field work in sugar beets next week. Japanese workers also expected in large numbers.

Jim Barnhart la Grande

County Court Allows Bill

County commissioners opened September session, devoting fore noon to approving county claims. Judge Gilliland and Commissioners Walker and Lee presided.

Gilliland Walker and Lee

Lincoln Bucks From Canada Arrive for Local Sheep Growers

In local sheep circles interest grows as Lincoln bucks arrive from eastern Canada. A. Smythe and J. M. Keeney recently brought them to town. some bucks have been claimed by local growers while several carloads were shipped to the Smythe ranch near Arlington.

Canada A. Smythe J. M. Keeney Smythe Arlington

County Schools Tour Under Superintendent Welles

County school superintendent Frank K. Welles begins official visits to the county schools today. He plans to visit as many schools as possible and will be at his office only on Saturdays during the tour.

Frank K. Welles

Dean Tatom Buys Bakery In District Deal

Dean Tatom completed a purchase yesterday of Otto Hohbach's bakery and wholesale bread business. Tatom plans to run the wholesale operation while the Hohbachs will operate their retail bakery on Court Street.

Dean Tatom Otto Hohbach Hohbachs Court Street

Eggs for Oregon Market Pinched as Prices Soar

Shipping eggs to Oregon, five months packed, become a luxury in Portland. Fresh eggs are nearly gone from the market while the price for a dozen now sits at 27 cents.

Oregon Portland

Big Cattle Shipments Sent to Seattle by Rail

A 150 head cattle shipment will move over the Northern Pacific to Seattle tomorrow. Nate Rains of Frye Bruhn & company ordered six cars for this load. J C Lonergan, also with Frye Bruhn, ordered 10 cars for October 10 and 26 cars for October 25 to ship 1000 head from Long Creek and John Day regions to Seattle. Cattle shipments expected to be heavy next month.

Northern Pacific Seattle Nate Rains Frye, Bruhn & Company Ukiah J. C. Lonergan Frye Bruhn & Company Long Creek John Day

City registration tops six thousand for December vote

The city closed registration with 6911 names on the roll, about half the voting strength. The rest will be sworn in on election day. Petitions for mayor, councilmen and city treasurer will circulate next and must be filed within a set window to place names on the ballot.

Tillman to Lecture at First Christian Church Tomorrow Night

Senator Tillman of South Carolina will speak on A Plea for the People tomorrow night at the First Christian church. He is a national figure in politics known for sharp yet persuasive addresses and the event is expected to draw a large, diverse audience.

Tillman Benjamin R. Tillman South Carolina First Christian Church

Umatilla County Men Seek Market for Oregon Soap

Umatilla County Alkali L and Thomas of the Ranier Mining Co, makers of soap from Umatilla and Morrow county alkali, are in the city to attend to business. The firm shipped several carloads to New York last month, finds strong Portland retail demand, but says Portland wholesalers refuse to handle it despite “Made in Oregon” signs in their stores.

Umatilla County

New Wall Rising At A J Owen Residence

A J Owen builds a handsome rough stone wall in front of his South Thompson Street home, enhancing the property's street appeal and curb presence.

A. J. Owen Thompson Street

Sheep on Wheat Ranches Profit from Small Flocks

Davenport Tribune reports on sheep kept with wheat ranches in Davenport Washington. James Slater with 40 head on Larene farm and Donald McInnis with a new flock show profits. wool at 18 cents a pound and mutton prices improve as lambs, plus weed control by sheep boosting farm value.

Davenport Tribune James Slater Donald Mc~ Innis Slater

Havemeyer Visits Baker City Sugar King Arrives

The sugar king of the United States, Herr Havemeyer of New York, arrived in Baker City yesterday as the guest of President David Eccles of the Sumpter Valley railway. He traveled in a special train from La Grande after touring the large sugar factory and inspecting the Grande Ronde valley beet fields.

Baker United States Havemeyer New York Baker City David Eccles Sumpter Valley Railway Wish Oregon la Grande Grande Ronde Valley

We Don’t Sell $25 Talking Machines for $14.40

A historical sales pitch notes a shop at Court and Cottonwood offering a so called $25 machine with 16 inch records for 186.75. It promises liberal terms and emphasizes affordability despite not selling the lower priced model.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chase Winslow Bros Jewelers and Opticians Main Street F&s Tallman & Co Judd Pendleton the Club T. W. Murrell Cor. Court and Cottonwood la Grande Factory Roy Horsethiep Walla Walla C. E. Michelson Southern Pacific Boston Rains and Lonergan White Leghorn Roosters Petaluma Calif Anton Nolte Hendricks Bidg Davenport Washington China Abe Northern Pacific Railway W. Adams A. D. Charlton Portland Oregon Stetson Mens’ Shop Max Baer
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