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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
7
Pendleton Oregon section shows several ads and business notices. Dr Blythe Blakeslee CHRO and others offer medical equipment and services. The Pendleton Savings Bank details history and services. Furniture stores advertise buys and trade ins. Pawnshop and loan services listed with contact notes. Classifieds solicit help wanted and rate card. Advertisements cover cleaning dye works, buy and sell of used goods, and a wage offer for branch managers.
Major Jay Lynch and Dr Westphal were fired upon by a drunken crowd of Siwanhin Indians while entering Union Gap. The shots missed the men as they rode to escape, while Ralph Banks and chief police chief were involved in a separate night incident. Mitchell and Roby remain at large as posse chases continue toward Spalding.
In Pine Valley, riders terrorized the town in a border style attack. They entered a bar, leveled firearms at the bartender, and rode through village streets firing at houses, frightening residents. One victim paid about $70 under duress. authorities seek details.
A young man named Ralph Banks living at Caldwell and working at Hartley’s packing house fired through a crack from inside the building after others remonstrated with him. He struck the Chief of Police in the side but authorities say injuries are not serious. He fired several times before retreating inside the packing house.
Forest Supervisor Fenn announced the summer fire patrols have been withdrawn and reassigned. Fire activity this season was limited and fires were checked promptly, preventing heavy losses. The report notes the patrol’s vigilance and references past summers, including 1906, as a comparison.
Notice to debtors seeking all persons knowing themselves to be indebted to H M Sloan Blacksmith to call and settle at once. The short public notice urges prompt payment and identifies the debt owner.
A train from Boise to Nampa endured a dynamite attack about 6:30 PM three miles from Nampa. multiple blasts lifted the engine and burned rails. Police investigated, finding a toppled buggy at the scene. The owner vanished, leaving questions about a possible wrecking attempt. no motive or suspects identified. A separate ad promotes Kodol for dyspepsia, touting digestive relief and strength benefits.
The Baker city council passed a $4000 improvement plan in the Fourth ward as 358 miles of walk were ordered. Councilman Charlies Breck stated he will not run again, claiming sacrifice for his ward. An advertisement extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as effective, non-gripe pills sold by Tollman & Co.
Rail rate notice offers first and second class colonist fares from multiple western points to Pendleton and Spokane with prices from 22.50 to 30.60, sales dates August 27 through November 16 1906 and 25 inclusive. Agents listed for W. & C. R. R., N. P. Ry., O. R. & N. and G. P. A. William McMurray and B. E. Smith cited for further rates.
National Convention Knights of Pythias New Orleans October 1906 with special O R & N travel rates 77.86 via Denver Texline 84.65 via Chicago dates October 7 1906 to November 16 1906 contact Wm McMurray G P A or B C Smith for details Also Oregon and Buffalo Christian Church convention fares for October travel with round trips and end dates plus Portland notices final return November 15 1906 plus a furniture ad for Baker Polsom
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