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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1905
Page
8
Our merchandise is arriving earlier than usual and includes three lots of Japanese china, a new line of decorated and white semi porcelain, and a white havil land. Prices are set to be better and a broader variety will soon be displayed. Watch this space for updates.
The Hanley England firm Johnson Bros employs over five thousand people in semi porcelain manufacture. Their ware is praised for its flawless finish and durability. A crate weighing thirteen hundred seventy five pounds arrives containing two thousand one hundred sixty pieces. The message notes that wear does not erase or check the quality.
County court weighs a compromise with the Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation Company at 10 000 per mile amid protests from property holders who claim values have risen in line with railroad assets. Major McNeil’s earlier low assessment is cited as a basis for rate pressures, and opponents warn compromise would prolong litigation and swell objections to individual valuations. The piece notes a 2-year-old Waite child death and burial in Colfax, with surviving grandparents in Portland after the parents’ deaths.
Alexander MeKae of Spokane visits his parents at Third and Walnut Streets in Walla Walla to sign the Walla Walla Union. McRae, inventor of a new combined harvester and thresher, tested near Spokane and found successful this summer. Spokane men show interest. several machines to be manufactured next year. Initial test conducted on his father's farm near Walla Walla, two years ago.
Architest C believes the Goddesses of Tuntice and Liberty atop the county courthouse detract from style as chickens nests were removed leaving figures oddly prominent. Goddess of Justice lacks her left arm with scales, sparking talk she cannot stay in place. Pendleton Woodmen visit planned November 4, with camp meeting October 7 to arrange reception and conduct business.
The train to Portland on No 1 at £250 in the morning is discontinued. Only one section of No 1 will run hereafter. A police constable reported disorderly conduct by a Mrs Brady who was fined $4 for the offense.
A vintage warning promotes Newbro's Herpicide for dandruff and scalp germ kill. It claims hats spread parasitic germs causing hair loss and urges applying the product to the scalp to restore healthy hair. Sample requests and dealer listings appear, with Detroit based Herpicide Co. as the supplier.
Major McKeown ordered a five year cap on land leases for the Uma Ula reservation. The rule will limit one person to one section, with leases needing agent approval and improvements by tenants. The long awaited measure aims to protect Indian lands though past enforcement was lax.
Dates for civil service examinations for the forest supervisor position have been announced. The exams occur this month in multiple cities including Weaverville California San Bernardino California Roseburg Oregon La Grande Oregon Wallace Idaho Idaho City Idaho Bailey Pagosa Springs Flagstaff and Missoula with dates ranging from October 14 to October 24.
Rainfall this fall is seen as beneficial for fall farming and sheep ranges. Joe Connolly, a sheep man, notes conditions are favorable for growth and winter feed, with grain has a good start. If warm wet weather lasts, an abundant winter is likely as sheep move from mountains to autumn ranges and then to winter range by month’s end.
Last evening the Pendleton school board held a regular meeting at Dr. J. Smith's office. Only routine business appeared as bills were paid and truant enforcement was discussed. Most school aged children attend, but some over 14 do not, and the law does not compel their attendance.
Mrs Marston Mrs Helen Webb Marston has been in San Francisco two months studying music with famed teacher Hugo Mansfeldt. She is expected to arrive home October 16 in this city from Oakland California.
Hong You Wal, head of the Chinese Reform association and former advisor to the late Qing court, arrives in Portland after a world tour. He promotes modernization, commerce, and social reform for China while urging closer U S. trade ties and inclusion of Chinese people in American policy.
Old schoolmates of Temple and WoRP travelers from Lewle and other places visited Pendleton and explored Umatilla County. A tour through Wheat Belt country and a drive over the reservation impressed them with ripening barley, wheat and fruit land prospects. They decided to stay longer to see more and were astonished by grain sack bills farmers faced, concluding they had only begun to understand Umatilla County.
Evangelist Frank A Miller of Etain TL has been engaged to hold meetings at the Congregational church from November 24 to December 8. He will arrive from Wall Walla after completing a series of meetings there.
W W J Leech the postal inspector who had typhoid fever at St Anthony's hospital has recovered and left tonight for Spokane He will return later and establish his headquarters in Pendleton Centimeter Charles A Cole will build a new residence for Jack McLaughlin on the south avenue near the Mollee residence on South Johnson street Work is now in progress on the house
The Women of the M. BE. church begin their first cooked food sale of the season next Saturday. The event will be held at the Alexander department store and aims to raise funds for church activities.
Pendleton Sage No 289 BL PL oO B will hold regular veterans meeting this evening at Hendricks hall. All members urged to attend. Thompson Warren an old soldier bound for Rosehurst to enter the Old Soldiers Home was sent down this morning for Werton.
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