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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1903
Page
8
In Ukiah, Shipp Tells Court he will not press his claim to open 28 retail places at his gallon house. He posted but did not publish the petition as required by law, and the court would unlikely have granted it. Opponents Mrs. E R. Gamber and Mrs. Frank Hubert also in the city to oppose. The case was set for tomorrow.
A washing machine is described as having an eccentric rod that cleans a wide range of items from handkerchiefs to table covers without screws. It allows targeted spot scrubbing for cuffs, balances uniform washing, and includes a soaking phase with a soaping attachment for pre cleaning.
Fragmentary OCR describes a washing claim for textile lace work claiming efficiency of 100 pieces per hour with no damage to buttons or thread, unclear on context, brand, or provenance. The readable snippet suggests an advertisement or product claim without verifiable specifics.
J A Green of Echo is in town and plans to make the city his future home. He has run the Echo hotel and recently bought the Straban lodging house. The Greens intend to open a select boarding house soon and Mrs Green may lease rooms in the Purl Bowman building when finished. A new Shoulder Braces product is advertised at Korppen's drug store for 75 cents.
Mrs Temple plans a three week stay in the city with visitors from Enterprise. Dr and Mrs UC Tennie and family travel to the city to visit relatives and friends. The doctor will return home at the end of this week.
Negotiations between F X Schemp of the Columbia saloon and John Schmitt reach a probable transfer of five feet of ground on Cottonwood street. Schmitt plans a 50 foot front modern brick building replacing the 25 foot structure, with work to start soon and papers to be drawn within days. The deal would place the new owner in control of the adjoining lot for a larger brick laundry and storefront project on the same plan as the initial proposal.
Government sheep inspector Lanvebertis is in the city to oversee a jet of sheep for J. E. Smithy to ship 16 cars of mutton sheep to Omaha markets tomorrow evening. The surplus from Mr Smith’s ranches, all in good condition, will be loaded here tomorrow night and sent directly to their destination.
Senator Pierce, driving a meat wagon on Friday afternoon, left the bridge and plunged into the stream. He was thrown, his leg cords strained, and his knee wrenched. He is at Hot Lake and expected home Saturday.
The county court will convene to divide School District No. 27 after a long dispute. The agreement, reached earlier, divides the district as petitioned. Pendleton resident M. Castieman, formerly of the area, now with Tillmay & Co in Pendleton, visited the city and is noted for his pleasing relocation.
Former Pendleton resident Gates of Republic BC is in town visiting old neighbors. He previously owned the Domestic laundry and sold it to the current proprietor. Now he runs a laundry in the Hace area and will stay awhile to attend to business and renew acquaintances.
EH Clark of Baker City represents Koshland Co of Boston buying Baker City wool. Purchases amount to 410 pounds at prices from 10 to 11 cents. Clark bought additional clip at Hintington this week.
Lowie Ringhk and Gertrude Kroep zig, both of the county, were married yesterday evening at four o'clock by Rev Robert Warner at the bride’s sister Mrs Charlies Rohrman’s home in the city. The groom has just purchased a farm near Athena and they left yesterday to reside there.
The regular monthly meeting of the Commercial Association is held tonight with discussion on the State Irrigation Association meeting in this city and a full attendance requested.
The Merchants' Cafe offers imported lobers rat eel and various seafood plus daily hot lunch from 11:20 a.m. to 2 p.m. A saloon in Trout Creek, Montana, was the scene of a murder as a bartender and owner were killed by cowboys after ordering them out.
The city prepares for carnival opening at 7 30 PM tonight with merchants booths on Main Street and the Chemawa band playing. The street parade is set for tomorrow at 11 o'clock, weather has cooled into a crisp autumn, and livestock exhibits are arriving slowly due to rain.
Tomorrow forenoon all public schools will dismiss to allow pupils to view the city parade during carnival week. Parents are urged to cooperate for full attendance and orderly classrooms, with teachers held to account if students fall behind. Professor EB Conklin appeals for support to ensure students attend and participate in the city events.
Manager Nelam of Shields Park resumes preparations for a winter theater and Vauderille park opening at Armory Hall in the city. The opening set for October 19 will feature a similar or improved program from summer, with plans to run through the winter. Nelson will stay to oversee setup and first show.
An advertorial claims Scott's Emulsion makes pale thin children fat and rosy, arguing rapid results from nourishment. It notes benefits even with a few drops in a baby's bottle and ends with the firm Scott & Bowne of Pearl Street New York offering to provide sample trees upon request.
Mr. Nelson aims to maintain the high standard of entertainment and keep the amusement as a pleasant feature downtown. He plans to ensure the park remains enjoyable for the public during the coming season, continuing the success of the summer months.
Mrs. Frink of Jackson Street died at 4 a m from dropsy after a long asthma illness. The Frinks came from Portland five months ago seeking better climate. Mr Frink works for O R and N and will have burial in Riverside Cemetery in Portland. body moved there tonight or tomorrow morning.
The Walla Walla & Co. R. and Northern & Western R. J. announce a $500 contribution to the Walla Walla county fair, signaling cordial railway support. In Columbia South Carolina the third annual meeting of the South Carolina Bankers Association opens with leaders from across the state attending papers and discussions. German papers accuse the United States of plans to seize Haiti and annex Santo Domingo.
A notice announces sale of property and a large bundle of talking paper bound for 2 bundles. The sale occurs at the Rast office with terms of payment to cover costs and taxes by the corner of Cot Febh street in the City.
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