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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1904
Page
8
Reports by Street Commissioner Brown detail levee repairs costing about 406 and confirm the levee remains steady against future water pressure. He notes erosion has deepened the riverbed four to five feet near the levee and describes underpinning work using rock to bolster foundations along the riverbank.
The county court named voting places and officers for Pendleton city elections. Pendleton-orner Getden and Webb streetm chairman T B. Samr ingen, Judge S A Alloway, J. A. Horiclerk, S Darnell, H Penland, J E B. Berl, North Pendleton Main and Water.
A. H. Sonderman factory shipments include prime 1 and 2 year old southern stock from Meadow Creek. lanes from Eranwig Evans and Pat Dougherty head to Smithnesut under Johny Howard's orders. The La Grande division promotes three firemen Walt Myers Dore Grow and Iwan Grant to enginets and three brakemen Joe Ruckman George Gourley and Ed Hart to conductors, with a new dispatcher for emergencies.
The Walter wing dam project moves toward completion this afternoon. Upper end headgate will not be installed immediately while the lower gate at the foot will be used for now. Concreting above mud and below the dam is nearly done, with measurements noted as 240 feet above and about 166 feet below recent excavations. The concrete face stands 18 inches thick forming a stone-like barrier. Reverend Joh H. Cox of Wake, Ark. records a personal testament to the healing power of electrical treatment after 12 years of illness, praising Electric Bitters as a remedy for kidney and stomach troubles and general debility.
Fragmentary OCR describes a robbery involving a drugstore in Cavennah Virginia and a suspect connected to Dr Khae's New Life Pills. The text mentions a property owner and a sale or restitution element, but details are unclear and names are garbled.
A concise note sentences that extols Schilling's Best as the straightest business amid general crookedness, emphasizing the product line at Your Gracers. The line frames business as serious work and positions Schilling's Best as a trustworthy choice in the market.
The report details disputes over where Nez Perce Chief Joseph should be buried in Wallowa. Proposals include burial on land linked to his parents, with Professor A Meaney offering to cover costs, while political tensions and factional opposition shape the funeral plans. Government plans for Nez Perce allotments complicate the burial location amid ongoing negotiations and regional resistance.
The readable passages discuss regional views on Easter Oregon and Pacific coast topics, mentioning Nurthene, Pacifia, and Libbhie Lyall with notes on public concern. Several garbled terms and names appear, but the core meaning is difficult to extract.
Prem Nave suffered extensive burns covering about one third of the body from late March to early October. The Walla Walla Union reports that the wound remained unhealed for months, but Mrs Nave’s skin grafts eventually succeeded, restoring health and offering hope of full recovery.
Howard conturned yesterday from a trip beyond Baker to Pendleton area. He reported no ward to wither exongs to say and claimed they are all right. The Miners’ testimony on the mining proposition was urged as he appeared on the stand.
GOLCONRA to Offs H Y Hendrys af Sumer departed from Portian on the mbesten of tur minteing The Galeanda eeet penv save the Oregon Daily Juria Detalie of The Werk wentH law are pet nonchanted Mr Hel ders admitted rumors rega rd ing the neroilution were overt Be and Alexander Pruseing of nien t o have been working nm plan for reorganizing the Golewnita com pens and putting it Im better enill The milling Plant resumed on the reenrye Sent below the 16-foot level outline of what would be ta ken up if activated sat iafactorily Mr Hendryx trip to Portland with N Richards attorney in furtherance of this work to attain good progress already The dew In exceedes to be clomed some time this mont after which Work af the mine would be re sumed as quickly an pom bile
Mrs L T Tarbell, who moved from Wamego Kansas three months ago to visit her sister Mrs W M Miller, left this morning for Portland to consult specialists about her little daughter who has unclear information at the base of the skull.
A worker named Linthjohn resigned from previous post and entered employ of Preston-Parton Co at Waltebure after several years in the Custors Afitle. Me Walters notes he was a very manly and capable worker.
A sheep ruiner estimates the summer and fall flock size in the county and the Myeraee amount attends on them, with prices ranging from 1.75 to 1.80. The report cites Micaandl Stweegs and mentions Humber of sheep in the area.
An OC meeting will be held this afternoon at 4 o clock at the residence of Mrs J B Urion 205 South Meaty streets. All interested in the work underway are urged to be present and participate in the committee’s planning and activities.
Mancuer H J Tevlor announces upgrades for the Fraser Ueater stage including new carpet and fixtures. The aim is to present the best produced play by Hew elite and ensure a premier performance space for local audiences.
An old health note urges New Kugiarad women to seek prompt care for weakness and ailing mood. It touts prescriptions and routine remedies to combat maternal fatigue and facial signs of illness, emphasizing strong features and preserved vigor.
A long misread ad claims Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription cures female weaknesses and related ailments with over a third of a century of remedies. It promises a $500 reward for Basis case of Leveorthen Female Weakness and similar conditions, inviting fair trial of the product and its Pleasant Pellets as a laxative alternative.
Rescue Hook and Ladder Company to host a benefit hall at Munle Hall on Thantegiv ing eve. Proceeds aid firemen injured performing duties, funding medical care, appliances, and family support. committees named for arrangements, tickets, decorations, and music. union bakers strike in New York seeking a 2 1 four work week.
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