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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1905
Page
8
Our Christmas goods are arriving earlier this year with three lots of fine china and new white porcelain decor. Haviland white items have landed and will be displayed soon. A greater variety at better prices will be offered, watch this space.
Johnson Bros. of Hanley England employs over five thousand to make semi porcelain ware that never craze or check. A Seana weighing thirteen hundred seventy five pounds arrives containing two thousand two hundred sixty pieces. Remember, Unis ware does not craze does not check.
A flood of visitors from Athena, Salem, Portland, Buttercreek and beyond populate Echo today. Drills report temporary police help during the circus, while many residents and businessmen arrive or depart on trains, with plans for banking work, wheat trading, and local schooling updates.
Umatilla County farmers report perfect weather for fall weed killing and soil preparation. Early rains boost weed control prospects, enabling better wheat establishment. Acreage this year may match last but with more fall wheat and less spring wheat depending on continuing conditions.
J P Medernach narrowly avoids serious harm after a Newfoundland dog bites him just above the eye while playing. The scare prompted concern for possible eye damage as doctors monitor the injury. Funeral services for C E Battelle were held at Rader parlors with ministers War ner and Van Nuys officiating, interment at Olney cemetery.
Polk and Linn counties lead with most agricultural awards as Umatilla nets 2 dollars, Polk 88 dollars, and Linn 4 dollars. Marion County earns 4 awards, placing fourth. The list below details the cultural awards given at the fair by county.
Frank Robinson, formerly of Poesea and recently of Condon, plans to relocate to Pendleton with his children to access better schooling. He has not disclosed his next business moves but aims to settle in Pendleton, tying his return to the health and welfare of his family while managing amusement parlor affairs in Oregon.
Mrs. M. J. Lee of Bigin accepted the principal post at Ukiah after the previous principal-elect failed to assume duties, leaving the position vacant.
In a brief social item the text mentions Tiken of Marshfield and Mrs. Fox of Astoria among a group of officials and a duet described as damned, indicating a reported incident or faction within a local scene.
Will Slusher loads 6000 sheep for shipment to Colorado amid strong market expectations. The flock is healthy and fed through spring. wheat shipments arrive at Pacific Coast Elevator warehouses under Charles Kennedy, manager, with sizable county‑wide deliveries yet to come. Condon branch boosts local trade as three warehouses operated in Condon Gwendolen and Clem expand.
Sunday the Pemleton Foorish men's association will meet for a medal shoot with the eld medal held by the wine for of the last monthly shoot, while the Vinten cup is awarded to weekly winners. Real estate transfers include Campbell to Furnish for a southwest quarter, and Waleh to Pendleton Revisions bank for a southeast quarter, with stated sums.
About 100 Indians have arrived at the reservation from the mountains of eastern Oregon and Idaho. More are expected daily as cold weather drives them down. They bring fish, berries, wool and other farm products. Four births reported: daughters to Floyd Light and J Le Clark. a daughter to Clem Hogue. a son to J P Fallihee.
After four days the county commissioners have wrestled with a compromise proposed by the Oregon-California & Northern line calling for an assessment of 10000 dollars per mile. No session was held today but another meeting is planned as they await District Attorney Phelps’s return for legal guidance.
Pendleton hosts a busy show day with no fewer than three major theatrical outfits in town. The Chaperon company from Walla Walla and the Williams Juvenile troupe arrived this morning, awaiting train No. 1. Additional agents are arranging dates for more shows later in the season, creating a veritable army of players in the city.
The State Federation of Women's Clubs closed its Eugene session with notable results. Mrs Sarah A Evans of Oswego was elected president, Mrs Samuel White of Baker City vice president, Mrs F M Dunn of Eugene second vice president, Mrs M L Spaulding of The Dalles recording secretary, and Mrs Hayes of Portland corresponding secretary. The executive committee includes Mrs Henry Serigt.
County School Superintendent Frank Jk Welles is establishing his headquarters in the assessors office while awaiting a new room. The former space is torn up and will later be remodeled into an attorneys room for court sessions.
A minor freight wreck on the O R and No at Bonneville last night delayed eastbound No 4, which arrived here at 11 30 this morning instead of 4 46. Regular time No 1 westbound did not pass until 4 this afternoon.
James Roberts was fined $10 by Recorder FitzGerald yesterday afternoon for disorderly conduct after a disturbance at the Imperial restaurant on Wednesday night. He was said to have been intoxicated at the time.
An elderly man recalls chronic ailments from age and describes recovery after taking a tonic. He notes severe chest and life long issues before using a blood purifier and tonic, claiming renewed strength and health into his mid seventies. The testimonial cites Fordyce Arkansas and Lookbridge.
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