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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1907
Page
8
If you are contemplating the pur chase of a Solitaire Ring, we should be glad to have you call and look over our stock. You will find a generous variety of fine Diamond Rings, with handsomely mounted stones of the first water.
A health advisory stresses treating a cold at its onset to prevent it from becoming serious. Delaying treatment can prolong symptoms and worsen suffering, urging immediate steps at the first signs.
Foreman John D. Isaacs dismisses the entire Umatilla Central branch crew over food disputes leaving only Isaacs and commissary George M. Carey. Payoffs completed at Pendleton as a new Portland gang is reportedly enlisted. H A Brandon may arrive to restore order and resume work.
Bert Campbell reports a remarkable geological discovery as a shell embedded in lava rock is uncovered. The finding highlights unusual fossilization and igneous rock interaction, drawing attention from local scientists and mineral enthusiasts.
A vintage cosmetic ad touts Herpicide as a cure for dandruff and thinning hair. It claims a parasite on the scalp causes hair loss and that the germ can be killed to prevent baldness. The product is sold by druggists with samples by mail and prices listed.
Washington churches join with the Whitman Sunday effort to raise 1150 dollars needed for the Whitman monument. The Presbyterian and Congregational bodies each pledge half and will contribute via a special collection on October 27. Delegates from each church will attend the Whitman massacre tenth anniversary services at Whitman College on November 29.
Antone Nolte operates a poultry farm west of the city selling many fine white leghorn cockerels. The birds are among the best seen in eastern Oregon and strong demand is noted nationwide. Nolte plans to handle more incubated chickens next year and accepts orders from various regions.
F F Wameley formerly O R N agent at Pendleton now traveling freight agent with Spokane HQ visits the city in the interest of his department. He served many years as secretary of the Pendleton Commercial association and is well known in the inland empire. He travels eastern Oregon Washington and northern Idaho as freight agent and is regarded as popular and efficient.
A. A. Boynton, who attended the second district fair at Pendleton last week, returned to Hood River Monday evening. He called the fair a grand success but complained there was insufficient room for displays to shine. He enjoyed meeting old friends and had a good time overall in Hood River News Letter.
Former resident R. M. Turner now operates the Sierra County Bank in Hillsboro New Mexico. He previously practiced law here for years after bar admission, later worked in Burns, enjoyed a large practice, then went to Mexico for health reasons and has since found success.
D. J. Yoakum and family of Meadow Idaho stop in to visit old friends. Yoakum is son of pioneer H. G. Yoakum, after whom Yoakum Station was named. The family once lived in the county and now resides in Idaho where Yoakum operates a growing resort in Meadow.
Harry Draper, renowned detective with his bloodhounds, toured Pendleton returning to Spokane from Baker City where the dogs tracked Harvey K Brown's murderers. In Pendleton they attracted crowds, were housed in the city jail, and later shown in the recorder's office. The dogs, calm and friendly, previously aided in tracing criminals including the Clackamas County killer Smith.
George Horseman’s sentence for manslaughter in the Clarence McBroom killing was deferred as a motion for a new trial, not yet ruled on by Judge Bean. The defense's transcripts will be prepared while the motion is argued in coming days. A new real estate firm formed by Attorney G W Coutts and J M Hays will handle realty and fire insurance in the Schmidt building.
Great Northern shops in Hillyard set October 10 in Carabin hall for a strike benefit. Arrangements committee reports over 700 tickets sold and 200 issued to Spokane police to sell at the event. A large program with ads is in preparation to raise funds for strikers families, and an employment agency operates at Arthur D. Jones real estate office with workers finding piecemeal farm work and other jobs.
Judge H J Bean grants a divorce to Ettle Johnson from John M Johnson. Peter West serves as attorney for the plaintiff.
Bond Bros offers reliable surety services across Umatilla County. The agency emphasizes accessible bonds for individuals and small businesses, aiming to streamline the bonding process with local agents and transparent pricing.
An advertisement notes that kidney and bladder trouble affect women and men alike, harming mind, vigor, and beauty. Swamp-Root by Dr. Kilmer is offered as a remedy with fifty cent and one dollar bottles and free sample by mail, urging readers to request the paper and mention Binghamton, New York.
This forenoon C. J. Ferguson exalted ruler of the local lodge of Elke received an invitation for the Pendleton lodge to take part in Elks day at Walla Walla next week. Elks day on Thursday October 117 at the Walla Walla fair. management desires Pendleton support. It is not yet decided if local Elks will attend.
Will Allen, killed yesterday afternoon in a Stanton station warehouse, had worked in Pendleton’s levee crew last winter and used a hook after losing his right arm. Funeral services were held at Helix today.
Mrs Mary Jane Holmes a noted author of 19 novels died at her Brockport New York home on Monday at age 79.
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