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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1905
Page
8
The store reports arrival of three lots of Japanese and Chinese white Haviland porcelain, including decorated and white seal pieces. Items will be marked and displayed soon with a greater variety and better prices than ever. Watch for ongoing arrivals and store updates.
Joinson Bros. of Hanley England employ over five thousand people in semi porcelain manufacture. Their ware is of the finest on the market. A crate worth thirteen hundred and seventy pounds arrives containing two thousand two hundred sixty pieces. Watch this space.
Smythe has split the Pen Meton squad into two balanced teams for a real practice on Alta Street. With Pierce back, nine of last year's first team returnees boost optimism for a lineup that could rival any state high school. Scheduled games include Walla Walla November 2, Boise November 11, Baker City November 18, and Portland November 20, with potential contests at Whitman College and Waltshoro Academy. Yom Kippur observed worldwide, beginning at sundown last night and ending at sundown tonight, a day of fasting and meditation marking the Hebrew calendar's Day of Atonement observed by Hebrews globally.
The East Enders defeated West End Public Schools 16 to 1 on Alla Street grounds before a large crowd of local youths. The victorious lineup included Herbert McGinn and George Wilkinson among others. A committee from Pendleton Camp Woodmen of the World was appointed to arrange for Head Ent I. A. Boak’s visit on November 4. County sheep dealer Charles Cunningham, active in Umatilla and Baker counties, shipped thousands of thoroughbred bucks nationwide, with notable exports to Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Texas, and Montana alone accounting for 1800 head.
Roy Miller leaves Tuesday evening for Goldfield New Mexico to accept a responsible position with the company leasing Bela Kadish's sampling works there. The manager is a friend, with whom Miller had dealings while with Kadish. He planned to stay in eastern Oregon but the offer was too flattering to refuse.
Henry Laxinka, noted Camas Prairie cattleman, departed this morning for the northern part of the county to rent several stubblefields to winter about 200 head of cattle.
An early morning blaze of undisclosed origin damaged the Real Front saloon and adjacent barber shop, both heavily demolished by flames and water. No one was inside the saloon when discovered. a monkey perished from smoke. The fire started in the basement beneath the salon where goods were stored. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze. Insurance coverage totaled $4000 across multiple policies. barber shop insurance of $500 is said to cover damages. Building owner Rudolph Martin held the structure fully insured.
Official notice from J P O'Brien stating the O R N company will extend the Elain branch to Joseph and begin operation within 14 months to two years after matters are in shape. Condemnation proceedings for rights of way are underway due to delays by the electric line, to be heard in court soon.
Miss Agnes Fletcher moves to within 1000 votes of the lead in the Hawaiian trip contest as A L Mitchell, the manager, visits Pendleton and La Grande to boost interest. Current district totals show Kate Nawh of La Grande leading with 21 192 votes, while Fletcher has 20 074 and Mollie Proebster 17 173 in La Grande and Pendleton entries.
A fellowship and missionary conference will be held at Ingle chapel near Milton next Wednesday. Prominent speakers include Rev. C. F. Clapp, Rev. W. W. Scudder, Rev. Howard N. Smith, and Rev. T. AR. Egerton. The evangelistic sermon is set for 8 o clock in the evening.
Governor Chamberlain Mayor Lane and Portland business leaders program Portland Day at the Lewiston Clarkston fair. A special train carries 75 to 100 city officials and merchants from Portland October 18 to Pendleton Moscow and Lewiston with connections for a Lewiston visit.
The Treasury Department unveils a fresh twenty dollar gold certificate bearing two printings on the face and a Washington portrait. The note features geometric edge work and a yellow tint, with the United States of America and Twenty Dollars markings. The First National Bank of this city is among the first in the northwest to receive the new currency direct from the department as paydays increasingly favor gold payments.
Farmers in the Micleay district sold their oat pool of about 76 000 to 80 000 bushels to Albers Bros of Portland for 33 cents per bushel. After warehouse charges farmers netted 32 cents per bushel with about 40 farmers involved. Several other bids were offered but bids were not made public. Earlier the Mar Oley wheat pool sold to Sherman Swank owner of the Aumsville Roller Mill at 74 cents per bushel.
Two more decisions in land contest cases were received from the commissioner of the general land office. The board ruled in favor of the contestants in W. W. Gardner vs John W. Mortain and Bird A. Tukey ex Agnews MotCloud. The land involved lies north of the plan. Winter and Collier represented the contestants.
October 4 marks the first day of the fall term for the circuit court with jurors excused to October 24 to ease busyness. Judge Bilis ordered a light docket as the term begins and all routine matters will be disposed of to speed the main session. Threshing expands in Palouse area after rain delays. 36 machines near St Johns with two weeks of work remaining. English bull terrier from Portland arrives, registered to Willamette Lowitrp, with noted lineage. Baker City gains 5 percent of telephone earnings, totaling 471.03 for the year ending August 1. Lost Irish setter pup with collar inscription. reward offered for return to Willard Ban.
Whitman defeated Spokane high school in a Saturday afternoon game at Walla Walla. The match ended with a decisive score, while local reports note Jake Torry of Seattle denies involvement in the Great Northern hold up but offers to deliver the culprit for a price.
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