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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1903
Page
8
The J. E. Smith Livestock Co. will bring 6000 lambs from the mountains to Kearney Nebraska where they have previously shipped 6000 head. The full 11000 head lot will be fattened there for eastern markets. The company plans sales of a large number of bucks in the fall, risking depletion by mid winter.
The Merchants' Cafe keeps on hand imported Neberwurst frankfurters ham burg eel crawfish crabs oysters and all kinds of cheese. Merchants' hot served daily from 11 30 a m to 2 p m.
Three men Harrah Cox and Hays from Iowa and Missouri jointly developed a haying attachment for mowers that deposits cut hay into piles without a rake. The Rigby Clove line adds wood saws and mower attachments. They recently sold Umatilla county land and ordered 150 attachments for this winter production.
C Lonergan will send a large shipment to Seattle tomorrow night ferrying 400 head of fat cattle over the W and C R to the Frey Bruhne Company. The cattle were bought from Joe Combs and are expected to reach this evening or morning from the range. An additional 300 head will be shipped between now and October 20, bought from Brennan Smith and Beaver Creek, with delivery soon. Lonergan notes interior cattle scarcity and high prices, growers unable to hold stock.
Rey Brooks and other Christian church members entertain valley friends en route to the national Christian church convention in Detroit. The visitors include A. G Esson pastor of Rodney Avenue church Portland and J. F. Ghormiley, stopping here due to the wreck delaying their train.
George Dehaven of Milton now in Yoakum visiting son Edward Dehaven reports Walla Walla touted as closed but crambling persists. He notes many private gambling rooms, open gambling not evident, and influx of families seeking good schools causing vacant homes to be occupied. He travels with wife and grandson to spend days with his son before returning home.
Hose Company No 6 plans a new addition to its station in the east part of the city. The project to be built beyond the foundry between the W and C R tracks and the O R N would cost about 40 to serve solely as a meeting place for members, not for social use. The push stems from frequent interference with meetings at the council chambers.
A chicken hatched last spring in J. B. Despain's Pendleton yard produced a remarkable find at slaughter. A virgin gold nugget, irregular in shape and corn grain sized, was taken from the crop and valued at about five cents.
Finishing carpentry continues on the new hospital with architect Bianchet directing work including fitting cupboards and doors. Bianchet, freshly arrived from Vancouver BC, previously contracted St Pauls hospital at a $40,000 cost. Brady Huffman plans to winter cattle in Idaho to save on feed costs, facing potential losses in the Palouse region as grain prices shift. Wheat prices hold firm for a time while buyers note few sales and farmers weigh higher prices, aided by plentiful money but uncertain winter prospects.
The Milarkey Building at Garden and Court streets nears completion with several rooms ready tomorrow. A Rhode will occupy the west first floor rooms for his cigar factory, and N Joer fer the tailor will move into the adjacent east room. The eastern first floor room remains un leased, while the second floor hall has been leased to the Federation of Labor and will be used by the union soon.
Two horses, a grey gelding and a grey mare, were stolen Friday night from the Taylor Ranch on Butter Creek. A reward of $10 is offered for recovery, with a $60 fee on delivery. Contact Michael Auhny or writer at the address given for more information.
La Grande fire chief reports on installing 16 fire storm boxes and a combined chemical engine for $4,500. Insurance firms would cut premiums 10 percent, saving about $2,000 annually, with further five-year savings totaling $6,500. System aims to cover the town and improve safety. Also notes a new head cook for Mrs Greene’s boarding house and upcoming shooting tournaments with Pendleton entrants in Seattle and Lewiston.
Dr. Vincent rejects advancement as a potential Pendleton mayoral candidate citing health concerns and personal affairs. After three mayoral terms, friends regret the decision as Hatley and Alatjoek loom in local civic prospects amid a tight municipal election picture.
George Johnson of Meacham is held to the circuit court on the charge of threatening to shoot George Curran after a quarrel over a dog. The incident arose from Curran taking Johnson's dog and is to be heard after a preliminary hearing was waived by Judge Gerald. Prosecutor Halley plans to file a motion for direct circuit court submission.
Irving Ladow recently moved into a newly overhauled residence at 612 Thompson Street. The Jet area surrounding the property has been revamped with surrounding improvements, making the home desirable for residence purposes.
Drug stores across three city areas have formed a pact to close earlier on most weekdays, with designated early closings at 1 p m and 6 p m. Saturdays and 6 p m on Sundays are also included in the agreement, aligning operating hours across shops.
Ale Knight travels to Portland for a Knights of Pythias event though most of the trip is business. Professor Conklin and family from Cove seek a doctor. A theft case against John Kee is postponed. Miner Anton Stucest dies from a blast accident at West Cottsa mine in Butte.
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