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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1911
Page
3
The commission government in Spokane has operated seven months with smoother city business and less wrangling. Support cites direct responsibility, quicker service, reduced contractor rings, and improved finances, water, and streets, arguing the system raises efficiency and accountability while minority opposition rests on private interests.
An advertising claim describes dandruff as an invisible army harming hair growth and offers Parisian Sage as a guaranteed remedy. The product, sold for 60 cents a bottle by Tallman Drug Co and druggists, is promoted as stopping itching and hair shedding while nourishing roots.
Chamberlains Tablets are a stomach medicine designed to cleanse and strengthen the stomach, tone and invigorate, regulate the liver, and banish biliousness positively and effectively. For sale by all dealers.
A broken snow shoe near Lotts Lake in Philbrook Valley is believed to be linked to John Palmer a former supervisor of Pumas county who vanished in Shaok Creek seven years ago during a severe snowstorm. Forest ranger and Elmer Johns traced Palmer to Lotts Lake and search efforts continue around Ben Lomond mountain near Butte and Pumas county owned by Judge Lott.
Eleanor Struckey was examined at Central Emergency hospital when a mouse leaped from her hair. Ila Currier, the attendant, struck the mouse with a broom handle, ending the comic moment as staff transferred her to city hospital for further care.
Tickling in the throat and hoarseness signal need for Ballard's Horehound Syrup. It eases the lungs, quiets the cough, and restores health in the bronchial tubes. Price 25c and 1.00 per bottle. sold by A C Koeppen Brothers.
An old newspaper ad touts a plaster product using Chamberlain's liniment to dampen a flannel bandage placed on affected parts. It claims superior comfort to plastic splints and costs only one tenth as much, with sale through local dealers.
S100 REWARD $100. The readers learn that Hall's Catarrh Cure is touted as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises to build up the constitution and backs with testimonials and a $100 reward offer. Sold by druggists.
In Walla Walla Washington about 60 high school students burned their principal Professor F Heck in effigy on the Witch school lawn after a host ile demonstration. The act followed the expulsion of Booker and Cox for appearing in class in full dress. A 12 member student jury declared the principal guilty in a ritualistic proceeding. Afterward the crowd marched to the business district for further demonstrations and threats before dispersing late.
Immigrants entering the United States from foreign countries must possess at least six dollars in cash as a prerequsite, a rule reflected in Texas. A month’s data shows 276 immigrants brought in twenty-three thousand one hundred eight dollars, far short of the required amount. Nationalities vary in wealth, with Germans leading, Hebrews next. a standout case notes Jane Frenchman revealing one thousand forty five dollars. Methods to conceal cash are described, including a room and a dress with hidden wealth.
A pure food show demonstration at Madison Square Garden by Profs Breithut and Feline berg reveals artificial coloring from strawberry jam used to dye copper plated needles and a baby’s undershirt to cerise. The exhibit warns copper sulphate is toxic and stresses consumer health against food adulteration while noting the sale of such syrups remains legal if labeled artificial.
Good 180 acre pasture on Cabbage Will about 18 miles southeast of Pendleton. Features rich grass and abundant running water with springs. Inquiries to W. H. Bell Pendleton Oregon or Bentley and Letfingwell.
Fire broke out in the Palmeter block in Bend and destroyed the entire block. It started from a gasoline range in the restaurant occupied by Sam McMurtrie. The block housed two saloons a restaurant and a rooming house. Women on Wallin Walla Jury. Walla Walla Washington venire drawn for fall term court includes prominent professionals. Banquet honors Elgin businessman Henry Butler. Mrs Line Todd and T D Todd mourn passing of Pioneer Mrs Sheenumbs aged 57 with husband two sons and a daughter.
Jeannette Hughes of Tacoma and Florence McMurray of Vancouver compare notes claiming marriage to the same man, William H. Cameron, a cook, leading to his capture as police suspect other wives across the country. A separate incident reports 15 year old Willis Kirby, son of Lane Kirby, accidentally shooting his right hand with a old six shooter at Kahlotus. Dr Sherfey notes splintered carpal bone and bone fragments removed.
A three week expedition along the Idaho Montana line near Eagle Creek yielded five bears for four local hunters. The party included Oscar Reynolds Mike Reedy Rufus Dunlap and Fred McCrery.
A 14-year-old, Ralph Lyle, son of Frank Lyle of Second and Sycamore Clarkston, was severely injured on the Parker Carnival wheel in Lewiston. He received surgery at St. Joseph hospital. A separate wireless report from Ketchikan notes a saw mill fire causing about 50,000 in losses for local fish-packing operations.
A storm offshore of the Queen Charlotte islands wrecked a launch carrying James Carter, a half breed from Massett. Carter drowned while companion Joe Tashatat, a Frenchman, reached shore safely.
A large barn on J. Cooper’s Geneace branch north of town burned destroying four horses including two imported stallions valued at £5000 each. Two work horses perished, with hay grain harness and other valuables lost. Total damage estimated between £12,900 and £15,000 with light insurance. barn and contents insured at much less than value.
East St. Louis news reports that actress Kate Clexton known as Kate Chiston and Kate Clexton filed to dissolve marriage after learning her husband Stephenson had obtained a divorce. She testified she did not know until April 10 that he had remarried and that she lived with him after the decree was granted.
A Pound Wisconsin reader reports relief from long standing dypepsia and female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. The ad touts decades of use and offers free advice from Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts to women seeking guidance.
The Pendleton Common Council will meet Wednesday evening October 16 1911 at City Hall to finalize assessments for Alta Street Webb Street and Cottonwood Street improvements. A tentative assessment roll will be available for examination in the City Recorder's office on October 17 1911. Published by order of the Common Council THOS Fitzgerald City Recorder.
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