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Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1908

Page

8

Train tailed by racing touts on eastbound No 2

A group of gamblers and racetrack followers boarded eastbound Train No 2 Sunday at Pendleton, aiming to secure free rides. Conductor Fred Waffle intervened, arresting several touts in La Grande while others paid fares and left. Brakeman was assaulted between La Grande and Union. officers from La Grande and Baker detained suspects. The Baker City Herald notes such rackets were common in the past but have largely faded.

Walla Walla Boise Pendleton la Grande Baker Fred Waffle Bakerechy Union Sheriff Rand Ike McCord Telecase Baker City Baker City Herald Waffle

Cold starts warn of deeper illness and tougher cure

The message stresses early action when a cold begins to prevent deep seated illness. Delays can worsen symptoms and extend suffering, so immediate care is advised to reduce duration and intensity. Take precautions as soon as you notice signs.

Private Car of Superintendent Campbell Conveys Remains

Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas W. Ayers were held at the Heppner Methodist Church. Her body was transported to Heppner in a private car provided by Superintendent Campbell of the O R & N. The Elk band escorted the funeral party to the depot, then a special train carried them to Heppner for interment in the Heppner cemetery. The party included her husband Avera, Dr and Mrs Eugene Vaughan, and numerous relatives and friends.

Heppner Thomas W. Ayers Elks Campbell Willows Avera Eugene Vaughan Leste Matlock A. A. Roberts la Grande Frank Richardson Portland Will Matlock Tom Matlock James Keeney Missea Edna and Lavelle Florence J. $V. Tallman

Sheep Commission Headquarters Moved in Bank Building

Dr Lytle and attorney Dan P Smythe vacate their office in the American National Bank Building and secure Bruin Detective Service rooms in the same building The vacated space will become the private office of N C Richards of Richards and Richards in Raley Richards and Raley firm

Dr. Lytle Dan P. Smythe American National Bank Bruin Detective Service Company N, C, Richards Raley, Richards & Raley

Pickpocket Strikes Traveler Near Pendleton Fair

Seth Richardson was pickpocketed while returning from the Walla Walla fair. A rider in a racing party passing through Pendleton from Walla Walla to the Borge fair used a neat trick to steal Richardson’s purse containing about $4.59.

Seth Richardson Pendleton Walla Walla Richardson

Halloween Masquerade by Pendleton Woodcraft Circle No. 527

The Women of Woodcraft Pendleton Circle 527 host a Halloween masquerade at Jagte's hall on Friday evening October 20. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded for the best costumes.

Hallowe'en Pendleton Circle Jagte’s Hall

Dougherty Visits Umatilla Ranch From Portland

W H Dougherty of Portland went to the Umatilla ranch near Foaters to look after his interests this morning after a visit yesterday in Pendleton.

W. H. Dougherty Portland Umatilla Ranch Foaters Pendleton

Tea prices drop to a third of a cent per cup

A historical note highlights tea costs being extremely low with a price of about one third of a cent per cup and a breakfast cup at one and a half to two cents. The excerpt mentions a grocer returning money if a bill is mishandled and references Mika Behbilling's Beat as a source.

Mika Behbilling

Fulton Attacks Bryan as Crowd Refuses to Cheer

A Taft and Sherman club meeting drew about 300 at the theater where Senator Fulton, introducing himself as a Taft man, attacked Bryan and the Democratic plan for bank deposit guarantees. He touted Republican prosperity, defended the tariff, and dodged questions on postal savings, prompting no cheers until a later exchange.

Coll Wind Fulton Quallery Thomas Taft and Sherman Club Pendleton Band Young Men’s Club President Richards Taft Pacific Coast Roosevelt Bryan

Tailroad Employes Examined at Pendleton

Tall employes of the train service and maintenance department of the Oo Mh. and N. were put through the physical examination yesterday in Pendleton by Dr. BE, B. Waffle and Dr. Hen- Herehod of Porthind, the latter being an eye and ear expert.

Oo Mh. & N Pendleton B. Waffle Hen- Herehod Porthind Bejing

Real Estate Prices Rise in West End County

West end activity shows higher land values as two recent transfers signal an upward trend. Hoss sold an 80 acre ranch between Hermiston and Echo for 20000 at 125 per acre, neighbors buying the property with alfalfa fields. Kern sold 40 acres near Hermiston for 200 per acre to Col Newport after eight months earlier paying 86 per acre, aided by 2000 grape vines planted on the tract.

Hoss Hermiston Echo Hows M. S. Kern H. G. Newport

W. O. W. Smoker Planned by Local Lodge

Local Woodmen of the World lodge organized a smoker for members and friends in the society hall on Monday evening with an entertaining program and refreshments. The event aims to boost membership, already progressing with six new members elected last night after two weeks of agitation.

Woodmen of the World Campilen

Head Consul to Visit Pendleton for January Reception

It was announced at night’s meeting that Head Consul Lb I of the Bank of Denver, in charge of the northwest jurisdiction of the W. GO. W., will visit Pendleton on January 6 for a big reception.

Lb I Bank of Denver Northwest W. GO. W Pendleton

Action for Money Settled in Suit

BE. L. Smith filed suit yesterday through Rater Richards and Raley near J. W. Coppinger seeking judgment for 357.70 on a note and 9440 on account against the defendant. The case was settled.

BE. L. Smith Rater, Richards & Raley J. W. Coppinger

Battleship Maine Circles the Globe Arrives at New Bay

Portsmouth N H Oct 19 The battleship Maine of the special squadron which preceded the Atlantic fleet around the world arrived in the lower bay today The Maine and Alabama were detached from the fleet at San Francisco and went ahead to clear the way The Alabama is expected to reach New York tomorrow

Portsmouth N. H Maine Lower Bay Alabama San Francisco New York

One Killed and Twenty Two Injured in Train Crash

Kansas, Mo October 19 One train man was killed and 22 passengers injured in a collision between passenger and freight trains on the Santa Fe road at Braddock Kansas. The passengers were hurled from their seats. Nothing matters much if you can smile about it. Peter's Own.

Kansas Braddock Peter

Pendleton Academy Plans Book Donation Party

Students at Pendleton Academy plan a library party Friday evening to close the year 1910 with a book donation from guests. A pleasant program is prepared and friends of the institution expect a very enjoyable evening.

Pendleton Academy

Transfer Brings Blake Culver to Yakima Project

Blake Culver was in Hermiston yesterday moving from the reclamation office to the Yakima project. He was en route to the valley on official duties connected with the irrigation program.

Blake Culver Hermiston Mr. Culver Yakima Project

Newro's Herpine Dandruff Cure Claims Baldness Prevention

An advertisement asserts dandruff and scalp germ cause baldness and that Newtroe Herpleide removes the germ to prevent baldness. It promotes samples via mail with pricing at 60 cents and one dollar, sold by A Koeppen & Bros in Detroit.

Vane Detroit

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