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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1903
Page
8
Subscribers are urged to report any irregularity in delivery and the fault will be corrected. Each subscriber is asked to place a box at their gate to prevent loss and ensure reliable service. The East Oregonian Pub. Co. seeks cooperation for better delivery.
The city crews lay 200 feet of new sidewalk near St. Joseph's Academy and extend crosswalks by Main Street bridge. New seven foot wide cement walks replace aged timber, with cooperation from property owners to endure winter. Street department aims to have all walks and crossings in good repair soon, as projects expand citywide.
James Hackett the sheepman left for Dayton to supervise shipping of 45 head of full-flood Rambouillet rams. The act confirms Hackett’s move to oversee the transfer of the livestock to the new destination.
E T Wade real estate dealer notes 20 year hearing of perfect fall for farmers in Umatilla County. Wheat land mostly seeded, wheat 1 to 3 inches high. Early rains boosted weeds but seeding killed them, promising a weed-free crop next year. Real estate activity quiet. farmers not eager to sell due to good grain prices. city property moves slowly.
A letter from Dr James Withycombe of Oregon State College Corvallis confirms he will attend the State Irrigation Association meeting in this city. He will deliver an address titled Some Practical Problems of Irrigation. His practical expertise and clear manner are highly anticipated by attendees familiar with his work on agricultural education and industry.
Walla Walla reports a large track carnival with 500 expected in the party from Seattle and 3 600 townspeople in town. Records fall as Mack lowered trotting mark and Vision wins 2204 percent in a three furlong race. Dr Cathay of Corvallis visits en route to Pomeroy while lecturing at Willamette University.
Four H Dunham has returned from Spokane with Mrs Dunham after a two week visit. He joins relatives and friends in Dayton now that he has come back from the Spokane trip. Joseph Porven, a pioneer resident, leaves this morning for Walla Walla to transact business and attend the Walla Walla track event. The runeatate agency of Wade Sonwald today for 7 Wo Bones, John Bocmidt, lot 6 in tiogk 6, and Jote 1 and 2, block 14. Cole's addition, consideration $a.
Former Ukiah postmaster Fred Hewett was before a federal grand jury in Portland accused of using government stamps in private purchases and falsifying office records to conceal the crimes. He was bound over to the grand jury in 1906 on $600 bond and is awaiting proceedings. Also noted were damages cases against the O R & N, including Elizabeth Adcock alleging a car collision caused injuries and expenses totaling about 2570 dollars.
A Park theater program announced for tomorrow night features Mr. LaVern in a clever blackface act, Travelle and Landers with an entire change, Ryner and Melbourne in comedy, and Mr. Bryant with songs and stories. Dying views depict Boer War scenes, plus a newly illust traced song by Miss Landers. A matinee is set for Saturday at 2 pm with 0 and 16 cent tickets, and Little Bessie LaVern will distribute candy to every child present.
A petition circulates among ward 2 residents asking Ed Murphy to allow his name as a candidate for alderman. It is understood enough signatures exist to nominate Mr Murphy. Also noted is a recent football kick in England measuring 231 feet 6 inches.
Oregon Editorial association meets in Salem from October 2 to 29. Oregon Irrigation Association gathers in Pendleton in November 9 and 10. Washington Teachers Association in Tacoma December 28 to 30. North Pacific conference of Unitarians in Spokane October 26 to 28. Oregon Gun Roads association in Portland October 23 to 24. Idaho ICCF grand lodge in Coeur d Alene October 20 to 25. Washington Sportsmen’s Association in Seattle October 29 to 31. Walla Walla county event October 19 to 24. Lewiston Interstate event October 26 to 31. Lewiston gun journey November 4 to 6. Jockey club Prineville October 27 to 28.
The Merchants' Cafe keeps on hand import and German style foods including Jieberwurst Frankfurters Hamburgers eels crawfish crabs oysters and various cheeses. It offers a hot lunch daily from 11 30 am to 2 pm and notes that people are asking for P I R.
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