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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
8
Subscribers are asked to notify the office of any irregularities in paper delivery and to place a box at their gate post to prevent loss. The East Oregonian Pub. Co. seeks improved service and thanks readers for cooperation.
City politics show Matlock as unopposed mayoral candidate while Charles Hamilton appears set to seek reelection as city treasurer. Water commissioner post uncertain with W H Jones undecided. Council races feature Clapton in Ward 1 retiring, Ferguson and Stillman named as possible contenders, Hartman ending term, and Renn emerging in Ward 3. Ward 4 sits with Sewell and Howard seeking reelection support. The slate appears one sided but may change before filing deadlines.
Professor Morgan will bring a five inch equatorially mounted achromatic telescope to the high school grounds this evening. All grades will view the planets at close range, with tomorrow’s geography class also offered a lesson using the telescope. Morgan plans a La Grande trip Saturday to extend the star study to public schools there.
The Rebekahs surprised the integrity lodge of the Odd Fellows with a social evening and banquet after the lodge meeting. About five people attended, and the ladies provided a delicious repast for their grateful hosts.
Pendleton socialist group with about 60 members plans a winter series of meetings and discus sions to recruit all local socialists and organize for educational work. Officials estimate ten socialists reside in the city and the campaign aims to unite supporters in social gatherings.
Presiding Elder Rev H S Shangie will preach at South Methodist Church tonight in the Pendleton district. Immediately after the sermon the quarterly come will be held. All are cordially invited to attend. Jerome O Shaven insane robber on Northern Pacific train Spokane incident described. Flynn Wagon Road completed lowering freight rates 25 cents per 100 pounds to Prairie City Camp says Prairie City Miner.
Will Hunt Jackrabbits, Charlies Ferguson, of the Woolen Mille, rest this morning for his ranch at Juniper, where he will hunt the elusive jackrabbit and see that none of the sal on his property has blown into the adjoining township, Dress Goods Gale. Ladies, there is to be an interesting ale tomorrow in dress goods The place is the Peoples Warehouse. The time is Friday. See the advertisement on page 5. Will Hear Nordica, Hoy W Ritner and Pred W Lampkin will leave for Portland tomorrow night, where they go to hear Mordica ang on Saturday night.
The OR & N case hinged on brick arch fire boxes that burned cinders enough to prevent ignition. Northern Pacific expert Marthisen testified to the design’s impact, and the jury returned a defense verdict after about half an hour of deliberation. Elizabeth Adedeh vs A&N followed, a personal damage suit, with arguments concluded and the court adjourned for the day.
Walla Walla fairgrounds bustle as side shows multiply along a new eastern street near the grand stand. Tents and amusements rise while ticket takers expect revenue to offset fair expenses. The association plans charges to balance costs, with a lively week ahead as races pause.
The workmen completed the foundation on the Schwarte-Greulich Meat Companys new cold storage on Webb Street and the project will start the upper structure immediately. Builders aim to finish as fast as possible.
Southern Pacific reports purchasing over 1500 new freight cars and 20 new locomotives of approved power, with most delivered and in service. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 41000 carloads of California products moved to Eastern points, up 4000 from the prior year, while intrastate shipments also rose.
Jefferson Myers and W H Wel lung arrived in St Louis to inspect the persimmon crop and enjoy the fray of the end of the wepaw harvest before signing contracts for the Oregon space at the exposition.
Dowie's grand effort to rally the slums and social hells of New York ends in a frost as his ranting fails to attract a sizable crowd. Attendees grow restless and walk out of meetings, showing strong public disfavor toward his campaign rhetoric.
Aberdeen suffered a six figure fire loss last Friday estimated at $524000. City officials say the area will be rebuilt stronger with brick blocks replacing fire-prone structures to improve safety and reduce future risk.
Upcoming meetings and fairs listed include the Oregon Editorial Association Salem event on February 28 and the second annual meeting of the Oregon Irrigation Association in Pendleton in November. Washington Teachers Association in Tacoma December and the North Pacific Conference of Unitarianism in Spokane October are noted along with several regional gatherings from Lewiston to Weston and Prineville. Local merchants advertise imported foods and a hot lunch offering at Merchants Cafe.
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