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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1904
Page
4
Owing to our limited storage space in our new store we have decided to discontinue the sale of anger after the present stock has been exhausted. We would be pleased to see you at our new store opposite Hotel Bickers.
Seymour Swanger, 47, was found decapitated with a severed arm after a light engine passed No 1 about 40 oclock this morning two and a half miles west of Bingham Springs Engineer Curtin was in the cab and the body was moved to the roadside awaiting the coroner Swanger a Kamela native and former EK and N coal hoaver and railroad union member later farmed west of North Park station He leaves a wife and five children His father E Swanger killed himself months ago and his brother and mother survive He may have fallen or been struck in darkness and details remain unclear
Curtie describes a gruesome accident scene with a severed arm head and no clothing on the remains. The verdict jury seated including Hendricks Morgan Dunn Sehmdle Leats Wade departed for the scene. Nearby real estate transfers list multiple parcels sold by Wade & Son and others in Reservation addition and related properties.
The Delta candy factory gains fame for its bonbons, taffy, chocolate creame and other sweets. Proprietor Mr. Irwin is praised for up-to-date methods and industry. Pendleton residents urged to patronize the home institution next spring as talks of farming land investment arise with Judson Truman and Wesley West visiting from Decorah and Trimble.
An Arkansas prospector from Berryville arrives with his brother E C Davis of Horseshoe Springs to tour the Northwest seeking investments and business sites. A. A. Davies expresses pleasure with plans while Hurt by fractious Moree Saunders travels from Baker City after a riding accident left him with a broken foot and jet antiseptic treatment.
County clerk issues licence to wed J B Gorton of Gillam county and Annie M Bel ler of Mitton. Real estate transfer records show L Sheek and spouse to Horace Walker and spouse for city property valued at 2809. Peoples Warehouse promotes new stock of overcoats for men and boys with music Saturday evening 7 to 9.
Society notes describe a Pendieter convention week with lectures by prominent speakers and a large reception for visitors from Munichell. The piece lists hosts from city literary clubs and details a surprise party for Miss Hazel Sheek with decorations and social games.
The Pendleton Women’s Club reports strong participation at the state federation meeting with active committee work in Education Traveling Library Domestic Science Legislative and Civic areas. Mrs John Halley Jr leads education efforts and a state board position was discussed. vacancies and appointments filled with new officers for the coming year.
An itinerant Black preacher, David Swackhammer, voices indignation over exclusion from hearing in Petrson. He urges Christian unity and challenges doctrine that divides by race, arguing the Bible teaches unity in Christ and the Kingdom of God. He asks the East Oregonian to examine God’s word and promote church unity across color lines.
A local store announces a deep price reduction to clear out stock from a factory order. The advertisement touts significant savings and urges customers to act quickly to take advantage of the value offered on remaining items.
Two brown horse mules are missing from the Tulloch ranch near Pendleton. One weighs 1600 pounds and the other 190 pounds. J M M Bentley of Tulloch and Sone on the Beard ranch is notified and a reward is offered.
Card of Thanks expressing gratitude to friends neighbors and the Order of Washington and Metherbint Church for acts of kindness shown after the death of wife Garry Judson.
Pendleton Woolen Mills won a grand prize at the Lewishana Porcluwe Expo. Ferguson and Pendleton managers received the award from St. Louis officials. Exhibits included Indian robes blankets and steamer rugs. officials awaited official confirmation.
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