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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1901
Page
4
A local retailer advertises a large assortment of Misses and Children's Shoes in all prices with sturdy soles and quality builds. Shoppers are urged to view the display before purchasing for durable options.
A jumble of local ads lists Cleaver Brothers Dry Goods Co and Hawley’s offerings from farm jeans and school handkerchiefs to cranberries and oats. It promotes real estate sales, medicines, candy from Roeppen’s, pictures framed by Sharp, and Kemp’s Balsam for throat relief with Tallman & Coane Brock & McComas as sellers.
Fragmentary report describes a man arrested for drunkenness and later released. It mentions Nolf's store, sewing tim, and a barber shop scene, with vague references to theft and a rich man. The readable text is inconsistent and lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
A boy, son of Hugh Bell, aged 18 years, strayed from home near Athena on October 23 and was drowned in Morse Creek before noon. His mother found him drifting on the water and could not save him.
Walla Walla residents report plans by the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias to build a grand three story brick hall on Alder street behind the post office. The estimated cost is about 4000 dollars with committees drafting the proposal and a Friday report due.
The piece describes J Ferguson winning prizes at a Portland carnival with robes and photographs of Indians. Pendleton Wood and local artist management are noted, with Eme Joan Frasier overseeing arrangements and Mrs Featies presiding. Oregon exhibitors showcase Indian portraits by Lee Shoorhowe Judd Wheeler from Pendleton.
Several thousand dollars worth of property changed hands in the county. Edgar L. Smith and Mercy E. Smith sold to Envwerd Keothtertop the south 4 of the south half of section 5 in township 5 south, north of range 11. Consideration $12. Thomas Chandigr and Almina Chandine sold to Turensievere the lots described in section 1, township 4 north, range 9, for $5400. Connieeration $5400. Randy and Elnora C. Bards sold to David Wright all undivided 4 interest in and to west 50 feet of lot 3 and all of lot 4 in block 5 to Pilot Hook, including adjacent portions. Grew HK Smith and Lillie B. Smith sold to Leal M. tallow the northeast quarter of section 25 and the west half of the southwest quarter of section 27, township 5 north, range 25, for $1,400.
Vessey and McCrea of North Yakima shipped a large band of sheep to Prosner Washington for feeding. The dawn voyage left most of yesterday spent in a corral awaiting cars. The same firm drives another shipment toward the following range with about 6000 head. Weed of Ellensburg trails 30K head from Behe to Crab Creek Washington. purchase from John Vew.
Young Mar Butterfield riding for Asa Arbogast was struck near the heart by a large caliber bullet. The bullet pierced his coat and vest, lodged against a medal in his wallet, bending it, and saved his life as he fell from his horse but recovered. Authorities pursue a suspect linked to the attack.
Town residents and relatives are noted in a stream of brief notices. William Conklin and T G Halles return from Portland trips while C J Ferguson and William Slueher also came home. Nellie Beach attends Ackley wedding. Maud Wheeler returns from vacation and plans for fall. Other notes mention equipment shipments and a planned concert in Portand.
The Haverly troupe with Mr Nankeville and famed cornetist Sutherland brings a strong New York cast to a Friday night show. La Belle Laurette stars in a charming love scene with Dwight Perkins as Nellie Golden and W A Whittemore as Dwight. Proceeds benefit Pendleton academy building fund with tickets costing 2 cents for children and admission for adults at the Fraser venue.
A commemorative volume collects three prominent features on the death of the president. The pieces form a composite enlogy drawn from loading articles published during the period. The work aims for a permanent place in a carefully selected library as Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials support the project.
A Salem telegram reports lawmakers find serious defects in the new game law. Notably exemptions for certain bow activities and discriminatory provisions against counties with state licenses raise constitutional concerns._tests planned to assess the law’s enforceability and viability amid doubts over prosecutions.
The article notes extensive sheep ranges in Franklin County with cattle and stockmen planning moves to Yakima Valley for cheaper water and feed. It mentions thousands of animals in the hills and the season’s movement, with local figures like J Borne and DoeWilt referenced in passing.
A vintage note warns about pests in bulk coffee storage. It describes coffee kept in tin canisters to ensure cleanliness freshness and flavor while highlighting licensing terms for handling what may creep into open batches.
The October number of Book of the Royal Blue issued by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad memorializes President McKinley. It touts typographic art, enamelled paper, and latest typefaces, calling the issue one of the best magazine arts of the day.
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