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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1905
Page
8
A seller states that choice selections have arrived from Haviland, Japan, and Germany China and offers to pay for quick elections before the holiday. They propose setting aside items for a buyer who pays a small fee.
A small shipment of Delft China is offered showcasing fine Dutch art ware noted for glassy smooth surfaces. Exquisite views accompany the items, described as nautiful and eye catching in the listing.
A sale listing shows Owl Tea House offering a nesed doll, a boys' tool chest, and a hand flintished game set for 50 cents.
The Athletic Board of the Commercial Club plans biweekly dances in the gymnasium, alternating with high school events. Next Friday features a reception at the association rooms with music by Kirkman and Gulott, followed by dancing to raise funds to pay gymnasium debt.
Sheriff T. D. Taylor returned from La Grande where he sought to question a prisoner held on suspicion of robbing the Great Eastern store in this city. No evidence linked the suspect to the crime, and authorities released him.
When a syringe is required here is no reason why you should be limited in your choice or pay an exorbitant price. Our stock includes every style and kind of syringe made with many varieties not commonly carried. Different grades are handled and our price on each is the lowest to be had.
The evidence could not tie the man to the crime and he was released. Although items such as furnishing goods were found in his possession, they did not match those taken from the Great Eastern.
Derritt, renowned Sunday school field worker for Washington, will lead an institute in Pendleton November 4 and 5 inviting all county Sunday schools to delegate. The event, at the Congregational church, will cover all aspects of Sunday school work with a program to be announced. Also notes Whitman College wins over Columbia College 2 0 with standout interference by Reser and a strong coached team performance. A remodeling contract has been let for J Mickson residence to S Simmons, adding a large porch and updating design by C E Troutman.
Parkes, long time private secretary to W. R. Furnish, left the city without settling several debts including 54 in furnishing goods from Sullivan & Bond. He claimed a Reno, Nevada position and is now believed to be in Portland. district attorney Phelps was consulted about forcing repayment and a possible suit.
Excellent crops can be produced in the Kindsen Bay district without summer irrigation by using waste water. Early fall rains fill streams and surplus water from Oct 15 to Jun 15 irrigates the district alongside existing water rights. W T Shaw leased land to renters who planted watermelons, producing a carload averaging 22 pounds per fruit and showing thrifty growth without summer water.
In court this morning Judge Ellis overruled the demurrer in the Davis case and Davis entered a not guilty plea. The trial is set for tomorrow but may be postponed to the January term. J Tipton, the boy check forger, pleaded guilty and received two work sentences in the penitentiary but was released on parole due to youth. Jack Schaffer pleaded guilty to larceny from Rohrman grocery but has not yet been sentenced.
G Hailey aims to bottle milk from Alfalfarm dairy at Wild Horse creek starting in December. He currently milks about 65 cows and will raise to 76 immediately with a view to 100 cows. bottles will be delivered directly to customers daily, with sanitary, sealed containers and bottle returns. The Alfalfarm dairy barn nears completion and the operation will expand to include ranch butter, cream, buttermilk, and milk next season.
H R McCollum, employed by A C Ruby, sails to No cent France and Brussels to select 30 Belgian and Percheron horses for import. He will be away about seven weeks as Ruby expands shipments after two prior consignments. Demand remains high across eastern Oregon, Washington, and western Idaho with horses sold in many inland empire counties.
RR officer B Calderfield of the W and Co H arrives from Watta Walla to promote business on the line. Reports say freight and passenger activity is strong along the network with improvements under way. Real estate transfers list W G Terwilliger to Marthe Elmery for lots 1 and 2 in block 63 Freewater, valued at 850. Kilgore and wife sell block 14 McArthur's addition Weston for 2500. D Clark Warman and Hy Warman sell lot 7 in block 49 Reservation whileittat for 700.
H B Muchner former night clerk at Hotel Bowman was sentenced by Judge FitzGerald to pay a $10 fine or serve five days in jail for carrying a concealed weapon. He sparked trouble over a drummer’s luggage and was jailed on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon, then released after Bowman refused to prosecute. Other drunks received sentences as well.
The incident involves two sons of Miger Orville C. Edwat and Uveithe Dodie agents attempting to enter Pendleton academy this morning. Wil Pointer Loontest and Pifinter, who had been reported recently, were located by his father J. M. Pointer in Tacoma.
On November 7 the Initiation Fire association announces waivers for new members applying between now and the next meeting. Applicants may join without initiation fee due to past admissions and a surge of applications this month. About 29 applications are on file with expectations of higher numbers before the first Tuesday in November. After that, a $5 initiation fee will be enforced for new members.
Winter irrigation is now in force in the Hudson Bay district. For two weeks water from the Walla Walla and Tumalam rivers has flowed over alfalfa fields in Hudson Bay and Freewater, and from now until next June the flood water will continue to soak the ground, promising effects of the winter soaking.
A cold snap endangers potato markets and unsettles politics in the field. Jack From’s sudden appearance may strengthen the market, noted by the Pilot Rock Record. H W Rinck now at A and Stuby stables in town, purchasing 900 to 1100 pound horses.
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