Allegheny Quarantined to Stop Smallpox Spread
Allegheny Pennsylvania plans quarantine measures to curb smallpox risk while residents report wartime style alert. The brief notes local action amid broader health concerns.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
2
Allegheny Pennsylvania plans quarantine measures to curb smallpox risk while residents report wartime style alert. The brief notes local action amid broader health concerns.
Portland reports a wide mix of incidents including Sheng Storey transporting Jim James from Everett, a new Lyceum vaudeville theater planned for Spokane at 17000 dollars with 2500 seats, and Portland's Municipal Association vowing a crusade against saloons allowing games in clubs. Also listed: deaths, jail auctions in Olympia, a Haynie case delay, jail break thwarted, Morrison street bridge ruling, a fatal Utah train collision, and an assault aboard a steamer tied to US Attorney Hall inquiry.
Hotel Pendleton hosts guests including O L Warren Portland J G Connell Sumptey A B Thompson La Grande Rn W Stanfielt Eeho Mark Luly Milton J W Bember Mrs J M Hughes F R Rogers Portland A Homeman San Francisco H E B Harris Walla Walla EA Atwood Danville I Howard Miller Elgin A Clayburg Chicago Gay Olson H W Loveland Portland George W Campbell New York E E Pirrin and wife Spokane Majea San Francisco Charlee B Everett Denver Heatfield Spokane Mosey Spokane W D Marks.
It having been called to the attention of the management of the Pendleton Woolen Mill that certain stores have sold blankets under the representation they were made by the Pendleton mills. The public is hereby warned that Pendleton blankets are sold only at the stores of the Alexander Department Store, Peoples Warehouse, Fair Store and James Crawford.
An old, misspelled mail order pitch touts "Catarrh Cure" with a $100 reward for a cure not possible by mail. It cites Fr. Cheney’s 10 year reputation and lists wholesale druggists and local names. Claims glandular action and testimonials with a price per bottle. Hall's Pallas pills are endorsed as best.
Several well improved farms and stock ranches are listed for sale in the county. Properties have good water supply and desirable acreage. Prices available by calling for details.
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri writes of a yearlong ugly sore cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve calling it the best salve on earth sold for 60 cents at Tallman & Co.’s drug store. Notice asks all with ice cream cans sent to return names or notify the store or its successor at Co. R. Dutton.
An advertisement proclaims Acker's Blood Elixir cures chronic blood poisoning and scrofulous affections. It promises a matchless system purifier, with money refunded if not satisfied, and lists price options of 50 cents and 1 dollar. Sold by F. W. Schmidt & Co.
Athena notes a stabbing affray over a cow ends with Joe Banister and Green Btes fined 7.50 each after a knife wound to Banister. Also reports on church construction, residents traveling to California, property sale for family education, and various visits and arrivals in Athena. The M E church is nearing completion and expected to open by January 1.
An old advertisement touts Herpicide as a dandruff and hair loss remedy. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Mary Crawford of Oskendale and Dr. B. J. Beardsley of Champaign plus Alf R. Kelly of San Francisco praising hair regrowth and scalp health. The firm claims it kills the dandruff germ and prevents baldness, with samples available via mail order.
Baker Hutchinson Company brings American vaudeville to the Frazer theater Friday and Saturday with acrobatics contortion dancing and singing. A Saturday matinee showcases 6 year old Mar Boncow and 1 year old Joe Wrest in tumbling contortion on ario bars. Performers Jens Nellie Montreloc and Howard Montgomery plus Jack Davie headline a high order program with new acts for Pendleton audiences.
The advance sale of seats already ensures the success of the engagement. Brat Wack and a noted funny man headline an upcoming comedy engagement with strong audience anticipation.
The Woman Forden Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church began its national convention in Grace M. Bl church Baltimore with delegates and visiting missionaries from South America Mexico China Japan India and other fields. The gathering will last a week with morning business sessions and afternoon addresses by missionaries and notable speakers including Bishop Thoburn and others.
The Cunard Line launches a new Mediterranean service with the Aurania sailing to Olbia Genoa Naples and other ports likely sparking a wider rate war. Analysts note Cunard's exit from the Morgan alliance signals a push for greater south of Europe traffic long dominated by German and Italian lines. Maritime interests await further developments as competition intensifies.
Intensely dramatic production titled A Millionaire Tramp will be performed at Pragzer Theater on Monday November 2. The play features strong dramatic passages with humorous moments, a well defined plot, and a happy ending. Scenic features, including a well staged church scene, are praised and the company is described as above average.
In San Francisco on October 16 1903 F W Schmidt's Pharmacy advertises a new diurette claiming to cure chronic Brights disease and diabetes. Carl D Zeile—a veteran pharmacist—states he recovered from both diseases and has used the treatment on about fifty patients with few failures. The notice urges Fulton Compounds be sent and promises free pamphlets.
Zanesville Ohio Oct 28 Toledo Cleveland Akron Youngstown Columbus and other towns are represented at the third annual convention of the Ohio State Association of Hall Dealers Exchanges at the Clarendon hotel. Sessions continue Friday with focus on building legislation and employer employee relations.
The remains of Mrs Charity Ankeny, mother of Loy Ankeny, were brought to Walla Walla yesterday morning and reinterred in the Ankeny plot at the city cemetery. Her death occurred in Portland thirty years ago, and her remains had lain there until this move.
Opening day at the Vancouver land office triggers a rush as papers are filed for ten homesteads and six timber claims in Shearilsarvis county. The event coincides with a county school convention in Weston Oregon, November 5 and 6, 1903, and notices advertise special fare and pre opening day ticket sales.
Ek H Clark, wool buyer for a San Francisco company with Pendleton headquarters, visits Baker City to negotiate the rest of the season’s wool clip. J W Kinder notes scarce supplies in his neighborhood and a prevailing price near $22 per ton as reported by Long Creek Light.
Three saloon men and one druggist from Prairie City were fined 100 dollars each on Monday in Baker City for selling liquor without licenses.
Scott's Emulsion is advertised for babies children and adults who are pale thin or weak. The ad claims it enriches blood builds flesh and provides nourishment to prevent disease. A sample three room request is offered from Scott and Bowne New York.
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