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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
8
Subscribers are urged to report delivery irregularities and cooperate by placing a paper box at the gate to prevent loss. The EAST OREGONIAN PUB. CO. seeks improved, reliable service and thanks readers for assistance.
The American Bible Society's eighty seventh annual report shows 3,058,089 Bibles printed or purchased last year, with 1,992,558 issued abroad. Since formation, over 72,000,000 Bibles have been issued. U S totals for year ending March 31 1903 include New York 226,736 and Pennsylvania 126,928.
A scientist claimed flattening ears would make the sea two miles deep globally. An Oklahoma editor retorted that anyone flattening the earth should be hooted on sight, noting many in Oklahoma cannot swim, as quoted in The Woman's Journal.
Paraphrase of a vintage patent medicine claim promises complete cold cure in one day. It advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Telekem and urges refunds if not effective, with a Grove signature on each box.
A young girl from Walla Walla was found at the depot with men after police responded to a nuisance report. She gave multiple stories, was placed with Mrs Howell of the Salvation Army, then jailed for the night. District Attorney and Deputy Sheriff questioned her. she confessed and will be sent home to Washington. She attempted to escape while being taken to jail.
Eureka lodge of the I O O F appointed R Alexander Joe Hoch and Dan Kembel to furnish a hospital room to be named Odd Fellows' Room. This morning the committee bought an elegant outfit from Joseph Basler and Ro Alexander including bedstead couch washstand and bedding. The room will be finished to be as comfortable as any in the city.
The state charged James Means with assault and battery on Tribune editor E P Dodd. In justice court at 4 PM a jury of Hansford Boettcher Kemler Brown Fowler Cunningham was sworn. The state attorney Hatley and defense lawyer Raley argued. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant, finding no assault occurred.
Dr Henry Sheldon professor of pedagogy from the State University will address Pendleton women’s clubs next Tuesday afternoon November 3 at 2 20 at Mrs Lina Sturgis residence. The talk titled Child Study invites mothers and teachers to attend. Funds are sought to cover glass for art pictures aiding public schools with no admission charged. Afterward Sheldon proceeds to the county institute at Weeton.
A large crowd gathered at the Park theater for last night’s program change. Tonight and tomorrow night the same program is offered with three prizes awarded tomorrow: an elegant 10-piece toilet set, a yardenter, and an Aix minster ring. A Pendleton band free concert will be in front of the theater Saturday. Saturday matinee at 2 pm aids local school children with each child receiving a sweet popcorn brick from Bessie LaVern.
The Helix Baptist congregation held a two day church fair that drew a large crowd and netted 156 after expenses. Proceeds will help repaint the church and build a new steeple costing about 204. A thief broke in during the fair, stealing a $20 quilt and burning it in the church stove.
A suit for divorce was filed in the county clerk’s office by H B Collier against John C Rhodes seeking separation from Lodusky Rhodes. The couple married in North Carolina in 1890 and have four children. Three children are with the Ald Society of Portland while 12 year old Martin remains with his father. The action cites cruel and inhuman treatment vile language and threats to kill as the cause.
Pendleton dairies will keep milk prices at 2 45 per quart this winter despite rising feed costs. Milk sales in Pendleton total about 74 daily dollars, with 166 cows milking across four dairies. Feed costs for bran and hay have risen to 18–22 and 12–18 per ton respectively. Portland plans a 12 percent price rise to 2 25 per quart on November 1, affecting supply and price dynamics.
The city council last night laid over until the next meeting the Eastern Oregon Railway Company’s application for a right of way through the city to Fosai. The company plans to build from Arlington toward Fosai and steps are under way to secure rights along the full route. Also noted a line about girls in bull fights in Spanish cities.
The notice urges a trial of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for loss of appetite belching heartburn nausea cramps indigestion dyspepsia and constipation. It claims positive cures and cites many testimonials, urging readers to obtain the genuine product with the private stamp over the bottle neck.
Colonel E Godfrey Lieutenant Edward Cavert and Dr John Tempany of the horse board left Sunday to inspect and buy horses for the Ninth Cavalry in Idaho. They expect to secure all they need on this journey.
Kiddie Brothers of Island City shipped 210 head of hogs from Elgin to Portland over the O R N. The hogs averaged 206 pounds, totaling 420000 pounds. At 4 cents in Wallowa valley the shipment cost about 16504 dollars.
Washington bound John Cox reports from the family home that his back, broken sixteen months ago, is slowly healing while he remains hopeful. The Elks’ Ball last night was a success with detailed coverage promised in tomorrow’s Fast Oregonian social columns. A Consul General Guenther note mentions a South American plant promising sugar cane substitutes, said to yield twenty to thirty times sweeter sugar and easy cultivation in southern U S climates.
Merchants' Cafe keeps on hand imported sausages such as Mebrwrwurst and frankfurters, hamburg ers, crawfish, crabs, oysters, and all kinds of cheese. Daily bot lunch from 11 30 a m to 2 p m. People with an account at The Peoples Warehouse receive Mekete if they pay their bill before 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Second annual meeting Oregon Ir rimation Association Pendleton Nov 10 Washington Teachers association Tacoma Dec 28 30 Washington Sportsmen association Seattle Oct 29 31 Lewiston cub journey Nov 46 Umattla County Teachers Institute Weaton November 4 6 Those who have an account whtickets if they pay their bills before 4 oclock Saturday afternoon.
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