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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1905
Page
8
A brief ad proclaims readiness to present Haviland Japanese and German china options. It promises exclusive early access to Thome Juive items arriving, inviting payment or interest before a holiday rush. The seller offers to reserve pieces for future pick up.
An ad claims a small shipment of Delft China, described as bountiful old Dutch art ware with exquisite views. It markets eye watering beauty and contrasts with smooth wares, inviting readers to inspect the collection.
A local listing notes Owl Tea House has a chance on a four dressed doll a boys tool chest and a hand finished game set. The ad also mentions a we purchase option for customers.
On Saturday Craghead and Hayes sold 160 acres of wheat land one mile north of Athena for 16,800 dollars, about 105 per acre, with Jod Sheard as purchaser. He now owns 450 acres near Athena and plans to move to Alberta to buy more wheat land, as Alberta prices rise. McKinnon, longtime Athena resident, will relocate to Alberta, expecting to buy up to 1200 acres there. The shift fuels population decline in the Athena district as neighbors buy adjoining plots.
This week Frazer theater presents Parsifal with moving pictures to illustrate Wagner’s opera. A graphophone provides musical accompaniment and a lecturer explains scenes to the audience each night. The write up notes the work’s spiritual depth, yet asserts stage portrayal can convey its substance intelligibly.
We offer a broad range of syringes with no limits on choice and at the lowest possible prices. Our stock includes varieties not commonly carried and we handle different grades to fit every need.
OO KR & N promises to carefully consider tariffs as Baker City merchants report discrimination in rates versus Pendleton. C F Overhaugh and W E Coman arrive to study the issue, with Coman noting he will review disparities harming local merchants and ships.
Monday 7 30 p m a Scandinavian preaching service continues with Rev C L Helen as speaker all invited Wednesday 7 20 prayer and fellowship Thursday p m Lady Aid at the church for work all ladies of the congregation urged Friday 7 p m Bible school teachers meet no Christian culture work this night meeting postponed one week Saturday 11 30 a m chicken dinner served by ladies in Bowman building Main Street 3 30 boys and girls meeting an interesting session for the young folks Come
J. A. Borie departs tonight for Nucozari Mexico on two months leave from the Savings' bank. During absence J. W. Maloney acts as cashier, Roy Ritner as teller, with C B E Roosevelt heading the Commercial association.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at Mrs. A. C. Ruby's home on South Main Street. Business of importance will be discussed and a full attendance is urgently requested.
A Pacific Staten telephone crew arrived yesterday from Spokane and will be employed here for a while. The crew includes C. A. Washburn, B. Ferguson, CC. F. Ferguson, and C. H. Pfleegar.
P. P. Shelby files suit against Western Union Telegraph Co for defamation of character over a Cambridge News publication that implied he was temporarily fined. The case seeks 26000 in damages based on the alleged harmful publication.
Over the past year the number of Presbyterian churches in Eastern Oregon and Pendleton has more than doubled. The current count is one more than twice the number recorded at this time last year.
Local team aims for the Oregon high school championship with a Thanksgiving game against Salem high school. Pendleton faces Walla Walla on Friday and plans for a November slate include Baker City and Spokane games. Ground rent and gate receipts are key factors in securing the venue.
Myrtle Tipton, a 16 year old slater from Tipton, is jailed in Walla Walla on horse stealing charges. She allegedly stole three horses, a hack and harness from the Coeur d’Alene Indian family, sold them for 225 dollars in St John, Whitman County, and used the money to buy clothes. Deputy Sheriff Neasley arrested her. she mentions viewing institutions with curiosity and prefers prison over reform school.
R M Hall advertising agent for Harriman in Oregon collects statistics for a revised Oregon Washington Idaho book. The larger more thorough edition will be illustrated and will cover northwest states with on site data gathering during a three state tour to bring homeseekers to Oregon.
The Preston Parton Milling Company of Athens did not win a gold medal for flour but earned a silver medal on one grade of its flour according to a published list.
Sheriff Taylor and Crook County officers discussed a horse thief known as Tillman who was jailed briefly in Crook and Satem. He had been at La Grande before, suspected of joining a gang stealing horses and shipping them out. Evidence to hold him locally was lacking.
Newton Lee, Farmhand, was assaulted by Guy Matlock and Dan Downey in the Louvre Saloon Saturday night. Matlock was fined 40 for assault and battery. Police doubt the case ends with this verdict as investigators consider an attempted robbery and possible further charges.
Last Saturday evening Wdoward Mitchell an engine wiper at Kamala was crushed between the tank and engine sustaining a badly crushed leg. He was taken to La Grande on the evening train. Amputation is not thought necessary.
A special meeting of Pendleton academy trustees will be held tomorrow to consider filing supplementary articles of incorporation for the academy.
Nez Perce announce a major expansion of its water system and an upgrade of firefighting equipment to improve service and safety for residents and local businesses. The plan includes enhanced water supply capacity and new fire apparatus.
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