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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
4
J P Wilbur writes from Union to Pendleton supporters detailing strong fund raising for a modern woolen mill. He emphasizes payroll benefits, local pride, and a goal to employ 300 people and use 2,000,000 pounds of wool annually, with ongoing efforts to secure the remaining capital and broad confidence in success.
The message urges immediate care at the first sign of a cold to prevent it from becoming deep seated and harder to cure. Delaying treatment by an hour can extend suffering by days, so act promptly.
Mrs. Graves born February 7 1887 in Sullivan county Missouri moved to Pendleton with her parents as a child. She joined the Christian church in 1893 and the Royal Neighbors in 1907. She married Andrew Graves July 11 1905 and recently returned to Pendleton with her husband before death occurred.
In St. Ignatius church on October 31 the funeral for Rev. Joseph Landry of Pendleton Ore. drew a full crowd. The wakes and in state viewing preceded a solemn service led by Very Rev. Joseph C. Sasa with Jesuit priests and scholastics, the Benedictus sung in Gregorian chant, and a procession bearing the casket into the church.
Sheriff Nahs One and Sheriff Taylor arrested a man named Byrne yesterday on the advice of Sheriff Haviland of Walla Walla. Byrne is held on a minor charge.
Lola Rogers aged 18 tops the East Oregonian Pony Voting Contest in the city and out of town divisions with 6748 votes. Subscriptions drive the contest as Pony Man urges readers to submit new photos and have friends wave coupons for five votes each. Local leaders include Eugene Lyman Milton Ganahl Hazel Wyrick Harry Monterastelli and others, with out of town notables like Georgia Jaques Pilot Rock and Rex Payne Athena among top tallies. Remember stalled subscriptions count as old once more and labels show paid-to dates.
John P. Gamble, who confessed a long record of crimes, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit felony in Spokane. Judge Hinkle Miss sentenced him to prison for not less than one nor more than 14 years, after Gamble offered no clemency plea and simply replied guilty. He had turned himself in at a city mission following his confession.
Ora May Aul, 16, shot herself near Eugene Field school in Webb City Pa. She begged her mother to not delay her sister Muri’s wedding. The ceremony went ahead within ten minutes of Ora May’s death as family members faced tragedy.
Mount Vernon Washington Oct 31 Arthur BE Horn a prominent shingle manufacturer and principal owner of the Siwash Shingle Mill company was accidentally shot and killed after a deer hunt. Returning by gasolene launch his shotgun discharged while tilting it from the boat buckshot struck his left breast in the Islands event.
Berlin October 31. Chancellor Von Bulow resigned amid Parliament’s tax dispute. Emperor William is said to have driven his retirement over Germany’s international position and the tense European outlook with war threats noted as a factor.
Jose October 21 Peyton W Metcalf nephew of the Secretary of the Navy Metcalf was sentenced to 20 days in county jail for battery on Aynesworth a youth struck by an auto driven by Metcalf The defendant had prior arrests and fines for misdemeanors
District Attorney Phelps arranged evidence for a fair hearing with subpoenas possible, inviting farmers to present grievances. The Oregon state railroad commission will meet at the Pendleton court house Wednesday at 10 o clock to hear all complaints, stressing it represents the public and not any individual or group.
J. M. Keeney through Ratey Richards Ratey sues Gua Harvey of Bolse for $825 claiming he acted as Keeney's agent in a buck sale and has not yet fully accounted for proceeds. The suit seeks the balance due from the transaction and recovery of costs.
Through attorneys Fee and Slater, Fred Weber files suit on notes given by Motanie to secure payment for various implements bought by the well known Inifilin. The notes total 200 dollars and judgment for that amount plus 50 dollars in attorneys fees is requested.
The Thursday Afternoon club will meet at 2 30 Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs J. Smith on Lewis Street.
J. T. Williamson, a La Grande attorney, travels to Pendleton today to oversee matters tied to the seating of property on behalf of the county court. He aims to ensure proper action and compliance with local procedures.
Bloodhounds brought from Folhom prison began pursuit from the North Star mine in Nevada county to trace robbers who recently stole several thousand dollars worth of precipitates from cyanide tanks. The case involves a significant mining operation and law enforcement action in Sacramento and California.
The Crater Lake road commission will meet in Klamath Falls on November 7 to decide on Klamath county's $50,000 contribution toward building the Crater Lake road.
Nellie Peterson, 28, of Spokane Washington, died Wednesday night after a violent disturbance at a Howard Street lodging house. Two men and another woman testified that Peterson urged them to kill her, then collapsed on a sofa. She leaves a husband and child in Winona Minnesota.
i. e. Frye and family, formerly residents of this county, now at Hahn's Peak Colorado, expect to return to Pendleton shortly. They will be in the city during the winter.
Mrs B A Harris hosted a dinner last evening and the guests enjoyed coffee, noted as Folger is Golden Gate whole roast and ground by Harris herself. The brew is not too fine and purportedly not bitter.
A claim for Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Seena as a valued laxative highlights its appeal to the well informed. The text touts natural action without debility or dosage escalation, notes physician approval, and urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
The Milton Democrats plan a big rally tonight featuring Judge Barker of Walla Walla as the principal speaker. President T C Frazier of the Bryan and Kern club issued word from Milton. The event caps a quiet but active rancher and business community campaign for Bryan with strong enthusiasm and recent rallies boosting support among local voters.
A local ad urges shoppers not to expect sale goods at cost and invites visits to the Wonder Store for bargains on Friday or any day. Despain and Bonney promote value and encourage patronage.
Rent notice for 1007 East Court Street with contact by phone black 2606. Household furniture offered for sale alongside the rental listing.
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