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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1905
Page
8
An old fragment urges readers to take a long supply of our coffee while pursuing clams by the sea. It claims to know a better option and promises a superior product not found elsewhere.
A colorful local note mentions Long Beach offerings including coffee by Pendleton and the Owl Tea House. The fragment hints at a “Mother’s Pride” and seafood items like clams and crabs, with a playful warning about missing good coffee. The text reads like a quirky, era voice promotional snippet.
A visiting observer reports railroad engineers outlining an immediate project from Huntington along the Welser river to the Snake and onward to Clarkston with a Missouri cut off to Wallula and Astoria. A Wallula bridge is planned. a half mile tunnel on the Snake would be the main obstacle. Spring construction is anticipated as rights of way and terminals are secured. Hurrying reservoir work in Boise aims to finish both Bruneau reservoirs by next spring with added crews and teams.
In the eastern county, Sheriff Brown tracks a gang that stole cattle from rancher Fam Grover of Richland near the Idaho border. It marks one of the boldest robberies in the district in recent times. The thieves struck Tuesday night.
A horse thief gang removed cattle from Grover ranch yards and fled toward the Snake River crossing into Oregon. The Idaho sheriff alerted Sheriff Brown, who joined in the pursuit. The stolen cattle value runs to several hundred dollars, with no exact total available.
Six inmates awaiting district court trial escaped last night after overpowering Jailer David Quigley. In a brief assault in the jail corridor five colored men and one white prisoner beat the jailer, locked him in a cell, then fled, apparently boarding a freight train. A nearby resident raised the alarm after hearing shots.
Edwin Miller, who was accidentally shot in the foot while playing with other boys, was taken to Portland Friday evening for treatment. The injury caused the foot to become inflamed and raised fears, though latest bulletin noted he was resting.
Carlo of Bear Elias and Will Stuenbere dine revolved order for a tarload of bear pelts and a bund of picked sports. They planned to proceed to the hills and undertake to fit the order per Caldwell News.
In Oregon the Helix wheat belt reports farmers expecting 28 to 30 bushels per acre actually threshing 36 to 37 bushels. Harry T. Booth of Pacific Mutual Life notes dozens of farmers who overestimated earlier and had to order more stacks to handle the larger harvest. The spread between forecast and result is unusually wide for Inland Empire counties.
H G Newport the contractor building the Furnish ditch north of the city has a substantial team at work. The pace will adjust to whether the Cold Spring government project is accepted. If not, Furnish ditch will be completed quickly. if accepted, the government may take over and finish the project.
Two lots of sheep are loaded at Meacham for eastern markets. One 6000 head lot from Hunter and Stephens sold to Gage of Jonesville Michigan will be delivered at Gmala. The other shipment, by James Wright of North Yakima, heads to Chicago markets. September is seen as the peak for the sheep trade amid Oregon and Northern railroad freight rushes.
Rev Henry Dixon Jones, rector of the Church of the Redeemer, with his family, will arrive in Pendleton at the end of the week after a month in Long Beach. Rev Joiner will conduct services in the Church of the Redsenver next Sunday, the ith Sunday after Trinity.
J Gallagher of Eller Piano House Portland opens a branch store on Court street occupying space formerly used by Eben Sewing Machine. He has secured four residences and moved his family here.
Sheriff D Taylor and District Attorney Phelps returned from Umatilla after investigating a citizen complaint. A French woman living there was advised to leave the town.
A large turnout from Union County traveled along the R and N routes to the Lewis and Clark fair today. People from multiple towns joined the excursion, marking a bustling countywide event.
Mr and Mrs Albert Welch veterans of several successful local plays in Ath ena and Weston plan a future entertainment in Pendleton. They were part of the Noble Stock company and are noted as skilled artists. Details on lodge or organization backing the performance remain undecided but it will be under Pendleton auspices and aims for strong local patronage.
A W Nye deacon of the Commercial association plans to attend the September 14 gathering in Portland called to assemble Missourians in the northwest. Gov Joseph W Folk will be guest of honor. Nye had considered vacation but will now join the mass meeting to show support for the governor.
Funeral held for 18 month old William Anderson at 11 o clock this forenoon. Child died yesterday from double pneumonia. Interment at Olney cemetery with services by Rev. Robert Warner of Thompson Street M E Church. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson.
Oregon Short Line crews from Pocatello and Glenns Ferry have been moved to the O R N out of La Grande due to heavy business. Several Short Line engines are also added at La Grande. The arrangement is temporary.
Crawford who has been section foreman for the O R WN at Kamela for the past five years revisited and gone to the Northern Pacific J Nordine formerly foreman at Huron has been assigned to the position at Kamela
The O R L & N company is building a large new dwelling at Kamela for the tender of the block signal system. The station will be stationed at that place when the system is complete.
Detective Hartman of the Portland police department has been in town for several days investigating the Van Dran murder mystery while concealing his identity. His activities are shrouded in secrecy as the inquiry continues.
Hadroads, Plain Drunk. Jim Bedroads, Indian, was the only man arrested by the police during last night. He was charged with being drunk on the street, and was released on the payment of $5 bail.
A force of 20 men is at work on the block signal system at Kamela. As soon as the system is completed between La Grande and Kamela it will be put into operation.
The No. 1i west bound passenger train, due at 11 last night, did not arrive until 9 20 this morning, delaying service and upsetting travelers. The late arrival reflects a significant delay in the westbound schedule.
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