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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
2
Northwest notes report near term oil drilling planned in Marshfield Oregon with an eminent authority claiming Coos Bay shows the strongest oil indications. Positive proof of past oil existence is cited, promising local fortune and county impact if successful.
Spokane dispatch states 13 year old Nelson E. Pratt seeks 25000 dollars as damages for ridicule disgrace and humiliation after imprisonment and arrest on accusations tied to placing a tie on Great Northern tracks to wreck the Oriental Limited. His guardian father Emmet E. Pratt filed suit against the Great Northern Railroad. Records show a juvenile court hearing suspended sentence for five youths pending future good behavior.
Three Bartlett pears weighing two pounds seven ounces each were grown by E. B. Waterman south of Medford Oregon. The cluster fruit reached full size for possible display at the Ashland district fair in October, but curious onlookers caused them to drop when inspected. Each pear measured 11 inches in circumference.
Ridgefield Washington dispatch notes a bumper hazelnut harvest in Clark County this year. The report highlights unusually large crops, signaling a strong season for local growers and potential market impact for the region.
Veterans from 574 camps across the United States will travel to Tacoma, Washington, for the national convention starting next week. Delegates arrive by special trains. sessions run three days with a two day Pacific coast state convention preceding it.
A sprain typically keeps a person inactive for weeks but using Chamberlain's Liniment as directed may cure in under a week. The preparation is praised as remarkable for sprains bruises chronic or muscular rheumatism and offers prompt relief. Sold by all good dealers.
Edgar N. Bayliss of Robinsville Del states he was thin and coughing for years near consumption. He began using Foley's Honey and Tar and his cough stopped, he recovered health and gained twenty eight pounds. Kosppen Bros.
New York report offers a chance to own a noble title as an investment. An advertiser in the Personal column claims a lord of high nobility, prince or duke, is willing to sell by legal means for a large sum of money. Offers directed to A. M. L., 105 Office de Publicite, Brussels. Details of identity are unavailable.
G B Burham states four years ago he was cured of kidney trouble after two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy and reports no relapse since then. He claims the remedy will help others and credits its effectiveness, with Koeppen Bros as the supplier.
The French government named Paderewski officer in the Legion of Honor and elected Oscar Hammerstein as officer of public instruction for music. Hammerstein, at his Manhattan opera house, has produced works of the modern French school and imported French singers, justifying the honors.
Many people overlook kidney and bladder symptoms and say they will wear away. This ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as a cure for backache, rheumatism, kidney and bladder trouble, claiming it eliminates pain, weakness, and urinary issues. Koeppen Bros.
The New York city directory for 1909 lists 587,309 residents in Manhattan and the Bronx, totaling nearly 3,000,000. It records 3520 Smiths and 1110 Joneses in the 1819 pages, showing surname prevalence.
Health and Beauty Aid notes Foley's Urine Laxative as a remedy for indigestion stomach and liver trouble and habitual constipation while claiming it cleanses the system and is pleasant to take. Eoeppen Bros.
Hester Campbell a famed Scotch cook who served the Roosevelt family for years died in Montclair New Jersey at age 96. She was known for her Johnny cake recipe and often accompanied the Roosevelts on their travels.
English physician Dr Abernethy warns that kidney trouble endangers life. Koeppen Bros. promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming it makes kidneys healthy, corrects urinary irregularities, and tones up the system.
Seattle reports details of President Taft's planned visit to the Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition. The schedule includes arrival September 24, Taft Day September 30 with an address at 2 PM, luncheon, and Pay Streak events, plus October 1 city viewings and recreation before leaving for Tacoma.
San Francisco Seals second baseman Zeider and Griffin pulled off a daring, celebrated baserunning sequence that left fans astonished. Griffin sprinted for home on a mishandled throw, Zigzagged around third as Zeider guided the play, Hogan chased the runner, and Zeider slipped past at the plate for a sensational score. The moment was hailed as the greatest baserunning display seen on a San Francisco diamond.
John Wanamaker of Philadelphia has bought the exposition organ once in the St Louis display. Claimed to be the largest in the world it was taken apart after the fair, stored and not paid for, and will be shipped to Philadelphia at twelve freight charges.
Cambridge Sept 1 delegates and hundreds of visitors gather for the twenty eighth annual session of the Massachusetts Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. The Grand Household of Ruth also convenes, with 644 Fellows keeping a hospitable house for the visitors.
Northwestern League results show Spitane scoring 6 at Portland 9. At Seattle-
Fragmented OCR notes show multiple city reports with names like Hatteries Ewing Dooim and Batteries. No Brooklyn game due to rain while Philadelphia and New York areas list players and matchups in unclear terms. Cleveland and New York also show no game in the period.
High school players gather in the city as Coach Wall plans initial practice next Monday. A heavy Northwest schedule demands intense prep and many returning players from last year’s squad will train again, with new class talent joining the program.
From an armwall beginning the sale of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. It has proved especially valuable for coughs and colds. Sold by all good dealers.
For sale ten head of fine hogs from the estate of J A McLaughlin of Gurdane Oregon. Inquiry directed to Jolly for further details and pricing.
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