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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1907
Page
7
Local notice notes that Lewis Hunter, a pawnbroker, buys or takes second-hand goods in exchange for new items. The reference mentions Old Joe Basler as a stand or facilitator in the arrangements.
Local report details a foreman’s discharge causing about a third of the Culdesac Grangeville bridge crew to quit and head to Seattle. The track layer job continues slowly, rails and ties arrive, and a rail line to the canyon head is expected within six weeks. The influx of fencings and sidelined steel near Culdesne signals nearing completion of the Sawyer Canyon bridge works. Deputy Harbaugh seeks state action to salvage landlocked bass in Clearwater pools as water recedes, with possible mounting of fish in a new reservoir. Grain trade notes wheat and barley prices rising. Joseph Alexander’s J Alexander company remains active in purchases. Col W G Ayre sells 200 acre Durkee valley ranch to F C Oxman of Chicago for $25,000. Ayre retires and praises Baker County. postmastership to continue at Durkee-Bunke.
Independent buyer Ty. 8. Ward of J. Alexander Company Limited in the city has, over the past ten days, purchased 760,000 sacks or about 300000 bushels of grain from the for-
Philip Shomlin was killed last night when a Great Northern train ran him over at Colburn Idaho east of Colburn. The engine had moved to the side track to couple cars after arriving. Shomlin had crawled under the cars and fallen asleep. upon the cars being moved, trainmen heard a shout and found him crushed under the wheel with severe injuries to his right foot and hand.
Daily bus service between Pendleton and Ukiah except Sundays with departures from Pendleton at 7 a m and Ukiah at 6 p m. Round trip fares listed include Pendleton to Ukiah 6 00, Pendleton to Alba 5 00, Pendleton to Ridge 3 60, Pendleton to Nyse 3 50, and Pendleton & Pilot Rock 1 60.
A man from Verona, Wisconsin, was struck and died en route to hospital after being hit by a car near Colburn. J. F Donn called an inquest. railroad officials were cleared of responsibility. The story notes a second, unrelated advertisement for a pile remedy in a collapsible tube.
Two new railroad ventures enter Washington’s field aiming to connect with the Northern Pacific system. The Northern & Southern Railway would run from Waterville in Douglas county to Pasco, while the Priest Rapids Railway seeks a Wenatchee through Chelan route to a point on the Northern Pacific, possibly Pasco or Kennewick. The plans, if realized, are poised to unlock undeveloped valleys by improving transportation facilities. Rings Dyspepsia Tablets offer relief for digestive troubles with a free two day trial via A. C. Koeppens Bros.
Sam Jackson a noted local character appeared before Judge Luhman in police court after a drunken incident at the Bon-Ton restaurant on First and Chestnut streets. He admitted to being drunk and unable to take care of himself, receiving a ten dollar fine as Chief Miller halted the ensuing fight and crowd.
Mothers and small children no longer fear croup colds or whooping cough Bees Laxative Cough Syrup tastes good. It works off the cold through the bowels clears the head Guaranteed. Sold by A. C. Koeppens Bros
Mrs. Richard Southwick, a newlywed, was struck in the ear by grains of rice thrown at their Memphis station during boarding, risking total deafness. She was placed under medical care as the condition was reported serious. Separate notes mention kidney disease myths and a dental or medical remedy, plus a Greek emigration surge with 9,419 arrivals in six months, led by Massachusetts and several western states.
La Crosse reports a record wheat sale day with over 100000 bushels traded as AM bids weakened to 68 cents while North Western Warehouse and others varied offers. Darwin and Zarny moved 5000 bushels, driving total sales across the two days. In Richmond Texas, Adam Kaulfer, a local young man, was killed after attempting to catch a roaming boar. the animal tusked him fatally, severing the femoral artery.
The ad promotes Sexine Pills as a nervous strength aid for men and women, claiming renewed vigor and happiness. It offers a $5 treatment, or a box price of $1 with six boxes for $6, and a money-back guarantee. Contact Pen Meton Drug Company for orders.
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