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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1905
Page
8
Local roasters report advance in all low and medium priced coffees amid a tight supply of thousands of bags. Mother's Pride Coffee remains at 60. Wheat prices drop with no shortage reported. City-centre wheat value matches store prices as Crockery and Glassware goods remain affordable.
River steamer Jerome struck a submerged rock near the Snake River mouth and sank in 18 feet of water with 100 tons of Kennewick wheat for Celilo. Captain Danaller, Engineer Wheeler, and a crew of 10 were aboard. government engineers rescued the crew, while the Open River association loses its cargo and vessel. Extreme low water blamed for the disaster.
The trial of G. W. Hunt versus W. H. Upton et al in the superior court has been postponed from next Tuesday to October. Details remain sparse as the case clocked a new date, with no further motions filed.
An Eastern Oregon display advertises the largest collection of hand painted china with designs from Bavaria Prussia Germany France Austria and Rome. Also offered are three stock culls of cut glass for selection with an invitation to inspect the stock.
A. H. Johnson, long time employee at N. A. Miller furniture in Athena, has accepted a position at Rader furniture, taking charge of parlors. He will move his family to the area soon after securing residence.
The regular meeting of the Commercial amalgamation will be held tonight. A number of applicants will be balloted upon and other important business will be transacted. All members are urgently requested to be present.
J Murphy the well known paint man replaces plate glass windows broken by the recent dust storm at the Alexander Sullivan and Bond stores.
Rev W Orchard Haye of Arlington will preach at Plain View schoolhouse northeast of Pilot Rock on Sunday September 10. All are invited to attend. New manager Lawrence of Heton Ward has just arrived for the Montana Wool and tonal company at this place.
A humorous yet dubious piece links hair color to temperament, arguing blondes are affectionate and dark-haired individuals stingy while bald men show care for others. It cites Prof Sabouraud in Paris and a rabbit experiment with dandruff germs as context, then promotes Nowbro’s Hoerpielde as a scalp cure sold by A.C. Keeppes & Bros in Detroit.
Oregon officials announce strict enforcement of a new compulsory education act starting the upcoming school year. Attendance is required for children 8 to 14, with penalties for employers and parents who violate provisions. City authorities urge parental cooperation to ensure full early attendance and class placement in the new building preparations.
Reported in the O, HR, and WN yards in the city within the past month. Hoboes are suspected as several trains ready to depart were found with air hose connections disconnected after being coupled, risking serious damage or wreck. Trainmen are limited in watching all cars, allowing petty depredations to occur. Authorities will pursue suspects in the act if identified.
John H. Roulstone of Adams anticipates news from Jalisco Mexico where purchasers joined the colonization scheme. Residents await the return of John H. Foulstone who has been in Jalisco for the past two years as part of the town tote venture.
Mention of Mr Roulatone and Mr Bickers in Mexico with plans to inform buyers in the city. They studied the country thoroughly and intend to provide desired information. They traveled to investigate before investing, and are expected to arrive home soon.
A carload of excellent watermelons from Yakima arrived this morning over the W. & C. R. and will be handled by the Columbia Produce Company at the Pendleton Ice and Cold Storage Company's storage rooms. The melons are among the finest specimens of the season with several varieties in the shipment.
Trobert Moties, who spent the summer at the sea com and Portland, returned home last evening and will remain permanently. His son Jesse McGee is expected to arrive in September from The Dates, and upon arrival will construct a new residence on the Moties property on High street.
R M Dorothy leaves with brother W G Dorothy of Iowa and sister Mrs Mattie Reynolds for a 10 day Portland fair trip. Sister and brother have visited two weeks at his home on the forks of the Walla Walla river near Milton where he has lived forty years. A special refrigerator car train for Milton and freight for Wallia Walla and intermediate points departed at 11 30 am. The fruit shipping season will see this train run to supply Milton with feed cars tied to shipping out the immense fruit crop.
A private letter received by the East Oregonian from Robert Cronin, a well known young man of this city, states that he is now employed as telegraph editor on the Lewiston Tribune at Lewiston, Idaho, and he is well pleased with his new position.
T. and Holley acquire the dairy business of M. Richardson including cows a milk wagon a team and good will. The Richardson herd will be merged with the Jorey cows and the milk route will continue.
A number of freight cars derailed in the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company yards. Track repair crews were busy today addressing the light damage to the rails and a switch as a large force of men worked to restore standard service.
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