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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1906
Page
8
The business announces a move to a new site by week’s end occupying part of the former Great Eastern store room. The location transition signals a fresh chapter for customers and operations as details unfold.
County commissioners consider location for one mile government road to be built this September. Government expects to start late month. Wild Horse road favored for accessibility and nearby rock for crushing. Judge Gilliland and Commissioner Walker support Wild Horse site. survey to follow. County court and surveyor inspected the proposed site this afternoon.
Charles Ladd of La Grande is jailed in Lewiston Idaho for aiding in the sale of a saddle horse he knew had been stolen from Asotin. Ladd, described as a notorious character with a gambler’s past and a fortune from his father, claims honesty in Portland hardware business and innocence in the Lewis ton charge. Benton Denny is named as the thief in the sale act.
Pendleton women clubs host a Scotch program on September 28 featuring Nan Nile Strachan of Galashiels Scotland and Gavin Spence of Edinburgh. Strachan is famed as the Scottish nightingale and Spence as a renowned singer storyteller and monologist. The event, a freet elnee tour note, promises one of the year’s delights.
Rev W L Van Nuys officiated as Miss Gay Campbell served as bridesmaid. A M Macey of Walla Walla acted as best man. Dr W R Campbell gave the bride away. The ceremony was at the East Webb Street home with simple decor. A reception followed drawing many local wellwishers. The couple, long connected, plan to reside on West Webb Street in the house once owned by James Spence.
The Walla Walla Pendleton passenger service moves from extra to regular on the Oregon Railroad and Navigation time card. Trains No 45 and 46 now appear with scheduled times No 46 due at 8 40 p.m. and leaving at 5 60 p.m. Pending strong east end demand, watchers expect permanent service as the wheat crop volume rises and freight traffic grows between Pendleton and Walla Walla.
Leon Cohen of the Commercial association received a circular from Tom Richardson urging strong Oregon Development League planning. Written from Boise, the letter highlights Salem’s bid to host the fall convention with 49 leading business men driving a top session and broad coverage to boost delegation attendance and publicity for topics vital to Oregon.
Popular actor William Collier appears in the farce On the Quiet at Fraser theater for one night only on September 19. He shares a London anecdote about a thrifty Scotch acquaintance who attempts to seize a waiter tip but is gently outwitted.
Harry Draper, longtime officer with the Spokane Humane Society, resigns his position effective today. The Spokane Chronicle notes his record includes arrests for cruelty to animals and efforts to curb street roaming. Draper gained prominence with bloodhounds used to track fugitives from Oregon to Asotin and beyond. He plans to keep the hounds and use them frequently.
The Knockers club hosted its first dance last night at Music Hall with plans for weekly Wednesday and Saturday dances this season. The ladies room was prettily furnished and a smoking room will be added. the floor was in fine condition, and the music was good. Lemonnade was served to guests, and all attendees enjoyed themselves immensely. Everyone is welcome and a good time is assured.
Last night four council members attended and only monthly bills were approved and the levee engineer's report received. An adjourned session tonight aims to review the line and take action. Mayor Fee was injured in a runaway and could not attend the meeting.
Oliver Cummings of Fort Scott Kansas arrived this morning to visit Mr. and Mrs. Will Plersol at Klah for a few weeks. Cummings is Mrs. Plersol’s brother and may relocate to Oregon if a suitable location is found.
The First National Bank of this city filed a report on its condition as of last night, following a review by the United States Comptroller of the Currency. The document was published today. Rene Oreronian.
A wedding tied two families tonight at the home of Tranis Mik W.M. Campbell on Eat Webb street. Miss Lucia Vienna Campbell married John Franklin Macey in a simple ceremony, witnessed by relatives and friends in a warm local setting.
Pendleton Spokane passenger line conductor George Stephens resumes his two month absence after a trip to Grand Rapids and Cadillac Michigan. William Ryan sues Henry Tucker and foreman Peter L Walen for 317050 alleging injuries from a attack by a vicious horse at Tuckers livery stables on April 26 1996. Idaho Democrats and Independent Republicans of Latah county plan a fusion joint convention this fall.
William A Leather and Mary KC Whitaker wed at a ceremony south of Walla Walla conducted by a local minister. Mary is the daughter of Mr and Mrs BLOW of Nye County. the couple plans residence after September 20 at 1000 Boat Webb Street in Portland Long Beach visit follows.
Uma Kohno, a well known county instructor, has bought property in Pilot Reel and will relocate his family there. He has been engaged to teach the winter term of school in Weltrlet No. 9, two miles west of the city.
Engineer G. J. McAvoy moves from Pendleton Spokane passenger run to Dayton Walla Walla route and Engineer Lou Jones shifts from Dayton run to the Spokane city service.
Mie Clara Boylen of Jost Spring's high school graduating classes has been engaged as a teacher in the Pilot Rock school primary department. One teacher failed to appear at opening. The Northern Pacific is putting in a round house and turntable at Band Point, Idaho.
A historical health notice promotes natural remedies for poor digestion and blood health. It cites Native plants such as Golden Seal root and Bloodroot and endorses Dr Moree's Golden Medical Discovery as a glyceric extract tonic free of habit forming drugs. The piece urges remedies to restore vitality, nerves, and stomach function through natural preparation.
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