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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1910
Page
3
The ad touts Kirschbaum suits as the best medium to connect with the season. It highlights all wool fabrics in tweeds worsteds ceviots, with hand tailored construction, canvas and hair cloth foundation, and expert sewing for lasting fit.
Fire at the Bedal Hotel in Centerville wipes out the town business district with nearly 100000 dollars in losses and 40000 dollars insured, also destroying the Centerville Mining and Milling Co plant. Forest fire spreads as crews fight to prevent further damage nearby.
Dr Blackwell a 50 year old physician from Scotts Mills was killed two miles north of Woodburn at 9 40 Tuesday morning by Southern Pacific freight No 225. He lay by the track with his head on the rail as the wheels passed over him. He had been drinking and was likely intoxicated. The coroner was notified and the body brought to Woodburn. Dr Blackwell had moved to Oregon from California a few months ago and resided with his wife at Scotts Mills.
Coos County Court meets to finish the year with a record 200000 dollars for public improvements. About 700 miles of roads in Coos County saw work, including resurfacing to ease hills. Focused efforts targeted routes from Coos Bay to Roseburg used by stages and auto traffic.
The third Rogue River Valley daily will debut in Grants Pass on September 18 as an evening paper. A. E. Voorhels of the Courier will be business manager, with G. Courant heading the editorial staff. T. Erickson moves from Medford to direct local work, replaced at the Sun by H. C. Murray. The Daily Courier will be progressive Republican with Ashland also expected to launch a daily this fall.
Fire at the Pasco packing plant west of Pasco destroyed the plant and stock. Spark from an engine reportedly started the blaze. Two workers in the bunkhouse observed flames but could not save contents. Loss about 10 000 dollars with insurance, companies Klein Meat and Walla Walla Meat & Storage Co. plan immediate rebuilding.
Herders report bears from the forest reserves attacking flocks near Crescent Oregon. In three weeks over 200 head of sheep were killed, a loss around 10 percent, as bears emerge at night from the woods to raid while rifles remain momentarily unfired. Residents anticipate shifting forest fees to winter ranges sooner than last year.
In July and August, Eugene shows rising business fines from 25 to 100 percent. Most business men voice optimism about the outlook, with population growth cited as the key factor behind the surge. A single contrasting interview notes contrary momentum, but the overall tone remains positive.
Salem report notes state printer W. Duniway began distributing initiative and corrupt Practices act pamphlets. It includes an argument for W. J. Clarke as state printer and an assembly candidates piece. About 20 girls staff the hall of representatives, stamping envelopes as registrations push toward 145,000.
Nathan Markovitch, a laborer from Aberdeen Washington, was struck by a freight locomotive near Junction City Monday. He was rolled about 50 feet under the pilot before being freed, then transported to Montesano hospital where doctors found only minor bruises and released him.
Paria reports that enterprising members of the Di nard summer colony have begun a new habit of midnight bathing. The trend reflects local amusement and social activity as residents embrace late night swims and gatherings by the water.
Letters from Lizzie Weber of Philadelphia and Lizzie Steiger of Cleveland praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier for restoring regularity and easing pain after years of struggle. The ad extols 30 years of use, invites sick women to write Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts, and cites roots and herbs as its basis. Also mentions fashionable British moonlight sea bathings with American singers George Harris and Minnie Tracy attracting crowds, amid wary local authorities.
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