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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1907
Page
8
The passage extols a jewelry store as the ideal source for humorous and beautiful gifts. It suggests the shop offers suitable presents for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and other occasions, positioning it as a friend in memory and celebration.
The 60 000 edition of the Oregon Daily Journal marks Pendleton and Umatilla county with more than two full pages of free advertising. The issue cost over 20 000 dollars, weighs 20 tons, and features extensive illustrations and Moorhouse Indian photographs. It aims to attract homeseekers to Oregon and will be sent east to libraries and news bureaus for preservation. Reverend Beeman conducts services at Union Cemetery and William Wilkinson, a 74 year old Pendleton resident, dies leaving a large family and ties to the Christian church.
William Wilkinson, long-time High Valley resident and pioneer, died Monday in September 1907. A respected figure, he came to the Grand Ronde in 1804 and left a lasting legacy in the region.
The O R N company plans passenger trains between Lewiston and Riparia via a new line to Portland. Track laying aims for Lewiston by October 1 with completion by that date. Bridge work and pier concrete proceed, with draw span and outer span setup, projected ready for use by December 1 and service extending into the city then.
Coleman, a timber locator arrested at The Dalles by Sheriff Chrisman and Deputy Wood, is known locally and his wife and child reside there. He and partner Griffith deny knowledge of Spokane charges, speculated to involve land locating in Crook county. Some say Coleman charged 200 for locating land he knew little about, but the real charge awaits Sheriff Doak, who may arrive tomorrow.
The article reports Professor W. S. Hornblower advising on Canadian thistle control. Eradication requires cutting and cultivation to keep growth under ground at bay for a year. June cutting followed by July and August cuts helps, but residues can persist. Salt on cut surfaces may rot roots. none removes all plants.
Northwest delegates backed Walla Walla but Albuquerque, New Mexico won the 1008 meeting place in a high profile vote led by Col. Robert Bitchel. Walla Walla remained a strong contender as Albuquerque claimed victory amid a showy hall parade and a large delegation turnout. Officers elected include Frank C. Goudy president and George B. Barstow secretary among others. A large volume of reports and papers were filed for the printed congress volume.
The Gentry Brothers Famous Shows arrive Pendleton on Saturday September 14 with a moving picture of Dan Patch breaking the world pacing record mile in 1968. Don Patch has become the world’s most famous horse over the past five years, with 14 records and ongoing acclaim. Horse fans and general lovers of the animal will be drawn to see the record mile though Dan Patch no longer races.
A murder at Cook's Landing led Sheriff James Haffey to issue a description and request Wasco county help for locating Peter Bridge. The victim, a Finnish worker for J. P. Porter & company, was found near the river with head injuries. Bridge fled with a missing skiff, last seen after the crime. Bridge is about 35, 180 pounds, 5 feet 6 inches, sandy beard and mustache, long brown curly hair.
Walter Pierce toured Grand Ronde and Portland noting record crops across fruit grain hay and sugar beets. Alfalfa thrived on river bottom land once deemed cold and sour with three successful cuts planned. Also mention notes Fort Riley arrival of the 19th Cavalry after march from Fort Sheridan and 17 desertions during the month.
Read the East Oregonian lists numerous hotel guests and visitors across cities including Portland Seattle Spokane Chicago New York Los Angeles and more. The roster features hundreds of individuals and families with varied surnames and origins reflecting a bustling hospitality scene.
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