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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1905
Page
8
The notice states all low and medium priced coffee is rising due to limited supply, with Mother's Pride Coffee at 6 1/2 cents. It also notes that wheat prices are falling though there is no shortage, and claims Mitty-cene wheat buys the same as dollar wheat at other stores, alongside Crockery and Grimeware offerings.
Rev. T R Egerton heads to Seattle for the American Board of the Foreign Missionary Society gathering. The key issue is whether to accept money from John D Rockefeller amid charges of tainted funds while Chinese missions appeal for support and Gladden’s renewal fight unfolds.
The Mack Swain repertoire company introduces The Silver Dagger at Frazer Opera House for three nights starting Sunday September 17. Featuring elaborate scenery and intermission specialties, the cast includes Mack and Tate the Martin sisters and others with prices 0c 25c and ac. H L Frasier and Milton party travel to the Portland fair with relatives for about ten days.
Miss Harriet Young and Miss Bertha Young of La Grande visit Rev. W. L. Van Nuys home and plan to attend Whitman conservatory to continue musical studies while serving as violin and piano tutors.
Wallowa Chieftain reports on the push for a sugar factory in the county. The article urges residents to attend the upcoming meeting to hear details and consider backing the project.
Frederick Manwell of Hutto Montana bought Newbro's Herpicide on April 6 1909 and reports hair regrowth within 20 days. By July 7 he states his hair is thick and luxuriant. The ad touts a germ destroying formula claimed to stop dandruff and baldness and to promote new growth.
Langiver Charley Hein and Russell appeared for liquor charges, with one attorney present. Langiver fined 60 dollars on three counts. Hein and Russell fined 20 and 20 on two counts. Hein and Russell pleaded guilty after a conference with district attorney Phelps. McLeary pleaded guilty to stealing a watch and Bonner, a reform school escapee, to larceny of a dwelling and received indeterminate sentence.
A large Knights of Pythias delegation from this county will travel to Portland on Galobse 10 to attend the grand lodge session and Knights of Pythias day. An excursion from Pendleton is planned and a special train may run. About 140 members are expected to participate. Damon lodge No 4 will send a team to contest the Sherby trophy against lodges across the northwest.
A local company performs The Man From Thaly at the Prayer Theater next Friday night. Profits go to Pendleton Chrelt Women of Woodcraft to replenish paraphernalia lost in a recent fire. Directed by Mr and Mrs Welch, the comedy promises strong audience approval with its sharp wit and lively gags.
Farmers express general satisfaction with recent rainfall. Harvesting is finished in most areas except isolated cases. Rain is expected to benefit crops and help harvest. Dust settled by continued showers could aid wheat hauling if rainfall continues.
Dud Flynn of Mitter bought about 30 head of cattle at 15 dollars each from A. H. Weatherford while in town. D C Brownell of Umatilla reports a large crew grading the new Northern Pacific road on the north bank of the Columbia across the Umatilla River.
Twenty two young pharmacists from eastern and central Oregon undergo a challenging state pharmacy examination at Pendleton Academy. Board members Clyde G Hinithey president George G Alekidy John M A Lane SD Pelee and Kittle Harbony oversee the day long test. first such state exam in the region draws candidates from Burne and beyond.
A persistent con artist, Hodge, attempted to pass raised checks in several schemes. He posed as George Moemming and then as BN Taylor, swindling Mr. Pitner and others while a vigilant banker thwarted an early attempt. After thefts and receipts linked to harvest crews, Hodge vanished, with police appalled by the string of forged orders and missing funds.
Governor Folk of Missouri did not ride No 1 as planned. The governor and party stopped at Baker City this morning for a brief visit and may travel on tonight with No 6, disappointing local hopes for a reception at the depot. Authorities and citizens had sought details but learned little before noon.
A band of horse thieves operates near Yakima. A week earlier Winlowhye horse was stolen from W. F. Palmer of this city, and A. J. MacClain sent a bay horse home. A. S. Congdon reports two valuable norses stolen from Capital. Sheriff Grant is investigating with clues to the criminals.
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