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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1911
Page
7
A Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing months of illness and pain after taking six bottles. The testimonial urges women to avoid operation and seek guidance from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts, noting long standing use as a standard remedy for female ailments.
Obituary notes Ray of Weston Mountain dies after months of suffering from dropsy. Burial at Weston cemetery. Reports on local residents traveling to Pendleton Round-Up, visits from Spokane and Walla Walla, and staff changes at Weston High School. Principal Joel Davis misses opening week due to brother’s death. Claudia Kelley joins Weston public school.
The Hague reports prolonged Franco German negotiations over Morocco prompt drastic military actions. Dutch fortifications on the German frontier are occupied by strong garrisons and coast defenses are fully manned. An order calls up national reserves for army maneuvers as the government buys provisions to last six months.
Foley kidney pills offer relief from backache kidney and bladder trouble rheumatism and urinary irregularities. Mrs H W Allen of Quincy Illinois reports kidney troubles began a year ago with swelling in ankles and limbs and backaches improving after starting the pills. For sale by all dealers.
An old sore or ulcer is linked to impure blood and poor circulation. Purifying the blood with S S S cures chronic sores by removing impurities, nourishing tissue, and promoting natural healing. Free book on sores offered. S S S sold at drug stores from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
Walter Shaw of Pleasant View sold 15 acres of fruit land for 4600 dollars in Freewater Oregon. In Pomeroy Washington Miss Mary Stemher and Miss Mayme Monts are drawn for the county jury. Pomeroy hotel proprietors Helper and Bru convicted of bootlegging, fined 60 dollars plus costs, liquor to be destroyed.
The listing includes John 3. Baker Funeral Director and licensed embalmer opposite the post office with funeral parlor and two cars, phone main 765. Col F. G. Lucas, Livestock Auctioneer of Athena Oregon, references First National Bank of Athena and Farmers Bank of Weston. V. Stroble dealer in new and second hand goods at 210 E Court Pendleton with phone Black 3171. Ung D. Goey China Restaurant offers noodles and chop suey at Alta street rear of Tallman Drug Co.
Immigration officer Farris from Custer captured 35 pounds of smuggled opium valued at 1500 dollars. The seizure occurred about 20 miles northwest of Bellingham as John Marcus of Portland admitted bringing the drug across the boundary.
St John farmer Ward-Ray Fitzgerald, a prominent rancher living five miles north of town, was kicked in the head by a mule. His scalp and flesh under his eye and eyelid were torn to the bone and he required several stitches.
Fred Cedar, a worker for Andrew Gray's threshing outfit in Reardan Washington, slipped on the separator and his right hand was torn in the clutch. He was brought to town and will be unable to use his hand for some time.
General Wood refuses to accept Lieutenant Stanley M. Rumbough’s resignation from the Fifteenth Cavalry to marry Miss Colgate, a New York heiress. Wood keeps him in service, granting three months leave but denying release for a prolonged honeymoon, arguing officers owe four years after West Point training. Rumbough is praised as a skilled horseman and capable officer, with income from marriage not excusing duty.
Elmer Gwinn, a prominent young man in Walla Walla, lies near death with a bullet wound to the chest after an apparent self-inflicted shooting at the Gwinn residence on Main street. Doctors say recovery remains unlikely as the motive is not yet learned.
Plans for a large modern hospital by the Sisters of Providence to replace St. Mary's will be completed upon the arrival of Mother Provincial Jean from Vancouver B C who is expected tomorrow. Mother Juslin has been in the city outlining the plan for several days.
In Ringold Washington D M Holt reports a hen displaying a peculiar maternal instinct. She abandoned her own chick to guard a brood of half a dozen kittens, sitting in the manger and clucking as if they were her brood. Mr Holt had to intervene at meal time to drive the hen away.
Joseph Kohls and Brenet Fear sue James Whreht deputy sheriff and game warden in North Yakima Washington alleging ridicule and injury from being held two days away from business after an August 8 arrest at Lake Kokhhelus for alleged violation of the state game law. Kohls and Fear seek 260 dollars each.
See W Adams, agent, at passenger station for through tickets and all arrangements. Travel by Northern Pacific via Pasco and PL Ry Taave 1 50 Pr TM m arrives Portland 8 10 a.m.
A Pendleton Oregon woman testifies to relief from kidney trouble and backaches after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She describes severe nightly pain and general improvement, noting the remedy's effect on urinary symptoms and overall strength. Sold by dealers everywhere. Foster Milburn Co. is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
Pendleton Lodge No. 63 A. F. and A. M. meets the first and third Mondays of each month. All visiting brethren are Invited.
Pendleton station timetable shows westbound trains on Oregon division including Portland local at 9 05 am and Portland Limited at 12 15 pm. Eastbound services list Fast Mall 5 15 am and Washington Div Pendleton trains with mixed and passenger services across Walla Walla Spokane and Seattle corridors.
C. C. Clark, Portland, a 1907 Oregon Agricultural College graduate, is superintendent of the British Columbia Land and Water Company holdings at Kamloops. The estate spans 50 acres planted to fruit and Charak is also set to bear fruit. Clark left private college work to join the British Columbia Department of Agriculture before moving to Kamloops.
North Yakima reports a fall in the death rate from 18.64 per thousand to 16.24 during the first eight and a half months this year. Health Officer Dr. Thomas Tetreay cites substantial declines in cholera infantum, down 60 percent, and typhoid fever, nearly eliminated. Oregon residents are urged to be glad and thankful.
Advertisement content lists magazine and newspaper subscription options for the United States or Europe with pricing guidance. It mentions a ten percent deduction for existing East Oregonian subscribers and urges mail payment via postal note or check. Also promotes Madam Kennedy hair products and legal blanks for court use at the East Oregonian office.
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