This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1905
Page
8
Coffee and wheat prices shift with roasters reporting all low and medium priced coffees rising while wheat declines. Store notes say fifty cent wheat buys as much as a dollar elsewhere with buying in crockery and glassware matching the cheaper price.
Veteran Inspectors story centers on H A Durand of the Pullman Palace Car company guiding improvements in passenger treatment and honest practices across his vast territory from Victoria to Mexico. He notes Mexico’s travel classes, growing Pullman demand, and the goal of higher quality service for all travelers.
The La Grande Pendleton voting contest lists candidates and votes to date in a free Hawaii trip offer. Kate Nash leads La Grande with 14 359 votes, Mollie Proebwter 10 697, Agnes Fletcher 11 972, Grace Hawks 10 580, Mabel Johnson 110.
Richard son Hi and Mise Plate Richardson wed in Wallin Walla last evening. He is a former county clerk of Walle Walla county noted for student affairs and local prominence.
D P Smythe is again coach for a third year with Dean Goodman as manager. First practice held. many players turned out as preparations begin for selection of the first team. George Strand leaves for Whitman academy, affecting quarterback prospects. Scott’s return status unsettled.
Manager Taylor announces October bookings at the Fraser including Ade Aide Hermann company Williams Juvenile Opera company May Irwin Uncle Josh Perkins and Minnie Herman Adelaide Hermann touted as the only woman magician on stage. Highlights include varied entertainment from 1 AM onward and a lively lineup billed as excellent attractions for the month.
Realistic Passion Play scenes depicting the Saviour's life were staged at St Mary's auditorium. Mish Kinwwho sang Calvary with a luminous voice, holding the crowd spellbound. Exhibitor Sam Fried achieved notable motion effects, with Father Trivelli introducing each scene to clarify the narrative. Another showing is set for 8:15 tonight for those who missed or wish to revisit.
John Noble found guilty of disorderly conduct after entering a not guilty plea. Accused of aiding two men, Wilson and Smiley, in beating Chal Weir, Noble faced a $15 fine or seven days in jail. Unable to pay, he was released after this morning’s correction of the fine. Smiley’s case was not completed due to time.
The post office announces contracts for carrying mail across a broad Western region including Oregon Washington Nevada California New Mexico and other states Alaska Hawaii and Texas. Applications must arrive by 1 30 p m December 4 1906 with full participation details and required information.
A daylight livestock excursion train departs Milton at 7:80 arriving Portland by 8:20. It will leave Milton again at 4:00 for Portland, running for seven days. The trip coincides with an exhibit at the Lewia and Clark fair and includes a round trip option for six days.
Charles Relff, a recorded showman, was examined before County Judge Bean and found sane. He remains unbalanced and will likely be kept at the county poor farm or the local hospital until he shows improvement. The night prior he disrupted county gatherings.
A daylight excursion train from Milton starts 7:20 am and reaches Pendleton about 6:50 pm with ample equipment for comfort. Round trip tickets are 6.00 dollars, valid for seven days from the date of issue. For further details contact H C Smith, Agent. Funeral arrangements announced for Col Joseph Teal Portland pioneer who died Tuesday at his home. Teal originated the Cascades canal and lock on the Columbia and was a noted Pendleton-area figure.
The Sporger Conersty company posted a shockingly low bid of 8 cents per foot for concrete sidewalks on Front Avenue North from Denny Way to Harrison, far under typical bids of 95 cents to $1.36. The Seattle Star notes a recent gravel and cement coin reduction as the reason, and the contract was awarded.
The piece argues that even rich soil and sun cannot cure plant or hair problems without addressing the root cause. It claims cankers or germs at the roots cause trouble and promotes Newbro's Horphide as a remedy, sold locally by A. C. Koeppen & Bro and Detroit-based Hoerpicide Co.
Soule Bros Piano Co offers to pay railroad fare to Portland and back for customers buying a piano at the Lewis and Clark fair. Buy direct from the store at 272 and 374 Morrison Street, Portland, and save $60 to $100 plus a free trip. No obligation to purchase after visiting rival stores. easy installments and many instruments available. Bring the notice to qualify.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.