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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1903
Page
2
Deputy Warden A W Nye reports salmon taken east of Deschutes mouth and during spawning season, using grab hooks in Byers mill race and at Umatilla. Violations carry a 50 fine for first offense and heightened efforts to prosecute.
The article notes Indians scout salmon upriver for winter, but abundant fish near the mill reduces travel. At 8 Ten meer Sno afternoon, James Hutchinson, Walter Wells, and Jack Lareen speared many fish from the bank before rising water forced them to stop. It is believed fish migrate up the river, pass above the head of the race, and get caught in shallows when water turns off.
Traders from Athena, Robert Koeptke and R J Boddy, buy 600 Red Durhams at about 3 cents a pound for steers and 2 1 4 cents for cows amid rising hay costs. Straw and stubble prices soar as feed becomes scarce. Indians and beet crews noted, while nearby farms in McKay Creek prepare for seeding. A Walla Walla Fruit Fair special rate of 1 to 1 90 dollars round trip is announced with travel details.
Mrs Stephen A Lowell has been elected delegate from the Congregational church to the 56th annual meeting of Congregational churches and ministers of Oregon, to be held in Oregon City next Tuesday through Thursday. Mrs Davis Titherts and two children of Roseburg visit Mrs Roberts' parents in this city for a few days.
Umatilla Braves are hired as beet pullers by Grand Ronde Farm in the Grand Ronde valley. Joe Allen from the Umatilla Reservation leads a crew of 70, including 43 women and 27 men, paid by contractor at five to six dollars per day.
In the division of school district No unknown the county court today continued the case until the return of city Superintendent J. F. Nowlin. The case is believed to be favored for the petitioners and will be decided in their favor once brought before the court again.
There will be no performance tonight by Elvery's band at the Flaser due to a date mix up. The group will instead present a matinee Sunday afternoon and a performance Sunday night. The band manager became mixed on dates and no show will occur in La Grande tonight.
Yesterday afternoon the residence of C. O. Stevens on Beauregaard street was raided by the health department and the family removed from quarantine. The children had been ill with starter fever but have since recovered.
Charles Clent purchased the J T Van Oredall property consisting of a house and two lots in block 78 in the reservation addition. The sale was conducted through E T Wade & Son.
Straw and stubble in demand among stockmen in Cold Springs. Prices rise to 76 dollars per sixteen acres for stubble with straw stacks as buyers seek available feed and bedding. Auctioneers note scarcity and competitive offers.
Rev Shangle, presiding elder of the Pendleton district M E Church South, is in town and will preach Sunday morning and evening at the Webb Street Methodist church. He is described as a forceful and earnest speaker and a large audience is expected.
Jack McCarten, longtime O. R. & N. yards switchman at Spokane, went to Brokane this morning to take a switchman position there in the railroad yards.
Sealed proposals will be received at the Louvre saloon for excavating noo yards of dirt and cravel. Bids opened Monday September 26. John Schmidt presiding. Little Child Seriously ill at home with lung ailment from cold and teething. Three men jailed in Wes. Mormon arrested for drunkenness. fined eight dollars and jailed three days. Lectures by Dr Gowen offered Monday evening. Adminsing 25 coniy moving to Portland. A D Siebert preparing to leave for Portland.
Sunday church services listed across several local congregations. Mm E Church South holds quarterly meeting with Sunday school at 10, worship at 11, Epworth League at 7 with a sermon on William Butler, and a Thursday prayer meeting. pastor pro tem E. B. Jones. First Christian Church features 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. sermons, Wednesday prayer, Friday choir practice, and special music. Congregational Church offers 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. service on What Is Religion, 7:30 p.m. sermon. West End Chapel hosts 4 p.m. Sunday school. First Presbyterian Chapel at 11 a.m. sermon Theory and Practice in God’s Service, 6:45 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 7:30. Temple Chapel and Pleasant View note two sermons by Rev Robert L Alter at 11 a.m. and Pleasant View schoolhouse.
The Methodist Episcopal Church lists morning classes and services with A J Owen and Rev G W Rigby leading Sunday school and class meetings. The Church of the Redeemer shows holy communion morning, prayers and sermon at 10 am and evening prayer at 7 30 pm. First Baptist notes farewell sermon by the pastor and Dr Woody guest preacher. RW King pastor invites all strangers to attend.
J R Means Jr completed a new sidewalk in front of the old cemetery on Jackson Street after residents urged improvement. H F Johnson, owner of the property, approved and decided to proceed with the build.
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