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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1913
Page
3
Special correspondence from Nolin Oregon notes Roy Rudd and BF Steele visiting Pendleton. Local residents report various trips to Walla Walla for the Frontier Show, a ranch sale at the Dellwo place, and preparations for a marriage between T Harvey Kerr and Nellie Welch.
Rev. B. L Griguby of Pendleton’s First Presbyterian church preached to a full house at Echo Bethel Chapel on Monday night. Envoy Gunderson of the Salvation Army spoke, visiting to raise funds for the Rescue Home in Portland. Local residents and visitors from Pilot Rock Hermiston Bend and Portland were noted among those seen in town and about county activities.
Hermiston Oregon September 27 plans for the October 18 stock show include evening lectures, a dance after the talks, and a full day of events from morning till night. Cash prizes totaling 400 dollars are secured and interest is spreading from Hermiston to about thirty miles away with several distant entries expected. Otto G Sapper returned from a three day trip to Walla Walla to attend the fair and handle business. First frosts are seen in some areas but no heavy damage to melons yet. Bryan and Meyer closed their Hermiston meat market and will move to Athens around October 1 leaving the downtown shop vacancy to be filled by three prospective tenants.
Echo Ore Sept 27 William Gillett reports fifty six days threshing across Morrow and Umatilla counties totaling one hundred forty thousand bushels. He leaves Echo with wife and son for Pendleton. Rev H L Gervin arrives to lead services. Local residents, trips, and visits noted include hunting in Blue Mountains and several Pendleton Portland trips.
A 10 cent box Cascarets is advertised as a gentle natural laxative for the elderly, claiming older bowels need regular help due to aging joints and less elastic muscles. The copy likens use to eye glasses for weak sight and notes the product works while you sleep.
An old classified style ad notes indigestion and constipation often cause discomfort and that symptoms quickly disappear when Chamberlain's Tablets are taken. For sale by all dealers.
Weston locals report William McKenzie delivering hogs to Milton. Mrs. William Driscoll travels to Dayton Washington to visit daughter Mrs. Gus Fontaine. James McDonald visits Athena on business. Grandmother Bannister repaints upper cottage rooms. Mrs. Della Lundstrom returns to Portland after two weeks with relatives. James Compton visits relatives in Walla Walla. Earl Kirkpatrick attends the fair there. Elmer Mosler returns home to Anatone Washington. Miss Kepler, Milton music teacher, visits Weston. Elvira Reynolds hosts a surprise birthday party. ER M Powers dies aging 93 and longtime Weston resident. funeral held at residence. Powers known as a wheelhorse of the Democratic party. James Rost plans a trip to Athena. Mrs. James Wilgure visits her mother Mr. G W Mitchell on Reed and Hawley mountain.
Governor Foss urges Massachusetts Public Service Commission to probe 227600 expenditure by the New Haven Railroad within the 4 year period ending with the last legislative session. He cites a total of 3100000 in broader “other expenses” and questions ties to western trolley and public service measures. He seeks a full, transparent accounting of management payments and partisan influences.
STANFIELD Ore Sept 7 Dr Alexander Ried of Pilot Rock called a Stanfield Tuesday on a professional visit Mr and Mr M R Ling have gone to Wenatchee Wash for a visit with friends The volunteer firemen are building a fire house for their new chemical engine Thomas Phelps was a Pendleton visitor Friday Mrs M Barragar returned Thursday from North Yakima She was accompanied home by her mother Mrs James Stuart who will spend the winter at this price R X Adams was a Pendleton wander this week W H Copeland and friend A G Van Patten of Sterling returned to Astoria after spending several days here I Vaughan of Pendleton was in Stanfield Tuesday looking after business affairs Mrs G L Hurd and son Paul left Friday for a month long visit at her old home in Town The Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs Ivan Dunning Thursday It was the first meeting since vacation They were treated to fresh raspberries grown on J B Faucett s ranch Ensign Gunderson of the Salvation Army of Portland was here collecting funds for the Rescue and Maternity home at Portland C H Slutter of Baker Ore spent Monday here Mrs H W Bartholomew and Mrs H W Wessel were Echo callers Thursday K Mudge returned Friday from a week s stay in Portland
Church notices detail weekly services at multiple churches. The Church of the Redeemer lists Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Sunday school 10 a m and divine service with sermon at 10 a m and 7 30 p m with Rector Charles Quinney. Reading room hours and corner locations are provided.
A church service features a sermon titled A False on the True Diagnosis accompanied by special music. The program highlights a reflective discussion and musical offerings aligned with the theme.
The German Lutheran church will hold services tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock led by Rev Charles Mack. He will preach and conduct the portion of the service. Members and neighbors are invited to attend.
Sunday school at 16 o'clock and morning service at 11 at First Baptist on Johnson and Alta streets. Pastor's theme is A Thorn in the Midst. A Young Peoples' missionary program begins at 6 30 with The Real Difference as the evening service topic. Mid week service is on Wednesday evening.
Tolbert F. Weaver, minister of First Christian at Main and Jackson Streets Tolbert Weaver will lead Bible school at 10 a.m. and a communion service at 11 a.m. officers conduct the service with a talk by Mr Hogue. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p.m. pastor preaches at 7 30 p.m. Subject The Priceless Treasure Matthew 13 44 46. Minister absent for Athena speech at 11 a.m.
Washington September 27 Chisell nomination to be postmaster at Klamath Falls was sent to the senate yesterday for consideration.
The association of southwestern manufacturers informed members by circulars that responses favored not participating in the Panama Pacific exposition at San Francisco. Main reasons include extreme American protection, unfair customs administration, and fears of German manufacturers' business secrets being exposed.
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