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 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1907
Page
8
If you are contemplating the pur chase of a Solitaire Ring, we should be glad to have you call and look over our stock. You will find a generous variety of fine Diamond Rings, with handsomely mounted stones of the first water.
J F Robinson of Pendleton has been elected president of the Oregon and Washington laundrymen’s association at its Tacoma meeting. Other officers include G B MacMartin vice president L T Gilliland secretary and G Reise sergeant at arms. The next session will be in Vancouver BR C with Seattle sought for 1909.
T C Taylor of Pendleton was elected grand generalissimo by the Oregon Knights Templar at the state convention in Portland. Delegates from ten local commanderies attended. next gathering set for Grant’s Pass in September 1908 with officers including Miller Knapp and Taylor.
The roster lists standard bearer L. L. Jewell, grand sword bearer Henry Roe, and grand captain of the guard D. G. Townsend for the upcoming ceremony. The document records their roles within the organization and assigns ceremonial duties.
Senator Benjamin Tillman of South Carolina will lecture Thursday night October 4 under the Great Western Lyceum and Musical bureau program at the Christian church. The talk titled A Plea for the People follows a La Follette lecture last spring and is expected to draw strong public interest. Tillman is famed as a strict and vigorous U.S. senator with a noted record for honesty and integrity and will speak in his characteristic forceful style.
At the fair grounds today the work of removing exhibits has been underway while the secretary's office moves to settle business affairs of the commission. Secretary FitzGerald demands all parties with bills against the fair association present them immediately to facilitate prompt settlement of accounts.
Three county fairs are promised in eastern Oregon in October with Union County fair October 2 to 6 Baker County fair October 8 to 12 and Wasco County fair at The Dalles October 8 to 12. Managements report preparations for excellent displays and good races. Speed programs are arranged for the Union and Baker fairs.
Mrs T T Geer held number 1756 which drew a four piece solid silver tea set at the fair pavilion on Saturday evening. A large number of tickets were out and four numbers were drawn as winners after the first number could not be found. The set is an elegant Ie Hand some prize.
Bert Huffman editor of the East Oregonian won the premium for the best composition on Umatilla or Morrow counties. The piece titled Umatilla County and Its Opportunities will be used by the district fair in advertising Umatilla county in the East.
Superintendent D. W. Campbell of the O R and N and a company official passed through on a special car from a tour of the system in eastern Oregon. The extensive improvements east of Pendleton are now well under way.
Mrs Lulu Parks of Elgin died at St Anthony hospital at 11 oclock Saturday night. Death was due to uraemic poisoning. The deceased was but 18 years of age. The body was shipped to Elgin last evening and the interment will be there.
Two children die from diphtheria in Prineville within a week. Public school closed to halt spread as new term opened recently. Local health measures indicate continued monitoring and potential further closures if cases rise.
Two marriage licenses were locally recorded this afternoon. The couples are Robert N. Renean and Ella Briggs, and Elisha N. Brown and Lille Guerin.
A marriage license was issued this forenoon to Lewis Bulen and Miss Cora Sipple, authorizing their nuptial ceremony.
A daughter was born today to Mr and Mrs Herman Rohlek of Fulton weighing ten pounds. The birth announces the addition to their family in Fulton.
San Francisco on September 30 reports that Turner Brown faces possible indictments on abduction charges involving Fremont Older and attorney Porter Ashe. Constables Cohn and Cochrance are implicated as well. Older is to appear before the grand jury this afternoon.
London news brief reports the Swedish Yacht Club of Stockholm has forwarded a challenge for the America’s Cup. No details are provided.
Severe automobile collision near Pittsburg on September 30 kills George Cooper of Harrisburg and injures four companions.
President Fallieres visited the flooded Montpelier district today to survey damage and aid relief efforts. He assisted in relief work and met residents as authorities mobilized aid and resources for recovery.
Ralph Coon and two associates form Pendleton Amusement Co to reopen the Frazer theater with new scenery and safety upgrades. Work already under way includes a north end gallery stairway, updated electrical wiring, renovated dressing rooms, and enhanced cleanliness. The Northwest Theatrical Association will provide top attractions, with opening night set for October 21.
Tokyo report says Minister Terauchi and Secretary Taft spent two hours in talks on Japanese American relations. They expressed no real disagreement and an informal meeting may lead to a new treaty.
Berlin dispatch reports Maxim Gorky critical portrayal in a sensational novel titled Mother. Censors in Leipzig and Moscow have suppressed the book until portions are purged.
London reports British officials are pursuing a treaty between the United States and Japan to guarantee the present status abroad. The move aims to secure the far east balance by formal agreement.
Secretary Taft will give the sole public address in Japan during his visit, speaking at a banquet in his honor in the municipality chamber of commerce in Tokio this evening.
John Morrell, a prisoner charged with murder, killed himself this morning in San Francisco by striking his head against a nail. He died shortly after.
The Seattle News, halted Saturday night, enters receivership today and is expected to resume publication on Wednesday.
Storms in central California and in the east severely disrupt wire service in the south and east, crippling communications as of September 30 in Portland. The outages affect reports from multiple areas, hindering press and news distribution.
A historical note explains the 80 mile Portland to Long Creek line and 45 mile Ukiah line owned by William Hilton. From Ukiah to Dale a new 12 mile section is functioning but requires office transfers, while Dale to Ritter features a barbed wire route with poor service. Ritter to Long Creek offers good communication. efforts seek new bathed wire lines and funding to cover private 12 mile section costs, with Pendleton asked to aid residents.
In Milton Eagle report, a single Wolf river apple tree at Alex Still’s place yields 35 apples. Displayed Thursday afternoon in the McIntyre store three blocks from the Milton post office, the fruits are sound, perfect in shape and color, averaging over 14 inches in circumference with three weighing 15 1/8 inches.
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.