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Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1909

Page

8

Bankers to Meet Coastwide in Seattle Convention

A Pacific coast bankers meeting spanning as far east as Montana is planned for June 27 in Seattle. Mantle B Gwinn of Oregon speaks for a gathering likely the largest on the coast with addresses by Vanderlip of National City Bank. Gwinn notes rapid Oregon association growth, with Pendleton home life for him and his wife continuing through fall.

Montana Pacific Coast State Bankers Association Seattle Mantle B. Gwinn Oregon Association California Mr. Gwinn Vanderlip National City Bank of New York United States Gwinn American National Bank Pendleton

Grading Crew Prepares South Main Lot for Residence

Frank Haye of the Boston store directs a crew at work on Walter Adams' recently purchased South Main street lot. The ground will be shaped in anticipation of a modern residence building.

Frank Haye Boston Walter Adams South Main Street

Pendleton liquor man moves operations to Pasco

Antone Nolte long engaged in Pendleton liquor trade has relocated after Pendleton voted dry. He shipped his furniture to Pasco yesterday.

Antone Nolte Pendleton Pasco

Pratt Divorce Decree Grants Custody to Mrs Pratt

Judge Bean grants a divorce to Mrs. Pratt in Pratt case and awards custody of their one minor child. Attorney W. E. Thresher of Echo represented Mrs. Pratt in the suit.

Pratt Vertua Pratt

New Uniforms Distributed to Soldier Boys

The new khaki uniforms for Company L were distributed at the last regular meeting and will be worn from now until next winter. They are the regulation United States army uniforms. Postmaster H. G. Casteel of Pilot Rock visited yesterday afternoon to transact business.

Company L United States Army H. G. Casteel Pilot Rock

Board of Higher Curricula Plans Coordination Effort

Dr. C J Smith returned from Salem where the board of higher curricula met to prevent duplication of courses at the state university and the Oregon agricultural college. Portland hosts an April 14 meeting with heads of both institutions and regents observing. no catalog changes now.

C. J. Smith Salem Board of Higher Curricula Portland J. BR. Wilson Portland Academy Oregon City A. G. Beals Tillamook County A. W. Prescott Coshow Roseburg C.J. Smith State University Oregon Agricultural College Boards of Regents

Ranchers Plan Irrigation for Burnt River Land

Burnt River ranchers around Unity plan reclamation of rich land using a canyon reservoir and a dam to water thousands of acres. William Robinson leads the project with broad rancher support, promising low irrigation costs for northwest soil.

Burnt River Unity Baker City

Lola Hobart seeks divorce from Frank Hobart

A divorce suit was filed yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Lola Hobart against Frank Hobart. The complaint alleges he refused to pay his bills, causing constant annoyance from bill collectors.

Lola Hobart Frank Hobart

Prominent Yakima Sheep Man Arrives in Pendleton

Sam Cameron, a leading Yakima sheep man and owner of several thousand head, arrived in Pendleton this morning to oversee business in the sheep and wool industry.

Sam Cameron Pendleton

McKnight Brothers Feature Big Ewes Sale At Yale Country

Six thousand ewes were sold at an all dollars per head price in a remarkable spring sale by McKnight Brothers of Yale country. The auction was reported as the best ewe sale of the season.

McKnight Brothers Yale

Waiting Room Turned Into An Aviary At Local Depot

Local O R and N depot patrons witnessed an unusual scene last evening as two women arrived with a cage of canaries and a basket of chicks in the ladies waiting room. The birds and birds’ protests drew amusement and curiosity while train No 2 arrived, diverting attention from the spectacle.

Spokane

University of Oregon Bulletin Showcases Campus Views

The East Oregonian notes the March University of Oregon bulletin is a twenty page illustrated booklet. It offers views of campus buildings and condensed information on university work, entrance requirements, cost of living, and student life.

East Oregonian University of Oregon Bulletin

Athena Booster Meeting Raises Park Land and City Limits

An enthusiastic booster gathering in Athena discussed securing land for a city park and the proposed extension of city limits. Jerry Stone, former representative, reported the events and said both measures will likely become facts in the near future.

Athena Jerry Stone

Three car loads of wool received at Pendleton mills

Three car loads of wool were received this morning at the Pendleton Scouring mills. The shipment marks a notable increase for the season, with cars coming from Yakima and Canyon, Washington, via the Northern Pacific line.

Pendleton Northern Pacific Yakima Canyon Washington

Prospector Ed Keys Visits Pendleton in Search for Golden Fleece

Ed ward Keys of Pocatello Idaho visits Pendleton with three burros in a regulation prospector outfit. He parks at Main and Water streets to seek routes south and west toward the Umpqua and recalls earlier prospecting on the Umpqua headwaters thirty years ago. Keys plans a return expedition after years of travel in Montana and Northern Idaho, drawing a curious crowd including Major Moorhouse.

Ise Pocatello Pendleton Edward Keys Idaho Main Water Streets Moorhouse East Oregonian Umpqua River Oregon Montana

Alleged Bankruptcy Fairness Questioned in Hearing

Thomas A. Campbell, a young farmer who recently filed voluntary bankruptcy, faced a creditor-initiated challenge in a morning hearing before Judge FitzGerald. Col. J. H. Raley cross-examined him as creditors allege transfers to relatives and nighttime removal of wheat from his barn.

Thomas A. Campbell FitzGerald J. H. Raley

Exclusive Shoe Store for Pendleton

Two prominent Walla Walla merchants, F. A. Neebling and W. H. Kirkman, are in Pendleton considering opening an exclusive shoe store in the former cloak and suit house location. They own the Model Shoe and Shoe Store in Walla Walla.

Walla Walla F. A. Neebling W. H. Kirkman City Pendleton

Pendleton Busy with Visiting Guests and Local Business

A flurry of visitors and movers pass through Pendleton as Ada Zones and Mrs. Ford mingle in town, Dr. McNabb attends Joe Vey ranch, Jerry Stone of Athena and J. T. Galloway transact business, and locals like Brownell and Peterson handle affairs with regional ties to Echo, Athena, Hermiston, and Walla Walla.

Ada Zones la Grande Pendleton ER. P. Marshall Echo J. T. Galloway Elgin Jerry Stone Athena M. Beherns Helix D. Cc. Brownell Umatilla T. B. Ford Portland D. C. McNabb Joe Vey N. A. Miller Whi Moore St Adams Pacific Coast Elevator Company Wallis Brandson Starbuck Washington

Watchmaking complexity Demand exceeds two thousand operations

A historical note highlights the vast complexity in assembling a watch, stating there are more than 2000 distinct operations required. It underscores the intricate craftsmanship behind timepieces and the precision needed in every step of production.

Ivory Soap: The purest soap money can buy

If you could visit the factory where Ivory Soap is made you would see the purity of its ingredients and understand why it is preferred over all other soaps. The promotional line argues Ivory Soap’s superior cleanliness and value.

Balloonist Hicks Plans Ascents Here During Parker Shows

Hicka Hicks, the balloonist who made several ascents in this city last spring and in Pendleton, vows to build another gas bag here. He aims to begin ascensions during the Parker shows, despite a near fatal failure in Baker City after leaving Pendleton last spring.

H, Hicka Pendleton Parker Hicks Baker City

County Court Auditing Bills Against County

The regular monthly meeting of the county court is in session in the commissioner's room at the court house. Practically the entire day was spent reviewing accounts against the county with some important fraud matters to come up later. Among these is the matter of roads across the reservation.

Oleson Sues McMinn Over Balance on $100 Note

In circuit court this afternoon A B Oleson filed suit against J F McMinn to recover the balance on a $100 promissory note. It is alleged only $50 has been paid.

A. B. Oleson J. F. McMinn Ji Ie

Harney Valley Land Grant Denied Under Carey Act

Washington April 7 Secretary of the Interior Hailinger refused the Harney Valley Improvement Companys application for 92000 acres in Harney valley Oregon under the Carey act. The decision cites the land as not desert character.

Washington Hailinger Harney Valley Improvement Company Harney Valley Oregon

Coffee Imports Reach Two Billion Dollar Benchmark

The East Oregonian reports that U S imports of coffee tea and cocoa total two billion dollars over twenty years, averaging about one hundred million dollars yearly, reflecting steady growth in the nation’s beverage and commodity trade.

United States

Arlington battles hoboes over bridge fire and stockyard loss

Arlington Oregon April 6 General Manager J P OBrien of the Harriman lines orders harsh action against hoboes blamed for a Tuesday blaze that destroyed two box car trains a main line bridge and a stockyard section. Superintendent Buckley brings detectives and recovery crews to Arlington with hopes of quick capture and full prosecution.

Arlington Ore J. P. O'Brien Harriman Lines Knights of the Road Conmspring Buckley R. B. Miller Chicago Harriman Spokane

Pioneer irrigationist Brownell visits county seat

D. C. C. Brownell of Umatilla, a pioneer irrigationist of the west end, was in town last evening to look after his business interests at the county seat.

D. CC. Brownell Umatilla West End

Also Mentioned on This Page

Standard Grocery Co Udagt Bankers Plan Meeting Nolte Mes Pratt Tallman & Co DR. Smith Frank Ewes Cou i Kissy Ee University DLO Prospector Col J. F. McNaught Hermiston Mrs. J. M. Keeney Shaniko C. J. Freese The Spokesman Review E. H. Brown Echo Register Gertrude Gray Calgary D. Brusha Will M. Peterson Mate Supreme Court T. G. Montgomery Ellensburg Bob Adams McKay Creek John Day Country Henry Pierce Sacramento Valley W. E. Thresher Tella Kuebler Hunglker Heppner Sam Leezer Edna Thompson Fischer Conservatory of Music Water Street Charles Wall Rader Undertaking Adams Ida Picard Chemawandlan School Fred A. Lienallen Sam Jinkins St Anthony's Hospital L. F. Anderson Whitman College Wallowa County J. H. O'Neill C. F. van de Water Gordon ‘Creat Aeronaut Action For Money Harney Umatilla Lumber CO G. H. Probett Mgr IMAX BAER
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