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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1911
Page
8
Chicago and St Louis opened the National League season in a 3-3 tie after 11 innings, halted by darkness. Batteries included Reulbach Weaver Killing for Chicago and Bresnahan Saliee for St Louis. mayor-elect Charter Harrison tossed the first ball.
President Taft throws first ball of the season in Washington as the American League opener ends with a 6 to 5 score for Washington over Boston. The event marks Taft’s second season opener in his presidency, drawing national attention and political interest.
News from Pendleton reports the death of John Hilyard of Meacham a well known young man and cousin of Frank Barnhart of Pendleton. The piece notes Good Friday services at Church of the Redeemer from 12 noon and invites attendance. Also mentions Indian Moses arriving from Toppenish via Northern Pacific to view land in the county.
Mrs Ella Reager travels to state convention as representative of June Hive No 10 Ladies of the Maccabees. High school debating team heads to Fossil to clash with Wheeler county squad. Prof C C Ruth and Mrs Norton to sing in Pendleton recital with Miss Reena Ludvigs as accompanist. Joseph Parrazo et al vs Women of Woodcraft moves to non suit. case涉及 Insur ance Money beneficiaries of Josephine Goodall.
The high school agricultural club will hold a meeting at 7:30 tonight in the rooms of the Commercial association. Prof Leroy Breithaupt will lecture on Plant Diseases. Chester Gordon president elect will discuss Wheat Smut and an open debate will follow on Resolved That the Umatilla farm lands should be broken up.
J H Strohm of the Hermiston Commercial club reports from Spokane to Pendleton that Umatilla irrigated lands have been reanimated. Colonists arrived via No 17 passing Nampa while easterners were reached via No 6. Strohm stays in Pendleton for the circuit court session as his name appears on the jury list.
A finely arranged Easter window at the Alexander department store draws much attention today. The display showcases dress goods and is hailed as one of the finest in the city.
General Mayot eighteen remanded notes report from page one recounts a Civil War era cannon dug up by Major Teel and shown in El Paso. Rebels seized the cannon and across the line, guarding it under Villareal as they plan to reinforce Sonora near Cananea. Federal forces at Cananea count 1100 men with seven machine guns and a field cannon. Antonio Garcia’s command may draw near Cananea to recruit. Two Maxim factory experts arrive to teach rapid fire gun use.
Mr Lamb praised Milton Freewater as a rising horticultural area. He noted Hood River, North Yakima, and Wenastehoe had undervalued the Milton-Freewater section, but last summer the county showed notable progress and potential.
Milton Freewater shipped as much fruit or more than any other section in the northwest. High prices were paid for fruit, with prompt settlements. Captain W S Buchanan of Portland, introduced as canal superintendent, clarified he is with Open River Transportation Co. Speeches by Larned Meacham and Whitning followed. E B Aldrich urged a paid secretary and better club finances. Herbert Boylen defended schedule K against tariff changes, rallying wool growers in Pendleton.
Chester Gordon will chair the high school student body next year after winning a wide margin at the annual officer election. Gordon, long a supporter of student activities, was the standout in voting, with a dominant showing that outpaced his two rivals combined. He has been captain of the team this year after leading in 109 yard dash domination two years ago.
Forshaw named secretary and Richards Thompson committeeman at large. The student body nearly voted yes to create the office of assistant manager of boys basketball with 99 yeas and nine nays. Ticket includes President Chester Gordon and others. amendment provides election of an assistant manager to act under the manager.
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