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Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1903

Page

2

Charles A. Hanford Speaks on Classical Drama Chance

Charles A. Hanford addressed a large Christian church audience yesterday afternoon, presenting Shakespearean plots and selections. He explained a proposed national theater to stage classical plays nationwide with government support, and discussed the Actors' Club in New York founded by Edwin Booth. Hanford offered scenes from Julius Caesar Hamlet Romeo and Juliet and As You Like It. High school students and teachers attended in a body.

Charles A. Hanford Christian Church Mr. Hansford Shakesmore Actors’ Club New York Edwin Booth Mr. Hanford

Camp of Hustlers Organizing in Pendleton

A Pendleton effort aims to establish a Camp of Hustlers, a side partner of Maccabeeism akin to Shriners to Masonry and Encampments to Odd Fellowism. The Hustlers appear as a comparatively new order.

Pendleton Order of Shriners

Macbeth starring John Griffith at the Frazer stage

Alden Benedict presents the distinguished young actor John Griffith as Macbeth at the Frazer on Tuesday evening April 28. The special scenery electrical and mechanical effects carried expressly by this company are perfect in every detail.

Alden Benedict John Griffith Macbeth Frazer

Personal mentions from Weston news round up

W M Zehring returns from Portland. William Stack heads to Walla Walla. J F Clemmer of Alba visiting cousin A C Funk. Thomas Thompson travels to Palouse country. Guy Wades Lo cuet Hill residence to be finished by June. Mrs A Kunkel and two children return from Walla Walla tonight. Fronts of Frazier book store and Hunziker jewelry store repainted. Geary Kimbrell files timber land proof near Bingham Springs. J A Price sells 720 acre Weston-area farm to H M Cockburn for 12.60. Easter missionary offerings at Church of the Redeemer total 140. Fronts of Peoples Warehouse and Duttons confectionery painted white. Miss Ollie Drake and Elmer to Tacoma to visit L E Drake for months. John McMaster of North Yakima visits Echo to buy sheep for Yakima ranches. Woman's Auxiliary plans entertainment to raise funds for rectory. Rev F O Jones leaves for Newport Yakima Bay as Redeemer rector. Machinery for Stevens and Jordan steam laundry arrives. full setup expected end of week and sewer trench work begins.

Peoples Warehouse Dutton Ollie Drake Elmer Tacoma L. E. Drake John McMaster North Yakima Echo Yakima Church of the Redeemer F. O. Jones Newport Yakima Bay Jones Potwin

Declamatory contest at Presbyterian church features local speakers

Tonight at the Presbyterian church Pendleton residents perform declamatory pieces. entrants include Junita Engdahl Mary Queen of Scots Regina Grace Crockett Jane's Daughter Ethel Forbes The Death Bridge of the Tay Nell Whittemore Itallians. Admission 15 cents. Will Build on Locust Hill. C B Wade plans a two story stone and frame residence at Locust Hill foot of the hill replacing the Scheerer site. Contract by Sheek and Cole. expected completion next summer.

Presbyterian Church Pendleton Eee Junita Engdahl Mary, Queen of Locust Hill C. B. Wade Locust Hl Scheerer Hag Sheek & Cole

Wheat land for sale near city with buildings and water system

Three-quarter sections of good wheat land five miles northwest of the city, one-half in grain, plus a dwelling, two barns and outbuildings, and a gop water system. Contact Oliver & Co. or W. Rigby at 704 Thompson Street. Also notes about Remington Arms ceasing bicycle related manufacturing and Lipton’s yacht Shamrock I being modestly expected to place second.

Oliver & Co W. Rigby Thompson Street

Bond election on school district fails with light vote

Proposition to bond the district for 625 000 was voted down 135 to 82 with three ballots discarded. Officials cite apathy or indecision as causes and discuss plans for possible new school buildings. Election judges were W. T D. Hansford and J. S. Dupuis. clerk HE Cook.

Actioo W. T D. Hansford J. S. Dupuis HE. Cook

Union Hall Project Dominates Socialist Club Meeting

Tonight's Socialist Club session focuses on reorganization and a major business agenda to back a union labor hall. The painters union has pledged 400 dollars, carpenters will donate work and part of funds, other unions to buy the lot, with socialists expected to cooperate and decide on donations.

Socialist Club Painters’ Union

Wilbur Sues for 43156 Over Bunkhouse Fire

Attorney Hailey and Lowell file suit for 43156 against defendant for negligence in overturning a stove causing a bunkhouse fire near Meacham on November 9, 1901. Wilbur owned the bunkhouse valued at 60 dollars. Alex Burkmeyer and George Rose owned chattels worth 50 and 46 dollars respectively, assigned to Wilbur after the blaze.

Hailey & Lowell E. J. Wilbur Meacham Wilbur Alex Burkmeyer George Rose

West End School House Bond Proposal in Pendleton

E T Wade urges building a west side school in Pendleton Oregon across the river to serve both sides. He argues a $32220 bond split between east and west ends would pass and notes need for a bridge and easier access for children to avoid busier streets. Wade defends gradual public comment and asserts support from local residents.

T. Wade Umatilla Pendleton Ore East Oregonian Aacademy North Side E. T. Wade

Boat Capsize Near Ballard's Landing Drowns Two Children

In Snake River near Ballard's Landing a rowboat capsized while crossing for Ballard's. Ed Chipman's children Mildred aged 5 and Bernard aged 11 drowned. three men were rescued. Bodies recovered. rescue details relayed to Baker City Herald.

Snake River Ballard's Landing Mildred Chipman Bernard Chipman Ed Chipman Reed Mine The Herald Mr. Chapman Bud Prescott Ed Phelps Ballard’s Baker City Herald

Mrs Hoxter Addresses Crittenton Home Support Meeting

A large audience attended a meeting at the Baptist church to support the Porl and Florence Crittenton Home. Mrs Hoxter spoke on the home’s history and aims and fundraising was successful with twenty dollars raised. Mrs Hexter will spend the week in the city collecting for the charity.

Ordained minister travels to Moscow for extended stay

Miss Lillian Edwards leaves this morning for Moscow Idaho to stay with her sister Mrs Rozene Stewart. Mrs Stewart is an ordained minister of the Congregational church and was formerly president of North Yakima Congregational Academy and pastor of the Congregational church at Hillyard Washington. Her father Rev Jonathan Edwardes of this city was pastor of a Spokane Congregational church.

Lillian Edwards Moscow Idaho Rozene Stewart Stewart North Yakima Congregational Academy Congregational Church Hillyard Wash Jonathan Edwardes Spokane

Sutton Divorce Petition Seeks Custody in Pendleton

Peter West represents Mariam R Sutton in a divorce action against Albert Sutton filed in Pendleton. The couple married in April 1902. Grounds cited are abandonment and non support, with custody of the infant child also requested.

Peter West Mariam R. Sutton Albert Sutton Petiton Plaintff Pendleton

Contests Settled Over Southwest Land Dispute

Henry Wade and Carl M. Hemphill have settled their contest over the Athto and quarter section land eight to ten miles southwest of the city. The agreement ends testimony taking and Wade retains possession of the property.

Henry Wade Carl M. Hemphill Athe Mr. Wade

Dyspepsia Tablets Earn High Praise in Vancouver Testimonial

A Vancouver resident praises Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets after eight months of stomach troubles. The letter claims rapid relief and invites readers to request a free trial from W. H. Hooker & Co. in Buffalo, N Y, via F. W. Schmidt & Co. druggists.

Acker’s Acker Francis I. Ganner Vancouver Wash W. H. Hooker & Co Buffalo N. Y F. W. Schmidt & Co

Roosevelt family to return home after minor accident

Mr and Mrs C E Roosevelt and their young daughter are expected home this evening after a run over incident in Walla Walla. The child sustained only bruises and scratches and should recover quickly.

C. E. Roosevelt Walla Wall

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Christian Church—High School F. & S. Bitters Tallman & Co W,. M. Zehring Portland William Stack Walla Walla J. F. Clemmer Alba A. C. Funk Thomas Thompson Lheft Palouse Country Guy Wade Locuet Hill Stevens & Jordan Steam Remington Arms Co Thomas Lipton Phladelphia Thompson Streets ST. Joe Store ST. Joe W.j.clarke Court Stree Silk Department Big Boston Stof M. A. Rade Main and Webb BECK Pluabe Court Street Golden Rule Hotel
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