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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
2
The Red Crow society announced a net profit of 126.20 from presenting The Eagles Wings at Alta theater Thursday evening. Other local items note a burn injury to William Mitchell, upcoming Pendleton sports events, Hiawatha county gardening urges, and community notices including appointments and meetings.
Word has reached Mme Grace Gillam county treasurer of the death of Chester Robbits, once a Pendleton boy and noted Spokane furniture merchant. He died from appendicitis shortly before last night, a prominent community member and Spokane school board member. He was the son of Harvey Robbins and brother of J H Hobbing, former treasurer and clerk.
A fragmented sales notice invites readers to mail a slip to Tallman & Co at 2895 Sheffield Ave Chicago to receive four trial packages of remedies for coughs colds and croup kidney and back pain rheumatism and other ailments. The text lists several products with misspellings and appears as a historical newspaper ad.
Fragmentary text mentions MeGunes Sell in dil and John Motiones speaking on a controversial view. References to a Thursday afternoon discussant and personal experience shaping opinion. The passage is unclear and reads as a garbled report with incomplete names and events.
A movement in Oregon, Washington and California aims to form a full regiment from Knights of Columbus members. State and national boards voiced loyalty to the President and Congress, urging all physically fit members to enlist. Local leaders report strong national backing and renewed pledges of devotion.
A fragmented readout notes a member serving as matron and at war with the country. Lis Bugher of Company and Bert Campbell of this city are mentioned with ties to the Idaho National Grand and positions as stars of the companies in a partial historic ledger style.
As the elective draft bill clears the house, Inez recruiting officers anticipate immediate enlistments. Many young men eligible for service want to choose their branch and enlist voluntarily. Reports suggest several eager sailors may join the navy tonight as Portland fireman Lewis, who enlisted recently, is set to serve.
Teet marching company of Spanish War Veterans and three military auntie drilled in formation on Pendletoyre streets last evening with over 50 in line. Geo A Hariman served as drillmaster guiding movements along Atta street and Garden amid warm public applause from residents.
Soig to Forechose J W Craik sues Glen Ryder and Mround Mre Charles H Rapnolits in circuit court to foreclose a mortgage on a Tenet of hand on the Umatilla project. Notes alleged as $2000 each. land valued at about $2000. Plaintiff seeks appointment of receiver for the cure and crop. J War per and Frederick BielWer are attorneys for the plaintiff.
Ben Trembley, manager of the Orecon Motor Carage, plans a costly protest against Ohio town justices led by the presiding magistrate of Columbus Wh. The incident stems from contact with the magistrate and a bank shortfall caused by recent rains and rising rivers forcing a temporary departure from his home state.
A distorted fragment notes a clash over justice and influence, suggesting neighbors previously tied by simple loyalty are being drawn into a broader power struggle. The text hints at shifting social bonds as factions form around contested authority.
Local help wanted and property rental notices appear. Forehalf of a page lists for rent modern furnished five room cottage with contact via phone. Also advertised are land auction details in Irvington area and maps of Montana stock lands. Public notices include pharmacy ads and business card style promos.
Local ad copy announces another $200 phonograph promotion at the freeteg Store Bees window. Consumers urged to hurry for the limited deal and cash savings.
The Milles encountered a river crossing when a ferryman refused to nose his steered vehicle. Bowler license plate rules led to a police arrest for driving without a license, with a $20 fine and mandatory Washington license purchase before continuing. The traveler arrived home yesterday hoping to find a way to resume the journey.
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