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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
5
City brevities note dry wood and dry goods with See Minnis for wood and poultry at Stark Poultry House. Unfurnished rooms for rent at East Oregonian office. Lost pocket book of E. H. Stark and a telescope near town. Hotels and shops advertise hours and sales. Real estate for sale near Helix with 7 percent terms. Enquiries to local offices and merchants.
Seattle, Aug. 11. H. E. Weymouth, an insurance man and former mining figure, is under arrest charged with embezzling about $10,000 over the past 14 months. Osborne of Commonwealth Insurance cites two checks totaling about $71 as evidence. Weymouth formerly operated under his own name before being bought out.
Winnipeg reports indicate United States railroads especially the New York Central are supplying strikebreakers and equipment to the Canadian Pacific. Scores of strikebreakers are arriving amid labor disputes and disruptions on the line.
J. D. Welch, after 30 years in Kansas newspapers, now resident agent for the Oliver Typewriter Company, tours his territory from Huntington to Walla Walla. He left Kansas for health reasons and is seen in the Northwest today.
Former U S Army captain Dan il T Keller seeks $50000 damages from Judge Kenesaw M Landis for false imprisonment. Keller says Landis sent him to Fort Leavenworth last Saturday on a two year term for forged checks amid a feud with Judge Grosscup. Keller asserts that writs of supersedeas and error were ignored. He claims he collected over $60000 on forged checks before his capture and will bring the case to state court testimony.
Seattle delegates surrender to the Eagles as the fifth annual convention opens with 1000 delegates and 5000 members and friends in attendance. Utia forecasts 17000 visitors tonight as Mayor Miller, Governor Mead, and Senator Piles address the gathering. Worthy Grand President Bell replies.
Wheat remains priced at TS cents in the city as buyers stay away after an 80 cent drop. Farmers hold to expectations of higher prices before harvest ends, hoping for a rebound amid cautious trading and supply concerns.
We, Jesse Frinkum and family, express heartfelt thanks to the many friends who kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our son Virgil. Your support and sympathy are deeply appreciated during this sad time.
Gibson and Cole filed a suit to recover 41.65 plus costs from Peter Corrigan. Norburne Berkeley is visiting from Granite mines for a few days on business. The Berkeley family is camping at Olive lake and he plans to return soon to the mountains.
An advert notes DeWitt's Littlearry Risers as safe easy pleasant and sure sold by Tallman and Company. The copy markets these small liver pills to readers seeking a simple remedy.
In Atlanta on August 11 Judge Richard B. Russell and the full Georgia court of appeals ruled that soliciting orders by mail for whisky or other intoxicating beverages in Georgia or for use in Georgia is a crime against the state. The decision holds individuals or corporations making such solicitations are guilty of a Georgia crime.
Charles Horton, about 21, was accidentally shot in the leg above the ankle in Welser Idaho. Both leg bones broken, serious wound may require amputation. Gun was a .44 caliber revolver. Horton tried to strike a match on his trousers. his land caught on a key chain, dislodging the weapon as it hit the floor.
Aug 11 reports from Topponish Washington say Mrs Jim Letts an Indian woman was killed last night by her husband while intoxicated Another Indian and a squaw were implicated in the affair the woman was brutally beaten possibly with a club Deputy Sheriff Liggert and Coroner Fank visited the scene this morning Letts is missing presumed fled to the mountains The reservation has widespread drunkenness among many Indians
A lively change of program at the Pastime features acts like The Trainer's Daughter Cold in the Head All ie Fall in Love and War plus a beautifully illustrated song When the Mocking Birds are Singing In the Meadow Cumbersome First Price Hard to Get Arrested The Living Poster and The Story of a Fisher Maiden These numbers promise an excellent entertainment and draw praise for variety and charm.
Peter Ciaudiafies says his brother John coerced him into the controversy by revenge after a funding dispute. John confessed to placing the Gallagher home bomb in Oakland, while Peter claims he knew nothing and will face charges if returned to San Francisco.
The Show Shop this week features The Orphan Soap in His Eyes Electric Pile and the song Under the Harvest Moon. Numbers are interesting and patronage remains strong at the venue.
The piece argues proper plant and hair care hinges on addressing root causes not symptoms. It warns a canker in a plant or a germ at the hair root defeats effort and promotes remedies like Herpicide sold by Koeppen & Bros in Detroit. It mentions sample requests and product pricing.
Fifteen lumbermen were held up by two highwaymen on a lonely road near Sterling City California. They were robbed of about 700 dollars as they had just received their pay. The crime occurred August 11 and reports say the victims were laborers returning from work.
Nelson Pfaff aged 15 died after being submerged for about 20 minutes and revived by his father after an hour of effort. He later worsened at home and died. The tale includes his rescue, medical efforts, and a separate court scene involving a actress and a directorie gown.
Muncie Ind Aug 11. Actress Isabelle Turner faced Justice Pierce after being arraigned for appearing in the streets wearing a novel skirt. The case centers on a public display during a sidewalk outing and the judge questioned the attire as a court matter.
Warsaw Indiana reports 16 year old Miss Violetta Bowen died from heart leakage after awakening her mother with a strange sensation. Post mortem revealed a minute sharp instrument entered her heart via arteries. She had complained of piercing pains in her hand forearm shoulder and chest in recent months. She had just moved to Warsaw from Denver with her mother Mrs Tresan Walden.
An advertising note states that piles operation will not be necessary if ManZan Pile Remedy is used, guaranteed. Priced at 60 cents, sold by A. C. Kouppen & Bros. Also promotes hammocks, gasoline oil stoves, freezers and special prices from Goodman Hardware Co.
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