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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
8
Pendleton faces potential loss of its postal savings bank as deposits remain low at about 511 with no sign of growth. Assistant postmaster Harry Rees notes deposits rarely exceed 600, few foreigners use the service, and rules limit deposits to 100 monthly and 500 per account. If local use fails to improve, an order for discontinuance could follow.
Civil War veteran John W. Meek admits a felony conviction in a dramatic Los Angeles courtroom during Chris Conley’s trial over a $1 theft. Meek cites a governor’s pardon from Arkansas after confessing to killing a tormentor during postwar mob abuse. He says a later prosecutor retried him, resulting in a manslaughter conviction and five year sentence.
In a penitentiary cell Meek proclaims a governor’s pardon. He produces a well worn document, declaring the pardon with a gaze of triumph.
An aboard liner show blends tricks with newspapers and kite stunts by Edison and fellow performers. A mishap during a stunt injures a participant, while prize fights attract passengers including notable New Yorkers and officials. Women spectators circle the ringside and betting flairs accompany bridge play and card rooms aboard.
Hayes in Denver recounts a strange debt story from Moberly Missouri. Clayton Lemon owed $20 in groceries twenty five years ago and vanished. Hayes, later moving to Shawnee, learned Lemon settled with him in Mexican money totaling $95.95 including principal and interest. Lemon reportedly has since prospered in railroad business in Mexico.
Bremerton postal savings bank and two accredited banks reach capacity with no more deposits accepted. Citiens can hold 16000 and First National 7500 while the postal bank begs for relief. Postmaster Gale suggests each Bremerton bank carry 20000 for temporary relief, warning full capacity may return in three months as navy personnel, officers and yard workers remain steady patrons.
Mayor Gasnor of New York visited Great Barrington on tour and inspected the town library. He had donated a Bible in 1887 after finding the collection lacking a copy for reference. The Bible remains in pristine condition with leaves unturned, a relic kept by the town.
Tog to visit Shipe Washington on August 11. Admiral Toga will visit the North Atlantic squadron off Province Town by special permission of the Navy Department. Permission was granted immediately after it was requested.
Nine pound son born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Jerome Freedman of Pendleton. Father left for Portland to visit wife and child at a hospital. Also, Bailey Irons and Laura Tenderson wed in a sheriff’s office ceremony officiated by County Judge J W Maloney. W V Hughes seeks divorce from Violet Reeser Hughes, alleging incompatibility. Lew Rowmaster’s clerk J H Yeung leaves Pendleton for Albina to join Division Roadmaster. Clarence Wheeler, employed on a ranch north of town, kicked by a horse, suffering facial injuries and lost teeth. Dr Temple called.
bill Moore yesterday killed a porcupine that invaded his lawn on Jackson street. the animal reportedly dropped from the hills by the river, continuing a spate of rattlesnake stories in the area.
Vern Bartlett formerly of this city now in Walla Walla is recovering well after an appendectomy performed at St. Marys hospital. He previously worked at a local cigar shop and was a member of the United Orchestra and band here.
Burglars entered the Boston store last night through the back door, taking several pairs of shoes and other clothing items. The screen was cut away to gain entry. no money was stolen and exact stolen items remain undetermined.
Horticulturist and Assistant Professor A G B Bornet of Oregon Agricultural College visited Pendleton this afternoon. He arrived on train No. 17 from Baker and departed on the Welock train toward Milton country. Professor Boggette conducted a first hand inspection of eastern Oregon truck farms and planned to spend a day or two near Milton and Freewater.
Oregon theater remodeling under way inside the old play house. Stage torn up for new lower floor and altered angle, proscenium arch widened, and other improvements planned. Tom Means holds most inside contracts while heating plant details are unsettled. A Saturday Dollar offer features six pairs of women’s 25 cent hose at the Peoples Warehouse.
Abraham Newcomer a cigar maker from Craleyville was attacked by a bull as he walked across a field. He climbed a slender 80 foot tree, the animal shaking the branches in repeated attempts to dislodge him. After a two hour siege the bull moved away and Newcomer leaped to the ground unharmed.
The judiciary commission plans a Portland meeting on August 26 to address the recall of the judiciary among other listed items. A Saturday Dollar promotion at the Peoples Warehouse offers pixie towels.
The program lists harness events and running events for a Sunday matinee with numerous horse names and owner affiliations. Entries include Hassalo owned by LaPFountain and Grace BH owned by McKay among others, plus Buck Babe Newlywed Slowpoke Jim Hooligan Black Diamond Rooney with various owners. Some Indian races are planned per managers, but entries are not yet made.
Eleven physicians declare the fourteen weeks trance that left Miss Hazel Schmidt daughter of John Schmidt Vandilla became triggered by a strained brain nerve and tissue tension from excitement. Her recovery appears incomplete with lasting health impairment.
James Dugan a cab driver captured the 1911 Tammany corn eating title by consuming fifty seven ears at a Broome Street saloon porch. His nearest challenger finished eleven ears behind him as spectators hailed the unusual east side event and prize of gold.
In Marion County court GW Eyre of the United States National Bank of Salem sues Rev. B F Rowland alleging inducements linked to shared church membership led to an $8000 investment in Oriole Gold Mine stock. Eyre seeks judgment for the full amount expended.
The marshal of Pendleton reports two unclaimed yearling colts branded TS6h on left shoulder and 786 on left shoulder. If not claimed within ten days, they will be sold at public auction on August 22 1911 at 2 p m at the city pound Oregon Feed Yard Pendleton, with proceeds to cover costs. Cash sale. Dated August 10 1911. A Saturday Dollar offer for $2.60 women’s oxfords at Cashmont market.
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