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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1911
Page
2
Freewater Oregon city council appointed T Herr as city marshal and water commissioner replacing Edward Snapp who resigned. The meeting also noted changes in local public safety leadership. The article moves to separate incidents in nearby towns.
Saloonkeeper Dennis Hurtfey of North Main street trapped John Sullivan alias Kelly in a geloon robbery attempt. Sullivan passed Hurtfey unarmed. Hurtfey swung a hard blow to the bandit's jaw, knocking him unconscious. Hurley held the man until police arrived.
Carrie B Gupthill of Toppenish Illinois and North Yakima Wash deserts by husband during summer 1910 while she was ill with typhoid fever. He left the home mortgaged and failed to settle debts. She requests custody of three children and alimony of 50 dollars monthly.
The monster blast by the O W R N on the North Coast right of way near Wey on the Snake River, set for yesterday morning, has been postponed until next week to allow hauling cod from the vicinity before the Snake River branch is fed up with rock and dirt to be piled on the track by the explosive.
District Judge Michael Donlan declared Butte worse for divorces than Reho noting more divorces today than marriages. His remarks came after issuing his ninth divorce decree in ten days granting Mrs. Hattie B. Wiser a divorce as her husband vanished after a winning race.
The first courthouse accident in Kaslo occurred this week when foreman William Dalton was struck by a falling derrick. As the men moved the derrick its foot slipped, threatening the brick wall. Dalton leaped to push the derrick away and was knocked unconscious, suffering head and leg injuries.
Mathew Matson and Mrs. Mary Macks of Kingston revived a November 10, 1908 license to wed after prior engagement and estrangement. They renewed their plans, and the original document proved usable, allowing the marriage to proceed despite the delay and later misunderstandings.
New York reports the late John W W Gates left an estate valued between 46.6 and 49.9 million dollars. Friends note his stock speculation was careful and statistics driven, while he redirected most assets into safer securities. He held directorships in American Salt, Baltimore & Ohio, Century Pearlty, Hippodrome Amusement, Plaza Operating, and several other holdings including Republic Iron, United States Realty, and Western Maryland Railroad.
The item reports Mrs. Alex Walker in very serious condition in Portland. It notes visitors and travel of local residents including Mrs. Josephine Duncan, Misses Wardingham, Larkin, Mary Soldier, Louis McMorris, Eva Wow, Hasbrough, James Compton, and Bert, with others visiting relatives in Walla Walla and Cheney. A summary of family visits and transfers appears, including Mr Porter Graham and Mrs Edna La Fresh returning from Walla Walla and the Valerie news of improvements at bedside.
In Cincinnati a streetcar conductor and passengers watched a large snake coil around Patrolman Heiser as he attempted to remove it from the road. The reptile wrapped around his leg before breaking free and striking repeatedly. By the time reinforcements arrived, the creature had been subdued with a switch from. Spectators recalled the near miss as the snake lashed toward the officer's face.
If you sit in a cool draft when heated you may get a stiff neck or lame back and seek relief. Fix your mind on Ballard's Snow Liniment, the best pain relieving liniment available. Prices Sc. 50c and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by A. Koeppen & Brothers.
Deputy sheriff Cunningham was pickpocketed at Washington park as two men nicked his wallet containing $20. Chief Frank Ellender and Policeman Simpson swiftly arrested the suspects, who pled guilty before Judge Star and were sent to Rahway reformatory within ten hours. Names given: Robert Bradley of New York and Alfred Blake of Coney Island.
H M Young Peters editor of the Sun Lake View Ohio suffered intensely after meals. He found relief after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. The first doses gave surprising relief and the second bottle restored his health. Sold by all dealers.
In Sletchenville Ohio Mise H vormed in mayor's court to divorce, as scores of single men courted her after arriving from the old country. Men offered money and rings to win her hand, but marriage to a 19 year old fiancé was blocked by older men who then allowed her to return money and rings.
National Apple Show not held this year, Spokane event becomes premier fruit exhibition in the infant empire. Cash prizes exceed 1400 for apples and fruit displays, with new classes for clerlet and individual exhibits and many duplicates. Dairy and apiarist displays revised, bee expert Professor Frank G Odell of Lincoln Nebraska to give daily exhibitions.
Christian Science services are held at 18 m and Wednesday at 7 p m with a sunny show at 10 a m. Jeet of sermon Soul reading roll pen daily except Sunday from fiat path. All are cordially invited.
The program features “Alee's Sacrifice” and “Cupid's Chauffeur” plus western tales like “A Cowboy and a Lord” and “When Pals Quarrel.” It highlights dramatic scenes and light comedies with performers from New York and local audiences invited to enjoy a varied bill.
At the Pastime theater audiences may see Tragis Wedding a Mexican love story with Gypsy capture and a deadly chase. Mother Over a modern makeover tale. In the Days of 49 an era drama about gold fever and a betrayed wife. In the Right of Way a convincing social plot.
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