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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
8
Yesterday a marriage license was issued to Gilbert T Williams and Lucy E Ryan but names were misread. He believes he remarried under Gilbert T Thomas. County clerk advised a fix so the bride becomes Mrs Williams, confirming the groom as Williams.
Tonight at Shields Park a professional bill reshapes the program with new sketches for all acts. Free drawing tickets remain at the gate and tickets are on sale at Brock and McComas.
Tom Nelson, long plagued by fever threats, is out on the streets today, though weak he is convalescent and improving in health.
A long discussion on a recent tax law amendment sparks talk of a larger school fund and consolidation options. The piece analyzes earlier assessment timing, potential double taxation, and the impact on districts like Helix, urging consolidation to stabilize funding and future schooling expenses.
Elmer Snyder reports wheat on his north of city farm averaged about 25 bushels per acre. Nearly the same average across the country to the north indicates similar yields, with lighter and heavier spots. Grain is good quality and weight, all first class. Farmers vary in selling as some hold out for higher prices while others delay hauling due to road readiness. Harvest is about half complete.
A sequence of short notes lists residents and guests visiting Walla Walla and nearby towns. Names include ht Reeder and Mrs. John Jackson of St John, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams of Meacham, Mise Grice Crockett of Prewater, Eva Belts of Pilot Rock, and Mrs. Reese at Lohman Springs. Others travel to Weston, Caldwell, Kamale, Portland, Spokane, and Yaquina Bay while attending offices, vacations, or events.
Twenty five young people from a Presbyterian church, chaperoned by Mr and Mrs J Van Wilson and Mr and Mrs C E Troutman, rode two rigs to a shady grove three miles east of the city for an evening of picnicking. A hearty lunch was prepared by the ladies and the group returned home about ten thirty, tired but pleased with the outing.
This morning at the Pendleton hotel parlour Miss Ruby M. Roberts and Mr John FE Bates were married. The groom, son of a Union sawmill owner, and the bride, formerly a resident of Harney, were wed by Rev. W. H. Bleakney, president of Pendleton Academy.
Ryan Williame and Miss Lucy EB Williams were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at 3 30 at the parsonage of the Baptist church by Rev H W King. The couple, both of Meacham, are well known and plan to make Maacham their future home.
T D Taylor departed last night for Hingham Springs seeking relief from illness. He has been unwell for several days and hopes the mountain air will help restore his health.
Reformer of Proowater, Mr Pearson, told the land commissioner today that irrigation will adjust as people learn the scientific use of water. He notes business in Freewater has risen with demand for fruit and other products. He predicts available water could reclaim more land and support about 1,000 more residents in the Pendleton to Milton area as new settlers arrive and the fruit crop remains strong.
Pendleton Circle 427 of the Women of Woodcraft held its regular meeting and an after session social hour. Refreshments were served as members celebrated moving their lodge from old quarters to new rooms in Secret Society hall.
Mrs James Byars, wife of a rancher, came to town yesterday intending to ride to Milton but boarded train No 2 eastbound by mistake. After Bingham Springs won the first show she stayed until No 5 eastbound arrived this morning. She returned to Pendleton in time to catch the next outbound train to her intended destination.
A campaign seeks to host a widowers banquet for single men whose families have left them, inviting all eligible to attend. The city lacks a hall large enough to seat everyone, while even ostrich exhibits at the World’s Fair in St. Louis have drawn large crowds, illustrating the scale of interest.
In Baker City a former wealthy rancher, Joe Mitchell, was arrested on a horse stealing charge after his wife claimed ownership when their daughter Lyla rode the horse home. Mitchell later recovered the horse from the livery stable, asserting rightful property. The incident follows matrimonial strife cited by the complainant. President Bleakney of the Academy visited town and plans to move to explain affairs before the new school year.
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