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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1910
Page
3
Library Notes reviews Owen Wister’s Seven Ages of Washington arguing Washington is maligned by idealization. The piece portrays him as a man of temper modesty and outdoor love with shrewdness to outwit foes, countering the priggish legends about the first president.
A review notes the book is pleasing in appearance with attractive physical make, uncut leaves, unglazed paper, clear type, and a buff blue cover featuring the Washington coat of arms on the inside cover.
On the Panama Canal line malaria has caused suffering and death with chills fever and jaundice. Electric Bitters is claimed to destroy the germs and cure malaria troubles. William A. Fretwell of Yucama NC says three bottles cured a severe attack and he has had good health since. Also aids stomach liver and kidney troubles and prevents typhoid. 60c guaranteed by Koeppen Bros.
Chester, Pa. authorities may apply an old law to commit habitual drinkers to the state asylum for the insane rather than jail. Prominent attorney Joseph H. Hinkron says the measure allows aldermen and justices of the peace to confine these individuals in a special department for treatment until recovery.
Special correspondence lists campers at Aunt Sarah McDugal Camp on Weston Mountain. From Weston families include Cora and Zella Simpson plus numerous Van Winkles and Lieuallens. Athena, Pendleton, and Kansas visitors also named with several Betts Barnes Bannister and McBride entries.
New York officer Schwender of the Williamsburg bridge squad brought Sam Unger, a driver, to Betex market court. The magistrate asked what he did and the officer replied he annoyed him by snoring loudly while alone in his truck crossing the bridge. A two dollar fine was imposed. You should sleep on your side.
Washington reports a proposal to tattoo a numerical or alphabetical designation on the inside of the upper lip of army horses as a more enduring marking system. Current hoof markings fade after about four months, prompting Captain Casper H. Conrad Jr to push for legislation to bar similar outside markings if adopted.
In Lakeview Oregon a quarrel over a dice game led Louis Paysade to shoot bartender John P. Barty Wie. Paysade, claiming self defense, surrendered after killing Wie, who left a wife and several children. Coroner’s jury views the death as a sunshot wound. Wie was hospitalized with injuries. Paysade was jailed for examination. Black Cats Initiate 20 in Seaside
Ranchers bought 4000 inches of water from Welser Valley Lang Water Co at Council to feed the Welser river. Water failed to reach town as more was diverted from Lost Valley reservoir. At Middle Valley 40 miles away a guard was shot at by several bullets from the brush. County sheriff, sheriff and deputy state engineer rushed to investigate with possible arrests. The Welser river runs lower than normal for the season.
Iver Erickson 22 of Estacada Oregon was injured at the Waldrip ranch near Endicott when his clothes were drawn into the tumbling rod of George Howell’s threshing machine. He was oiling the machine when pulled into the rod and thrown, with injuries believed potentially fatal.
An unidentified man approx 45 years old, believed to be a farmer or railroad grader, was struck by Great Northern passenger train No 357 near Woodland Friday night. He sustained broken legs and a skull fracture and died shortly after. The train stopped, the injured man was taken to Woodland for treatment.
Sheriff Harry P. Min of Salem learns from Reno that Sheriff C. P. Ferrel of Reno, once Salem resident, received a prestigious gold star from 150 deputies who aided at the Jeffries Johnson fight. The star cost $1900 and is set with a diamond. Ferrel is brother of Frank Ferrel, the first man shot by outlaw Harry Tracy.
Mrs. J. McCain of Medford is dead in Salem after mistaking a basement door for a kitchen entrance and being thrown into the basement. The 75 year old was visiting her son Ray L. Farmer at his home when injuries proved fatal.
The body has been sent to Medford for burial, with funeral arrangements to follow.
Raymond Conklin, 25, rushed to assist Miss Florence B. Towe of Landsdowne Pennsylvania, who had been pulled beyond the life guard line by a heavy undertow. Despite her expert swimming, a tiring sea forced her to sink. He dragged her to shore as she thanked him, heading back to her Pine avenue cottage.
Miss Mary H. Rogers could not wed Joseph A. Soudak as the best man chose another suitor. The couple eloped to New York leaving Soudak and the waiting family at the church. The bride's wealthy mother provided an elaborate trousseau and reception.
An ordinance to curb sprinkling that blocks sidewalks and drenchs pedestrians gains support from many residents while facing some opposition. The measure targets lawn watering practices that flood walks and force pedestrians into the street. The water committee backs the rule and council likely will pass it Tuesday.
The East Oregonians representative paper leads and earns broad public support through liberal patronage, serving as the advertising medium of the section and reflecting the community’s appreciation.
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