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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1911
Page
2
In Dayton Washington Justice R A Stanford fined local attorney Hardy E Hamm one dollar and costs for using language provocative of an assault toward Sheriff Eavis. The offense occurred on July 13.
Bears are so numerous in Glacier park this season that several camping parties have been greatly annoyed by the depredations. No party broke camp last week on account of the bears and the rule forbids the use of weapons to drive them away.
A 330 bed Catholic hospital in Ontario will begin next month with the removal of the existing dwelling on the site. Architects Arthur Elliott prepared the plans and bids for a hand phone building have been completed. Construction bids will be received this week and officials expect the project to start soon, with completion near the end of the year.
A health department test prompted transfer of a property at 116 Second Avenue by owner Luby Telief J. FL Raatman after a complaint by an inspector. Justice release notes the board’s finding and outlines responsibility and process.
A damaged OCR narrative describes a collision involving a woman and a man on a street near Port and Riverside. One injured woman, a child carried, and the incident ends with the driver leaving the scene as the victim seeks hospital aid. Names and precise details are garbled.
On a homeward ride from Adrian a horse-driven wagon crashed throwing Thomas Kemp and sister Pearl Kemp. Thomas suffered a severe head injury and body crushing by wheels while Pearl, a Spokane Public Schools teacher, was kicked in the chest. A separate accident near Ontario ends in death as Elmer Crosswhite is killed by Grey Westbound No. 5 on the Oregon Short Line. his body sent to Ontario for coroner’s inquiry and kin contact.
The United States Civil Service Commission reports a shortage of male stenographers and typewriters for government service. Young men willing to accept annual salaries from 840 to 2100 are urged to apply, with examinations held in September and October 1922. Eligible applicants must be male, 18 or older, and meet other hiring criteria, with addresses listed for application and inquiry.
Maude Scranton, wife of Mich Scranton and rancher, died at Evans hospital after leaping from a runaway with her four month old baby. The infant survived temporarily. Dr. Evans said hope remained. A. G. Henderson, a former precon, was a herd handler in the chant. The event, tied to a fight attempt, occurred as a horse ran loose down the street.
Fragmentary note describes a 1659 contract for a Piet canal in Egypt and a trade route to Memphis involving merchandise movement to Tanepirt. No further details are readable.
Special Weston column lists residents and visitors. Agnes McKenzie returns from Seattle. Beazle Liewallen from Lexington. Anna May Thompson visits Weston. Ethel and Tommy Lane visit grandmother Mrs. Kinnesr. Robert Reynolds visits ill Otis in Walla Walla with typhoid. Gore of Walla Walla shops in Weston. McGrew of Portland attends farming interests. Pierce family from Tow Angeles leave for Hot Lake to visit Writer Pierce. Mrs. Charles Crawford and children plan a visit with relatives. Bihel Sinsok and Hawley Mountain visit friends. Jomiteon, president of Weston block, in town from Walla Walla. others from Walla Walla and Los Angeles.
In Keokuk Iowa a telegram exchange sparks a marital rift with DNATH feelede HS Hersh opposing the marriage. A subsequent message mentions suicide and a criminal threat, leading to a court divorce petition and a terse presidential vote reference amid family turmoil and social fallout.
Local report notes unclear oral claim in Walla Walla regarding a king’s assassination. Authorities caution against unverified statements and urge reliance on official records. The piece highlights confusion over who is responsible and calls for verification from credible sources.
Andrew Knight, manager of a food store, reports what he believes is the best known record of early laying by this year's pullets in Dayton Wash. He keeps about 15 young White Leghorn hens and notes first hatching on March 26 and August 12. The pullets continue their work daily, with hopes for high productivity. Knight credits the White Leghorn breed and industry effort.
Fragmented account reports Mike Donnelly escaping from a penitentiary and facing a full inquiry into the circumstances. The text mentions pursuit teams and a storm, with Donnelly allegedly avoiding harm and showing no direct collusion with others yet remains under scrutiny by authorities. The piece notes a witness and police involvement.
Forest Ranger Decker recruited men to battle a vast forest fire near Palm Springs threatening helpless guests at resorts in Bunning California. Flames trapped evacuees with no rail route out and risk of death loomed. The blaze menaced Snow Creek Mount San Jacinto and endangered Indian lands and irrigation works as crews fought to save timber in Chinese and Tauzitz canyons. Victory pressurized by Forest Supervisor Marshall amid reports Mexicans were drafted and aided by a revolver.
Fragmented OCR describes a gravel loading operation by a southern Buckle company in California shops. It references a river bed, gravel loaded into cars, and the Sculliman Pavitt works between Benechi and Saera monte in California. The text is garbled with errors and missing clear action details.
Near Blick Butte in the Shasta mountains between Weed and Sisson the Southern Pacific uncovered a large deposit of volcanic ash suitable for ballast. The material, pinkish and porous yet heavy, provides excellent drainage and has been used to ballast the Siskiyou mountain roadbed, improving drainage during the rainy season.
Advertisement promoting Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the best family laxative. Claims gentle action, natural strengthening, and urges buying only genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product with clear branding on the front. Mentions relief from headaches colds indigestion pains constipation and sour stomach. Includes call to purchase now.
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