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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
8
Special correspondence from Echo Oregon reports a nighttime fire six miles south of Echo destroying a homestead cabin a barn and about twelve tons of hay owned by Syl vanus M Smith. No insurance and authorities investigate possible arson as Smith and family were away at Meacham. Loss substantial with no immediate restitution.
Stanfield Aug 22 The calm of the city was broken by a noon fire alarm. The water tank back of the bank caught fire but was quickly controlled by the firemen and the new chemical engine. Loss not yet determined. A peaches shipment went to Portland Wednesday. R M Tuttle of Portland visited and returned. Co W Charte of Davis CA attends to business here. Nash of Portland arrived for a stay.
Salem report details Rev Geo R Varney pastor of Caldwell Idaho First Baptist who officiated a Baker Oregon wedding for his son Royal M Varney and Jessie Fresh. State clerks later said the Baker ceremony was illegal due to registration rules prompting a second ceremony in Oregon. Attorney general says first ceremony was legal with consent, but Varney faces a $10 fine.
A Newport party including hunters and tourists watched a dramatic encounter as a large whale breached near their boat while a thrashing shark attacked. The whale evaded and the shark passed beneath in a burst of speed during the spectacle. Observer Old Man Maurice recalled a similar coastal fight from last year.
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports the birth of a nine pound baby boy today to Mr and Mrs Eugene Molitor of 614 Thompson street. Roy Jacobs paid a $20 fine in police court this morning after a street disturbance last evening. Rev H L Grigsby will preach at Milton Presbyterian Church next Sunday in both services. Sam R Thompson livestock director of the Round-up announced $6 head buckers brought in for tryouts from pasture south of the city. events to begin next week.
Louis Canelis obtained judgment against James Jappas alias Nicollas Koripis for 256.30. Sheriff instructed to collect 338 due the latter from the C. W. R. and N. Co. and pay it to Louis Canelis.
An evening crash near Round-up Park involved a Guiliford car and a Ford driven by Frank Hinkle of Pilot Rock with his wife aboard. The Ford sustained heavy damage and Mrs. Hinkle suffered arm cuts. A separate letter to Mrs. Joe L Let ’er Buck Ore addressed to Mrs. Joe L reached its destination without delay.
A 43 year old patient at the Eastern Oregon state hospital died at the institution yesterday. He will be buried this afternoon in the local cemetery. His original home was on the Snake river, exact location unknown.
A man calling himself Battling Rose of Denver arrived in the city and issues a challenge to any middleweight or light heavyweight in the northwest for a 15 round bout in Pendleton during the Round-up. He weighs 160 pounds and seeks the fight.
Godfrey of Silver Grill Cellars Spokane and Tacoma visited local saloons today to present a new whiskey brand. The Let er Buck label features a buckaroo riding a bucking horse.
J T Brown and wife sell to A Low ell and wife for 200 dollars lot 3 block 14 Cole's addition Pendleton. Vernon Loomis sells ten acres in section 16 township 4 north range 28 to H G Ward. Jerry Perter and wife sell south half of lot 14 section 29 township 4 north north range 26 to H F White. Charles W Harder sells to Louis Harder lot 17 section 32 township 4 north range unknown.
President T. D. Taylor and Secretary Charles H. Marsh of the Rouming and James H. Sturgis, former live stock director, spent two days touring the southern county seeking the missing horses Angel and Rambling Sam. No discoveries were reported.
Manager H B Watson announced the grand reopening of the Grand theater on August 30 marking the Tabloid circuit’s Pendleton debut in vaudeville and musical comedy. Circuit manager Pugh visited the city and billed the Frank Rich Musical Comedy Co. of 20 performers as the opening act.
The case to collect 15000 damages for alleged fraudulent representations in a business deal was settled today and dismissed without costs to either party upon plaintiff’s motion. Shelton, called the alleged rich farmer, filed an answer recounting his version of the deal, while a criminal charge against him remains pending before the grand jury.
Mr and Mrs Charles Winnerling proprietors of the Empire lodging house were tried and convicted this afternoon for conducting a bawdy house Judge FitzGerald fined them 150 dollars The principal witnesses were A G Lodell local ball player and Miss Margaret E Lee who testified about occupying the same room in the house Lodell and Miss Lee were arrested last night on disorderly conduct charges but their sentences were suspended as they agreed to testify in the case
In Portland Oregon a scow dweller named Charles A Broddie was shot at his home after a dispute over who was the better marksman. He died at a hospital within an hour. Neighbor Peter Moellar is jailed on a murder charge. Mrs Braddie tried to intervene and Moellar allegedly fired into Broddie's chest.
A deadly charge of dynamite, three full sticks and two halves with fuse and detonator, was found yesterday afternoon near Mayor Gaynor’s office windows in New York City Hall. The explosive was 40 percent dynamite, enough to wreck the city hall, and Mayor Gaynor remained at his desk as police cordoned the area.
The notice touts buying direct from manufacturers to cut out the middleman profit. It frames the vendor as offering lower prices by bypassing distributors and intermediaries.
Salem dispatch notes Senator Butler Wasco and Senator Burgess Umatilla refuse seats on the Celilo Falls investigation committee linked to Senator Malarkey. The move follows broken promises over Day’s appointment amid legislative power plays and machine politics in Oregon.
Paris report says a bronze plaque outlining ancient Rome began today and will cost 16000 pounds. When finished it will be installed at the Sorbonne.
Southern Oregon plans a special train from Grants Pass on the Southern Pacific for the Roundup. The trip will include 250 reserved seats and will involve Grants Pass Ashland Medford and nearby points. Walter Be Hardy of Grants Pass leads arrangements with L M Conry and L Hopple coordinating Northern Pacific parking and train services for Pendleton events.
McConry notes Roundup interest is higher than ever and predicts a much larger crowd than last year. Train service details include one special from Tacoma, Aberdeen and Olympia, two specials from Aberdeen and Olympia, two sleepers daily from Prosser, three sleepers daily from Seattle, one sleeper daily from Tacoma, one from Spokane, and one from North Yakima.
Washington reports a planned blow up of the Panama Canal heavy earth dyke near Miraflores to create a channel for dredges and vessels. Preparations begin Monday with dynamite charges and five days of Rio Grande diversion water, followed by dredging to widen the prism as ships approach Miraflores and Gatun locks.
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