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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1911
Page
2
Nothing but a great clean up sale could have produced such values and enthusiasm since its commencement. Careful buyers look to this sale to supply needs, offerings incomparable for quality and economy. Be wise and take advantage this week.
Lester Blane, who killed James Silvey at Palouse on July 3 1910 and was sentenced to 10 to 25 years, begins his penitentiary term. Conyard Sells Lacrosse Clipper to Thomas M. Brown of Centerville, with Brown taking charge of the Lacrome weekly.
Orville Trunman a Finlander was thrown from a freight train near Missoula when the train parted and his left leg was severed at the hip. He died in the charity hospital before noon.
A woman was instantly killed after being struck by the Walla Walla express on the O W B N railway near Flint station between Donald and Zhah. Her name had not yet been ascertained. Local authorities investigated the accident at the small station.
A field fire two miles west of Io Idaho destroyed 949 sacks of wheat at the U. R. Warna cutt farm. The flames originated from embers from a threshing engine furnace and caused about 1200 dollars in loss, partly covered by insurance.
Jim Murrey, a harvest hand from Roe to Bail, Harrington, was arrested after attempting to rob his companion. Police Justice CC Grimes fined him 50 dollars and gave 39 days in the county jail. He was taken to Davenport yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Keith.
George J. Schaderx, aged 44, a trucksmith recently employed three weeks, died of heart failure. The body was identified in Whitman County and prepared for burial as officials proceed with the case.
Fire completely destroyed a farm four miles west of here on the L. Rh. Rand property, injuring several horses and causing about 2500 dollars in losses, with 500 dollars insured. The origin of the blaze remains a mystery as investigators probe the incident.
An unknown law laborer named B A King was shot in the right arm by Peter Tears, a fellow laborer, during election work at Henge. Tears, about 35 with a family, was taken by a deputy sheriff who pressed for reasons but Tears refused to speak.
A homesteader named David Henry Bennett Jr. was found hanging in his brother’s barn on an adjoining farm. Deputy Coroner Couche was notified and no inquest was held. Authorities say he likely died in a temporary fit of despondency as financial affairs were reportedly in good condition. Bennett had moved from Missouri four years ago.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Cunningham store at Kits Montana thirteen miles west of Kalispell with flames reported at dawn and property loss estimated by authorities.
Fire severely damaged the Cunningham store and Haines property adjoining a warehouse and dwelling. Stock at Cunningham is a total loss while Haines logs are partially insured. Estimated damage stands around 3500 dollars. Start Federal Building at La Grande is paused. Campbell Construction says work will accelerate to roof before bad weather, to finish interiors in winter.
First Officer H Hatfield and ten crew members of the Puritan arrived in San Francisco aboard the Aorangi after a 10 day open-boat ordeal 740 miles from Tahiti. They told of extreme thirst heat and sleep loss during the voyage from the South Seas wreck. In Anna, natives fed the men and two crew members, Harry Smith and Marshal Peters, married local women.
George Sharp and Joseph Vincent sank while attempting to rescue in Roseville pond. Lewie Schader, alerted by his dog, plunged in without delay, saved Sharp and Vincent from drowning. The incident occurred when Sharp entered a deep hole and could not swim, prompting cries for help that drew Vincent to assist.
An old advertisement claims a medicine called HER BINE cures bilious impurities by stimulating the liver and regulating the bowels, priced at 60 cents and sold by A. C. Koeppen & Brothers. It also notes that London’s first beefsteak club began in 1709.
Special correspondence from Adams Oregon reports a week of social visits and travel. Guests include Mrs Laura Morria and daughter Weston Mrs L M Watrue of Pomeroy and Mrs W Nelson of Camelia with local families. Local residents Karl Julott and John Whitby plan mountain trips while Ed Bonnville and Henry Collins visit Pendleton for business.
A bitter critic ex governor Pennypacker in a Philadelphia diner faults Dash type families for separations. A Dash family member recalls a stern father saying a child needed a sound whipping, prompting a sharp retort from the boy about such discipline being their only common ground.
Note reports that Roman general Lucullus introduced Pontian cherries to Italy in 74 before the common era. The tale frames early horticultural exchange in the late Republic era with minor chronological ambiguity.
Curtis Guild Jr arrives as the new United States ambassador to Russia. Emperor Nichols receives Guild and the American embassy team at the station. Guild, escorted by embassy members, is presented to the emperor and presents his credentials amid formalities.
It sells Parisian Sage as a great many bottles of Sacre for satisfaction and guarantees it to eradicate dandruff stop hair loss and itching or money back. It claims hair will grow if the root is alive and adds life to dulled hair with a delightful effect. Customer testimonial from Mrs H I Fulton dated June 6 1910 in Lynchburg Virginia supports the claim.
Army officer Captain Peter Allins Jr faces murder conviction aftermath as he stands for divorce in Brooklyn court. The case centers on his alleged love affair with Hradla, claimed to have led to the shooting of former friend Witten EB Anis at Bus Side Yacht Club on August 18, 1905. General Peter Hotns, the father, arrived in New York to support his son while counsel W. C. Percy says the defendant may not contest.
A boxcar from a freight train broke away and smashed into a bedroom, tearing through a wall and injuring a family including a baby. The incident followed the car derailing after leaving a railroad track, causing extensive damage to the home. Further details unavailable.
A car in a string of shunts derailed onto a switch near the Pields place and ripped a wing off a house before plunging into a bedroom. The iron bed frame withstood the impact, sparing the occupants from injury as the wall collapsed.
Financial summary of Missouri State Life Insurance Company West Missouri Dec 31 1910 filed with Oregon Insurance Commissioner. Details show capital stock 300000 and surplus 240609.05 with assets including stocks bonds mortgages cash and premiums. Liabilities include net reserve and policy claims with total admitted assets and suspicions of misread figures throughout the document.
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