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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1916
Page
8
Pendleton Hotel announces residential work by Pendle ton Hall Dresing and Manicure Par lime. Contact details listed as 45 Pendleton Hotel for bookings and inquiries.
Morning activities include Hale and McAtee starting work at Kaleomine station and harvest hints from Robert Jones. Transients and locals like the Turners and Whetstones return from Lelio Springs as Frank Clark passes away at the county poor farm. Drunkenness arrests, building permits, and meat truck purchases mark a busy day with mixed civic notices and personal events. A 1916 University of Oregon reference, a small fire on Bond Brothers clothing row, and marriage licenses add to a crowded digest of local life.
Pendleton star track athlete receives a photo request from local weekly, while Nora Spatinger seeks restoration of her maiden name in a divorce action filed by Will M. Peterson for M. D. Smith. Four anglers return from a four week fishing trip, reporting a longer Linnaiha river journey and numerous fish. Ex rabbi Charles Goldman to speak again at local churches on covenant and Mosaic law.
Mr and Mrs WH and Mr EF travel through Pendleton on their way home after a long journey. They complain about the hard reads in the atte.
Mr and Mrs Charlee Peterson travel in their automobile en route to Jan Aniles where the family plans a winter stay. Mr Peterson is described as a prominent teleman in Menuern, with the journey labeled as part of their seasonal routine.
Mrs. Robert Kirkpatrick sustained a fractured ankle after a log broke near the head of the reservation while she was crossing the river. Her husband fell several feet and also suffered injuries as the accident occurred on the log crossing.
The article describes a Drumheller relay string arriving by train for a meet. It mentions riders and coaches including Allin and Dein Heller. The piece notes upcoming events such as a cow base relay and a long ride in the Indies event, with unclear details due to OCR errors.
Emil Timmerman faces petition of the estate of the late John Timmerman with defendants Bart Timmerman John Timmerman and Ernest Timmerman plus Fred Blinn. A machine explosion at Saltmirch’s Spring Hollow housed a fatal incident. Dorn Stolp seeks divorce alleging cruelty and seeks alimony and property control. Pendleton endures the year’s hottest day at 102 degrees, with a record crowd at the meat festival and extensive heat- related impacts on residents and resorts.
The will grants Victor Bonmiguus the residuary estate after minimal timber bequest near Ukiah. Grace Roumagoux is named executrix with each child Emma Ree der, Arthur Roumagous, Lillian Elliott, Grace Roumagoux and Felix Roumagoux receiving $2000. Victor must pay $17,000 annually until full shares are distributed to the six heirs including Grace’s grandchildren Blanche and Dale Emory party. Pearl Emory’s daughter receives a Hangs legacy.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a former minister of agriculture, commerce and finance under Yuan Shikai facing political peril amid Chinese upheavals. The text mentions potential punishments, exile fears, and shifts within the British concession, with references to a president and criminal charges in a turbulent era.
Report notes wheat prices quoted near four dollars per bushel and futures for nearby months showing strength. Observers cite modest demand and market nerves as traders weigh supply factors and weather in the Midwest.
In a November 1918 incident Kent allegedly stole seventeen hundred dollars from a mall. Inspectors tailed him to Marshfield, searched his home, and recovered a can with bills. Kent was brought before the grand jury by Cinemicloner Blake after a woman’s note and birthday quirks were mentioned.
The article outlines plans for a large Happy Canyon building with a permanent center and annual funding, includes a street in the old town, a dance pavilion, and a coming palace. It notes the town aiming to be ready a week before the opening date.
Portland reporters note that on August 28 portoffice inspectors declared Arthur W. Kent a railway mail clerk disqualified from duty. The terse bulletin cites official findings but provides few details of the alleged misconduct or proceedings.
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