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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
2
Reports describe a new tramway plan in Shanghai led by Compagnie Chinoise de Tramways with 400000 dollars capital. Initial work will connect the French concession to the Shanghai Hangchow railway, extending toward Nantao and the arsenal, completing about 3750 meters to the railway station.
Five condemned men in Salem Oregon declare they prefer death to life imprisonment and are allowed to speak to reporters this morning before their Friday hanging.
A Japanese entertainment titled The Story of Madam Butterfly will be presented Friday night December 13 at the Presbyterian church under the auspices of the Ladies Ald society.
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports Mrs. Jesse Shults traveling to Walla Walla after learning of the death of her cousin Louis Sharpstein in a recent auto crash. Eighty acres in sec 6 twp 6 range 5 were sold by Mr and Mrs Jacob Born of Multnomah County to Walter Adams. deed filed today. O W R N Cup prize set for best Hereford herd at Lewiston livestock show next week. Former Pendleton Superintendent L R Traver visiting, now in Seattle with the text book publishing house.
Last night registered the coldest reading of the season so far as the official thermometer dropped to 18.5 degrees above zero. The night before reached 20 degrees and the prior coldest was 21 degrees, marking a frigid stretch.
Dr I A Temple local progressive party leader has been named as a delegate to the Bull Moose national meeting in Chicago December 10 The gathering will include national committeemen from each state and a few other delegates Temple may be unable to make the trip.
Warren Construction completes Jackson street paving with gravel bitulithic ahead of the cold weather, rushed day and night to finish early. Johnson street pavement also nearing completion.
Police court records show William Jones, described as a notorious Indian, and William Hunter each paid five dollars to the city this morning for indulging too freely in liquor. Len Smith faced disorderly conduct charges, pleaded not guilty, and is set for trial Monday morning. Two more inebriates were arrested and will await a hearing next Monday.
An enjoyable social was held last evening by the Christian Endeavor society of the Christian church at Mrs Horton’s Perkins avenue home. A business session preceded the festivities with Rev Weaver and several members listed among attendees.
The Roesch vs Schultz beer debt case is moved to the circuit court with Frederick Steiner for the plaintiff and J. P. Winter for the defendant. Plaintiff alleges Schultz owes 158.59 for beer purchased, appealing a jP Parkes ruling granting $2.50 plus costs.
Knights Templar held its annual election of officers last night with Lot Livermore named eminent commander Ambrose C Funk as grand generalissimo Til D Taylor captain general Thomas J Tweedy treasurer and Joe H Parkes recorder. Six remaining offices to be filled by the eminent commander before installation date not yet set.
The jury in the State v Lynn Hill rustling case failed to reach a verdict after an all night deliberation. The initial ballot showed four for conviction and six for acquittal, with subsequent ballots maintaining the split before being discharged at 10:20 this morning. Defense was by Joe Skrable and Deputy District Attorney Newberry prosecuted.
Gurdane who sold his taxi business partners with Kyle Long to sell Maxwell cars. They secured two units from Portland this morning. A five passenger model thirty has shipped and a forty model will be sent from the factory soon. They will also run cross country auto traffic services.
The body of William Wood a pioneer Echo resident who died at the County hospital was interred in the local cemetery this afternoon. Also reports include an auditing committee’s review of Round-up books declaring accounts satisfactory and a guardian’s semi annual report showing ward funds and school placement. A lawsuit filed by C A Johnson against D L Johnson and Pearson & Johnson seeks 237 57 plus separate suit for 686 on a note. Carter Smythe represents the plaintiff.
Pendleton A A C arranges a winter boxing and wrestling program featuring Zbysko facing Ben Jackson February 28, with hopes to match Montanic and Willie Ritchie while Bud Anderson Montana Kid and others draw strong interest. Dudley Evans to lead a public club event December 12 with Bennett and Gaffney in marked bouts. Frank Cody oversees as referee.
A low stool with a broad seat is enhanced by a housekeeper who covers most of the framework with a neatly fitted slip of thick white Turkish toweling. The cushion is square and finished, making the seat both convenient for drying feet and putting on stockings in a sanitary manner.
Those in large towns find curtains must be cleaned frequently to keep homes bright. Laundries are costly. madras Swiss muslin and dimity curtains launder well at home. Shake curtains well outdoors to remove dust before washing. Prepare a tub of warm water for laundering.
London reports the Duke of Westminster showing contradictory behavior amid rumors that his favored musical comedy actress may be involved in deceit. The article notes the Duke made his stance known to his intimates.
Men and women to represent Farmers General Trading Co of Walla Walla. Write C. R. Hervey, 614 Baker Bldg.
Classified notice seeking daily employment from a Japanese individual named Hoy. Provides contact as Main 90 for arrangements.
A sharp quip frames a moment of frustration with a stubborn person. The line turns on a punchy image of seeking swift action to end foolishness. The tone is bracing and comic, matching a public speech or humorous aside.
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