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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
2
Charles Schinditz a 55 year old vegetarian from San Rafael California arrived in New York after walking across the continent to visit relatives in Germany covering 3343 miles in 182 days He carried a 20 pound pack and subsisted on bread cheese fruit and water throughout the journey.
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports fertilizer spread at the O W R N depot yard. Pilot Rock lots sold to Lottie Ris for 1000. George Schlegel and wife, formerly of Pilot Rock, now Portland, sold lots 3 and 4 in block 1 South addition to Plot Rock for 1000. J W Keen guardian Mary R Pallon filed annual report: received 599.82 for care, spent 341.67. county court.
C. J. Gulliford and Lester Pope, recently brought from California, were arraigned this morning on horse stealing charges and placed under bonds of $500 each. Gulliford secured his bond by mortgaging horses and other personal property.
George A Ferguson former popular shoeman at Alexander's has taken the head of the shoe department at the Golden Rule Store. He has already begun his duties after six months of ranching near Weston.
Messrs. T. B. Gurdane and Kyle Long owners of Pendleton Cycle and Supply Co. have received a 1913 model Excelsion motorcycle to showcase its claimed virtues. The demonstration will highlight performance and reliability of the new machine for potential buyers.
Henry Lattimer Jr of Ben L Burroughs was informed this morning of his mother Mrs Henry Lattimers death at Nye last evening. She was 72 and died from age related complications. Funeral will be held at the Nye home tomorrow.
Rk. B. Hamilton, manager of the Enterprise basketball team, writes of a winter tour through Oregon and Washington and expresses interest in meeting a local squad. His team is described as former college stars from A. C. and U. of W. and other colleges. Pendleton high school and Commercial teams are warned of a challenge.
Charles E F Wells a farmer near Echo has been adjudged a bankrupt and his affairs are placed under Referee FitzGerald. He lists assets of 3517 but only 708.25 as available. 200 of assets are a life insurance policy and much is exempt. His land is unpatented and unpaid. L A Esteb of Echo is his attorney in the proceedings.
With year end near, Pendleton liquor sellers are filing renewal applications for annual licenses. All but one recent saloon license holder have submitted forms, and it is expected the remaining applicant will also apply.
A local council meeting next Wednesday will likely decide on several applications. Kamiteky receives judgment in default against J H Dodd by Judge Phelps for 597.50 plus costs. Charles A Johnson, a noted sheepman, is sued by Frederick Martin for 450 in pasture rent. Pierce Meets With Moose reports Walter A Pierce, Hot Lake sanitarium proprietor, meeting a local Moose judge amid talks to sell the sanitarium to Moose lodges across four states.
In Justice of the Peace Joe H Parkes court a near-brawl disrupted proceedings as attorney Homer I Watts labeled plaintiff T C Reid “the biggest liar in Umatilla county.” Ten minutes later the jury returned a verdict for Reid’s opponent, the restaurant man. Also noted is a university drama success at Eugene theater with the Dramatic Club and Prof A F Reddle staging Domby and Son to acclaim.
In the Pastime Parlors game last night the first team defeated the second by 62 points. It was the fifth game of the series giving the first team the best three out of five games. the score showed a decisive win for the victors.
An Intimate account from Woman's Home Companion describes young royal siblings bicycling at Windsor. Prince George and Princess Mary excel in trick riding amid Ascot Cycle Stakes, with Mary overcoming gender expectations to win against brothers.
University of Oregon in Eugene celebrates a major success as undergraduate actors deliver a standout performance. Details specify a December event showcasing student talent and campus recognition for the arts program.
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