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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1907
Page
8
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Nelson Swaggart longtime Umatilla county resident aged ninety five or more died at his Pendleton home after a long life as a farmer and stockman. Born January 16 1812 in Saint Clair county Illinois he crossed the plains by ox team and later moved to Lane and Umatilla counties. Surviving are eight of fourteen children and his wife in her eighties. Funeral services will be held at Baker Folcom parlors with interment at Olney cemetery conducted by Rev. Hooven.
Mary Lawrey, noted pioneer and mother of Attorney J H Lawrey, was given a moving Catholic funeral at St Marys Church. A large turnout filled the church as Odd Fellows Elks and Woodmen lodges sent floral tributes and pallbearers. Father Neate presided while a long procession accompanied the cortege.
The Freewater Canning plant is purchased by Weber Buckne Canning of Seattle. The bill of sale and deed transfer the entire business and site to the new owners. Two mortgages totaling $6,000 from J L Elam to C B Buswell were recorded today. Later, L H Brown reported a theft of clothing from the yard on West Street. items valued at several dollars were taken between 7 and 9 PM with no trace found.
The University of Oregon glee and mandolin clubs will perform in Pendleton this year to wide praise. Led by Prof Irving Glen the group is lauded as one of the west’s best college musical shows with remarkable harmony and finish. A Streeter Bryan melodrama, What Hate Will Do, played to the season’s largest crowd with strong performances from Streeter, Miss Bryan, and others, drawing high audience acclaim.
Police court adjourned after offenders failed to appear for trial. A total of over $600 in bail money was forfeited to the city as seven Chinese hop smokers among others defaulted. Hung Lee and Lee Chung claimed innocence with trials set for tomorrow. Chief Gur dane reported $72 in bail collected since Saturday.
Rev John Merritt Driver, famed pulpit orator, speaks tonight as the third Pendleton high school lecture in the M E church series. His talk America Facing the Far West promises a literary treat, with a bright style and modern views on Pacific coast problems. The lecture starts promptly at o oclock and organizers hope for strong reception like the first two numbers.
In a court filing Ben nett & Sinnott of The Dalles sue O R & N for 7500 damages over the death of Pound’s son at Umatilla on August 11 as a car inspector run down by a locomotive. Alleged carelessness by the railroad and engineer cited. Five jail inmates plead guilty before Judge Bean. fines range from 10 to 25 dollars.
Public notice invites readers to secure a free copy for 1908 from druggists grocers or general dealers before stock runs out. The free booklet promises interesting reading including household topics jokes statistics and voluntary testimonials proving the celebrated reference.
A Washington dispatch reports charges that Carlisle Indian football players are paid for their services, with many expelled from Indian schools for misconduct. Noted figures like Pop Warner are named, with investigations expected that could weaken the team in future seasons.
J. Oakland, administrator of Charles Strum's estate, sues for $25,000 after Strum, a brakeman, was killed while a train was backed between Grange City and Riparia in May 1906. The defendant OO R. & N. filed an answer offering $6000 to settle any liability to the widow and children. Local attorney is S. Stern. The action seeks damages for the death and related costs, with questions about liability remaining.
A large range has been placed in Brown hall the boys dormitory at Pendleton academy. The basement and kitchen department are complete and the building will be ready for occupancy. The range serves at least 40 people and Brown hall is expected to reach full capacity soon.
John Cross operates a large scale poultry farm eight miles southwest of the city in Coombs Canyon. He has equipped his farm for this industry and runs one of the county’s most complete poultry ventures. Read the East Oregonian.
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