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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1911
Page
2
Narrative notes Ramrod Bob’s plea to Pendleton workers for eight dollars to fund his return trip in cold barns, as police chief Gurdane and local officials debate his fame quest. Christmas program at Methodists and climber’s tale accompany quirky regional items amid odd editorial bemusement.
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports a marriage license issued to Frank Michael and Jessie Gualt. a baby girl born to Prof and Mrs M Te Clancy at St Anthony’s Noephal. Albert Paine released from custody after a fight. J J Burgeton fined for being drunk and jailed for three days. Judge and Mrs W R Ellis to spend Christmas in Pendleton.
J. M. Ferguson, long near death after no recent accident, has recovered enough to leave the hospital and return home. His son Dr. Elmer Ferguson of The Dulles, who performed the arm amputation operation, returned to supervise the move.
A public figure condemns the drift from Morality praising Pilgrim days as a cure for social unrest. He cites mob mentality and sensational journalism as eroding trust in business and truth, urging a return to self control and decency. He argues modern Americans chase superficial fame over law and order.
Twenty eight teachers and aspiring teachers completed four days of state examinations at the courthouse and head home. Dr W H Bleakney Principal Young of Milton and Supt Welies conducted exams. applicants report the process was fair and reasonable. Pendleton Chapter 23 Royal Arch Masons elected officers for the coming year led by Adam W Nye high priest and Frank Saling chief of hosts. installation set for December 27.
The Austin Musical Comedy Company plays to capacity at the Grand with A Mixed Affair the strong bill so far. Two Xmas week changes add The New Judge Monday and The Good Ship Nancy Lee Thursday. Special matinee Sunday and Monday at 2 30 with two feature reels each show. Friday night amateur contests saw Glen McCoy world champion bulldogger and Bobby Gordon buck and wing dancing placing. Tour nights move to every Friday and contestants must sign in at box office before 7 pm Friday.
Dr. Strohecker of Wichita Kansas recovers his pure bred Brahma rooster named Dr Tanner after it went missing for three weeks. The bird reportedly fully recovers after care.
Sixteen days after an incident in the chicken house Dr. Strodecker moved a box. The rooster, once large, staggered out weakened to a water pan and drank. Weighed fourteen pounds before, one pound ten ounces after rescue. Feathers mutilated, evidence of self-inflicted feather consumption. Box measures about thirty inches by eighteen by six.
Senator Porter J. McCumber of North Dakota condemned American civilization as corrupted by mob spirit and muckraking during a banquet of the Society of the Mayflower Descendants in Washington and urged a return to civic values.
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