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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1913
Page
2
Newsy Notes Of Pendleton reports a Christmas matinee at the Alta theater where all children under 14 are admitted free. John Geiss, a well known Adams resident, left Pendleton today on No. 17 for Portland and will meet his wife at Hood River.
Mr and Mrs J A Winn will travel to California for the winter, joining their four party members for the season.
A grand masquerade ball will be held at German hall on Wednesday evening December 31. A cash prize of five dollars will be awarded for the best sustained character, for both a lady and a gentleman. Music will be provided and all are invited.
At Damon Lodge No. 4 Knights of Pythias, J. W. Tallman received a veteran’s jewel for 25 years of membership. The presentation was made by J. H. Gwinn past grand chancellor. W. H. Bell, formerly a Cabbage Hill farmer, now Portland Realty Dealer, visits for a few days and is with Bell and Gridley, a Portland realty firm specializing in valley property exchanges in eastern Oregon.
A farewell party was hosted last evening at Miss Goldie Caldwell home before her departure to Spokane. Guests included Gladys Brundage, Gladys Brownfield, Nadine Blekeley, Jamnita Friedly, Beulah Young, Vinita Best, and Viloa Robinson.
Old Horton Missouri reports night riders whipped Mrs Parlee Collins then burned her home and ordered her to leave the country. The incident followed allegations against Mrs Collins involving a man companion who she allegedly rode through Principal Street on horseback. Several named men are cited in connection with the chaos. Also noted: Thomas Edison talking pictures to be shown at Oregon theater Friday and Saturday. Albert Dupuis known as Rabbit is arrested for bootlegging and faces police court.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Ellis BE Gervais 19 son of B B Gervais and Edith B Myrick 16 daughter of B F Myrick. Another license was issued today to William Futter and Mollie Hansen a Holdman couple.
A five pound boy born this morning to the wife of Youngero Maibori known as Tommy, a porter at the Hotel Pendleton. Tommy, employed at the hotel for five years, is elated over the birth, noted as Pendleton’s first Japanese child.
Charles A. Cole, chairman of the street committee, and Geary Kimbrell, city engineer, departed for Omaha at the Portland Bridge & Iron Co. suggestion and expense to inspect the steel ordered for the Star street bridge after the council refused to accept the steel initially.
Chief of Police Kearney today urges enforcement of the sidewalk snow ordinance. Citizens are cleaning walks, and the shovel bearing workers are getting a workout. The snow provides limited employment for several men seeking a meal or two.
A Portland Boys and Girls Aid inmate, Glen Palmer, is placed with farmer Murret Range in Grant County and travels from Portland by Pilot Rock train to reach his new home. University of Oregon athlete Lloyd Payne, a freshman distance runner, spends holidays with relatives in Athena and is touted as likely to join the all coast track meet in Berkeley. Reverend Howard reveals the Oregon-Washington conference will not buy the old brick West Webb church, leaving it for sale at 3000 dollars with minimal local support. A court misadventure ends with a man drinking eggs in court. the judge ends the incident by arresting him, and the eggs are confiscated.
Local items include Eates' Barber Shop at 632 Main, Eliets Oregon Market offerings of tamales, chili, pure meats, and a Knabe Baby Grand sale. Sought and offered include housekeeper, furnished rooms, rental ads, and exchanges for farms. Lost muff located on Main near post office. owners urged to claim reward.
Dry Cascade Fir and Yellow Pine slabs offered by Van Petten Lumber Co with phone contact. Competitive pricing advertised as unbeatable.
Live timber posts advertised as extra large by Van Petten Lumber Co. Prospective buyers urged to call for prices.
Water. It am prepared to drill any depth well. Estimates given. Inquire for prices. A. G. Winnerling, 116 W. Webb street.
A readable line from the old newspaper advertises Christmas dinner options at Griggs Grocery, with contact noting 445 Youngs and offerings to have the meal dressed or live. This terse listing implies a grocery promotion tied to holiday catering.
A public social dance is announced for Christmas night with a festive social event. Details on location time and admission are not provided in the fragment.
A Christmas Eve dance is set for Wednesday December 24 at Moose Hall in Novelty. Local residents are invited to join an evening of music and seasonal merriment with community attendance encouraged.
Big dance at Moose Hall Thursday night. Tickets cost 60 cents. Everyone invited to attend.
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