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Newspaper

Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1909

Page

8

Pendleton Bows Walla Walla in Bowling Clash

Pendleton bowlers Gibson McDevitt Moliter Noel and Hoover defeated Walla Walla by 67 pins as Noel led Pendleton with the high 171 average and Hoover a 184 in the second game. Pendleton’s team average was 164 2 15 to Walla Walla’s 158. The visitors played a steady, cohesive game and proved formidable opponents despite the loss.

Gibson McDevitt Moliter Noel Hoover Pendleton Walla Walla Garden City Whilse

Wife Seeks Divorce From William Hahnert After Abuse Claim

Through attorneys Peterson and Wilson, Mrs Dora Hahnert files for divorce from William F Hahnert. Married at Spokane on August 7 1907. Plaintiff alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and seeks separation. They have no current children but she has a child by a former husband.

Peterson & Wilson Dora Hahnert William F. Hahnert Spokane Hahnert

Mrs Johnson’s Plea Decision Delayed by Judge Bean

Mrs Maude Myrtle Johnson formerly Mrs Bansy was set to appear before Judge Bean to learn her fate. The call was postponed until tomorrow afternoon when the judge will decide whether she may withdraw her former plea of guilty.

George Phelps Injured in Wire Fall Accident

George Phelps son of Mr and Mrs Carr Phelps suffered an arm injury today when he fell and cut himself on an 8 wire. The incident involved a member of Ernist Oreronian's competent carriers and occurred this date.

George Phelps George Pheiis Efre. Carr Phelps Todsy

Hermiston merchant involved in circuit court case

A Hermiston merchant identified as K Blond is among those linked to a toley in the circuit court. Readable fragments indicate involvement in a legal matter with the name Mieguit. Further details are unclear in the surviving text.

K Blond Hermiston Ly Toley

Brutal Indiana farm murder mystery shocks county

Washington Indiana December 38 bodies of Rev W E Ritter wealthy farmer and his wife were found in separate rooms of their home traces of violence and robbery. Neighbors debate whether the husband murdered his wife then killed himself by poison or robbers struck first authorities race to untangle the scene and motive.

Washington Ind W. E. Ritter Ritter

Women to Sacrifice Selves for Industrialists in Spokane

Six women of the United Wage Workers travel from Seattle to Spokane to offer themselves as martyrs in support of street speaking rights for industrial workers. They plan political meetings to raise sympathy for Spokane allies, aiming to fund their journey. Led by Emilie Mermann and Floyd Hyde, four other leaders remain unnamed.

Seattle United Wage Workers Spokane Emilie Mermann Socialist Party Floyd Hyde

Prominent Gilliam County Man Dies After Stroke

Clem Oregon December 28 Honorable C A Denneman died Sunday afternoon from a paralytic stroke He was 73 years old He settled in Gilliam county 30 years ago and started a post office and station on the Arlington Fossil stage line His family moved to Corvallis ten years ago and he split his time between them and his farm He served this district in the state legislature for two years.

Clem Ore C. A. Denneman Denneman Gilliam County Arlington Fossil Corvallis

Bloodhounds Track Murderous 3-Year-Old Roach

Armed deputies with bloodhounds pursue James Franklin Roach, three, after he shot his mother and fled a surrounding police raid on the Roach cabin. Mrs Roach had confronted him over a revolver theft and played Nearer My God to Thee on the phonograph to confirm the threat before the shot. Authorities expect the child to survive despite the attack.

James Franklin Roach

Stesmer Disabled off Charlton NC Wireless Message

A wireless message reports the Clyde Steamer Frat Charleton leaving Vryinge Van Sholex, N C for New York with a bad ly 4 dub radar. The Iroquite Wit the RoutKOrE por on December 30.

New York Charleton Vryinge van Sholex N. C

Pendleton Marriage License and Church Services

A marriage license was sent last evening to Thomas G Elliot and Miss Allan Boumagoux. The Presbyterian church will repeat the song service next Sunday evening upon request. The Baptist church received a new communion service from the east, to be used next Sunday for the Lord's Supper. John Bryant sold town lots two and three in block 67 of Reservation addition to the American National Bank for 2000.

Thomas G. Elliot Allan Boumagoux The Presbyterian Church John Bryant American National Bank

Timber Land Patents Filed for Clement Family Claims

Five timber patents were filed today with the county recorder. The patents cover land in the county's southern portion, issued to Bertha Clement Arthur B. Clement John B. Clement Susan P. Clement and Alice Clement.

Bertha Clement Arthur B. Clement John 8. Clement Susan P. Clement Alice Clement

Pendleton visit of O R N yardmaster George Leete

George Leete, well known in this city, now general yardmaster for the O R N at Huntington, is visiting Pendleton with his wife and relatives. He spent his boyhood here and has held the Huntington post for some time.

George Leete Pendleton Mr. Leete O. R. & N. Company Huntington George Grey Walla Walla D. Brusha Carl Cooley Portland H. D. Newell Hermiston H. H. Gilbert Birch Creek Joseph Doeer Mamie Nolin Ed Dupuis J. H. Strohm Frederick Rose Ellensburg Mary Epple Alvina Baumeister Max E. Baumeister Oregon- Washington Traction Company R. Alexander Frank Pierce Austin Morning Star Wm. Godecke Pacific States Telephone Company N. P Helix Vic Nity Dell McCarty Alberta Eugene Elenor Redfield Heppner Eleanor Cameron R. W. Fletcher

Will Protect the Fish From Private Message

A private message from Congressman Hawley to Secretary Ballinger urges the Hermiston government to install screens over the reservoir intakes and at the Cold Springs outlet to protect fish stocks. The note reflects federal concern over aquatic life in the waterworks within the region.

W. ¢. Hawley Ballinger Hermiston Cold Springs

Doe Fight At Grand Draws Quick Crowd

A dog fight outside the Grand theater drew a small crowd as a bull terrier attacked a shepherd puppy. The altercation sparked by owners led to a scuffle before bystanders and participants separated the animals.

Grand Theater

Remodeling Elks Building Under Way In Pendleton

The remodel of the old Renn building now owned by Pendleton lodge B P O E is underway under the direction of Arthur Gibson. Much partition work on the second floor has been torn away to permit rearrangement for Elks accommodation. Plans include a club room facing Court street and a lodge hall and ante room from the remaining space.

Elks Renn Pendleton Lodge B. P. O. E Arthur Gibson The Court Street Tooma

School House Construction Planned in District 113

In district No 113 near the Urnatulla government townsite, voters approve a $1500 two story schoolhouse. Henry Ott of Hermiston secured the contract and construction will start immediately. Officials say the population in the project area is already sizable and is expected to double within a year.

Urnatulla Henry Ott Hermiston

Personnel changes at Jo n Ft N freight depot and Tacoma office

J Menton known as Sick resigns after three years as bill clerk at Joan Ft N freight depot to take a revised clerk role with OF Wea Tacoma. Han son to fill duties in city and at G ko Ni operations. B We Mankirs, ex car clerk, to present a slate led by Tyrf Camp ton Stinvy Springer and others for foremast positions.

Mare O J. Menton Sick Joan Ft & N Haa OF #& Wea Tacoma Hanson G Ko & Ni Hig New Yim Pendistan Tyrf Campton Stinvy Springer

Fragmented OCR: Local theater event details unclear

The readable fragments mention the Gran Theater Prideau and a public performance with a fund benefiting from a percentage share. Names and places are garbled, but reference to a ceremonial wreath and a performance event suggest a community theater or fundraiser with unspecified participants.

Bernand Gran Theater Prideau Tyrevine Cuyann Otto Sande Leslie Mr. Dees Larry Ogotie Inoitallen Sage Faort

Pendleton Social Notes Show Wide Range of Visitors

A parade of locals and visitors fills Pendleton today with names from Mec Kay Hermiston Weston Portland Helix and more. Figures include A D Rhonimus Fred A Yates Nellie Kilgore H H Gilbert W H Skinner and J H Strohm among others visiting for business and family events plus travel to southern California Portland Seattle and Connell.

W. H. Bond Helix Pete Murray Adams Pendleton Fred A. Yates Hermiston Swan Nelson Huron Nellie Kilgore Weston

Confidente Pendleton Coat Fuel Confiscation Sparks Local Protest

Pendleton fuel supply faces shortages as coal confiscation at It paeven Idaho draws complaints from local dealers. Most coal originates from Wuormt ing Idaho with the practice described as legal yet burdensome for Cantern Oregon dealers who pay but suffer hardship.

Pendleton Paeven Uhtéuch Idaho Oregon

Prize winner at Thidoor Rifle Bane event frees hunting triumph

Blanche feature Inuit week’s finer prize at the Thidoor Rifle Bane, with intra shoot standings showing ER C. Grayboat and Solin G. tL. Hert Fintey claimed second after defeating four others in a tight four shot competition.

Neoot ER C. Grayboat Solin G .Tl Hert Fintey Secon

Prize at the Thorn Range draws local shooters

Local shooters compete in an early week event at the Thorn Range offering options to shoot with or without rest. The casual competition invites participation from residents and enthusiasts seeking prize recognition.

Poor Jones Lose Lives in Explosion

In Centralia Wisconsin a blast on Christmas Day instantly killed four people including Poor Jones and others were injured. Local authorities investigated the cause as a fatal explosion at a residence or nearby site with responders on scene.

Jones

Mine Explosion Endangers Dozens of Miners

An explosion partially wrecked a mine interior trapping and endangering scores of miners in a gallery. Bodies were recovered soon after, badly crushed by falling coal and timbers. Cause of the accident is unknown.

Japan to Invite 200 Americans to Visit Empire

Tokio announces a Tokio chamber of commerce invitation to 200 American business leaders to tour Japan and observe its business and social conditions. A general meeting will plan the visitors' entertainment and arrangements.

Japan Tokio Tokio Chamber of Commerce

Victim of Baker Shooting Dies from Wounds

Carl Carnes, shot by Jim Leighton Friday evening in Huntington, died from his injuries Saturday just before noon. Leighton now faces possible murder charges after Carnes’s death, with reports noting a prior quarrel over a solo game and Carnes’s cane strike before Leighton opened fire. Carnes, a one legged man known in Baker, died following an operation in Baker.

Maker City Carl Carnes Jim Leighton Huntington Carnes Leighton Iman bin Panatkidle Baker Price

Leighton Seen in a Bad Light by Insiders

Those familiar with local affairs cast Leighton in a negative light, citing behavior and decisions that drew criticism. Details remain secondhand and contested, with supporters disputing the portrayal.

Leighton

Baker Santa Claus Narrow Escape From Christmas Blaze

James Lonte performing as Santa Claus at a Baker Christmas gathering was wrapped in cotton that caught fire from candles on a small tree. A conflagration burned his hands and face before he could strip the robes, leaving him with severe scorching but escaping more serious injury.

James Lonte Baker Baker Herald Hing Christman Lewis

Pendleton Salt and Overcoat Sale Sets Cash Bargains

A public statement promotes Fond Brothers Pendleton sale offering $15 high grade salts and overcoats from Sturm Mayer Alfred Benjamin Society Brand as the best bargain in Pendleton Umatilla County. It stresses cash only, no store credit, and that no items leave the premises during the sale. The note mentions the store will be closed all day for the event.

Pendleton Umatilla County Sturm & Mayer Alfred Benjamin & Co Society

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