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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1907
Page
8
A Greek woman, mother of two, travels with a large Greek labor gang in the city. She accompanies the group to saloons but does not drink, dressed in traditional garb and walking in the street with the men. At sixty years old, she cannot speak any language but her own and plans to stay with her sons’ migratory railroad crew as long as possible.
An advisory urges acting at the first cold symptoms to prevent deepening illness. It warns every hour lost at the onset can extend suffering and complicate recovery, urging immediate steps to seek relief.
Steve Adams, noted Western Federation of Miners figure, was brought to Telluride Colorado to stand trial for murder. He arrived under guard at the O R & N depot as crowds gathered, Adams unshackled but watched by Sheriff Fitz Patrick and Deputy Hicks. He appeared uneasy as spectators moved through the waiting room for a glimpse of the prisoner.
Oliver D Sanford an Odd Fellow and G A R member died at the hospital at 5 this morning. His body is at Rader undertaking parlors awaiting shipment to Roberts Wisconsin for interment. He was 64, came from Wisconsin on December 10, fell ill with pneumonia soon after arriving, and is father of Percy S Sanford of this city. He belonged to a G A R post at Hammond Wisconsin. The body will be shipped east tomorrow morning.
Andrea amination in this city married last week in Long Creek to Laula Gilliland, a Pilot Rock rancher and son of Judge and Mrs T P Gilliland. They will live on the Gilliland farm two miles from Pilot Rock. Andrea, then a Dale public school teacher, rode home in mid winter to take her exam, a remarkable journey noted as a unique achievement among Umatilla county teachers.
An executive committee of five ministers from Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational, and Baptist churches has organized a monster evangelistic revival to begin January 22 at the new Methodist church led by Rev. G. R. Haundenschield. They also set up subcommittees and a week of home prayer meetings totaling 69 gatherings as a prelude to the larger movement.
Richard Kirchoff and Claude Harrison were married by County Judge T. P. Gilliland at the bride’s parents home on Stewart creek. About 25 relatives attended a dinner. The couple will spend the afternoon in North Yakima and then return to Nolin where the groom runs a ranch.
Congressman W. R. Ellis arrived from Washington for a holiday recess stay of about a week. He came on train No. 1 and plans to remain until next Monday, greeting local friends and drawing interest from residents who discuss politics.
Miss Retta Andrus, Grant County schoolteacher famed for a 75 mile horseback journey through a snowstorm to attend a teachers’ event, marries son of Judge and Mrs T P Gilliland in a notable midwinter ceremony.
A diphtheria case was reported Saturday at the recorder's office. The patient is the child of E. H. Stark who lives on the last house on Willow street, with Dr. Best listed as the attending physician.
One of the O. R. & N. cafe cars from Spokane was moved to Albina shops for a general overhaul yesterday. The other car has just been repaired and is now in service after a month in the shops.
T W Murrill a well known liquor dealer was taken to Hot Lake Saturday evening for treatment for rheumatism. He suffered a severe attack and was scarcely able to walk to the train.
At 4 o clock this afternoon a meeting of the business men of the city is to be held in the Commercial association rooms to discuss the proposition of having market days in the city. Promoters Messrs Irish Gillin and Small will be present and definite action is expected.
Four Pendleton citizens joined the State Treasurer Steele bond plan totaling 635 000 dollars with Pendleton names James H. Raley W J Furnish Montie B Gwinn E L Smith among the sureties Marion county provides the largest single stake 157 500 dollars Governor Chamberlain has begun a multi day inquiry into the 92 sureties to ensure full protection and may demand additional sureties to reach 600 000 dollars final approval depends on verifying each bondsman standing and the overall adequacy of the security
A Saturday night duel at the Mankin ranch near Jacksonville Oregon left James Mankin dead and two men wounded, C. H. Walaworth and 19 year old N W Walsworth. The dispute began when Mankin tried to eject Walaworth and family from a house on the ranch.
A feud erupts when N W Walsworth tries to shoot Henry Mankin. Henry Mankin retaliates, shooting Walsworth in the face and later another fatal shot kills James Mankin. Walsworth, a former magic lantern show man turned woodcutter, had occupied a house owned by others on Mankin land and refused to vacate after rent claims. James Mankin sought legal aid and confronted Walnworth at his home, resulting in the fatal violence.
Thomas B. Merry of Los Angeles argues against W. J. Ladd as Portland's first bank founder. He cites a February 1855 Adams & Co. failure, a cattleman Remme withdrawing funds in Portland before others learned of the San Francisco collapse, and a rapid five day journey from Sacramento to Portland aboard the Columbia steamer. The letter preserves an East Oregonian line about regional banking history.
Streeter-Bryan company's first night presentation of The Captain's Mate at the Oregon drew a large audience. Captain Sidney Penfield and Maggie Chester played their roles with strong reputations, aided by solid company support. A curtain talk praised the dramatic ship and ocean scene, with further showings slated and a 26 cent matinee price attracting planned parties.
The Dime shows a busy week with crowd pullers and new pictures. A recent program change introduced The Slave a southern scene Cohen's Fire Sale and other distractive items. An entire set of new pictures and songs will be shown this week.
Last night the Star unveiled a complete program change and promises a fresh lineup next week. Two performances per evening featured new vau de ville sketches, moving pictures, and songs, with strong performances across acts.
A marriage license was issued today to Fred T. George and Miss Marion Della King, both of Echo.
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