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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
8
Tonight is the meeting where stockholders choose between Matlock grounds in the city west end and city property in the east end as the Roum Up park site. Strong advocates for both tracts promise a heated session in the Commercial association rooms.
Mrs Mamie B Nolen sues former husband Ralph Nolen and H H Nolen for 8000 in damages claiming gross carelessness led to a hand injury at the Troy Steam laundry on Cottonwood street. She seeks 5000 general and 3000 special damages after a March 3, 1908 accident that required four finger amputation and impaired her stenography work. Her attorneys are D W Bailey and Raley and Raley.
Eugene Cox of the Christian Science publicity committee for New York state rebukes claims that Mrs Eddy could be deified or expected to return after death. He notes Christian Science teaches no physical resurrection and Jesus remains the sole Christ, with Mrs Eddy's role defined by God.
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports that the Inland Irrigation Company sold a small tract at Stanfield to Francia M. Smith for 1437 dollars, as recorded in the county recorder’s office. Excavation continues on the Noeseh building on Court Street and should finish soon. J D Huston of Colcombe Co Seattle has purchased a carload of horses for shipment to Seattle. Story Hour at the library tomorrow led by Miss Anna Waugh. Young People’s club plans third New Years ball in Eagles Woodman hall Monday. Pendleton to host Walla Walla third match game next week, likely Wednesday or Thursday, with practice ongoing. Methodist Sunday school elects officers headed by B. F Coon, with S Jenkins as assistant superintendent and Letta Hunter as secretary. Carney Rhodes located, possibly in Ukiah area. a telegram had been sent to him.
Members of the Aerle of Bagless plan a Home Rule Dance in Hagles Woodman Hall tonight with a free dress and dance policy. Refreshments will be offered. event aims for a lively social to close the evening. Adams Goes to Poor Farm
A new paint store will open in Pendleton occupying the room at 16 Main street formerly used by John Vaughan the electrician. The entrants are William Hale a pioneer carpenter and contractor and Lee McAtee formerly with Murphy paint store for five years. A full stock will be available immediately.
The Umatilla county good roads association will meet at the Commercial association rooms tomorrow afternoon at 1 30. President H J Taylor says several important subjects will be discussed including a report by the committee on the Wild Horse road at Saxe station and a proposal to use county jail prisoners to build a road along the north bank of the Umatilla to the Lee Street bridge.
Local agent T F O'Brien told Mrs J A Fee president of the Ladies Civic club the depot grounds between Main Street and the depot are ready for the club to beautify. The group promised to turn the area into a park once the ground was filled and prepared. Grass will be sown immediately and a grassy plot will greet travelers passing through Pendleton.
Stanley Yates, Whitman college junior and Pendleton native, won a Rhodes Scholarship from Washington. The Whitman election board met in Seattle yesterday with Dr B A Le Penrose submitting the dispatch. Two other candidates were considered. Yates begins at Oxford next October.
Alexander’s grocery urges early orders for dressed chickens tomorrow to ensure availability. Local shoppers are advised to place their orders in advance.
The plan aims to reclaim 5000 acres via a revised distributing system. Water supply from the feed canal lasts to July 1, with power at the AC drop to pump water 10 to 40 feet in remaining months. Additional drainage and seepage savings may occur. A northern strip and 1000 acres near Cold Springs station could be watered by pipeline and reservoir water, reducing per acre cost below 60 dollars. Officials expect the government to improve the present project rather than pursue a larger plan. The strategy ties lands to Hermiston. rivals could emerge, while Hinkle Ditch lands may or may not join. Four million dollars near Hermiston is seen as only a temporary benefit.
Pendleton hosts a miniature Roundup at Matlock park Sunday with Ernest Cannon and George Fletcher headlining. The duo will ride cabin horn mounts and challenge any professional bronc rider, joined by Art Geoffrion in a Buffalo Vernon prototype act. They will perform fancy roping, riding, steer riding, and tying feats.
Omer reports dressed chickens available tomorrow at Alexander's grocery. Read the want ads today for more details.
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