30 Dec 1912
Page 8
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1912
Page
8
German residents and Pendleton area community gathered Saturday at Eagle Woodman hall for an annual Christmas celebration. The event featured a tree of presents, program, refreshments and a dance with a large crowd in attendance.
Burded May, a well known local colored man, injured last Tuesday while cooking at the Bowman hotel, is recovering but cannot work for some time. An explosion of coal gas and grease caused a sheet of flame to burst from the stove, scorching the left side of his face neck and left arm.
Special meetings are held this week at the M E B church led by Pastor Rev Evans with assistance from Rev H D Emmet of Hermiston and evangelist Leonhart. A singer delighted the large congregation last evening. Weeknight programs begin with a 7 30 song service and 8 o clock preaching.
One of the O W. R. & N. Co. s new cafe-observation cars reached Portland and will operate on the Spokane run. The car features electric lighting powered by wheel motion, a storage battery for three days, open smoking and observation spaces, and an observation platform. Tex McLeod, famed for the 1913 Round-up, reports Australia warmly received wild west shows and notes locals spend freely.
Attending the Mason birthday banquet for Andrew Pike at the Portland Hotel were 13 of the state’s 33rd degree Masons, including Thomas C. Taylor and Phillip 8 Malcolm. In a separate crime report a thief broke into two Bush Street residences during daytime, stealing kodaks and small purses while residents were away.
A compiled page lists figures including L G Clarke James W Cook Douglas W Taylor and others. Banquets and orchestras are noted with December 25 events and toastmasters. An estate settlement under Judge Maloney names A B and John Rothrock as sole heirs to Luchetia with $359.85 cash on two Astoria city lots. New Years dinner at Tutuilla raises $80 for a communal feast. Marriage notices include Arthur B Keenan and Goldin I Spreckenagte with consent needed for minor Virginia J Hevel. Leaves for England report follows A F May from Nissen Implement Co.
A short note reflects on how a young man's early success was shaped by his father's support despite hardship. The reflection highlights perseverance and the impact of parental guidance on opportunity.
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