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Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1909

Page

8

Fortune Tellers Skip Out On Hotel Bill In Pendleton

Dr George Ralston and wife Adrian left the Golden Rule Hotel without paying a $25 bill after eight days in Pendleton. Hotel staff reported the debt to sheriff’s office. The couple boarded a westbound train before officers could reach them, one deputy following on the next train. Fortune telling proved unprofitable for the pair.

Pendleton George Ralston Adrian Golden Rate Sheriff's Office Bowman Garten Street Hert Wilson Echo Wilson

Fraud Charge Filed in Prosecution

The charge on which they will be prosecuted will be that of fraud.

Meets Sliver in Back Yard Bump Incident

Glenn DeSpain seven, son of J B DeSpain, suffered a severe accident in the DeSpain yard on Gar Held street while playing with friends. They bumped the bumps on a board set against the fence, and a large splinter penetrated his hip. A physician removed a silver four inches long, as thick as a man's finger. No blood poisoning feared, but healing will take time.

Glenn DeSpain J. B. DeSpain DeSpain Gar- Held Street Young DeSpain

Guardsmen Invited to Wenaha Springs Camp

Jr A Borle proprietor of Wenaha springs issued an invitation to Company L of this city to camp at the springs on the next fourth of July. The invitation was extended to Captain Dan P Smythe this forenoon and is understood to be accepted. A sham battle will be arranged and guardsmen will entertain those at the springs.

A. Borle Wenaha Springs Thia City Mr. Borle Dan P. Smythe Wenaha

Tekos jeweler Mark Hencock takes three week Willamette trip

Mark Hencock formerly of Inslow Brothers jewelry store now runs a Tekos shop. He has been in town a short while for a three week vacation in the Willamette valley. He plans to stay at his parents' home and has suffered rheumatism for many weeks.

Mark Hencock Inslow Brothers Tekos Willamette Valley

Mr and Mrs Carden Welcome Ten Pound Boy

Mr and Mrs A Carden announce the birth of a ten and a half pound boy this morning. Both mother and child are reported doing nicely. Mr Carden is foreman of the mechanical department of the Tribune.

Carden Behild Mr. Carden the Tribune

Maloney Family Relocates to Redlands California

J. W. Maloney writes friends that he has moved with his family from Monrovia to Redlands California. They expect to stay in Redlands for several weeks or longer and will be settling there temporarily.

J. W. Maloney Monrovia Redlands

Conductor Kelsey Shows Improvement After Illness

Conductor W. HL Kelsey, reported improving after a serious illness days ago. His condition was described as improving as he remains under care, with family and attending physician monitoring his recovery.

Kelsey W. HL Kelsey Seriou Sly Tolis Bright Olver Kelsey

Ship Carload of Horses Sent to Seattle and Alaska

Ship carload of horses owned by prominent buyer H. Holcomt departed last night for Seattle. The shipment includes horses destined for Alaska and other parts of the region, reflecting Holcomt’s trading network and demand in the Pacific Northwest.

Fh. H. Holcomt Seattle Alaska

Profs versus Business Men Basketball Tilt Promises Big Crowd

Pendleton prepares for a high school and academy faculty team against the Commercial Association gymnasium class. Sheriff, police chief, two physicians and deputies will be on hand along with two expert scorers. Lineups feature Greenwald and Allen at forwards for the professors, Hartman and Nelson for the business men, with Merrish. A large, excited audience is expected at the central gymnasium tonight.

Pendleton Commercial Association Greenwald Pendleton Academy Allen Potter Piy Hampton Carruth George Hartman Clarke Nelson I. B Tarbet Bill McKinney Ed Averill Charley Marsh John Lambert Willam Temple Ed Aldrich Roy Riley Hospital Amtu Iries

Changes in Postal Rules for Agora Cards

The postmaster general informs Postmaster Brown that particles such as glass metal mica wand tinsel render cards unmailable unless enclosed in tightly sealed envelopes or treated to prevent shedding. If stamps are placed on the message side and would require canceling by law, the card is held for postage and processed under section 71 P L and R. Stamps not affixed to the address side will not be canceled or counted for postage.

Brown Agora

Walla Walla High Faces Garden City In Friday Basketball Showdown

Walla Walla High prepares for a Friday basketball game against Garden City, aiming to avenge a prior defeat while Pendleton’s lineup strengthens for a possible upset. The contest, at 8 o'clock in the high school gym, features local players Cooley Kimball McDill Stoke Jordan Blackburn Crosa Steel Douglas Crawford and Weston normal visitors led by emboldened embryo teachers. President French and faculty plan to attend with student support.

Walla Walla Garden City Whitman College Pendleton Cooley and Kimball McDill Stoke Jordan Blackburn Crosa Steel Douglnas Crawford Leeds Weston Scntpe French

Four airship entries for Fulton contest announced

New York February 2 four entries were received Sunday for the Fulton airship contest with a $10,000 prize from the World. Entrants include Captain Scott Baldwin A Leo Stevens Charles J Gildden and Mark Anthony.

New York Fulton Aly Robert Fulton Hudson River Albany Scott Baldwin A. Leo Stevens Charles J. Gildden Acre Club Mark ©. Anthony

Taft Engineers Inspect Gatum Dam Feasibility Site

Taft and engineers from across the United States visited the Gatum dam site in Panama today to assess its feasibility and potential. The delegation reviewed terrain, water flow, and construction considerations for the project.

Panama Taft United States Gatum

Milton Destroyed by Fire near Pensacola

Milton, 30 miles east of Pensacola, was destroyed by a fire on Sunday. The blaze caused about 200,000 dollars in losses and left the town in ruins. No fatalities reported.

Milton Pensacola Fin Los

Bride Remarries After Father’s Death in Same Room

Miss Daley Helme of Mount Vernon New York married Francis M. Oliver of London England in a quiet ceremony Saturday night in the room where her father John C Meimea lay dead in a coffin. The coroners verdict declared the death accidental by asphyxiation and the same minister led both funeral and wedding services. Relatives gathered for the solemn event as news of the ceremony emerged yesterday.

New York Daley Helme Mount Vernon N. Y Francis M. Oliver London England John C. Meimea Simeé Wie

Livestock Sale Proposal Discussed by Athena Auctioneer

F G Lucas of Athena, in the city on business, is proposing a series of public livestock sales in the spring and summer. He plans monthly antes and will offer thoroughbred animals. Local breeders and businessmen consider the plan promising, with W C Minor and others indicating support, but no action yet. The Commercial association may take up the issue.

F. G. Lucas Athena Lucenthia Idaho 4 Mic Eltt W. C. Minor Commercial Association

Desire Government Action on Russian Killing Case

Philadelphia reports United German Trades of Philadelphia urged U S government to act over the alleged 1907 execution of Fritz Strombach a former resident. Strombach a member of Company L 30th Infantry US volunteers was visiting his mother in the Russian province of Kurland when he reportedly died.

Philadelphia United States Russia Fritz Strombluch Lfiler Strombach Kurland Russla United States Army 30Th Infantry United States Volunteers Jefferson Barracks

Woman accused of stealing grave for Tubby

Atlantic City February 2. While kneeling at the altar at Oak store Baptist church Mrs Heldewie faced a charge she stole the grave in which her husband is buried. She filed a suit for 15000 dollars against Deacon W H Mitchell who accused her. The deacon refused church membership until the charge was inventented. She claims she had no right to bury her husband in the church cemetery because neither belonged to the church.

Atlantic City Oakstore Baptist Church Heldewie W. H. Mitchell

Representative Mahoney Stricken During Session At Salem

Representative Mahoney of Morrow and Umatilla and Heppner bank clerk was seized with a cramp in the lower spine while the house sat in Salem Peb. He was carried to the cloak room by Senators Cole and Smith of Pendleton. Doctors said the attack was not serious but could indicate typhoid. He later returned to his desk.

Salem Peb Mahoney Morrow Umatilla Heppner

Divorce to settle Ruth Bryan Leavitt case in February

Lincoln Nebraska February 2 Mrs Ruth Bryan Leavitts divorce suit against her artist husband likely to reach final disposition this month No contest expected and custody of her two children likely to be awarded The quoted line appears as a stray insert without relevance to the case

Lincoln, Neb Ruth Bryan Leavitt

Arlington Water Plant Out of Service After Pipe Break

Arlington Oregon report states city pumping plant was shut for days after a riverbank pipe fractured at the station. Despite the outage, water supply remained adequate due to a full reservoir and riverbank debris buildup observed along the riverfront.

Arlington Ore

Strong attractions at the Grand this week

The Grand Theater presents nine program numbers this week featuring Alme Al lutre the juggler the McIntyre sisters in a clever song and Vance. Gould the star attraction was ill last night but will perform tonight and rest of week a matinee is set for tomorrow at 3 o'clock.

Grand Theater New Dime Alme Allutre McIntyre Sisters Vance Gould Ape Pene

Man Dies by Own Action in Wichita

Coroner ruled Pueblo traveled man Car H. Stowe died from self-administered morphine after three prior suicide attempts. He was found dead in his bed here Saturday night, with earlier attempts by shooting poisoning and an Arkans river plunge near Pueblo noted.

Witehita Kung Car H. Stowe Pueblo Cole Tian Nso Arkinaas

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