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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1914
Page
8
Dr James Withycombe declares candidacy for Oregon governor in the upcoming primary. He asks supporters to run his campaign, cites commitment to agriculture transportation roads railroads and fair taxation while pledging rigid law enforcement and harmony between capital and labor.
Tates to Be Kept in Mind presents Minstrel Maids at the Alta Theater on Tuesday February 3 with additional showings of Quo Vadis on February 4 and 5. Ady notes the upcoming screenings and schedule for the venue.
Ohio railroads and large companies report record coal stocks as miners warn of a strike if mines close April 1 when the labor agreement ends. Operators say an anti screen bill, paid by mine output instead of screened coal, could force closures. A governor’s commission backed the bill, echoing fears of nationwide copycat laws.
Secretary of State Ben Olcott notified 13 county clerks who failed to report weekly voter registrations. Only about 11,000 of an estimated 250,000 voters have been reported, while 21 counties comply weekly. Weather strips are now noted as long felt wants.
James H. Estes today took up duties as deputy sheriff succeeding George Strand who resigned to pursue farming. Laxigen Trustees sue Frank Zanino vak and wife and P. C. Peterson to clear title to lots and block 3 Pilot Rock. Aura Raley estate brick block near completion for occupancy March first by Ung Goey, Wo, and Jim Guyer who will run restaurants and stores. Smallpox quarantines at 320 Aura street house of Mollie Patton and her daughter Louise. Clyde Hartman with measles confined in Penland lodging house. Pendleton Auto Co sues Arthur Hatton for 190.70 and interest. George Ackley pleads guilty to assault and battery. fined ten dollars, unpaid. Dirk Johnson alleges Ackley struck him Friday night. Ackley says Johnson was abusive.
A hard wind storm swept Pendleton starting about 7 30 Saturday evening and continued until 9 last night. The wind remained powerful for hours, followed by a light snow that left an inch on the ground this morning before melting as the sun returned.
Mary 8 Jones named executor and principal heir in the will of George W. Jones, a prominent farmer. Each child Harry 5 and Jeanie Marie to receive 32000 at age 30 if they live with their mother, help preserve the estate, and conduct themselves dutifully toward her. Upon Mrs Jones death they inherit the property left to her. Will dated December 5, 1913.
Mike Moran, W.R. & N section foreman at Cayuse, becomes a father of a daughter this afternoon. He has long counted ten boys, and today’s birth brings a new line in his family. Moran says the joy nearly upsets him, but the baby’s arrival brightens his world.
Despite windy weather the first Go To Church Sunday in Pendleton saw increased morning church attendance. Planned by Christian Endeavor societies and endorsed nationwide, the observance aims to make the event an annual February tradition with growing significance for residents. Non-Support Cases on Trial. Clarence Ross faces trial after wife’s complaint of support failure. Ross testifies he supported nine children and worked hard yet remained poor. Peterson and Bishop defend him. Smith Co. Sues Ditch Co.. J E Smith Livestock Co. sues Furnish Ditch Co. over land contract. Damaged land valued at 1766 dollars. suit seeks payment of 1750 and deed terms for a power site and right of way.
A London effort to introduce Ronggeng, a Javanese court dance kept by princes, faces belief among Java and U S traditions that dancing should remain professional and not promiscuous. J F Sheltema notes Java srimpis and bedoges are chosen from royal kin.
Attorneys Carter and Smythe appear for the plaintiff in the ongoing legal action, outlining the claims and defenses to advance the case.
Judge Cleet on Saturday afternoon granted a decree of divorce in the case Teddy Connell versus Sam Connell.
Judge T J Cleeton grants defense motion to quash indictment against John P McManus Pilot Rock editor who faced charges of barley theft. An affidavit shows he acted on attorney advice and moved barley stored at his farmhouse refused by owner.
The Temple building hosts a new Bungalow bowling alley opened by Peters and Estes with a big crowd. Teams McDevitt Anderson Wheeler Bott and Butler versus McMonies Neal Hanscom Per Lee and Book contested the first games. Neal topped scoring with 204 as McMonies won the opener 695 to 625 followed by McDevitt victories 784 to 320 and 749 to 745. The alleys are praised as first rate and popular. New York Bar Closes Convention ends in New York.
Tonight at the Astor Hotel the thirty seventh annual New York Bar Association convention closes with a banquet led by presiding officer former Judge Alton B. Parker. Prominent lawyers from about a dozen nearby states attend as guests.
Anxiety grips officials over the submarine E2 due at Galveston from Guantanamo Cuba last Friday. Navy department officials deny any cause for alarm and state the craft is safe.
A concise sports-tinged adage implies a skilled builder is needed to defeat a trained fighter. The remark likens boxing prowess to carpentry, suggesting precision and technique can overcome brute strength.
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