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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1910
Page
8
Pendleton’s team clinched the inter-city Pastime alleys championship by beating Walla Walla by 105 pins in a five-match series decisive frame. Hoover led Pendleton with 211. Chews topped Walla Walla with a 172.5 average as enthusiastic crowds watched the close contest.
Harry Bisby a former contractor, died in Nevada Missouri of tuberculosis. He lived in Alberta before moving to Missouri for treatment a week prior to death. Survived by wife and two children Roy and Lee. Sister of Mrs George Hamblen and Mrs George A Robbins. Funeral likely in Alberta. Mrs Hamblen will attend.
A Pendleton drawing contest at the Peoples Warehouse showcases youngsters under 16 creating Red Goose pictures. Over 300 drawings arrived, featuring geese in varied poses and devices from shoes to airships. Each entrant receives a story book and a keepsake, with cash prizes possible. The Red Goose brand and Mr Dowler’s shoe department tie into the activity.
Local notes record Bert Stoffle of Buttercreek and Matt G Ennis of Walla Walla visiting Pendleton. Guests include Mrs B A Smith of Baker City and Tom Ennis and wife of Walla Walla at Hotel St George. Several residents travel for business, visiting relatives, or returning from trips to Walla Walla, Hermiston, Pilot Rock, and Stan ford.
Rh Ho MiacWhorter wife and child traveled from Pilot Rook Batthday retention to Beho this morning on business for the Independent Telegraphy company where Mr McWhorter serves as secretary and manager.
Brief note reports a small acreage sown to reduce anticipated losses. No further details on location, crop, or entities are provided.
Wapato Wash Feb 7 Within two days the district hopes to reach an agreement to occupy the long-delayed school building. Contractor Smith claims incompleteness per plans and has a $4000 extras claim. The board refused early occupancy and will protect rights in final settlement. The matter is before the bonding company.
Washington reports that the route to Managua is open to Nicaragua rebels, with no obstacles to the insurgent advance into the capital. Granadino, Granada merchant, calls on cities to rally to Lider Estada. Prosecutor Dr Eslamon Saliva issues a proclamation defending his actions in the Gracy and Cannon trials.
In Salem Oregon Me Horntton was brought to court on a charge of selling liquor to a minor. The warrant was executed by stable Ire Hyumlitan, son of the saloon keeper. Years earlier Mel Hamilton was arrested in Salem Linn county on a minor charge, with the warrant served by his father-in-law.
Richland Oregon veterinary officer Dr Notz examined the Baker City to Cornucopia stage horses. Three were ordered shot and five placed in quarantine due to grinderg affliction. The Baker City outfit, owned by Charles Kellogg, faced late arrivals as a blizzard icy roads slowed travel. Mail carrier W Southworth treks 12 miles through snow.
Dayton farmers deny coast reports of southeastern Washington grain damage. They say rain washed some land but hillsides will not be precluded. 65 percent of grain in Turner and Coyello districts shows no damage. Snow and freezes protected crops. early railroad reports of 3 percent damage are now considered overstated.
Frank Wieland of the Hegewisch Improvement Club announces Battling Nelson will face Chicago City Railway officials in a public battle over streetcar service. Nelson may chair a committee to press for better lines and extensions in Hegewisch.
A short, dated cooking and cleaning note describes renewing dull nickel plating with a 30 to 1 Weohol to sulfuric acid mix to soak ten minutes, followed by rinsing in water, a wash of pure alcohol, and drying with a soft cloth. Also includes a two crust pie recipe for Tannon Pie with brown sugar and lemon.
Miss Gertrude Jordan secretary to Dr C J Smith has been confined at home for a few days by linens Her duties are being covered by Miss Edna Storie during her absence
Milton notes a real estate sale where Geo Johnson sold his fruit farm near Milton to George Cockburn of Dixie Washington for 6000 dollars with possession March 1. Various local visits, health updates, and travel notes follow including Harry David son Pendledon in Milton, Mee Queen improving, and residents like Frank MeeQueen, W F Craig, Mrs T W Hewitt, Mrs AW E Miller, and Robert Carter on leave or travel. The item ends with residents studying and a remark about the real thing in disappointment.
Oregon Agricultural College in Corvallis plans a quarter century celebration as a state institution with a large program. Distinguished speakers, music, military drills, athletic events, and dramatic exhibitions are featured. George W. Peavy will join as Professor of Forestry, replacing F. R. Lake, bringing government forest service experience from the Pacific coast.
Dimon Lodge No 4 Masons will work in the second rank this evening. Knights of the order are urged to attend under W L Gadwa and W Fletcher. Also note a furnished house with yard for chickens offered by a couple for the summer. inquire at this office.
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