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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1913
Page
8
Wes Matlock owns a Lewellin setter that climbed to the Oregon theater roof with Jake Welch. The dog leaped from the parapet and fell to Cot tonwood street pavement two stories below. One front leg broke. Dr. McNabb set it and expects it to heal well by pheasant time.
London reports from Christ Church New Zealand that the ill fated British Antarctic expedition led by Captain Scott reached the pole on January 17 after marching about 12 miles daily since January 4. Commander BE R Evans notes Scott's party arrived within half a mile of Amundsen’s landmark observations on January 18.
Salem Oregon February 14 The house passed the Columbia Southern Crook county project bill by 43 votes to 11 and sent it to the senate. It marks the first large appropriation approved by either house with Hinkle of Umatilla urging relief for settlers on lands in the project. Forbes outlined repayment terms of 10 annual installments plus a 5 per acre surcharge.
The tale recounts Scott's polar bid, Evans dying after concussion and extreme hunger, blizzards, and the recovery of the team’s camp on the Beardmore route. It notes their tent found Novem ber 10, bodies identified, a cairn built, and no scurvy signs in the remains.
The senior class play titled A College Town promises a rollicking college production full of spirit and fun. The fiery major pursues his sister Cleopatra while Prof Popp displays his assertiveness, and Leviticus stays busy. The trio of widows sing and dance as Jimmie and Tad stir things up, leading to a happy ending.
Im King presents a remedy for irritated throat and lungs claiming to stop chronic coughing and tickling. The ad urges consistent use and mentions Koeppens as the place to buy.
Farmers' Educational and Cooperative Union Pendleton Local meets on the first and third Saturdays each month at 1 30 at Bo a hel. H A Rosenberg and W R Campbell serve as President and Secretary.
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports a nine pound daughter born yesterday in Pendleton to Mr. and Mrs. Deucan McDonald. Other items note a marriage license issued to William Gefeke and Rosa Southwell, lodge events invitation, Pat Doherty taken to hospital for appendicitis, Eureka Lodge I O O F smoker planned, and Rev James Critchfield to preach at First Presbyterian with Pastor Grigsby assisting in Milton.
Harry N. Dryer proprietor of the Umailla Mercantile Co. sues Mrs. J. W. Knowles in the local circuit court for 69.61 for merchandise purchased. Frederick Steiner attorney for plaintiff. No More Smallpox noted. county health officer reports no new smallpox cases and less diphtheria this year, calling the winter remarkably healthy. Helix Man Neglects Children case set before County Judge J. W. Maloney at ten tomorrow. children possibly to be taken if guilty, complaint from townsmen. Start Soliciting Monday: local baseball committee to begin fundraising, listing supporters among fans, business men, and farmers, hoping for easier effort than last year.
Yesterday was a wet day in Pendleton as six men drunk on liquor were arrested and towed into Port Kearney. Two paid damages this morning while four others remain confined for three days.
The Pendleton United Orchestra returned from Adams this morning after providing music for a social dance. Tonight they play for the firemen’s ball at Stanfield and for a dance at Pilot Rock. Tomorrow they perform at the Oregon theatre for A Night Out and also provide music for a dance at Eagle Woodman hall.
After a heavy freeze and days of winter, Pendleton enjoys milder air and a near springlike day. Snow melts to water as a thin ice coating disappears, and residents welcome the moderation and a forecast of warmer weather.
The funeral for Fred Hook who was killed by machinery at the penitentiary was conducted in the prison chapel with prisoners allowed to attend. Chaplain Rev. Phil E. Bauer led prayers and Walter Denton of Myers Bros. delivered the address. The casket began its journey to Creighton Nebraska for interment after services. Hook was committed from Umatilla county.
Dr. D J McFaul county health officer reports a supposed leprosy case in Umatilla proved to be a severe advanced skin disease. The Spaniard, about fifty, admits long illness and had burned sores with carbolic acid to gain sympathy. He is en route to Spokane and refused treatment in Oregon.
Milton Bennett of 10066 Commerce Street Dallas Texas petitions the local post office for information on kin Louis George Zula Davi Neill and Mr and Mrs Henry Scales who reportedly lived in Pendleton as late as 1908 or 1909. Dr McFaul arranged proper nourishment during the search.
Echo defeated Commercial 31 to 25 in a hard fought road game last night. Hoskins brothers led Echo with 13 and 10 points, while Pendleton’s Grigsby scored 11. Home arrival was greeted by funeral dirges and a mock banner saying let the third team do it.
Milton lawyer and former representative S. D. Peterson says the session is fearfully congested and at risk of ending with a sad record. He notes wasted time fighting the governor and a chief clerk reports the house is more congested than ever. Peterson mentions a push for lawmakers to stay without pay after adjournment, though he doubts it will succeed.
Trenton N J Feb 14 Governor Wilsons seven anti trust bills passed the senate with at least 14 votes each from Democrats and two Republicans Senators Nichols of Cumberland and White of Burlington supported the measures Only three faced serious opposition led by the main bill defining trusts prohibiting acts to create monopolies and making violations a misdemeanor Other bills banning holding companies and restricting stock acquisitions and mergers drew dissent but none from the house is expected to object locally tied to the push against monopolies and corporate consolidation.
Tacoma's city owned hydro plant enters active competition with Stone and Webster as council cuts current rates by 50 percent. The move aims to lower power bills for Tacoma and surrounding towns, potentially allowing power below cost.
A succinct adage notes thrift and foresight as key to financial longevity. The saying urges prioritizing early earnings and prudent spending to ensure funds endure.
Charleston West Virginia February 14 series of developments marked the coal strike situation militias in the fields near here used strict measures to curb violence while riot calls were sounded in the state capital during a session of the legislature when miners and sympathizers invaded the state house warrants were issued for Mother Jones C H Boswell Frank Bartley and Paul J Paulson charged with conspiracy and accessories before the fact in the death of Fred Bobbett four more companies were ordered to the strike district by Governor Glasscock bringing total in the field to six troops invasion is the third in a year Meanwhile at Princeton Colonel E M House friend of Bryan and Wilson visited at the invitation of the president elect after returning from Miami no information on cabinet talks was given
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