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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1911
Page
8
The measure authorizes county courts in Umatilla and Morrow to appropriate up to 3600 yearly for poultry shows and related exhibits. Pending Governor West veto decision, the law would empower local poultry associations to fund annual exhibitions, with requirements including prior year exhibits and facilities.
In a continuation from page one, Bonah argues the debate will end with no measure to protect any supposed right of the colored man. He urges insistence on the constitution as the universal rule for legislation, claiming it will prove to be correct for all when applied.
A meeting of high school students and other interested parties will form an agricultural club. Leroy Breithaupt, newly appointed agriculture instructor, urged local farmers and business people to join. The move mirrors active agricultural work at the college and aims to expand student participation.
Washington February 17 The tea board of the treasury department ruled that colored tea is injurious and must cease exporting to America. Tea shipments from Japan totaled forty six million pounds last year with about half purportedly colored to disguise the product.
Pendleton district boundary board names Marshall S. Phay of Hermiston as town truant officer. Northern Pacific officials J L De Forest and Special Agent Williams arrive on the Pasco Pendleton local. Farmer Charles Daniels strikes water on his ranch northwest of the city at 180 feet. Story hour at the public library tomorrow features Miss Viva Warren with a George Washington themed tale.
A light snow fall began shortly before noon and large flakes soon blanketed the ground. The sun quickly dissolved all traces of the white covering, leaving only damp remnants and a brief winter scene.
Civico Club placed rental books in the public library last Monday and the three hour rush to borrow shows strong demand. Dr. Harper Peddicord has joined Pendleton’s medical fraternity, arriving from Portland and opening offices in the American National Bank building after five years as a U. S. Army surgeon.
Joe Sullivan a well known local man and Spanish war veteran has purchased the retail department of the Devin cigar business. He will conduct the time in the future and the place will be known as the Veterans Headquarters.
Attorney J P Neal of Freewater filed for divorce on behalf of Louise Barney against Chester Carney this morning. Grounds cited are desertion. The couple wed in April 1906 and have no children.
Fay Adams proprietor of the Windsor house at Cottonwood and Webb streets was fined 25 in police court for selling intoxicating liquor without a license. She and about six other women were fined 7.50 each for conducting a bawdy house.
Claud Pritchett of Milton has commenced suit in the local court against E. J Reavis to collect a $90 note. He seeks judgment for $90, attorney fees, interest from December 21, 1909, costs and disbursements. Attorney J P Neal of Freewater represents the plaintiff.
Well known auctioneer Col W F Yonka conducted a large sale today at the George Ness place. He recently sold for Dave Nelson and has additional sales planned. A sale in March is set at Walla Walla for the Commercial Realty Co featuring sixty four town lots.
The girls basketball squad from the local high school left at 7 this morning for Milton to play the Milton High School girls tonight. The team, not hurt by recent defeats, aims to win. Traveling with the group were Francis Saling, Muriel Saling, Ella Laalaka, Grace Finnell, Im Sturdivant, Juanita Persol, Edna Cook, and faculty member Ruth Wise.
A brief note indicates the Walla Walla girls team will play a glam game in the city next week, with plans underway and tickets likely soon.
At the Elks weekly meeting a home talent entertainment was planned in the form of a minstrel show. A three member committee Carl Cooley Jack Watson and L G Frazier was appointed to arrange details and begin preparations immediately. They intend to engage Mr and Mrs Walter Farnum to help stage the event and will seek top amateur talent from the city beyond lodge membership.
Salem Ore Feb 17 a senate supported joint resolution by Representative Neuner grants a five senator seven representative committee blanket power to draft on tax measures for 1912 and to prepare pro and con arguments for county and statewide measures The panel may study county tax experiments including Multnomah and other counties with initiative filing required for ballot placement.
Round-Up Park shows active progress on the new track and arena for the Midwest exhibition. About thirty teams and many workers grade, scrape, and fill the site under J P Heine supervision. Completion eyed shortly after March 1 with gravel from the Roundup plot and dirt from the tract west end. more Fresno scrapers from Frank Sioon of Stangel will speed the work.
New York February 11 Congressman Otto Foelker testified Gardner former state Senator tried bribing him to vote against Hughes anti racing bills. The witness said he was carried in on a stretcher to cast his vote. Detective Maxwell backed Foelker claiming Gardner used Lloyd Adams to offer $25,000 to defeat the bills.
Co J Mitchell, manager of the Oregon theatre, announces cancellation of contracts for Honey Moon Trail Polly of the Circus Girl in the Kimona Gentleman from Mississippi and The Winning Miss due to the city’s poor theatre. Polly of the Circus had been cancelled earlier after a personal visit and inspection.
Electric lines unite in Chicago under the Illinois Electric Railway Association to create a permanent state body. It aims to present a unified front to steam roads, connect interurban lines, issue interchangeable mileage books, and campaign for freight express business and mail contracts. Over twenty key companies attend the meeting.
Providence Illinois February 17 Elks will hold a large reception tonight in honor of National Grand Exalted Ruler August Hermann of Cincinnati honoring his visit and leadership to the lodge and community event at the Providence hall with local members in attendance.
News from Florida reports the Reverend I. B. Tallman, aged 84, is fatally ill with dysentery in St. Petersburg. Relatives in the east hurry to his bedside while distant son J. W. Tallman remains unable to travel. Tallman had recently returned from Europe and planned a Pendleton visit this spring.
In Salem on February 17 Representative Amme’s anti loan shark bill sparked a heated debate. Abraham denounced it as unconstitutional and vicious while Joseph expressed strong support, claiming Portland firms abuse loans and that consent of an employer is needed before pledging a man’s wife for loans under 200 dollars.
Pendleton Drug store promotes Zemo and Zemo soap for infants and adults with irritated skin, claiming a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The ad asserts the product treats eczema pimples dandruff and other skin eruptions and emphasizes its economy and cleanliness for all skin conditions.
After a pointed speech several senators who had voted no reversed their stance and the bill was approved. The dramatic switch altered the chamber's balance and secured final passage.
Four Insurance bills in the series drawn by Insurance Commissioner Kozler passed the senate after House approval. The measures include House Bill 44 regulating rates of fraternal insurers with gradual increases, license fee of 25 per year, and endorsements by several orders. Other bills strengthen collection of receipts, adopt New York standard policy form, and bring casualty marine and plate glass insurers under the anti-conspiracy act.
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