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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1910
Page
8
Miscreants overturned the memorial stone placed by the first graduating class and removed historical documents. The faculty and President McDill condemn the act, students vow to reinstall the stone when weather permits, and deny any student involvement.
Mrs Herman Suhl, aged a little over 30, died at the family farm nine miles north of Pendleton yesterday afternoon after an operation for a long standing complication. Survived by husband and three children aged from 1 1/2 months to eight years. Funeral Thursday with procession leaving the farm at 10 am and services at the Presbyterian church at 10 led by Rev George Sprattler. Interment in Olney cemetery.
King winter tightens grip across eastern Oregon and the nation as light flurries continue. Snow cover deepens while stockmen face dwindling feed and trains struggle with delays. temperatures dip to 12 below zero. Chicago Traffic Club publicity unit releases an illustrated booklet on its La Salle hotel quarters with eight interior and vista photographs.
Echo guest Glanche Crayne at Hotel Bowman. Mrs E F Feldman of Heppner visits Pendleton. Hermiston business visitor L M Canfield attends city. Joe Bannister arrives from Athena. Mrs Cass Cannon and Mrs Nels Miller visit Pendleton. Attorney S F Wilson of Athena on business. Mrs George Carmichael and Mrs J Bannister from Athena in town. Burn Hopper returns to Range. Mrs John Stanton recovering. Dr E A Mann returns from Hot Lake. Mrs W A Slusher and baby visit Nolin sheep ranch. City Attorney J Roy Raley tours county. C B McLellan of Juniper ranch in city. Mrs J W Spencer from Adams shopping. Dr C J Smith returns from eastern county. Mrs H G Newport shops from Hermiston. Green Fetes from Athena arrives on Pendleton local. Andrew Willaby from Athena on morning train. Editor E H Brown of Stanfield Standard returns. Lee D Drake of East Oregonian visits Heppner. Mrs Drake already there. Mr and Mrs G A Robbins from Upper McKay creek plan to leave tomorrow. Miss Dunnivant of Portland, guest of Mrs W H Lytle, departs. F M Saxton of state water board in Pendleton on business. De Lo Morgan to Hermiston and then to Pennsylvania on government lands project business.
Thoughtful residents of the city feed robins returning from the south and facing a harsh winter. Mrs. J. S. Landers reports flocks gathered near her door and others note similar conditions. Bread crumbs and beef suet, placed accessibly, are common methods to sustain the birds during snow.
Seattle Journal notes United States Senate hopeful Humphries refuses to submit to any advisory primary in King County. He emphasizes a broad campaign via letters and handshakes, aiming to mobilize the 1908 voters who supported him in 1908 and 1910, asserting solid backing from both King County and non county electors.
Washington reports an estimated 112470 value of birds, feathers, and wings seized by Captain W V Jacobs of the revenue cutter on Laysan and Lisiansky in January. About 200000 birds including tern petrel and albatross were killed by plumage hunters. Twenty three Japanese were arrested and sent to Honolulu for trial. The claim of fertilizer watering privileges was denied, and the offenders surrendered when authorities displayed authority.
Ruth M. Russell, 18, sues Dr. W. E. Kidd and wife for 30000 damages, claiming her husband John J. Russell, 22, left her two days after their February 11 1908 marriage at his mother's urging. Mother in law reportedly kept him from returning, with details sparse. suit notes medical bills as well.
The Chicago Woman's Club announced a change to reduce stigma around "working girls" by using the term "the young lady employed." The club supports an open door on Sundays for reading and music at the clubhouse, but voting down allowing mixed-sex visits. Mrs. John B. Sherwood leads the open door committee saying the term hurts feelings and widens social gaps.
New York society notes that Miss Marjorie Gould and Anthony J Drexel Jr plan an April 19 ceremony at St Bartholomew s church. Parents had arranged a October abroad wedding but the couple insist on a spring union, upsetting earlier plans and sparking private approval and commentary.
Seattle report says Kent in King county moved to a dry status with a million dollar payroll and five saloons. Voters favored ending liquor sales within ninety days. Wenatchee mayor cited his city’s success without jails or saloons as Kent adopted the same path. In Minnesota, Salt lawsuit seeks 15000 from ex Great Northern supervisor William Chase over eight year commissions. C Pratt named to replace him.
A Boston Transcript quip notes a captain’s tantrum nearly cost a football game, with a rival remark suggesting only an ear was injured. The exchange underscores the chaotic moment and public amusement surrounding the incident.
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