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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1917
Page
2
The little dog who led D. D. Phelps' mascot rode atop the hood of the auto yesterday as a Ford was rebuilt with an attractive new body. The canine owners learned it was the same old car and the dog expressed pride in the restored vehicle.
J T Hinkle delivered a verdict around 10 pm declaring the plaintiff Henry T. Ailne won $1000. The case notes no written contract but the bond delivery by Hill supported the verdict. A separate remark mentions a carload of Oregon hardwoods headed for auction from Marion County to the county’s merchants. Salem’s Lrans factory is arranging sale of Willamette galley crab-oak and other woods.
A showstorm lingered through Pendleton and surrounding county all day with no abatement by late afternoon. Four inches of snow were recorded in Pendleton by 2 PM as precipitation fell, with winds gusty and temperatures slowly moderating ahead of a forecast for snow on high elevations and rain on lower areas.
East Oregonian Feld special from Hermiston Oregon reports four inches of snow on the Umatilla project this forenoon. By 2 p.m. the storm continued with heavy drift and little damage reported. Hay available in the community at a price per ton in the stockyard on the project.
Consul Frost reports Sotomoan Traishe of San Francisco aboard the Norwegian bark Grenhelme when it was submarined on Thursday. All hands were unharmed. The Blenheim was en route from Pensacola to Green Roc. A British warship halted the attack thirty miles southwest of Fastnat, allowing crew to take to lifeboats before shelling and sinking the vessel.
A. G. Mapes, manager of the Alta, announced vaudeville attractions and 22 film exchanges in Seattle. The lineup, traveling from Spokane, Portland, and Seattle, promises superior shows. Mapes expressed pride in the new program though away.
The Tivilll orchestra leader of San Francisco will direct the Altony concert with a new five piece orchestra drawn entirely from outside musicians.
A street car carrying about fifty men to a Wil-Overlined game or event in Toledo overturned at top speed. Fifty were hurt, several fatally. Doors jammed, passengers trapped, screams and prayers filled the scene as bystanders and mechanics worked to free them. Rescue teams cut holes in the roof to reach the injured.
Pendleton plans a Community Show at the Temple Theater next Thursday and Friday staged by tonal merchants. A complete spring outfit will be awarded to the most popular model. A. HL Al sop directs the show with New York models assisting. Mr. Allen at Hotel Pendleton invites inquiries.
J A Stolp of Weeton spent last night in Pendleton. Mies Viola Shea of Portland is convalescing after hospitalization and heads home. Mire Charla Watson of Pomeroy visited Mratt R Raymond and left for Helix to see Katherine Stanton. Chic Thacker Lester Norman Pellx Mermaroux Earl Bowie and Den O'Donnell attended a Botistant dancing party.
The annual district Odd Fellows convention draws large turnout in Pendleton with delegates from county lodges. Grand master Hens Weethromook opens with welcome, reports from vice presidents, and officers to be elected. Banquets split between T O hall and Wootman hall as greetings from Grand Master KF Karen and others conclude the gathering.
Short local notices list events at Peoples Warehouse and Pure Food Shop for March 1 to 3. Ads include job seek, ranch work for a reputable couple, furnished room rental at 14 College, and piano access at 712 Lélioth Street. Contact Aura Street for inquiries.
Due to the new and bad conditions of the fonda there will be no dance tonight at German Hall. The dance will be announced later.
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