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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1913
Page
3
Oregon Agricultural College in Corvallis announces new rules from Commandant P J Hennessey affecting cadet promotions. Students must file written applications to qualify for examinations for higher ranks, with eligibility limited by class standing.
The officers called for naming all those whose merit warrants advancement or reduction. Commanders bear responsibility for those under them and should replace subpar material immediately.
Silverton Oregon February 25 The funeral of B F Davenport 74 who died of heart failure Thursday was held Sunday. He came to Oregon in 1851 by ox team and lived in Waldo Hills before moving to Silverton two years ago. He married Lucretia Dewitt November 17 1867. Survived by widow four children L J D C Davenport and J H Davenport of Silverton and Mrs Orange Jacobs of Seattle. The late Timothy Davenport was his brother.
Alexander Daylight an Indian of about 114 to 122 years died at his home near Kettle Falls Washington. He helped keep peace among local Indians in early exploration days and claimed to have met David Thompson at Kettle Falls in 1811, while denying Thompson’s claim to being the first white visitor.
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast remedy for cold in the head and catarrh. It claims instant nose opening, relief from headache, and healing of nasal throat membranes with a small bottle available at drug stores. The copy urges trying the product to end misery and morning recovery.
Baltimore Feb 26 The first bloodshed in the women’s suffrage movement is reported as hikers led by General Rosalie Jones pass Newark and near Washington. Foot wounds from mud are cited while Jones says violence is unlikely here and notes mass support from schoolchildren who cheer the marchers.
Stanford University announces the debating squad selected by competitive test to face the University of Washington in Seattle on Friday March 28 and the tri state match against the University of Oregon. The teams feature Morison and Nowell from California with Coyle and Hettinger from the Central Valley, debating the immigration prohibition question concerning unskilled labor from eastern Europe.
Salem Oregon Feb 25 A memorial urging Congress to preserve the old battleship Oregon and turn it over to the Oregon naval militia as a practice ship passed the house unanimously Ha good of Multnomah presented it amid reports the historic ship might be scrapped Hagood called such action sacrilege saying it would be a grave wrong to break up the vessel
In two reels Rex Beach story The Vengeance of Durand stars Edith Storey Earl Williams and Rodger Lytton. A strong drama shows a father’s rage turning against himself as the weapon he crafted against his daughter is turned back. Also featured The Alter of the Aztecs Selig The Horse That Wouldnt Stay Hitched Kalem and St Augustine Florida Kalem views. Miles Com pany presents Tales of Old Tahite a feature film from the Miles company with Grace Drew Carlton King and Charles F Orr in the cast.
The page lists multiple film offerings with plots and stars. Fatty’s sweetheart foiled by Fatty in a lively chase. Edison and Tennyson themes join a slate including The Lesson and Seeing America First. Various shorts and features from Selig, Pathé, Nestor, and Belair headline the bill with Monday and Tuesday highlights.
Special correspondence from Athena Oregon reports the Knights of Pything held their annual ball Friday night at the K of FP lodge hall with music by Johnson's Orchestra and H A Bundy of Pendleton on drums. Numerous notices of local residents visiting nearby towns and health updates follow, including Mrs Cox at Hot Lake and Mrs Schrimpf moving to a farm for summer.
Henry J. Goldstein of 14 Barton Street Boston reports five years of rheumatism relieved by Hood's Sarsaparilla. He says stiff knees, severe pain and business disruption followed failed remedies until Hood's cured him. He endorses the medicine and urges readers to get Hood's Sarsaparilla, in the usual form.
Joe Weber presents Alma Where Do You Live a German French farce with music done into English by George W Hobart with original music by Jean Briquet at the Oregon theater Thursday night Seats go on sale at Pendleton Drug Wednesday at 10 am The show was a hit in New York last season opening mid August at Weber's theater
An old advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a penetrating soothing oil for pregnant women. It claims relief from soreness and fear during childbirth, urging daily use for a painless easier delivery. Available at drug Stores or via mail order from Bradfield Co. in Atlanta.
Reports say a dog poisoner targeted Athens property Friday night, resulting in the loss of dogs owned by H. S. Watts and BE, and M. Achilles. The incidents prompt warnings to residents and requests for vigilance.
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