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Newspaper

Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1909

Page

6

Many Open Houses Mark New Year for Pendleton Church Folks

Pendleton hosts open houses this New Year with Methodist parsonage at 608 Johnson Street open 2 to 5 pm for Dr. and Mrs. T. B. Ford and guests. Other homes include Mrs. C. J. Smith, Mrs. J. R. Dickson, and Mrs. C. J. Ferguson hosting from 8 to 11 pm, assisted by numerous local ladies and out-of-town guests from Portland and Walla Walla.

Pendleton T. B. Ford Methodist Parsonage Johnson Street A. J. Owens James Henderson D. B. Waffle Ford Miss Ford Iva Ford Chamberlain Portland Fowler C. J. Smith E. R. Swinburne James B. Keeney Thomas Henderson Mantle Gwinn Louis Hunziker J. A. Fee J. F. Robinson T. C. Taylor Norbourne Berkeley Diana MacLain Walla Walla C. J. Ferguson

Former Pendleton Superintendent Visits Town

Prof. H. L. Talkington, former Pendleton schools chief, visited today renewing friendships. He led Pendleton a decade ago before recruiting Prof. E. B. Conklin. Now at Lewiston Idaho State Normal School, he noted Pendleton’s growth, new schools, and brighter prospects.

H. L. Talkington Pendleton Schools E. B. Conklin Talkington Lewiston Idaho State Normal School Pendleton

Thirteen Initiated Into Umatilla I O F Encampment

Umatilla Encampment No. 17 I O F initiated thirteen candidates into the mysteries of the order after ceremonies. The banquet that followed marked the new year. New members listed: F. M. Conner, Will Jacques, R. Abel, W. T. Harrison, Harvey Buchanan, M. F. Umbarger, J. W. Durrell, Burton Hutchinson, R. F. Kirkpatrick, Bruno Weber, W. M. Hutchinson, Roy Lisner, and Co. 8. Springston.

Umatilla F. M. Conner Will Jacques R. Abel W. T. Harrison Harvey Buchanan M.F. Umbarger J.W. Durrell Burton Hutchinson R. F. Kirkpatrick

The Devil's Auction at Oregon Theater Shifts Curtain Time

The Devil's Auction will be shown at the Oregon theater this Saturday night with curtain at 7 30 instead of 5 30 due to its length. Doors open at 7 00 p m.

Oregon Theater

Local men announce land deals and homecoming in Umatilla

Charles Watrous of Adams recently back from Cambridge T4n ranching in that county visited Umatilla for business and to reconnect with friends. F. Wilson of Athena plans to return from Calgary after parcelling wheat land there. Will M. Peterson, Wilson’s law partner, also bought a section in the same district.

Charles Watrous Adams Cambridge Umatilla F. Wilson Athena Calgary Will M. Peterson

Land Deed Brings H R Neil Family to Hermiston

H R Neil and his two sons James and Ben, with Ben Owens, returned from Hermiston where they purchased land adjoining the townsite. The tract is described as among the choicest in the area and highly valued.

H.R. Neil James Ben Ben Owens Hermiston

Moving to Pendleton by J H Bryant Stock Inspector

J H Bryant and county stock inspector arrange move from Echo to Pendleton for future operations.

Pendleton J. H. Bryant County Stock Inspece Echo

Birth of a daughter at the Iyag place near town

Alfred Schrolucke and his wife welcomed a newborn daughter this morning on the Iyag place just north of town. The event adds a new member to the local household and community.

Mr. Au Alfred Schrolucke

Pastime Theater To Give Away Ladies Gold Watch

A ladies gold watch will be awarded at the Pastime theater on January 11 with attendees invited to participate and enjoy a special event at the venue.

Pendleton Welcomes Wide Ring of Visitors on Business

Roy Lisner of Nye. Walter Price of Adams. Manuel Priedly of Helix. Asa Van Winkle of Pilot Rock. P. M. Nash of Pilot Rock. C. A. Barrett of Athena. Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Geer headed for Portland. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Whitehead of Athena guests. Clarence Springton of Echo at Ft. O. O. F. encampment. Harry Durrell of Echo. Henry Schmidt and wife of Athena. J. W. Kyle from Holdman. Lt. Lawrence of Ukiah. George Day and G. B. Dunmore of Walla Walla. Thus Jacques of Pilot Rock. Ike Howard of Heppner visiting. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mumford visiting Hood River. City Editor Nelson of La Grande Observer managing visiting football team. Mrs. Judd Fish returning from The Dalles. P. A. Bonney from Echo. Mrs. Otto Tidion to return from Pendleton trip. Dr. M. S. Kern to Hermiston on lumber yard business. Will Jacques of Pilot Rock. J. S. Norvel of Helix. Thomas Peach football admirer. Bert Huffman and children arriving from Joseph for Pendleton. Scott Goodall of La Grande Star with football team. Clifton N. McArthur of Portland interviewing for speakership. Postmaster G. M. Richey and Mrs. Richey departing. FP. McConner, J. W. Norton, Elmer Reeves, J. W. Durrell from Echo for Odd Fellows meeting. Prof. F. K. Noordhoff and Mrs. Noordhoff spending New Year’s with Garrett Top. Noordhoff chairs mathematics at Pendleton Academy.

Walter Price Adams Pendleton Manuel Priedly Helix Asa van Winkle Pilot Rock P. M. Nash C. A. Barrett Athena Lt. Lawrence Ukiah George Day G. B. Dunmore Walla Walla Jacques Ike Howard Heppner Hood River Nelson la Grande Observer Judd Fish Dalles P. A. Bonney Echo Otto Tidion la Granite Observer Bert Huffman Joseph Scott Goodall The la Grande Star Union County la Grande G. M. Richey Richey FP. McConner J. W. Norton Elmer Reeves J. W. Durrell Portland Focal

McArthur Confident in East Oregon Candidacy for Speaker

Clifton N. McArthur of Portland visits Pendleton and meets Representative Mann amid Eastern Oregon backing for his bid to become Speaker. He says he is pleased with the outlook and expects strong support from eastern legislators, citing regional ties and interests.

Umatilla Clifton N. McArthur Portland Pendleton McArthur Representative Mann Mr. McArthur Cascades Oregon

Space for rent in East Oregonian building on Main Street

Available storefront or office space in the East Oregonian building on Main Street with steam heat and electric lights. Also an Aliso room suitable for office or email store in the same building on Webb Street. Enquire at E. O. office.

East Oregonian Main Street Aliso Webb Street

Brown Wins Doll in Pastime Theater Drawing

At the past time theater last night J W Brown drew the winning number 3434 and the doll donated by Cass Matlock goes to his little boy in the drawing.

J. W. Brown Cass Matlock

Seeds and Rain Shape Vast Cornfields Across Land

The tiny drops and grains accumulate to form a vast network of cornfields spanning the region. Observers note how moisture and soil conditions influence growth, with farmers awaiting full maturation as drought pressures ease.

Pormer Umatilla Man Dies in Idaho

Mrs. Bert Huffman learns of brother James M. Green's death in Emmett Idaho after a month with heart disease. A Weston native, son of Taylor Green pioneer of Wild Horse creek, he was 40, leaving a wife and four children.

Bert Huffman James M. Green Emmett Idaho Mr. Green Weston Whs Taylor Green Wild Horse Creek

Wallowa Lake Area Planned as Summer Resort

A 45 acre tract at the head of Wallowa Lake is being platted by the Joseph company and will be sold next year as a summer resort. Eastern Oregon residents plan to build summer cottages there, promising to become an important resort.

Wallowa Lake Joseph Company Oregon

Moana Sails Through Storms After Vancouver Departure

The Australian liner Moana, leaving Vancouver December 4 for Sydney, faced severe weather en route to Honolulu where it docked December 12. Stormy seas flooded steerage areas and life preservers were used for days while cargo safety was considered. The ship landed several stowaways at Honolulu who will be sent back with the Aorangi returning from Sydney.

Vancouver B. C Honolulu Sydney Morrisby Merchants’ Exchange San Francisco Mona

Mayor Taylor Removes An Educational Officer

Mayor Taylor removes Thomas F. Boyle, president of the San Francisco board of education, for conduct described as bold, gross indiscretion and shameful. The official letter cites Boyle’s alleged association with ex mayor Schmitz while in a trusted position over city schoolchildren.

San

Miner Sol Hendra slain amid Tullulah mine dispute in Nevada

Chafey Nevada January 1 Sol Hendra was shot and killed while doing assessment work at the old Tullulah mine two miles west of town. Prospectors Rooney and Clark with others ordered him off the mine over disputed title. Hendra refused and was shot. deputies pursue the shooters as crowds threaten retribution.

Chafey Nev Sol Hendra Tullulah Rooney Clark Young Hendra Hendra

Chairs and forests face price surge warned by buyer

A furniture buyer with 38 years in the business argues high chair prices will rise steadily. He notes a chair marked 135 today versus 76 a decade ago and predicts no drop in value as scarcity of wood increases. He asserts public price fixing benefits business and forests need not be protected.

Foresta

Financial Conditions In Nicaraguan District Report

Consul Jose de Olivares of Managua reports fluctuating monetary exchange in the district across August to October. In the first week of November the rate rose to 950, 400 points above normal, with indications it may rise further. Trade and commerce are depressed, with no near relief in sight.

Jose de Olivares Man- Agua

Farm Fool Off Place Anywhere on Earth

A quip suggests that a fool is misplaced wherever he is, even on a farm, implying rural life does not shield from folly. The remark frames folly as universal and location independent.

Hostette's Stomach Bitters Almanac Free Distribution

A 1909 illustrated Almanac offering restoration of appetite digestion and relief from bloating heartburn colds grippe and general weakness is now available at drug stores for free distribution. The notice invites readers to obtain a copy.

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