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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1913
Page
8
Pendleton notes report the local American Woman's League chapter meeting at city hall Monday at 3 pm to discuss business. Also covered are court bail forfeitures, jail sentences, first 1900s barn permit, real estate transfers, a newborn, snow delays on the railroad, church services, and lawsuits over notes and mortgage foreclosures.
News from Spokane reports the wedding of Boy Skiles and Elizabeth Van Antwerp. Skiles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Skiles, formerly worked at Clarke Hardware Co. and moved to Spokane just over a year ago. Van Antwerp, daughter of Mrs. Ernest Skiles, lived in the Pendleton area before attending Spokane schools.
Baker Ore Jan 4 Sheriff Rand reports W R Meade and Ed Hermsen arrested and confess to arson in the White Studio fires. The alleged crimes include the initial blaze at Washington and Second streets and a second fire at the Center street site.
Austin Texas January 4 The governor announced the appointment of R M Johnston editor of the Houston post as successor to Senator Bailey Johnston heads the states anti prohibition democrats It is expected the legislature favoring prohibition will oppose the confirmation of Johnston
In daylight at her father's Montecello area ranch Mabel Hiskell, 17, was attacked by an unknown man. Her father and brother gave chase, the assailant fled toward the San Gabriel riverbed, and a sheriff's auto posse joined the search. The girl believes the man was armed. Posse members, including Hauskella, are combing the area from Los Angeles.
Cincinnati January 4. Nathaniel Keith former secretary and Fletcher Williams former treasurer of the Cincinnati Trust company owned by George B. Cox were indicted by the grand jury on misapplication of funds. Financial transactions of the company are under investigation.
New York Jan 4 Application for a writ of habeas corpus for the release of Cipriano Castro from Ellis Island was filed in federal court by George Gordon Battle. The writ was granted on the claim Castro was held without authority of law and denied access to counsel while detained.
In P A A C gymnasium last evening the College Kids beat the Picked Preps 26 to 12 as the younger squad faded in the second half. Art Jordan and Clayton Strain starred for the winners while Houser fouled twice for the Preps and Billant, van Russell, Kirkpatrick, and McDonald filled the rosters as a hard fought, developing contest.
Pendleton residents are urged to join a delegation for a momentous good roads meeting in Uma tila. President Robinson of the Commercial association and a committee plan to circulate today and tomorrow to assemble a creditable group. The drive aims to press for a milleadam road from Umatilla through Hermiston Stanfield and Echo to Pendleton and onward through Adams Athena and Weston to Milton and Freewater. The delegation will depart Monday morning on No. 1 and return on No. 2 arriving at 4 35 p m.
The county court created a new county veterinary post appointing Dr. C. W. Lassen to curb animal diseases. The appointment, enabled by a law via the state veterinary recommendation, allows quarantine and condemnation powers. The court also levied school taxes in ten districts to raise funds to $300 per district. Judge Maloney said the general levy will not occur before Monday. The session included approving Wade’s addition to Pendleton near the old academy plotted by BE T Wade.
Five inmates freed from a burning asylum in Elvas Portugal caused terror as they roamed the streets attacking people with iron rods. One man was killed and nine seriously injured before authorities recaptured the five. Thirty five lunatics had been released and thirty of them were seized within hours.
Miss Vern Temple hosted a watch party on New Year's Eve after a visit with Mrs. Dunhip's brother Charles Marple of Tekoa Washington. Miss Lilla Grigsby, daughter of Rev and Mrs L Grigsby, has accepted the organist position at the First Presbyterian Church.
The program includes The New York Hat a Biograph feature starring Mary Pickford in a New England life character comedy drama. Also The Scoop a double scoop about a girl reporter Edith Story and a millionaire’s son E R Lincoln. Plus The Mantle of Red Evans and Football Days at Cornell an educational piece photographed at Cornell University Ithaca NY.
A brisk romantic adventure unfolds as Edison presents "The New Squire" with a tale of love and danger set in Merry England. Betty Gray and W. J. Johnson lead in a film featuring an Indian and a white man clash of loyalties.
Eclair presents a sensational two- reel program featuring His Determination Rewarded and A Tangled Marriage. Crystal shows Pearl White and Chester Barnett in The Black Prince, while Cosy offers a strong drama about an ex convict seeking honesty and a lively comedy.
War Bennett presents afternoon and night vaudeville and motion pictures at the New Grand through Sunday inclusive. The program features a I act and a selection of feature reels with live entertainment in a bustling city venue.
Eugene, Ore Jan 4 The dean of the college of literature science and arts Professor John Straub says most modern political problems are 2300 years old Greek thinkers debated woman suffrage free trade and initiative and referendum Aristo phanes Socrates and J Pierpont Morgan are used as examples He claims the Oregon System ideas were tried by the Athenians and that Greek study remains practical and relevant.
A brief War Honnett roundup notes a motion scheduled for afternoon and night events continuing through Sunday, outlining the continued schedule and venue details for readers seeking updates on proceedings.
German Lutheran at teV C Muck to hold services tomorrow at 2 PM First Christian Tolbert F Weaver minister preaches at 11 AM and 7 30 PM Sunday school at 10 AM Christ Endeavor at 6 30 PM
Services at 11 a m and Wednesday at 8 p m with Sunday school at 10 a m Reading room open daily from 2 to 4 p m on Webb and Johnson streets.
Methodist Episcopal church on Webb and Johnson streets in Evans will host morning worship on the theme Influence Example preached by Pastor N. Evans. Evening service will discuss The Man Who Came Back with Sunday School at 10 am and Epworth League at 6 20 pm.
The Church of the Redeemer lists Sunday services at 10 am Sunday school 10 am and 11 am for the Holy Communion, with a 7 30 pm sermon. On Monday the feast of the Epiphany offers divine services with a short address at 10 am led by Rector Charles Quinney.
Rev G L Griguby pastor conducts Sabbath School at 10 and Bible classes, preaching at 11 and 7 30 pm. Morning sermon on The Lord's Supper Its Nature and Significance precedes sacrament administration. evening sermon The Divine Ownership. Church season convenes at 10 46 am for reception of new members by letter or faith.
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