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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1911
Page
8
Grain is in good shape to resist frost but a heavy snow would give protection. Colder weather and a light freeze arrived overnight with snow in the mountains and foothills. Local grain men urge snow to shield grain from midwinter chill and possible severe cold.
The discussion states that the rivers and harbors bill follows a policy rather than a project. It requires board of engineers approval and a project clearly beneficial to commerce, with strong backing from territory business interests. Do you read the East Oregonian.
Echo Oregon January 10 F W Hendley of Pendleton audits and systematizes city books. New city officials to be sworn in. A reportedly insane man Geo B Huber was arrested and taken to Pendleton for examination. Hood River nursery owner Galligan considers Echo branch. E E Lewis arrives with farming goods to settle on a farm heir to John Post. Ward couple celebrate first anniversary. Allen Thomson serves on Pendleton grand jury. Rebekahs host Odd Fellows hot lunch after lodge. Mrs E Ripper and daughter Clara ill with la grippe. E J Spike visits from Pendleton.
A fragment describes insurgents taking control and appointing a retired Bowerman as president and acting governor. They plan to fill the position prior to the inauguration, making him acting governor until West is inaugurated.
Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports the Current Literature Club will meet at Mrs Mary A Dissolway's home next Friday afternoon January 13. Also notes the first marriage license of 1911 issued to Clarence B Wheeler and Viola Speer both residents of the county. Bowerman makes appointments as Sam Van Vactor becomes district attorney with Addison Bennett of Morrow county and Frank Frasier of this county named to the Third Eastern Oregon District Fair board.
Harvey Adams killed a six foot eight inch cougar at Conway station on Meacham creek last Wednesday. It was part of a trio with a mother and two cubs. Adams killed none of the cubs and the other two escaped.
Rev J E Faucett of Stanfield brought his wifes mother from a crowded St Anthonys hospital and had to return her home. Two placer sand pit claims filed near Cold Springs Landing on the Columbia river by Scott Gose Crowe and Musgrove Egan Strong. Two men charged with disorderly conduct appeared in police court with one pleading guilty receiving five dollars or ten days. the other to stand trial this afternoon.
William Miesse, acting day clerk at the Bowman hotel, has resigned due to ill health and left for Portland to visit before moving to Ashland to live on a fruit ranch. His duties are taken by John Fauts, formerly night clerk at the St. George.
W. D. Stem, prominent adult Sunday school movement figure, arrived today to address the Umatilla County Sunday School association. A session was held this afternoon and a banquet at 6 this evening honors him. His speech tonight is titled Every Man a Brother and men are invited to attend.
Samuel Van Vactor appointed Frederick Steiwer as deputy district attorney yesterday afternoon. Steiwer previously served two years as deputy under District Attorney Phelps and is deemed qualified. Van Vacter will not reside in the city, placing many duties on Steiwer as his chief deputy.
George W. Huber of Echo has been declared insane by the County Physician Garfield. The sheriff sent a guard to escort him to the asylum. Huber, about 86, has shown religious fervor and recently tried to locate President Taft believing the president is nearby.
At the traction enginemen meet at the Commercial club yesterday a plan to amend road use laws for engines and threshers was approved. A committee including E. L. Smith Pendleton L. D. Eaton Pendleton W. A. Rutherford Helix B.F.A. Terney Pendleton and B. B. Anderson Pendleton was formed to handle the matter.
The board of managers held a special luncheon at the Queue and spent an hour debating hiring a paid secretary for the Commercial club. The sentiment was unanimous in favor, but most approved delaying action until new officers and managers are elected on February 1.
Glenan Bartholomew aged 73, longtime ranch employee of 8. C. Bitner, died last night at St Anthony’s hospital from pneumonia after several days of illness. A native of Ireland, he had resided in this country for many years. The funeral services will be held tomorrow.
Bond Brothers, the popular haberdashers, will tear out the front of their Malin street store to install new display windows. The depth will be twelve feet, creating the greatest display space in the northwest for that frontage. Completion in about ten days, with spring goods showcased at launch. Burton Strout dies of typhoid pneumonia at his West Tustin street home. Funeral this afternoon. body to be shipped to Walla Walla for interment. The Elks club hosts Pendleton lodge No 288’s first annual stag social this evening at 7:30 with Frank D. Hennessy as MC. The Stubborn Cinderella troupe will perform after the Oregon theatre production.
The board approved a bond for the best eastern Oregon high school and set a date for a special election to be determined at a future meeting. E L Smith was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Dr W G Cole, to represent the west end, though he was absent at last night’s session but has accepted.
In 1910 Umatilla County paid $2872 to the state game fund from fishing and hunting licenses. Of 1209 resident anglers and 108 non residents held permits for fishing, while 996 hunting licenses were issued to 993 residents and 3 non residents. Revenue supports game preservation statewide, with trout fry planting in county streams totaling about 40,000 fish as estimated by C. K. Cranston.
Seattle report says Judge Gilbert dissolved an injunction preventing the city comptroller from arguing warrants for the expenses of a special election. Opponents plan the recall for February 7 as the council votes to proceed. George Dilling, former legislator, will oppose Gill.
Joe Coster of Brooklyn edged Abe Attell in a fast ten round bout at the Vanderbilt Athletic club in Brooklyn last night Attell fought hard through all rounds and had to exert himself near the end Coster landed a hard right to Attell's jaw in the tenth and then the fighters closed with a furious exchange at the bell
All members of Co. L are directed to assemble in the armory Wednesday January 11 at 8 30 p m for drill. Charles C Vinier First Lieut 3rd Inf U N G.
The Bond Bros bowling team clinched the city league title at Pastime Bowling Alleys with a 74 pin victory over the Bowling Alley team. Hoover led scoring with 188 in a 647 total, while Noel, Book, Molitor, Hoover, and McDevitt made the top five for the first team. Noel earned a pipe donated by Wagner for best average. the first team may travel to Walla Walla on Thursday.
A local advertisement urges taking Chamberlains Cough Remedy at the outset to prevent complications from cold spells. It claims early use saves trouble and notes Gold sold by all dealers.
Capital social scene embraces ice hockey as the latest fad with Countess Luise Alexander von Bernstoff and daughters of the secretary of the navy driving the trend.
A vintage endorsement proclaims Chamberlains Cough Remedy effective for obstinate coughs colds and throat and lung irritations. Marketed as unrivaled for throat and lung diseases and offered by all dealers.
Land broker describes 100000 acres for sale in large and small tracts. He notes 26 years in the county and 12 years in real estate, with two million dollars in sales. Examples include a 5 room house and lot near, $400, a 9 room residence with outbuildings for $1500, and 8000 acres fenced and 80 percent tillable near railroad at $10 per acre with easy terms. He has relocated to the Temple building offices 2 and 8 and invites clients.
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