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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1914
Page
8
A historical report discusses grain handling in Washington with emphasis on sack costs and standard weights. Farmers criticize sacks charging 13 cents per pound, arguing sacks are returned without value while bulk handling improves rail service. Elevator expansion and a push for a Seattle terminal elevator are noted efforts.
A booster denounced the use of sacks by the farmer as a crime against frugality, economy, and common sense, urging stricter practices and moral economy in the community.
Census figures show New York City’s municipal costs over 1902 to 1911 total $695,197,943, surpassing the Panama Canal’s building and maintenance expense of $637,027,544. Panama costs rose from about $20,000,000 in 1902 to $91,454,237 in 1911, while New York’s costs grew from $43,322,573 to $88,424,126.
Art Grover of Helix underwent appendectomy at St Anthony's hospital with his wife present. The county court resumes Monday after a two day recess to decide on several matters including the road policy for the coming year.
H. F. Bendix former manager of the Eilers Piano House and longtime head at Walla Walla has been promoted to manage the Seattle agency and departed this week for the Sound City.
Peter Herman, representing himself with W. W. Steward and Mrs. J. W. Jenkins, filed suit today for an accounting of the sale of the 1912 prune crop against the Milton Fruitgrowers Union. J. C. Hurspool is attorney. Night school classes were organized at the high school and will begin Monday in commercial, domestic science and possibly manual training. German classes may follow.
A picked Town Team including Sturdivant Kimball Houser Bowler and A Jordan defeated the high school squad 6 to 2 percent last evening. The all stars stood out individually despite poor teamwork. The high school used six players. Sophomore girls also defeated the seniors in a preliminary game.
Preparations are complete for a jubilee meeting at the Christian church tomorrow to publicly burn the note that has hung over the church for five years. The act celebrates finishing the campaign to pay off the debt. The public is invited to join the rejoicing with special music arranged. Mrs David Stone of Athena and Mrs J R Dickson of this city will render vocal selections.
A marriage license was issued today to George Calvin and Ida Howard of Milton, authorizing a future wedding for the Milford couple.
Judge Phelps delivers judgment for the defendant in the case of J J Gumm versus Walter 3 Per Euson et al with ruling favoring the defendant and ending the suit.
In eastern Oregon the Alexander Department Store was awarded the six month drygoods contract for the state hospital. Police arrest two youths for Mangasine subscription canvassing in the city, alleged to be a scam to gain entry to O. A. C. pending investigation.
Tomorrow afternoon a public reception for Tom Richardson the Oregon booster promoting a development campaign will be held in the Commercial club rooms at 4 o clock. Mr Richardson attends the note burning service at the Christian church tomorrow morning and will be a dinner guest there followed by a short talk. This afternoon he addresses a ladies gathering in the Commercial rooms.
Realty transfers involve Lucinda A McCullough to Henry Dorn for two acres in section 21 two three N R 29 RM. Dorothy and wife to Harry Huber acres in section 21 two six N R 86. Warren W Raymond and wife to Adam Raymond four four six thousand dollars four numbers in section 21 two four N R 34. J B Perry and wife to Christopher Stanull lots 1 and 2 block 181 Reservation addition to Pendleton. W J Sammers and wife to Louis Lelstner forty acres in section 4 two four N R 28. J Wilfred Earl and Fldena Earl to Aaron M Isaac two thousand sixty acres in section 15 two one eight R 3%
W S Mayberry Holdman teacher says district near Holdman is considering a union high school next year. Interest grows after five students were sent to outside high schools this year. Estimated initial attendance ten, with a new room and extra teacher likely if approved.
Circuit Judge G W Phelps dissolved the temporary injunction in the case S C H Wicks vs the Milton Fruitgrowers Union. The union is not insolvent and has not considered dissolving, with the trial on the merits pending. Plaintiffs seek an accounting for prune crop profits.
Washington January 10 The inquiry by Assistant Attorney General Todd investigates whether Chicago packers will control Argentine beef imports. He refused to detail the method of inquiry or possible actions.
About 100 unemployed residents of Portland refused city work on the municipal rock pile and began a state pilgrimage to find jobs. They marched past city hall amid a curious crowd shouting and singing, with others hooting at city employees. They plan to go to Salem to demand work before Governor West.
News notes a bearish view on Canadian beef entering Oregon and Washington markets, with Portland prices nearly identical to four years ago. It reports overstocking from Canadian cattle and outlines a upcoming Cattle and Horse Raisers’ Association meeting in Pendleton to discuss brand inspection laws and reduced theft.
From Prineville reports that bunch grass supplies winter forage for cattle and horses. A Heppner meeting of Blackhorse Telephone Co revealed 24 subscribers have paid just $1 per phone for the entire year. W. B. Barrett serves as company president.
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