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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
6
Northwest notes report a record 286 marriage licenses issued in one month, far surpassing the previous high of 27. Forecasts note June still has days left and a possible 560 total by July. Also mentions rain risks for crops and labor shortages lowering harvest prospects nationwide. Albany locals set a near beer ban, electing L. M. Curl as councilman and warning violators of arrests.
Indian Munlers Pout from Salt Lake Utah and Dean Tacoac, a 1h year old Navajo boy, pleads guilty in U S District Court to murdering four relatives at Aneath. Judge Marshall sentences him to ten years in Leavenworth federal prison and a $500 fine.
Eugene Oreg The Oregon State Letter Carriers association met here today and adopted resolutions to present to the national convention in St Paul Minn in August. Officers named were President F E B Taylor of Eugene Vice President Fred P Holm of Portland and Secretary Treasurer E J Burrows of Portland.
The Negro Associated Press of the United States has established a Pacific Northwest Negro News Bureau in Spokane with Rev. J Gordon McPherson of Calvary Baptist church in charge. The bureau will send weekly news letters and report on progress in commerce and industry nationwide.
Wallowa, Ore. The railroad men's excursion to Joseph Sunday drew over 2000 attendees from La Grande Elgin Pendleton Baker City and Union and Wallowa counties. Joseph provided free conveyances to the lake launches and coffee. Two ball games were held Cove beat Elgin in the morning and Joseph defeated Wallowa in the afternoon.
State Auditor Clausen issued warrants under the 1899 appropriation law to pay surviving veterans of the 1854-5 Indian wars. Claims certified by the adjutant general include David A. McKee John A. Bounds C. M. Vanderpool Nathaniel Mills Alexander L. Coffey Harvey Cameron Freeman W. Brown George W. Biles James Woodman Daniel C. Beaty James A. Burk Harvey A. Martin Josephus Peckler John L. Johnson John H. Trimmen Lewis Van Vieer James Vanderpool J. F. Tuckley Benjamin F. Ruth William Lane Reuben S. Robinson Francis Mr. Naught and Thomis Prather.
Wild mustard known as Jim HI is spreading through central and eastern Washington, forcing farmers to expect only about a third of a wheat crop. Spokane authorities order property owners to cut the weed under penalty as fears grow of labor shortages during harvest and threshing this fall.
You can try Rexall Orderlies at Pendleton Drug Co with a risk free offer. The advertisement claims they relieve constipation, are candy like and easy to take, and promise no cost if they fail.
Passengers on the Spokane outbound flyer witnessed a bay horse about 16 hands tall run for seven miles along the track in front of a approaching train. The animal jumped 16 cattle guards and crossed a 60 foot railroad bridge without slipping. It was finally corralled in Troutdale by a station agent and stable hand using a lariat.
Salem Oregon railroad commission will hold a hearing Tuesday June 25 to craft an equitable uniform stock contract. Montana California and Washington commissions likely to attend. If agreement is reached four state commissions may adopt or base a uniform interstate contract on Oregon terms.
Klamath Falls Ore Through the enterprise of Dave Edler the Southern Oregon sheep king extensive experiments are to be made in drilling for artesian water on arid ranches in Klamath county this summer and then moved to Lake county in the fall. If successful the project could enable summer grazing on the barren plains by supplying moisture for stock. Water strikes at the Big Low desert could revolutionize the wool and mutton industry by supporting grazing on the arid lands managed by Edler.
In La Grande Oregon about 125 business leaders gathered for the Commercial Club annual supper. President Collier presented the year’s report and future plans, followed by speeches from Publicity Manager Curry. Topics included Heaver Creek Water Power Facilities of Union County Our Churches and remarks by Rev. See iain. Several new members were welcomed.
In the city the spirit of cooperation grows as residents anticipate approving a new Beaver water charter. The measure, tied to bond issuance, has lingered due to charter defects. American Light & Water bears election expenses and the charter vote is expected to pass.
A W C T U delegation led by Adah Wallace Unruh visited city hall during a council session to present Dr. Lane with six large bouquets of lilies as a token of appreciation for his efforts to purify the city. Councilmen offered quips about retirement as Lane expressed thanks and goodwill.
Athena Ore July 1 Special Correspondence: Mrs John W Keen died June 27 1909 aged 76 after heart failure. She crossed the plains with husband in 1875 and settled Gerkins flat west of Athena in 1877. Survived by mother husband three sisters one brother and six children. Funeral at the old homestead led by Rev C W Gelsler with Rev Harris assisting. service well attended.
Husum Washington reports the Pioneer Bachelor club of Klickitat county plans a Fourth of July visit by about 20 Portland area maidens who have corresponded with members. Invitations accepted. lodging arranged at Guler hotel. Members prepare with improved ranch scenery, song and dance routines, as they seek a husband. Membership grows with new eastern applicants.
The Chronicle notes a surge in major construction in The Dalles during the past year, including a public vitvary and an Up-to-life hotel costing over 40,000, plus a greatly improved hospital. More buildings are in prospect.
Mr A Miller general manager of Milton Nursery company returns from a trip to the National Nurserymen's Convention at Rochester New York where he was elected vice president for Oregon of the American Association of Nurserymen The article also covers ongoing testimony in a water rights case involving Peacock Mill company and local irrigation entities and notes a sidewalk project on Main Street and local staff updates.
Reprint notice offers one hundred dollars reward for any cage of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo certify F J Cheney is honorable and capable of fulfilling obligations. Walding Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale druggists, Toledo, advertise Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and sold by druggists. testimonials free, price 5 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills for constipation also advertised.
Slabwood available for disposal of several cars in 4 ft lengths. Inquire for price in any quantity. Oregon Lumber Yard seeking buyers for surplus slabwood and auto salvaged materials.
A grower reports selling 275 crates of strawberries this year from 194 acres at 2 75 per crate. He had 112 acres previously and says over three years he has earned 1700 from strawberry cases, leaving ample for home use.
Roseburg Ore Francis J Heney says will try Hermann and remaining land fraud cases this year. He received a letter from the U S attorney general two months ago asking speedy action but delays due to business matters. Heney says election as San Francisco district attorney will not delay the Hermann trial and hints at independent run and victory. He cites Calhoun trial and suspects juror bribery but cannot prove it. Mrs Heney travels with him and they plan to continue north in about two weeks amid good health.
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