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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1919
Page
7
Festivities marked the Fourth of July with out-of-town visits, regally hosted receptions, and neighborly gatherings. Notable events included farewell honors for Mrs Rode, gifts from Royal Neighbors, visits from Drake and Stephens households, and planned parades with state troops in the Independence community. A separate report notes Geneck posting bond after a government arrest and liquor evidence seized in a basement operation.
Spokane on July 4 fields 146 armed special policemen, many ex servicemen, ready for emergencies as authorities await the I W W downtown parade and city picnic. Police promise no arrests if orderly. red flats restricted and speeches banned as thousands of lumber jacks flood into the city.
The Pen Qetom churches unite for a summer season beginning July 13 with no Sunday night service on July 6. Evening services key dates include July 19 at Methodist Church with Dr. J Frances Morgan, July 20 at Church of the Redeemer with Rev KR Fl Gornall, and July 23 at Presbyterian Church with Rev Alfred Lockwood. Dr Morgan conducts services at the Presbyterian church during pastors’ vacations.
New York July 4 Mexico may adopt prohibition soon per Candido Aguilar commander in chief of Carranza’s forces as he departs for France to meet with officials Aguilar said Americans near Mexico would be welcome to obtain liquor but he foresaw a swift move to national dryness as soon as Mexico adopts prohibition plans in the near future
A man identified as Tom Geneckh was arrested last night shortly after 11 by government agents for allegedly possessing liquor while in the act of handing a customer a bottle believed to contain whitey. The arrest followed an in progress sting operation.
Citizens attend a full day in Pendleton with dances, band concerts, swimming contests, and prize events. Highlights include a morning log rolling contest, fancy diving, and a 7 pm aviator flight over the business district. Billy Sunday delivers a patriotic address at 7:40 pm followed by a masked dance on Court Street. Prizes range from five to nine dollars across events.
In Toledo on July 4 the Dempsey Willard world heavyweight bout looms as officials plan a record crowd. Heat nears ninety, arena capacities near ten thousand seats, and traffic from trains cars and autos swells. Dempsey trained to gain weight while Willard trimmed down, with betting reflecting a near even chance and more money backing the challenger.
A tribute to Captain F. A. Lieuallen of the medical corps, formerly of Pendleton, who served in France and earned three citations for bravery under fire. The piece, recounting memories with friend Fred Lieuallen, reflects on his severe war experiences, including injuries, gas, and the front line, and notes his return with government stamp of forty percent physical efficiency.
Estates probated in Umatilla County from January to July 1919 totalled 1,123,440.14 with an average of 21,005 per estate. Crontina County estates are noted as larger and more numerous. Real estate accounted for about 764,656.60 of value while personal property totaled 254,604.46. Largest estates include John W. Myrick with 192,945 and George W. Grows near Athena with 102,849. Wheat land values drive high totals, real estate outpacing personal property by roughly two to one.
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