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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1913
Page
5
A collage of small ads lists wanted help a waitress at Hotel Pendleton and housekeeper positions, a person seeking a lost gold watch, and services from lawn mowing to window washing. It includes sale offers, a livestock auction, transportation notices, furniture van services, and a street nuisance ordinance notice dated July 5 1913 issued by City Recorder Thos Fitzgerald.
Citizens with claims against the Fourth of July committee are asked to mail or present them by Wednesday evening July 5. All bills will be audited on that date, and failure to present may result in loss of claim. Dean Tatom, Chairman.
Notice calls attention to a provision of Section 1 of Ordinance 326 of Pendleton City. It prohibits throwing or depositing sweepings from stores or cuspidor contents on streets or sidewalks and the promiscuous scattering of hand bills or other papers or material.
Soleil proposals due 6 pm Thursday July 1 191%. bid scope includes twenty five cords red fir four foot lengths cut from green timber and seasoned delivered to district schools by superintendent. coal 400 tons Rock Springs lump or equivalent delivered to Washington Hawthorne Lincoln and high schools. Directors reserve right to reject bids. bid to Lot Livermore Clerk District No 16.
Auto Stage to Lehman Springs available by phone Pendleton Auto Co. Main 541 for reservations on the seven passenger stage. F. M. Murphy.
In the Northwest League Portland defeated Tacoma 1 to 0 while Seattle lost 3 to 4 to Victoria and Vancouver beat Spokane 7 to 6. In the National League Boston won 15 to 2 over Philadelphia and New York edged Brooklyn 6 to 1 as Pittsburg beat Cincinnati 6 to 1. American League results include Philadelphia 7 to 8, Boston 4 to 8, New York 5 to 1, Washington 2 to 8, St. Louis 10 to, Detroit.
Dresden reports Saxony State railway increases wages to ease cost of living strains. A previous raise occurred in 1911 and an hours improvement is considered. The changes will cost about 2,000,000 marks annually.
London reports a found flight of worn steps in Harrow church chancel reviving talk of an ancient underground passage said to run to Headstone Moat, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s residence. The passage, believed carved under Cromwell’s orders for military use, may be opened with new permission after the recent discovery.
Bombay reports that the word native, long used as a synonym for Indian in English, has been discouraged in official quarters due to objections by educated Indians. Since Lord Minto’s viceroyalty, it has largely been dropped from government correspondence and records, with definite directions issued on its deletion except in certain circumstances.
Fain Coppinger went to Echo on No 1 this morning. H A Kissler visited from Umatilla yesterday. A Reeder of Helix is among visitors. Robert R Carter of Walla Walla guests of the St George. J J Hatter of Umatilla were Pendleton visitors yesterday. Ernest Ghormley of Helix is transacting business in the city. Jacob Marin travels to Portland for a visit with family. Clarence Penland and Waby son left for demon Springs for a summer outing. Mable Cameron returned to Heppner after visiting in the city. Dr W J Stapish of Western Land & Irrigation Co returned to Hermiston. Ben F Hill came from Walla Walla on business. Dr J Whittaker to spend summer in Cambridge Mahe. Judge G W Phelps and family left for Seaside for several weeks, joined later by Mr and Mrs Frank Fairbanks. J E Mullinix of Butte Montana visiting J H Dunham en route to Alaska. Mullinix is Dunham’s brother. Glen Sturdivant to Boise to watch Pendleton Hall start of second half season.
A new silver calngy coinage issued by the Royal Mint for British West Africa colonies and protectorates carries values of 2s 18 6d and 3. Both old and new coins are legal tender throughout West Africa and will be accepted by government institutions and the Bank of British West Africa. UK or local silver coin holders can exchange at Bathurst Freetown Accra and Lagos for drafts at three days sight on the London board, at 15s per cent until further notice.
A New York Press contributor shares a simple restoration tip for furniture dents. Wet the area with warm water, place folded brown paper over the dent, apply a warm flatiron until moisture evaporates, then repeat if needed. The method is said to erase dents without damaging intact surfaces.
Londown discusses the second report of the explosions in mines committee on coal dust inflammability. It explains coal as a conglomerate with resins gums and degraded cellulose forming the base, identifies paraffin yielding constituents, and notes ignition temperatures between 1000 and 1400 degrees Celsius depending on content.
The Commoner the paper associated with Bryan will switch from weekly to a monthly publication schedule in Lincoln starting this July.
Secretary McAdoo stated that the general banking condition in Pittsburg and the nation is strong and expects no further trouble after the Pittsburg First Second National Bank failure. Investigations will probe causes, with Justice Department help possible, amid a nearly 2 million dollar discrepancy and losses to 3.4 million capital stock, workers estimate losses around 3 million dollars.
Hostilities flared in Cabin Creek area near Ohley West Virginia with rifle fire heard on the hills as a union strike clashes with noncompliant miners. A mule was killed two miners missing and a derailed motor caravan followed. Deputy sheriffs report ongoing gunfire and Governor Hatfield considers steps after court guidance.
Sir Johnson Forbes Robertson presents Hamlet on the cinematograph soon. An exact replica of the old castle in Denmark rises on the cliffs of Lulworth Cove to stage select scenes.
The Liverpool branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals conducts many activities beyond its cruelty suppression. A notable event is the annual show of horses and donkeys aimed at aiding the humblest class of animal owner. The competition was held.
On May 22 the eighth edition drew 78 entries, with honorary judges from veterinary surgeons and horse owners ranking awards by animal condition and care shown, not price. Prizes include money and generous consolation awards, funded independently from the society’s general account, and the event notes improved animal condition and closer ties between participants and the society.
A proposed electric under sea railway linking Stokes Bay to Ryde could cost 750000 pounds. The line would run about four miles, and the plan is under serious consideration by authorities on the Isle of Wight.
A brief employment note seeks a competent man and wife team for harvest duties. Apply at this office with a V cure for employment consideration and positioning for seasonal field work.
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