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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1911
Page
2
In Great Falls area news an aviator named Maun powers a machine called a hiplane, while a local store, reportedly Dutton, is destroyed by fire as a general store operated by Pastors faces significant losses. A penitentiary-related matter in Eliotburg notes a man named Fred arterty pleading before Judge Kaufe on a separate issue.
Ore officer Constable McQuillion arrests Milevors near Puyeis on a warrant charging him with an unspecified offense. The clipped dispatch notes the arrest location and the issuing authority without detailing the charges.
Reported incident notes Hunt, an I W Sheffler ranch employee, allegedly obtained 1500 from Hillsboro National Bank president W. 4H Wehrung under false pretenses. Hunt was severely injured when an animal kicked him while working stock. He was taken to Wille Walla hospital for penicillin treatment. Contad Mont and other stockmen discuss proposed federal control measures and church funds as cannery construction nears completion in New Cannery Nearie.
A fragmentary report notes a deadly event near Grants Pass involving a quake affecting areas from Pow to Oregon. The text references drought conditions and an incident that left casualties, with names and exact details unclear due to damage.
A fractured OCR line notes a story about tramps tied together with a statement on the sisters extending hospitality in a wide manner. No clear locations dates or organizations are readable. The garbled text limits precise facts but implies a social welfare or charity theme connected to sisters.
A terse note describes diggers three miles from town where hydraulic mining once pumped Rogue River water. The sun length is noted as five feet, and the piece mentions several original rattles. A person named Shinty Wooltaik is credited with killing it.
The obituary notes Kenneth Cunnift of Gold Reach dies after years of residence in Oregon. Survived by wife Margaret McAltey and three children Alfred Miller, Mra olin Havel, and Kenneth Cunnift. The notice also mentions a separate event in Ireland from March 6 1825 and other local ties.
The article notes Vale prices recovering this year and discusses increased sales plans in the region. It mentions attention from local buyers and a lack of adequate warehouse space hindering previous shipments. The piece hints at prospects for future sales, with emphasis on price revival and market activity nearby.
A dramatic pursuit through court yard and corridor ends as a fugitive evades deputies. A check for 2470 was found on the man, later handed to Sheriff Bown, amid gusting wind and a hurried chase near the open window and barn.
The Bureau of Mines stages a mass life saving demonstration at Arsenal Park Pittburg Pa September 16 with Taft, Interior Secretary Fisher and Dr Joseph Holmes among speakers. About 20000 to 300000 miners expected to attend as first aid, mine rescues and miniature explosion gallery exhibits are shown.
A Panhandle railroad era tale recalls hungry workers at meltnes lining up for meals. A farmer supplying provisions sees a worker fall but replies it’s too late now, highlighting harsh dinner timing and persistent honesty among laborers.
Authorized by the East Session of the City Council of Corvallis the people of Corvallia endorse continuing street improvement with hithulithic pavement. The public shows full support with no remonstrance to the award by the Corvallis council Saturday night signaling progress and enterprise. A separate note mentions a treaty confirmation petition in Honolulu and a Lincoln Nebraska testimonial for Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is advertised as strengthening the stomach promoting digestive juice flow restoring appetite and improving assimilation It is described as a great blood maker fresh-builder and restorative nerve tonic making men strong in body active in mind and cool in judgement
Weston July 11 Regular meeting of the Epworth League was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tim McBride. After the business session, refreshments and social time followed. about forty attended. Next Saturday afternoon and evening the League plans a social event with tea cream cake to be served. Several locals and visitors are noted, including Mabel Lee, Miss Lillie Wood, Sam Banister, and Mrs. James Kirkpatrick, with travel and visits mentioned among Weston residents.
Today marks the birthday of John Wanamaker, renowned merchant prince and church worker. He upholds work as a preservative virtue and echoes Bernhardt on youth, warns that retirement remains unconsulted, and actively runs mammoth stores in Philadelphia New York and Paris while faithfully attending Sunday school events.
The Smith family reunion gathered 160 to 200 descendants of Robert Smith in Cork Jackson County inviting kin and friends. Notable members include Captain W P B Smith a county leader aiding power projects on the Gomulger river and pursuing an interurban railway to Jackson. County officials and attorneys from Macon were present along with long-time family members active in local business and public service.
The Argonaut reports Dr Blutoid, head of the New York Board of Health, advised a patient a harsh weight loss plan. A young woman followed a dry toast and plain beef diet, returning monthly to report progress, until the doctor questioned her adherence and pressed for more ordinary measures.
A mother hears a great commotion as cyclone battering rams rattle the house. She rushes upstairs to find Tommy smiling in the floor with plans to lock Grandp and Uncle Quargy in the cupboard and stage a round of pretend danger in the den.
George Gosnell a contractor and Terel ranch founder was killed by four bullet wounds in the back of his neck. Authorities report he had just received $600 yesterday before the shooting and four suspects were arrested with one lookout sought as investigators probe the dieselr-ohy incident.
Alfred Lequain, a bowler of national repute, was killed by a lightning strike near Thaamnock Tenedthy Tree in Royalton while with his wife. His wife was unconscious but not injured. A Bond team member, who set a world record at the Buffalo international tournament last winter, was present.
A fragment notes a young horse born in a stable with a low roof. It mentions Pele Male and hints at a dealer context. The readable text is sparse and lacks full names or locations.
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