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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1902
Page
8
A Wallula Pendleton report describes waves of weary willies or hoboes traveling to harvest fields. Train dwellers climb box cars and railsides host camps, while officers struggle to keep order. Some stay briefly, others move on seeking work, with a bread and water regimen suggested.
A two hour high wind began 4 30 Monday causing dust storms and limited damage. Main street visibility was poor and awnings, shade trees and a cook wagon eight miles south were blown over. The Muir Bros. harvest crew lost belongings and equipment, requiring a fresh supply of food and dishes.
Tomorrow the medical men of Oregon will convene for the Eastern Oregon Medical Association annual session at Hot Lake. The program is varied with topics assigned to capable physicians and essays to be discussed. A large attendance is anticipated and many local physicians plan to travel to the gathering.
A unique character known as Mortalla the Terrible Turk appeared on Pendleton streets today. The Turkish wrestler, recently in Walla Walla for exhibitions, drew curious onlookers as he moved through town.
Pendleton faces La Grande in a four game series spanning July 17 to July 20. The matchups will determine early league standings with early season implications for both teams. Local fans expect competitive play at the home field and potential standout performances from key players.
A vivid account notes a close pass and Wilner’s strong right field throw to retire a batter. The piece observes Walla Walla’s unusual performance and hints at a team reorganization amid a local rally by Official Rooters after a Baker visit.
The Inland Empire League plans to keep its four current members. Boise Idaho requested membership to pair with Dayton but distance issues would prevent a feasible schedule. Travel time would be excessive, making a larger league impractical under the present four team arrangement.
In Portland and Seattle on July 13 scores from regional games show Portland defeating Tacoma and Spokane over Helena while Seattle overwhelmed Butte. Spokane posted 5 to Helena 4 in one matchup, and Seattle led 10 to 4.
Tom Parrott nicknamed Tacks by local fans went insane during a San Francisco game after a collision. He doubled to center, attempted a steal of third, then collapsed on the bench. He could barely stand and muttered to himself as teammates led him off the field.
J B Saylor arrives in town from Echo and W H Babb stock man from Echo stays at St George. A D Stillman returns from Portland while W F Courtney, prominent Walla Walla pioneer, visits Monday night. J J Balleray heads to Boise City on business. Milton visitors to Pendleton include H A Banister H L Frazier and J S Vinson. Albert Roberta from Portland handles Uncle Sam business. Miss Mable James departs Pendleton for Walla Walla. Ed C Allen arrives from Pendleton for mountain rustication. Mrs T Whitehead leaves for Corvallis after visiting Hank Wells. F W Paine and party travel to Portland after Pendleton stop.
Mrs Dan Bowman and family arrive from Upper McKay creek and report light wind damage along the road to Pendleton. Murs M A Murchie, mother of Mrs Arthur L Knight, and grandmother of Aliss Myrtie Murchie, travels from Yakima for several days here. General Manager Joseph McCabe of the W&OU RK line is in town via high ling and notes little wheat damage between erg and the river. J A Gallo way, long employed at Alliance flouring mill, sends for Pendleton this morning. Ward Le seeks a BCLOpPL posting in area news.
Electric railway promoter Mellmann arrived with intent to seal terms for a county franchise but county commissioners were absent at press time. He aimed to persuade changes to county demands while stressing delays cost money for the project. James Neagle of Neagle Bros. machine shop suffered a minor eye injury from a hand saw incident, with no expected loss of sight.
Fifteen Mazama Club members left Portland yesterday and many more join today as they head for Mount Adams. The group plans an ascent on Saturday with additional climbers expected beforehand.
Two suits filed on the equity docket Monday evening. Wilber W Gardner sues Mattle G Gardner for divorce alleging a 1891 Pendleton marriage, separation in 1900, and abandonment. They have two children aged ten and eight living with the mother in Florence Idaho. Peter West represents the plaintiff. In the second suit Ta wa saae mi and Wa win ta let sue T J Tweedy for 80 acres of allotted reservation land. Pel outs pum died intestate. plaintiffs, as niece and cousin, seek possession. Hailey represents the Indians.
The English war office pursues training schemes and practical demonstrations, highlighting a smokeless powder locating device as a potential military milestone. It notes Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a premier family remedy over fifty years for indigestion liver and kidney troubles. Our Private Stamp appears on every bottle.
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