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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
5
Mrs Mabel Warner testifies about receiving a Christmas package that contained an old leather pocket book with a will inside. She recounts finding the envelope and identifying the book as one her uncle carried. Rebuttal testimony is proceeding with more heirs preparing subsequent proofs.
Twelve more deaths from tetanus linked to the Fourth of July were reported nationwide, bringing total deaths to 114. One victim was Professor W. R. Pitkin of Albion College Michigan, killed by a revolver explosion on July 6.
In St Louis on July 16 the state of Arkansas filed suit against Wouters-Pierce Olt company seeking seven and a half million dollars under the Arkansas anti trust act of 1905. The state requests the company be ousted from Arkansas and faces a court hearing today.
New York reporting that Mrs. James P. Hoover asked police to search for her missing husband. She had believed him buried at a New Jersey graveyard after a five week disappearance. Funeral expenses were paid as the community mourned. He later returned home explaining he had been seeking work and did not wish to come home until employed. He stayed until Monday night then went out and has not returned. Mrs. Hoover asks police to locate him.
Rock Springs coal promoted by Henry Kopittke with ads for Beddow & Miller plumbers Furnished housekeeping rooms at 302 Water Street For sale two fresh milch cows inquire 417 Eddy Street Big line of rugs at low prices Pendleton Furniture CoSee Henry Kopittke for Rock Springs coal Phone Main 178 For sale feed and chop mill inquire this office Dry wood by calling Henry Kopittke Phone Main 178 Automobile stage to Lehman Springs Pendleton Auto Co More moving pictures shown than any other theatre in the city Pastime For rent four room cottage inquire 100 E Bluff Street Prompt plumbing by Beddow & Miller Six room furnished house for rent during summer inquire 314 Dustin Street or Black 2341 Unfurnished room East Oregonian building electric light bath and game floor Inquiries to office Rug sale by Pendleton Furniture Co
In and About Pendleton a marriage license was issued to Elmen M. Morris and Stella E. Bould, both Milton residents. George Adams bought sheep worth up to 20000 from R. N. Stanfield. Civic Club meets tomorrow at 2 30 in the rest room with important business and full attendance urged. BE Eklund now has four toes on one foot after a long illness and walks with a cane. Anna V. Rawellie sues Richard Moore to quiet title to land in the east end of the county, residents of Freewater area. R. W. Potter has left town amid reports of unpaid bills from local dairy suppliers. Glen Sturdivant leaves baggage work at Northern Pacific and joins Mader furniture store tomorrow. W D Hobbs to become baggage man at Murphy paint store and a business men's meeting at Pendleton academy to discuss plans.
Ten or fifteen carloads of beef cattle are to be shipped from Camas Prairie country to this city for Seattle markets. The animals were purchased by Nate Raines for Frye-Bruhn & Co. Clarence Adams of Adams Brothers is among those bringing in cattle for the shipment.
According to Dr. C. J. Smith the man, known as H. L. English, was a bank bookkeeper at Irrigon and had been a patient at St Anthony's hospital in this city for a month or more. Major Lee Moorehouse also knew him. The report identifies tuberculosis as the cause and places the deceased in this city.
Mary O Ludlow sues Frank Ludlow for divorce alleging desertion. They wed in Lasanimas Colorado on October 16 1900 and have a seven year old daughter. Mrs Ludlow seeks custody of the child and a decree of divorce freeing her from the husband.
A horse driven by Ben Burroughs in Main Street ran away briefly after 1 pm. The frightened animal, hitched to a buggy near the Burroughs wood yard office, stumbled at the Northern Pacific crossing and was captured by Al Richardson, known for stopping runaways at the Hotel St George corner.
Dry Goods Manager L. Francis Le Claire of the Peoples Warehouse married Miss Alice Simmons of Corvallis Montana at 7:30 last evening. Ceremony held at groom BE W Le Claire's Spokane home with departure by Northern Pacific to Pendleton, arrival today. Le Claire recently moved from Spokane to lead the dry goods department and has received many congratulations.
W. J. McKey of Walla Walla, a non resident, was fined 25 dollars for fishing without a license in the county’s eastern end after a deputy game warden caught him. He paid a dollar fishing fee and asked for a duplicate license from the county clerk, who says none can be served but will likely mail a replacement.
A fragment notes a certificate stating that he has purchased a license. It is unclear if this license protects him from the game and fish warden. The snippet presents an unresolved legal or regulatory issue without further context.
Orville Wright at Fort Myer conducted a brief test flight in the aeroplane, staying aloft five minutes and reaching about 40 miles per hour. The craft covered roughly three and a half miles before landing smoothly. The motor lacked perfection, delaying longer runs. a fuller official test is planned when improvements are complete.
El Paso report says 17 crew members of the gasoline launch Charles Danson endured days without food or water on the Trea Marias group. One man died. The survivors were rescued by the Union at San Blas and taken to San Rin. Explosion followed a dynamite fire aboard the craft.
An advertisement invites customers to learn cutting methods and order custom patterns. It directs inquiries to 720 Aura, highlighting agency access for inventors and those seeking tailored dress patterns.
Clark Nelson has leased the former Louvre saloon space next to Ingram grocery and will move his stationery and notions shop there after a full remodel. A new plate glass front, floor, and painted walls will make the storeroom one of the best in the city. He recently bought Cook & Perry in the Smith Crawford building and will conduct business there during a removal sale to reduce stock before relocating.
Sherman county fair will be held in Moro on October 1 and 2 under Senate bill funding. County court appointed A. H. Barnum, C. A. Buckley, L. L. Peetz, Chris Anderson, and I. D. Pike as directors. Bar num and Peetz elected president and vice president. George Monty secretary and W. 2D Wallan treasurer. Premiums offered for stock, agricultural and household produce, with private contributions funding speed trials. First county sale in Sherman county excites farmers and businessmen.
An optical service advertises dedicated eye care, stressing experienced fitters and scientific methods. The new permanent office in the John Schmidt building offers quick duplicate lenses for broken glasses and repairs for cemented bifocals.
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