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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1911
Page
2
Local society items capture residents and guests on several trips and outings from Hood River to Wallowa Lake and Lehman Springs. Names include Dr E R Swinburne Charles Bond Mrs J H Gwinn and many more with departures to Portland Spokane Wenaha Springs and Seaside for extended visits and summer recreation.
A banquet at the lawn of Taylor place featured a roastmaster address by BR Alexander and remarks from numerous guests. Guests named include H J Taylor Mae Taylor Hazel Taylor G W Bradley J H Haley J Halley Jr Joel Hanscom Walter McCormmach and many others who presented silver gifts to the hosts.
The Church of the Redeemer invites all to a 7:30 a.m. Holy Communion and an evening service with a brief address. Due to hot weather there will be no 11 p.m. service. Charles Quinny, rector.
Presbyterian church at Porner Alta and College streets announces services tomorrow at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Good music by the choir and Prof Blakeslee at the organ. Sunday school at 1 p m. All are welcome at the services.
The notice lists Firs Christian Church at North Main Street with Pastor J W VanDe walker and a schedule: 8 45 Bible school 11 communion and report of the convention p m sermon Wednesday evening prayer meeting. A cordial invitation to all our services.
The First M. E. Church at Corner Webb and Johnson streets, led by Pastor N. Evans, preaches at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday school gathers at 10 a.m. Epworth League is taught by Mrs. Wm. A. Waters at 7 p.m. Prayer meeting occurs Thursday at 7:45. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
The Baptist congregation holds a morning service at 11 o'clock with the sermon titled The Great Meeting at Philadelphia. No evening service. The Sunday school opens at 10 o'clock. All are invited. R. E. Storey is the pastor.
Sunday services at 11 o clock morning and Sunday school at 16 o clock. Lesson subject Life. Wednesday evening meeting at 8 p m. Reading room open daily 2 to 4 in the afternoon. Corner E Webb and Johnson streets. All are cordially invited.
Colville Washington dispatch reports Blair brothers’ lumber yard destroyed by a blaze. About 10,000 feet of cut timber burned as firefighters struggled to contain the fast-moving fire amid windy conditions. Nearby, a barn fire on Ward Hoagland property was put out by Mrs. Hoagland after children sparked the flames.
Four families were left homeless after a fire gutted a two story frame house owned by Tohn Boe in Kalispell Montana. Personal belongings of about six residents were destroyed. Firefighters battled the blaze overnight, with damage estimated at the scene.
Word from Grangeville Idaho reports 10 year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Riggins of the Rigging Hot Springs died after being accidentally shot in the body with a flu and lasting injuries a few hours later.
Salem report filed with the Secretary of State shows the Insurance Commissioner’s office received 5885 in fees for June and the Superintendent of Banks collected 1619 in fees for the quarter ending June 30.
Miss Emma Relnitz of Libby and two other young women rode the Libby Lumber Company logging train. Frightened by the motion, Miss Relnitz jumped from the moving coach and sustained a leg fracture between the knee and ankle. The incident occurred while the train was in motion on the Libby line.
Conrad Olson, 14, son of Carl Olson of Lewiston Orchards, was kicked by a horse while searching for a lost baseball. He died days later at St. Joseph's Hospital.
A wounded person’s foot swelled quickly and remained untreated for two hours until a salve could be secured. Recovery was described as doubtful and uncertain due to the delay and the condition stated.
Mie Lutes filed for divorce from J A Lutes alleging cruel treatment since their Vancouver Washington marriage on August 8 19. she cites harassment and a spring 1910 assault as grounds. John Tweltmeyer, Palouse farmer, injured when his foot slipped on a double disc harrow while riding a platform.
J K Enyart resigns after 21 years as president of Medford National Bank of Medford Oregon. The bank, founded with H Ankeny in 1859, grew from 25000 to 125000 capital under his leadership. W H L Gore becomes new president.
In North Yakima Washington County Health Officer Terreau and County Attorney Ward filed charges against Pacific Power & Light for alleged negligence allowing Cascade Lumber to divert water from its millpond to city mains, the first result of Dr Lumsden's investigation into Yakima Valleys typhoid outbreak.
Atlantic City reports Speaker Champ Clark predicting a Democratic victory in the next presidential election. He warned Republicans that Congress will vote on tariff bills, possibly staying in session until Christmas, and suggested reciprocity timing may not matter much. He also speculated Taft would sign the no bill.
The automobile of Ernest Hornback of Albany was destroyed by fire four miles south of Albany on Tangent road. Driven by his brother Charles Hornback, the overheated cylinder caused the blaze. both occupants escaped unharmed with no injuries.
Hart a strikebreaker for Mount Hood railway was knocked down by a barracks soldier at Tenth and Main in Vancouver Washington. He struck his head on the cement and lay unconscious for nearly an hour before being taken to St Joseph's hospital for treatment.
Odessa Washington Bertha Schimke, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs John D Schimke, was bitten by a rattlesnake while berry picking with her sister near a creek a mile from home. She ran home then fainted before reaching shelter. Local doctor attended as the girl showed signs of venom effects.
Yekkiberg editor of the newspaper Shehria was assassinated today amid hostilities within the Young Turks party. The paper had recently suspended publication due to extremist pressure. No arrests have been made.
Advertisement notes that a Contented Woman is always found in the same house as Ballard's Snow Liniment and claims it keeps the family free from aches and pains. It heals cuts burns and scalds and cures rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and muscular soreness. Prices 26c 60c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by A C Koeppen Bros. Read the want ads.
Speck correspondence from Adams Oregon and nearby towns recounts visitors and local activity. Names include Fred Collins Pendleton, August Arp Helix, Mrs Le L Lieunllen, Mrs Mary Picard Pendleton, Mr Rige Milton, Mrs Jim Kidwell Walla Walla, T. C. Heid, Tommy Win, Dr McFaul Pendleton, Nellie Darr, G H Marquis Ellmer Hale Sim Man, Alta and Bertha McFarland Corbett. Local farmers begin harvesting with G. W. Pluanding leading.
A fragment mentions Mucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as a universal healer for cuts burns boils scalds chapped skin sores eczema and more. The note cites a claim by Loper Carpenter of Marilin N indicating the salve’s effectiveness across many injuries.
Reports from South American sources allege former Nicaragua president Zelaya is fomenting revolution with backing from a former ally of Nicaragua's new president. It claims Zelaya met with figures in Europe including Castro and arranged an invasion plan involving Venezuela.
Advertises Parisian Sage hair dressing by Tallmin & Co as a quick cure for dandruff itching and hair loss with a money back guarantee. Sold for 50 cents a large bottle and praised by Lena Mc Gough of Wichita Kansas on June 8 1919.
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