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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1909
Page
8
Reports say several suspects are under police scrutiny as nightly chicken raids continue. Mrs Nolte and Mrs Finch repelled intruders with a pistol while eight frys disappeared, prompting residents to demand patrols, sprinkler use, and a council meeting to curb the pilfering.
In Walla Walla Washington the city’s young women object to sprinkling practices that affect pedestrians. They warn the upcoming city council meeting will draw many residents if signs fall. The dispute centers on lawn owners ignoring rights of passers-by during restricted hours.
Sumpter Oregon reports thousands of young trout from the Oregon City hatchery being planted today in Deer creek headwaters Downie Lake Trout creek and streams near Burnt river and Austin. C J Johns Findley McDonald and H J Reilly oversee the stocking effort as local sportsmen aim to preserve the strong fisheries.
A marriage license was issued today to Martin P. Allen of Spokane and Florence Mae Armstrong. Judge Gilliland united two couples in marriage at his home: Elmon Morris with Stella Gould and Herbert Stredwick with Precious Adkins, all residents of Milton. Charles Richmond and A D Siebert, formerly with Sloan blacksmith shop, rent the old Folsom shop at Court and Vincent streets to open a general blacksmithing and woodwork shop. A band of horses stampeded down Main Street, causing brief chaos. no injuries were reported as the animals recovered footing after sliding on the pavement.
Washington reports that tariff conferees reached an agreement on wool tariffs. Yarns valued at thirty cents per pound or less fall five percent below current law. Wooltop rates are reduced while a special rate is set. The remainder of the schedule stays unchanged.
The Warner-Young probate contest in county court will extend at least one more week. Judge Gilliland is expected to take several days to weigh testimony after cross examination of Mrs Warner. Contesting heirs’ attorneys have until Thursday to prepare surrebuttal and the will introduction will take about three days, with additional testimony likely at Walla Walla.
In San Francisco the boxing match at Mission Street arena is set for 3 15 this afternoon with Young Corbett Wilk unable to reach 135 pounds and Johnny Frayne willing to fight at a pound over. Betting stands 10 to 7 against Corbett.
Congressman Longworth said Taft's tariff statement created a psychological moment likely to lower many schedules. He believed free hides would probably be among the outcomes.
Helena July 17 The Great Northern filed papers declaring intention to build a line from Hinsdale Montana to the Candellan line 96 miles away.
In Yakima Washington area, Indians visiting the Seattle exposition rely on a credit system at the county building. Superintendent EB Haaze and matron Mrs. Gilman act as intermediaries, approving small loans for travel home. A Wapato man quips that the Indians hold notes totaling five thousand dollars.
Paris dated July 17 reports James Hazen Hyde former New York insurance magnate was acquitted on a manslaughter charge after his car killed a boy in the city recently. Hyde's defense claimed lack of intent and the court found him not guilty.
Albert J Elton of The Dalles was in charge of mining work in Goldfield Nevada when gasoline exploded in a shaft fatally injuring two men. He descended to aid them and died from fumes. Survived by father Minnie Kieson sister and brothers, funeral to be held under Knights of Pythias at The Dalles.
A stream of visitors arrives in Pendleton from Echo Adams Portland and other places. Many attend to county seat business while agents from irrigation lumber banking and reclamation services meet with local officials and friends.
A man who has leased an 800 acre farm in Douglas county plans to devote it mainly to corn production and turkey raising. He aims to expand poultry capacity while maintaining crop activity on the property.
The Hugene Register reports the Hooth-Kat ley company vows no more logs on the treacherous Willamette river. After many log drives lost, rail connections will enable supply to Wendling and Springfield villa, shifting transportation from river to rail lines.
County Treasurer G W Bradley has bought W C Kennedy’s share in City Livery Stables. M J Carney and Kennedy continue as proprietors with Bradley joining. The firm, long eastern Oregon’s largest, will collect all bills and honor past obligations while promising continued excellent service to patrons.
The program features Tale of a Mouse Souls Eleven Walls of Sing Sing by Lester and Hulbert with a new song and dance number Leonard Kane performs a new specialty and song Can't You See I'm Lonely.
The Tribune notes Medford has roses in bloom two months sooner than Portland. The flowers remain in bloom throughout the summer and into late winter, suggesting a longer flowering period in Medford.
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