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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1913
Page
5
Local classified items include room rentals, job wants, auctions, musical records, furniture moves, restaurant for sale, livestock and grain bids, wood and coal delivery, and ferry schedules. Notable entries mention Pendleton addresses, the company ads, and a county bid notice with dates and conditions.
Sealed proposals will be received up to 10 oclock A M August 6 1913 by the county clerk of Umatilla for a public works project. Bidders must file guarantees and follow city and state bidding laws as specified in the notice.
The Alexander Dept Store has a special order of Round-up Souvenir Silk Scarfs from their own design. Each 22x22 inch scarf features a red body with colored corner insert showing Minor’s ride on Angel and a white border with colored photos of Kelly on Speedball. Made in Japan, the scarves are on display in the store’s large north window and are expected to sell quickly.
Local notes list residents and visitors in Pendleton and area including Les Buckner of Pilot Rock, KK G Warner, KT Patton, Mrs J A Cooper, MM Cales of Echo, Wainscott of Hermiston, the Van Horn brothers, Dr David Hill, T M O Donnell, FE J Davis, C Brownell, John C Zoller, R C Julian, Justice Joe H Parkes, August Pade, F A Calarman, William Potts and Edna Potts, Perry Thompson, Tack Kennedy, Ed Thrasher, S Wheeler, and William Hodgen and family, with movements to and from Lehman Springs, Bingham Springs, Cannon Beach, and Echo vicinity.
Seattle moves to end private employment agencies that charge fees claiming they fail to secure work and collude with employers. A petition with enough signatures aims to legislate abolishing such agencies in Seattle and seeks state wide reform and free bureaus under supervision.
University of Chicago receives 300000 from LaVerne W Noyes for a social center and gymnasium for women to be named the Noyes Hall plans completed by the university architect and a site east of the quadrangle. The gift, part of a 750000 year total supporting new buildings for geology geography and classics. Julius Rosenwald also contributed 250000 with a further 200000 from Mrs Harris Kelly completing the fund.
The City of Pendleton requests sealed proposals for Webb street and Tutuila street sewers and connections. Plans filed July 16 1913 by the City Engineer. Bids must include a $250 check. Bids opened July 28 1913 before the Common Council at 7:30 PM. City reserves right to reject all bids. Thos Fitz Grraln City Treasurer.
Riot scenes flare at Fourth and Westlake with socialist papers shattered and IWW rooms emptied. Sailors move on Fifth near Stewart smashing headquarters as police watch. A ship county militiaman orders dispersal as officers split the mob and the crowd proclaims the mayor will protect the flag.
The ladies of Mignolin lodge number 44 Decree of Honor spent a pleasant Thursday at Miveo Hall ending a six month membership campaign that added over fifty new members. A general good time followed with refreshments after a 55-table gathering. Various local residents and visitors were noted in social rounds including Edna Marion Storie and Ed Edmund Mable engagement news and multiple家 trips and visits among Portland and Vancouver households.
Barker Ore July 19 The moon light excursion to the Sumpter dredge and the city of Sumpter was a complete success Nearly 300 Bakers made the trip Manager R W Derby explained the workings of the mammoth machine In Sumpter the crowd was royally entertained by the enterprising citizens After a luncheon of coffees and sandwiches in the Sumpter hotel the guests danced in the lobby A vote of thanks was extended Mayor L C Edwards and the people of the Hill City by the visitors for the courtesy
About seven hundred motorcyclists pass through Canon City on their way to the Federation of American Motorcyclists national convention and race meet in Denver July 23 to 26. The group includes brass bands, baseball teams, and quartets with camping outfits and a moving picture unit. They will compete for hundreds of dollars in prizes at the Denver events.
Mrs Susan A Oliver known as Grandma Oliver dies at 9 pm after a paralytic stroke suffered last Sunday at her son R L Oliver’s home on Jackson street She lived in Umatilla county nearly five years one of the oldest pioneers Survived by son R L Oliver and two daughters Mrs Druila Nell and Mrs Izora Board Funeral set for 2 pm tomorrow at the Oliver residence 901 Jackson Street with interment at Olney cemetery
Coast League results show Oakland 3 over Sacramento 2 and Los Angeles 4 over Venice 2, Portland 3 over San Francisco 1. W League games include Tacoma 7 Spokane 5 and Seattle 5, Portland 4, Vancouver 6 over Victoria 4. American League features Philadelphia 4 over Chicago 1 and New York 5 over Cleveland, Detroit 5 over Boston 1, Washington 5 over St. Louis 1. National League scores include St. Louis 4 over 6, New York 3 over 5, Cincinnati over Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 12 over Brooklyn 1.
Florence Kelley addressed teachers at Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis urging support for Peters Bill to limit DC work hours to eight. The summer session unanimously adopted a resolution asking Oregon's House members to aid passage, with secretary McIntosh to circulate copies to delegation and press. The resolution notes Senate approval and Oregon’s commitment to humane labor standards.
Pendleton enjoyed a day of triumph as fans cheered Leonard’s setbacks and celebrated team grit. Varinn tied a flyball miscue to a late rally while Rader shined with two singles and a homer. Umpire Hall’s call on Lodell’s bunt created a moment of controversy as Sheely mishandled the ball.
In need of good horses or mules visit Orecon Feed Yard for a selection. Ad highlights available stock and invites prospective buyers to inspect offerings.
Mrs. William Orvis of Clare Michigan praises Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy claiming it cured her daughter from severe dysentery and calling it the best medicine in the world. For sale by all dealers.
Portsmouth report says the Isle of Wight county council will seek a board of agriculture order to protect wild swans. The move aims to safeguard the swan population on local waterways and ensure regulatory protection.
Readable notes describe church services and activities at multiple denominations. Rev Muck will lead Morrow afternoon services. Church of the Redeemer holds 11 o'clock Holy Communion. Divine services with Germon at 4 PM. Mires Didler to sing. Quinnes, rector, Christian Science. Sunday school 10 AM. midweek sessions and Life lesson subject. Reading room hours daily except Friday. East Webb and Johnson.
Evans and Johnson streets in New Mexico hosting Rev A J Bolster sermon at 11 am Sunday. Sunday school at 160 am. Epworth League 7 pm. Union service in the Christian church at end of line.
Rev. L. L. Grigsby, pastor at First Presbyterian East Alta and College streets, announces Bible school at 10 30 a.m. and morning preaching at 11 o clock titled Called Into His Eternal Glory. No evening service.
Main and Jackson streets Tolbert F Weaver minister Sunday school 10 am Christian Endeavor 7 pm preaching 10 am at pm Albert J Rolster field secretary of the prohibition movement will speak Other city churches expected to cooperate by attendance Bolster formerly a gubernatorial candidate in Iowa
Two brigades of regular cavalry from Fort Ethan Allen Vermont and Fort Oglethorpe Georgia ride into Winchester Virginia to begin a two month camp under Brigadier General C H Murray. The unit includes Tenth Eleventh and Fifteenth Cavalry and a Sixth Field Artillery battery. Major General Leonard Wood and Secretary of War Garrison will visit for much of the training. A key test will be a new double rank cavalry charge formation inspired by French practice.
Oregon announced a comprehensive plan to promote the state's agricultural advantages. A $150000 donation funds descriptive booklets and circulars to reach immigrants landing in Baltimore and New York, with pamphlets also sent to Canadian and Pacific ports. Special incentives will lure immigrants from New England and eastern states to settle on farmland in Oregon.
In Cubanavaca Morelos Mexico President Huerta reversed a prior order that kept peons off haciendas to deter Zapatista activity. The rescission allows hacendados to retain 30 percent of their laborers, following protests by a delegation of 40 owners who argued the policy harmed estate operations more than it protected.
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