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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1911
Page
8
Pendleton Oregon July 238. Judge Fee clarifies remarks on electric wires in Pendleton. He favors underground placement but rejects animosity toward Pacific Power Ligh t Co. asserts city may regulate service with police powers and that residents can pursue initiative or court action if needed.
James A. Fee argues for underground wiring and a municipal cost study to avoid subsidizing a private utility. He questions the $50,000 in Pendleton earnings and the impact of cross-town transfers to Walla Walla and Milton, urging an impartial investigation before council action.
St Louis laundries report a shift as men fill the hand ironing roles once dominated by women. The change began about eight months ago with gradually higher hiring of men to iron high grade materials. Laundry owners claim men endure the strain longer, produce more work, and yield superior results, though wages may be higher.
Nelson B C twenty prominent citizens faced Revelstoke police court for riding bicycles on sidewalks. The mayor acted as magistrate and fined himself five dollars plus costs. Each alderman paid two fifty and costs while private citizens paid one dollar and costs.
A continuation on page one reports McDonald admitting to taking Seelyf’s automobile and using its gasoline and oil. The case links to Ted Boynton, who bought a ticket to Umatilla and may face criminal involvement. The piece sketches McDonald’s adventurous life from Ireland to shanghaied voyages, noting he has never used intoxicating liquor and claiming an age of 34, though he appears younger.
A deed filed with the Recorder shows T. L. Ragsdale and wife of Owyhee Idaho sold their Milton area ranch to Giwortge Starkel of Walla Walla for 412000. Local notes report a hot spell with Pendleton reaching 102 degrees. Community updates include Columbia College business in Milton Union and Wallowa counties and a successful adenoids and tonsils operation in Portland for James Johns Jr.
E. Mc. Smith former Pendleton agent for O R N company visited the city today. He left four years ago pursued by Frank J. Quinlan and has since worked for the ranch in Portland as cashier of the east side freight office. He will return to Portland tomorrow morning.
Water board reports reservoir nearly filled, easing shortage fears. Street sprinkling paused this afternoon to conserve water for cemetery irrigation. Local roundup news notes Outlaws for Round-Up in Elton Spike’s report from Idaho and a bucking horse scoop. Girl dislocates arm at Olney cemetery when stepping into a badger hole. Dr Henderson treats Sylvia McCarty as her grandfather tends graves.
By action of the trustees Ma sonic hall will be kept open as a reception room during the district fair and Round Up. T J Tweedy, a trustee, says lodge price cuts for visitor accommodation have been suggested but not yet decided by the trustees.
Mrs Tom McEwen of Ukiah died this morning at 7 o clock at the Jarvis home in Ukiah due to heart trouble and dropsy, a long-time sufferer. Her husband was with her at the end. she leaves no children and a sister in Stoseburg. Funeral arrangements await her sister's arrival tomorrow.
Dr Sue Clark a longtime Pendleton resident and sheep farmer died last night in Cle Elum Washington news reached W Strobie. He formerly owned a local cigar store later sold to Henry Hennings. He was an Eagles member and the lodge advised Kansas relatives where the remains will likely be shipped.
Today the Farmers' Union Grain Agency moved into a newly organized room after contemplating the change due to court house space limits. The old court house office will be unused for now but may relate to the sheriff's office later.
Cress Sturgis has returned home after a stay in Pendleton. Details of travel and purpose remain sparse, with neighbors noting the familiar routine of the local family and a warm welcome awaiting the traveler.
Reports from Portland dated July 28 say the Snounsmile forest fire in Washington is beyond control. The blaze has burned an area five by six miles and threatens the Northern Pacific main line. Other Northwest reports indicate general fire conditions improved.
The city police show impact on jailcrowd with two days no offenders brought before the police judge. For the first time in many moons the municipal hostel remains open and uninhabited while the once parasitic bed of loiterers search for victims, as free air circulates through the cells.
County Judge J. W. Maloney will no longer be found in the old cramped court house quarters. Today he is seated at his desk in a new office at 129 East Court Street.
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