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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1912
Page
8
Boise defeated Pendleton 4 to 2 in a lively game here yesterday. Mays outpitched Garrett as the Errigators stole bases well and produced key seventh inning runs. Notable catches by Nadeau Friene and Reid highlighted the contest. About 750 spectators attended.
J Johnson of Union City Hood Canal near Seattle suffered years with sciatic rheumatism and traveled to a Michigan health resort. A friend urged Sulphurre medicine. after using it faithfully he discarded crutches in days and stayed cured. He credits the remedy with saving his travel and years of pain. Sulphurre sold in 60 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a free booklet from Stewart Sulphur Co. Seattle.
Seven large gas balloons launched from Av iation Field Kansas City with premier American pilots to select three crews to travel to Stuttgart for fall competition. The mission aims to reclaim the James Gordon Bennett trophy after last year’s German winner. Among the crew is Dr Mile E Hartman and Miss Violet Davis of Kansas City, newly married, riding with the pilot Kansas City NT who led the ascent.
Two lawyers chase a dying client’s will from New York to St. Louis racing to file the estate of Julius Steinwender who died recently. Steffegren arrives first at the east courthouse door but Troll’s faction fights to delay. Judge Holtcamp ultimately rules Steffegren won the race and filed the will at 2 40 o clock.
Municipal authorities in many larger cities might note a new hygiene reform in Montgomery Alabama where streetcars will be cleaned every night and thoroughly disinfected twice a week.
The thermometer which has served as a model for all those made ever since was constructed by Fahrenheit at Amsterdam in 1720.
Newsy notes from Pendleton report Mrs J M Bentley III and Mrs Herbert Alexander visiting to see her mother at Jefferson Boulevard home. A baby named Lady Koy is born to Mr and Mrs Carl Sullivan. Reveral Viell of Barley notes barley yield on his reservation ranch averaging 103 bushels per acre despite some down crop.
Silm Matthews, wanted for the larceny of a gelding from Stuart Irving in Ukiah, has been arrested at Walla Walla. Deputy Sheriff Joe Blakely departed this morning to return him for custody.
A petition circulates today to secure uniform cement sidewalks on Court Street from Main to Roundup Park. Many property owners have signed and organizers expect enough names to achieve the target. Hospital superintendent Dr. M. K. Hall of La Grande, newly appointed head of the local branch hospital, traveled here with Mrs. Elizabeth Donnelly visiting at the home of Conductor Frank V Hare after visiting his brother-in-law C. Vi Vurpillet.
A half hour morning intrusion in Pendleton involved many men in Uncle Sun service uniforms from the dahe companies at Centrifla encampment. Despite reports of carnage in the minute war, Idaho units remained intact.
Secretary Keefe received the first bid this morning from Ed H. Ford of the Hotel Dacres in Walla Walla. Ford offers 2500 dollars for the exclusive privilege of taking the Round-up moving pictures for the fall show.
Secretary Keefe of the Western Tri State league reports that President Sweet canceled the league directors meeting set for August 2 in Boise Idaho a Governors Day. The purpose is to discuss league affairs and wind up the season to aid continuation of the league next year.
The Portland Oregonian reports Mise Carmen Falla has masqueraded as a man in Portland, twice evaded detectives, and has a police court record. Her past includes a trip to Oakland on a stolen motorcycle and work as a deckhand on a Willamette River launch, supporting her claim as the "man of the family."
Six holdover offenders from good old Saturday night appeared in Pendleton court this morning. Charles Joplin Treyd Smith and Thos Cannon, all marked drunk, were given a chance to say goodbye, while Joseph Martin and Thomas Minthorn were sent to jail. Minthorn, an Indian, faced his first jail term.
William Caldwell sues Lambert claiming an indebtedness of 509 dollars under a chattel mortgage agreement. He asserts the defendant was to pay him 500 dollars as consideration, but the claim alleges nonpayment or breach of the mortgage terms. The suit seeks remedy for the alleged debt and enforcement of the mortgage agreement.
J W Keen of Athena transfers lots 11 and 12 in Knowlton's addition to Athena to J C Burke and VC Burke for 100. Hinkle Ditch Co transfers 1 1 4 of 1 4 acre to John and Riehl of Hermiston for 2000. Pendleton feature in The Sunday Oregonian includes a four-page illustrated article by Addison Remnet praising the city’s resources.
An Advereeport dispatch from Washington reports the Senate finance committee voted seven to six to report adversely a bill designed to give congressional committees equal rights with the comptroller in investigating conditions of national banks. The measure would authorize the House money trust investigating committee to probe financing institutions.
Governor Colquitt wins renomination in the Texas primary by a margin of about 20,000 votes. Austin reports results showing Colquitt secured the nomination as the race concludes.
Jeremiah Mullen of New York defeats his son in a Paris style romance over the widow Mrs Mullen daughter of John Wish of 147 Seventh Avenue. At an opera box the pair are swept by passion and book passage to follow her to Europe as she sails soon. The father and son plan to marry within two months.
Washington report on former Solicitor General Lehman who remained on the federal payroll for a week after resigning as Lorimer’s influence kept him salaried. Lehman’s resignation timed with the Lorimer debate, Taft appointed Bullitt, and Lehman waited in the Senate gallery as Bullitt’s confirmation stalled.
Prof Moore of the Weather Bureau predicted future weather services will map daily air routes for passenger airliners. He spoke before the Royal Institution in London and said meteorologists may forecast seasonal patterns via cinematography.
A near term shift in meteorology will bring airborne instruments from weather stations, enabling precise pressure and wind data to guide air navigation. The forecast envisions aviators and flying machines at 200 weather stations, with central offices issuing more aircraft warnings and routes for air travel and commerce.
Washington reports the government will ban absinthe, following Switzerland's lead. The Pure Food and Drug Board, via Secretary Wilson, orders no absinthe imports after October 1. Treasury will issue port orders to enforce the ban. Few Washington demonstrations. American drinkers and temperance groups show limited reaction.
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