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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
8
The body of WH Wood of Athens was taken to Athena for a 2 o'clock funeral, with interment in Weston cemetery. The city council met for the third time to discuss paving East Webb Street, adopting the first resolution and considering a monument to a public building.
A farm labor disturbance occurred at the George Strand ranch where five men were employed. Bechoman increased the amount sought, aided by a tarred man claiming the money would help with a move.
The Heppner wool sale scheduled for today is postponed due to slow shearing, growers’ reluctance to accept offered prices, and potential postponement of the Pilot Rock sale. Buyers are urged to stay ready as bidders remain industrious while prices linger for medium grade wool.
North Main street movement sparks further debate over a proposed middle sidewalk strip with dirt, paving, and a tidal edge reaching the curb. Officials discuss removing light poles and tree lines to accommodate central paving, while objections arise to central placement and the resulting unpaved edges.
Voters in Portland will cast ballots Monday in a school election, not Saturday as earlier reports suggested. The afternoon vote affects local property tax measures and involves residents across Teatiind and surrounding areas.
The document outlines a mix of property contracts pitchings, estate appraisals, and court judgments. It notes the estate of the late Mayes de Oi appraised at fifty thousand dollars, with approvals by Ralph Howland and others. It mentions appointments to naval service, judgments against Farmers Bank, and various creditors, with figures including seventy two hundred forty four dollars and related interest and fees. It references realty in Chitwet and Uniecounting and notes about juristic persons and executors.
Maud and Cornelius Dupyche fought over custody of their child. A compromise decree was issued by Judge Phelp after the divorce was granted to the plaintiff.
Fragmentary obituary mentions a mother and child custody dispute. Judge Phelps ruled the mother to keep the child but allowed the father visitation of one week, with terms about summer vacation and limits on time with the child. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Henry W Celting prominent grain buyer and wirehouse operator planned to open a Walla Walla office. The Grand Hotel block room, once used by the cartoonist, was renovated to host the new venture for anticipated July 4 opening opportunity.
Fragments show names and places linked to marriage announcements including persons from Bendteten and Pilot, with reference to Graham and McRenabe families. The text is heavily garbled but indicates dates and ages and local registry style.
In a perplexing account, a traveler from Etmveton and his shipped companion faced a fatal mishap near Arlington while attempting to retrieve a stranded train portion. The incident unfolded as they boarded a railroad toek et al, with questions surrounding the cause and next steps for the bereaved. Local authorities investigate the strange voyage and its tragic end.
Pershing meets French War Office in Paris with President Poleare and other officials. The visit focuses on Allied cooperation and notable feats discussed with French leaders. The American contingent plans a dinner with the French staff after assessments and meetings at the military club.
The Tri County Toucher team visits Pendleton to face the Mendleton Pilot Roark combined squad in a highly anticipated Sunday match. Star players from Pendleton and Pilot Rock, including Stoyer, Gilbert, and Picket, headline the roster under Cartee and McCarriale. The event marks a key test for both offenses and defenses.
A garbled New York telegraph item reports a mysterious event tied to a British government stance and a quotation about new behavior. The fragment preserves names and a date but lacks a clear subject or outcome.
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