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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1904
Page
8
Otopovers in Umatilla County report rising traffic from the East as homeseekers arrive in groups, inspect listings, and compare properties across the state. Transport incentives also boost travel, with over 30 world fair tickets sold on one line and more travelers planning early departures for the East.
E W McCantins and F B Cramwell surveyed sugar beet areas in Beho and Switzler's Island. Beets thinning and growing rapidly indicate a heavy crop with irrigation needed as hot weather dries ground. Echo county acreage likely to rise next year. George O Connor of Walla Walla visited Pendleton to promote a doubleheader and excursion against O R and N.
The Morton trial for the Dougherty shooting resumed with witnesses for the state and defense, including Mrs Morton nearby her son. Morton testified consistently, court adjourned, with closing arguments by Halley and Judge Bennett urging reasonable doubt and noting political bond discussions and upcoming petitions for Beth Cohen and Mr. Smith.
Police court this morning detained three drunken white men and one Indian for three days each after a raucous circus aftermath. William Davis and Rosa Bowman were halted on Main Street bridge. Davis received eight days while Bowman was released with a promise to depart Lawn if possible. William Hope faced multiple larceny charges and awaits arraignment, with alleged thefts including shirts from Sullivan and Bond, coal and veal from Privett barber shop, and shoes from St. Joe store. a case of attempted bicycle theft on Main Street may lead to a guilty plea.
A school board vacancy due to C. B. Jackson’s term expiration will be filled by a Monday election at the courthouse. Two candidates, Léon Cohen the current appointee and E. L. Smith, a prominent local businessman, compete. Friends of both men advocate their respective candidates, stressing interest in schools and prior board service.
S A Forshaw and Conrad Pinteoeder escaped serious harm after a horse named Nellie bolted toward a circus tent across the river. The driver Forshaw steadied the mare, the bridle slipped, and the horse dashed through streets, prompting warnings as they headed toward the river preserve before calming once the bit was freed.
Depot Professor Ray Jones leaves Pendleton for La Grande to visit relatives then heads to Union on July first to assume a post in the office of the city clerk. Jonet is noted as head of Pendleton Business College, with his absence affecting commercial and educational circles. The La Grande branch school will close as its work consolidates with the Pendleton institution.
The article notes a promising barley harvest this year in the county with a expected rise in export shipments. Farmers sow based on stock needs, not market, and last year only a fraction of barley left the county while this year’s large yield suggests more grain will be exported.
Pearl E. McDuff accompanied by the children of Mr and Mrs M A Rader will leave early next week for Hingham Springs to camp for several weeks during the heat, or until Mr and Mrs Rader return from their eastern visit.
Lewiston reports the drowning of two camping party women at the Snake River mouth near Dendinanreek, 15 miles above Riparia. Identified victim Mike Male Denking, 20-year-old Deakin (or Deakin) near May View tramway. second woman likely Mire Parker of Mayview, about 40. Bodies recovered. boatmen say they planned to cross to Spokane, then were lost in an early morning boat ride. Edgy river mouth kept bodies from entering main flow. The steamer also delivered a saddle from Clarkston rider Taylor drowned last week near Alpowal.
Michael G. Schiller died by electric chair in the penitentiary annex in Columbus today. He had been sentenced for the murder of his wife in Youngstown two years earlier. A syndicate plans to open coal areas under the sea near Halifax.
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