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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
8
The Selis Floto circus trains arrived before dawn and unloaded with precision, drawing hundreds of spectators. Curious children lined the streets as animals were moved to the west end show grounds, while many residents missed the early spectacle eager to see the procession.
The Sells Floto circus returns to Pendleton with the same appeal, delivering value for admission and presenting a longer, grander performance that crowds praise as bigger and better than ever. The parade and matinee drew large, enthusiastic audiences.
A fire in the baggage car of the Pendle ton-Walla passenger train near Athena caused excitement but was halted with limited damage. Flames were extinguished before spreading. origin suspected to be a locomotive spark igniting combustible material at the car’s front. Contents remained unharmed. woodwork damaged.
Last night the Taylor Stock Company presented The Fighting Hope to a small but appreciative audience. E Forrest Taylor stars as Burton Temple with Ida Daniels as Anna Granger, wife of an embezzler, and J E Christie as Marshfield Craver. Bertha Natino and Norman Grey also shine in supporting roles, as the company then offers a five act military drama titled Por Love and Honor about the Civil War, set to run in Oregon tonight.
Attorney D W Bailey for Mrs Mabel Warner and James A Fee with G W Phelps for heirs of the Young estate contest the will. Court Reporter Beckwith will take testimony in the famous Young will contest hearing at Walla Walla. Hearing expected to finish in time for interested parties to return home tomorrow evening.
In Pendleton Lester Swageart shipped a black Shetland pony named Trouble to Forest Grove after selling it to a local resident. The origin of Trouble’s name is unknown. Weston doctor Dr. L. Corpe sold his practice to Dr. L. Madden and plans to pursue post graduate work in New York before practicing in a new field.
Former School Superintendent and Circuit Judge H J Bean is in Fos 4ll this week presiding for Judge R R Butler. The trial concerns a case Butler pursued before his appointment by Governor Chamberlain.
Supervisor C. L. Davis of the Indian service, here several days for the installation of the new agent, departed for Tacoma last evening on related work and plans to return to Pendleton in a few days. Dr. W. R. Campbell, state organizer of the farmers' union, came back from his Cold Springs ranch trip and reports better conditions, predicting close to 10 bushels per acre.
Judge Morrow departed for Portland after several days in the city to attend the Knights of Pythias grand lodge. He led the Ivanhoe lodge No. 1 delegation from Portland and was noted as one of the most able and popular members at the recent session.
W. B. Glafke a noted Portland commission man and head of the W. B. Glafke company visited the city this forenoon. He met with local business men and with J. P. Walker the local representative for his house. He departed on the 12 30 train for Walla Walla.
From Portland Maine to Portland Oregon Mrs Percival Bonney is a guest of Judge and Mrs 8 A Lowell on Johnson Street. en route she plans a trip to Alaska and a visit to Baptist missions on the Russian islands before returning to her Far Eastern home.
The new woolen mill building is nearing completion with concrete work set to finish by tomorrow night and flooring already laid. Finishing touches remain as supervising Bishop brothers are reportedly absent.
Prof John Bloomfield shifts summer dance series from the skating rink on West Webb to the armory. The first event will be next Saturday night with the big hall fitted for a summer garden. Two dances weekly are planned on Wednesday and Saturday nights.
A North Yakima couple tied the knot at the Hotel St. George with Judge Fits Gerald officiating last evening at 7 45. William H. Gooderham and Rosa L. McGinnis were the contracting parties. The bride claimed Oregon residency to obtain a witness, bypassing required physician certificates.
Two colored workers from the R. and N. company's service clashed at the depot after evening trains. A knife was drawn, slashing a wrist, then fists flew until Agent Schuyler intervened and escorted them to the freight office for police. In court both were fined $25, paid.
Olympia Washington June 25 Nearly 16006 Washington corporations will soon be wiped off the records of the state. The move reflects a sweeping cleanup of corporate registrations. Officials say the action will simplify records and remove inactive entities from the rolls. The exact criteria for the deletions were not disclosed.
Retail notice promises the best prices in the northwest with clearout stock and bargains not to be matched again. Shoppers urged to secure outfits now as stock runs down.
A catalog of men’s apparel details price ranges for suits and pants. Suits come in three value tiers up to 22.00 30.00 and 40.00 with extra pants offered at up to 5.00. Multiple sizes and sets implied.
Under the 1905 law, corporations two years delinquent in annual license payments will be removed from the list. Those not already dead will be barred from doing business. Clearing delinquency cannot be done by a later lump sum, and thousands of old corporations face removal this month if they do not pay.
A brief recollection notes how some people have time on their side while others lose it to misfortune. The piece contrasts idle hours with missed chances and hints at resilience amid setbacks.
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