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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1914
Page
8
Dodder infestation in alfalfa seed has fallen in Oregon and nearby states due to extensive testing and seed rejection. A new state pure-seed law prohibits sale of dodder infested alfalfa seed, per Miss Norma Waddle of the cooperative lab.
Thomas Hampton plans to start plowing his 700 acre farm north of town early next week and put the land in summer fallow. He reports excellent fall grain prospects and says the season’s outlook is favorable, predicting Umatilla County may exceed last year’s crop.
Hoquiam March 2 The Hoquiam river is being dredged for the body of H Brede a marine engineer believed to have fallen overboard from the tug Manatte Breede boarded the boat late hat and vest found in the cabin a city search was fruitless and his mother lives in Montana
Washington March 2 White slave agents are believed responsible for the disappearance of Annie Hall oran 12 and Katherine Baker 17 The girls told relatives they were going to a picture show and have not been seen since.
More than 100000 women and girls work in private homes across England for wages, a substantial informal sector that shapes domestic labor markets and family life. Official data reveal scale, demographics, and regional distribution, highlighting social and economic implications.
Newsy Notes Of Pendleton reports a marriage license issued today to James F Boyd and Martha Ellen Wilmot, residents of the county. Walter Planting hauled two wagon loads of fifty sacks each of chop for horse feed to his wheat farm thirteen miles north of the city this afternoon.
Charles Copeland, an engineer on the government project at Hermiston, has bought an Excelsior twin motorcycle. Pendleton Cycle Co. delivered the machine to him.
Stampede figure Guy Woadrick has visited Calgary and Winnipeg imitators, consulting with Round-up officials. Pendleton and Umatilla Medical Society to hold its regular annual meeting tomorrow evening at Dr. R. E. Ringo’s offices. Henry Taylor, wheat raiser on Jackson street, awaits a new auto shipment from Portland. Democrats gaining ground in registration with 341 Republicans, 209 Democrats, 34 Prohibitionists, 21 Progressives, seven Socialists, and seven Independents among 600 registrants.
W. W. Caviness, chief engineer on the Northern Pacific branch project, an original filer on the Western Land and Irrigation company irrigation venture at Hermiston, now a large landholder around Vale, is visiting the city with Mrs Caviness.
County Clerk Frank Saling issued 364 hunting and fishing licenses by February end, earning $428. January produced most licenses with 218 hunters, 45 anglers, and 35 combinations. February counted 19 hunters, 24 anglers, and 29 combinations.
George R Rob erts a well known farmer filed his declaration to seek the Republican nomination for county judge. With Douglas Betts already in and Tt P Gilliand signaling entry the race is shaping up as an exciting contest. Recorder B S Burroughs also filed today as a Republican candidate.
Mrs. W A Storie received a Garfield Washington message stating Mr Ritner well known here has suffered a severe stroke and is in an unconscious condition. He is at the home of daughter Mrs J K Buchanan with Minas Mary Ritner at his bedside and son Roy W Ritner expected from California tomorrow. He will be 88 on March 17.
A shipment of Hungarian partridges from Hungary arrives in Pendleton tomorrow morning. District Game Warden Averill will oversee 36 pairs with plans to release twelve on the reservation east of the city and twelve at the Pilot Rock refuge. The birds, part of a carload brought over by the state fish and game commission, will be kept in refuges for protection.
A post office ruling requires anyone residing in the city for thirty days to receive mail by city carrier. For now thirty days to establish an address, during which mail may go through general delivery. Pendleton office moves to strict enforcement, requiring delivery orders for continued general delivery after thirty days.
The local high school achieved a triple win with the boys defeating La Grande, the midget team beating Milton, and the girls defeating Wattsburg. The Washington town game ended 12 to 6 in favor of the locals. Pendleton team players include Arlene Mo-
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will not meet this Wednesday as earlier announced. A new smallpox case, Mrs Swarthout of 1411 East Court, has been quarantined at home. Mrs Richmond of 404 East Webb is the latest measles patient and her residence is placarded.
Nas New Salesman Robert Ludwig arrived from Spokane to become head salesman for George C. Baer & Co., hardware dealers. Ludwig previously worked in Waltsburg before moving to Spokane. F. E. Van Dusen, who opened a Ginnold & Van Dusen branch, sold his interests to his partner and plans to depart with his wife for California.
Hartman Abstract Co. of the Northwest and Pacific Hypotheekbank of the Netherlands sues Mamie Cornoyer as executrix and other heirs to foreclose a $3000 loan. Frederick Steiner acts as attorney for the plaintiff.
Harry Redford, a resident of the Umatilla reservation, paid a $100 fine in Portland after his November federal conviction for taking liquor on the reservation. He was sentenced to two months in jail, but the jail term was commuted by President Wilson after Redford’s defense that his wife needed the stimulant. the judge suspended the jail sentence for two months as local friends appealed to the president.
A mass meeting at the Commercial club rooms will decide if Pendleton keeps its franchise in the Western Tri-state league. President J. W. Tallman urges full attendance to reflect community support for baseball in small towns and to determine immediate plans for team retention and player signings.
In New York on February 28 the national conference of unemployed and the American Association for Labor Legislation opened with speeches arguing there is no greater unemployment rate than four years ago and urging federal and state cooperation to alleviate conditions. Mayor Mitchel opened the city hall session as delegates from governors and major cities gathered for a Cooper Union meeting with the People's Institute. Reports on unemployment in hundreds of towns were to be prepared for ongoing sessions tomorrow.
March 2 report questions whether to hold a national election primary to establish a permanent system in Peru, with potential broad political implications for Callao.
In Washington on March 2 the secretary of war quipped about reporters persistence. He recalled a Portland tale of a reporter who wandered into his hotel room while he bathed, seeking the secretary and delivering a striking, if embarrassing, encounter. The anecdote highlighted the press’s relentless pursuit.
The Durand provisional administration resists a successor regime amid pressure from opponents who push for a people’s referendum. Political judges warn the dispute could escalate into serious trouble and threaten the political stability ahead of elections.
Manuel Mascarenas, a multi million cattle baron, is restored to his Mexican rights by Carranza after more than a year in exile. He must pay $1000 monthly into the constitutionalist treasury as part of the agreement reached at Nogales Arizona.
In San Francisco on March 2 Mrs. Alice Wilkes fainted after recounting her husband's alleged superstitions while testifying in a divorce case against Dr. Barrington Wilkes. She was helped from the witness stand as the court proceedings paused.
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