This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1914
Page
5
Classified notices list fresh milch cows for sale by Gritman Brothers, work opportunities, rental offerings for furnished and unfurnished apartments, piano tuner moves, and various farm items. Also notes on horses, belgians, rabbits, sewing services, and two indoor tennis champions, Touchard and Rosenbaum, with event location in New York.
Charles Gibson of Helix and J. M. Kern of Helix were in the city. A. D. Abbot of Celilc and J. F. Loughary of Echo stopped through Pendleton yesterday. G. W. Snapp of Freewater, Mrs. John Timmerman from near Helix, and Tracey Layne the horse trainer returned to remain. Deans and Mrs. Goodman visited then returned to Portland, while L. M. Conroy and R. C. Finnell journeyed for business and health care respectively. Mrs. Anna Rucker from Peoples Warehouse and Mr. and Mrs. Bradburn of Pilot Rock were among the day’s arrivals and departures.
Mild winter and light rainfall have left Umatilla county with adequate moisture and a favorable outlook for a good summer crop. Spring work has begun as farmers in Pendleton and Helix move into field preparation. Local notes include road work near Havana Station, a land office disbarment case, a Gilbert Hunt plant closure in Walla Walla, and several farm acquisitions and grazing permits.
A heated city scene centered on Rev Bulgin as Chief Kearney called the charges against him absolutely false. District Attorney Steiner said he subpoened 230 to 40 witnesses but the grand jury found insufficient evidence on gambling. Judge Phelps ruled no governor involvement needed for a new grand jury investigation. Police committee chair Montgomery declined to speak publicly.
Public notice from MR. AND MRS A J OVERTURF states no person may extend credit on their account without written consent. Ady.
A note of thanks extends to lodges and friends for kindness and floral offerings after the death of a husband and father. Signed by Mrs J B Smith and family.
The Pastime announces a March 5 inauguration of the famous player motion pictures led by Mary Pickford in Caprice and Jack London in Sea Wolf with James O Neil in the Count of Monte Cristo. Other titles include The Port of Doom and The Garden of Allah plus The Murder Pot and Leah Kreshna. Thursday and Friday weekly will feature Frohman productions. Government wins in Turkey as Constantinople government candidates are elected in city elections.
Mrs Lucia B Clemens and Mrs Maud Brown lead the Dr Smith for Governor Club at Halfway Oregon with secretary and president roles. Over 40 Pine Valley women have joined the club and more names are expected to sign on.
In Walla Walla on March 3 a magpie in Prescott proves a good advertiser for a local hotel. The bird calls the hotel name Prescott as it meets arriving trains and then dashes up the sidewalk toward the hotel. Paul Johnston, county superintendent of schools, heard the bird during a passage. he notes the bird is teased by passengers and station workers and sometimes flies into ungovernable rages.
CHICAGO March 3 John Sebastian ex vice president of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad died at his Evanston home after months of poor health He resigned the vice presidency two months ago He was born in Newport Kentucky sixty three years ago The obituary notes a son and daughter in the family.
The Billy Sunday free will offering committee reports that the evangelist kept more than $35,000 of his share from the eight week campaign in Pittsburgh. The sum reflects a total collection of about 635,000. Authorities note the amount concerns Sunday’s personal share rather than overall donations.
A fragmentary visionary verse from Shelley's Venice description depicts a green Lombard plain bordered by vapors and cities. The sun rises over a cityscape of columns domes and spires, flame like obelisks of fire against sapphire skies, Apollo’s ancient discourse echoed in marble shrines.
In Grants Pass Oregon on March 3 six of eight prisoners assigned to street labor refuse to work. The street superintendent obtained the sheriff's equipment of Oregon boots but the men still refuse to walk to the work sites. They are being hauled in wagons as bread and water treatment is tried.
Eugene March 3 marked improvement in spelling in Lane county rural schools. In the third contest by County School Superintendent More, 140 pupils spelled all 50 words correctly. Except for the seventh grade, several grades tied for high honors.
SALEM Ore March 3 The first session of the supreme court in the new building dedicated last Friday will be held with several cases argued including J. W. Cook against P. P. Darby appealed from Multnomah County.
Salem youths Arthur Moore and another boy narrowly survived a boating accident in North Mill Creek above the dam. The craft capsized and sank after the current overturned it. one boy clung to a pier until freed, the other was pulled to shore by a rope.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.