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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1911
Page
2
An extraordinary showing of Children's New Spring Dresses in gingham pereale galatea poplin and chambray. Available in sizes 2 to 15 with a large variety of styles in plaids stripes checks and plain colors.
West Hammond Indiana March 4 Judge Frank Green allowed Mrs. Lickey to sentence her husband Thomas Lickey for throwing breakfast dishes at her head. The judge's leniency left Lickey pale and thinking of prison. She declared I sentence you to 10 days separation from her.
In a court scene Mrs. Lickey wept as Thomas thanked Judge Green, acknowledging his role in securing ten days of solid rest.
Consul Edwin N. Gunsaulus of Johannesburg notes that American locomotives are in large sale in South Africa with upward of 50 different types in use and tenders were recently asked for 35 more of United States manufacture.
The Dublin Lord Mayor salary, once fixed at 1,600 pounds per year, continues to cause debate and unrest as discussions linger over the compensation.
The city reduced the Mansion House budget to $8,000 due to distress, then raised and cut it again in the past month. The new Lord Mayor bans public meetings at the Mansion House during his term, planning to hold events at his suburban home to show dignity cannot be maintained on $8,000.
The sign posting car of the Automobile Club of America forges through frozen ruts mud snowdrifts and slush as the touring bureau has mapped out so much work the car cannot delay. Old iron signs from the club’s early campaign are now defaced and illegible in many places.
Stanfield Oregon February 6 One Thursday afternoon the Ladies Aid society of Hope Presbyterian church hosted Mrs F A Baker at her house next to Stanfield. Forty five attended after business. Modern Woodmen held a basket social at Enwart bullring Friday night with many from Beho and nearby towns. A strong program included Mrs J L Parker Eva Dunning and Prof Silney Archer with solos by Blanche Sawyer. Basket sales aided M W A. George Riseling conducted the auction. Dr J L Cromb, a noted poultry figure in Stanfield, plans a new residence on Nob Hill to expand his chicken business.
Prof A G Boquet and Prof R B Allen of Oregon state universities visited the Stanfield Fruit Growers Association to inspect conditions and discuss profitable vegetable crops. Boquet stressed onions and potatoes as primary money makers, urged expanding onion, celery, and melon plantings, and emphasized limited irrigation and frequent cultivation. Allen advised tree care, windbreaks with black locust, and careful crop placement to protect irrigation and soil humus with vetch or rye cover. The meeting drew attendees from Butter Creek and followed a prior session with Prof W K Newell. Sidney Archer performed piano and vocal solos. The association is seen as key to regional orchard growth.
Ben Atkinson of Echo and A B R Thomson the telephone man were in Stanfield on Friday. L T Kenison visited Pendleton Friday. Attorney Gray handled legal business in Pendleton yesterday. Dr Henry W Coy and Frank Sloan were motor passengers to Pendleton yesterday morning. Gordon Towers of Fairbanks Morse Portland visited his uncle John Towers and praised Stanfield’s growth. County School Superintendent Welles visited schools Friday afternoon. P Holland and F B Swayze of Hermiston visited Stanfield. Mrs O Oakland returned from Portland and will reopen her Malin street millinery. On March 21 Mr and Mrs F D Haley of College Place Washington visit their son here. J F Laughery returned from Buttercreek and moved his family into the former occupant’s house.
A brief note previews the East Oregonian editorial ethos promising constant coverage. It signals comprehensive reporting across local and regional events with attention to timely updates and steady newsroom cadence.
In Walla Walla Charles Howard, known for quick robberies, robbed to repay a debt to Noah Shanks and to cover a no-fund check. He took $11 from a cash drawer after hours, then paid the 70 cents owed, and later settled a no-fund check with funds stolen from the Monogram saloon. His exit left him about $30 to $40 poorer.
Eugene Oregon March 4 In order to test the new home rule liquor laws it may apply to cities in dry territory a petition for a local option election at Cottage was presented to County Clerk Russell a few days ago He refused to file it and petition for writ of mandamus to compel him to do so has been filed in court This being a part of the program. The decision on this petition for mandamus will decide whether or not a city in dry territory may invoke the home rule law and secure saloons.
Eugene Oregon March 4 Papers signed closing a deal where 5000 acres near Creswell changed hands for 160000. Purchasers are two men from Minneapolis including a banker, names withheld. They plan to plant entire tract to fruit and begin work soon. Also note Taiwan rice crop fail and Mitsui Okura deals for foreign rice imports.
A Sunday school closing exercise turns into a moral quip when Dorothy, chosen to recite the golden text, declares you cannot serve god and mamma. The aside is attributed to the St. Paul Dispatch. Kansas City Southern announces a new refinancing and 6 percent bond issue earmarked for extensions expected to boost future earnings.
Athens Ore March 6 Rural free delivery approved by Washington will begin July 1, 1911, extending north of town to Link Swinggart farm and via Alkal Flat and Gerking Flat. Farmers welcome the service, praising Postmaster H Worthington for securing the route. Also notes spring’s gradual arrival and rising streams, with flood fears. A Helix resident, Token Barger, bought a Hamilton watch and chain for Dr J Griswold as a mark of esteem.
The ministry of agriculture encourages cotton farming in Siam. Soil and climate of the Menam valley and the northern provinces are found to be highly suitable for cotton growth, drawing attention from investors and financiers.
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