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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
8
Robbers gained entry through a side window after 11 last night and took merchandise valued at about 75 to 76 dollars. They seized five dozen pocket knives, 14 razors, five shaving brushes, four pairs of scissors, 501s, and seven watches, with no money stolen and no trace left. no night officer on duty and no clue for investigators.
Plans for Stanfield reveal sale of town lots opening in about ten days as Furnish Coe project unfolds. A temporary hotel will use former Stanfield residence with a larger concrete hotel planned for summer. Blueprints for the town are being drafted and street layout approved, with crews moving existing buildings on the main east west street and sewer work pending.
Henry Pearson and J. W. Cavander, sheepmen of North Powder, are in Pendleton to view Umatilla County ewes and plan to purchase a large number after shearing. Cavander formerly resided in Pendleton.
Bert Smith of J. E. Smith Livestock Company says lambing weather is excellent and the season will be in full swing by mid next week as lambing begins on their ranch.
A quiet wedding was held at the Tome of the bride's parents on Weetfourt street last evening. Miss Emma Folk became the wife of Rimend Hutchenson. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. T T Port, pastor of the Methodist church. Only a few relatives attended. The couple will reside near Fendieton on a farm.
Taft was cheered by thousands of Yale students as he arrived to attend a meeting of the Yale corporation. The Taft party then moved to the home of President Hadley for a June gathering.
Steve M. Cornelixvon Mev WL Ty Van Nuys Bel Rev Lary Dolngon traveled from Freewater to attend the morning meeting of the presbytery of the Presbyterian church. The arrival marked a routine clergy gathering in a small regional context with local church leadership participating.
Members of the Catholic church in this city consider erecting a large stone church on the corner of Market and Court streets near the present St. Marys site. If approved, the building will be of stone and seat at least 1 000.
The Orpheum presents two standout vaudeville numbers Miss Adelaide Rogers singing and Miss Cuba De Schon performing a bowery newsboy impersonation. Rogers delivers a voice well above typical vaudeville, while De Schon’s act is original and cleverly tailored to the role.
Roy Morris, son of Mr and Mrs T G Morris, was out after returning from the hospital where he had been for several days following the amputation of the small toes on each foot. The deformity and trouble they caused led to the decision to remove them.
A leak in the water main near the GO, R. & N. freight depot caused pavement to settle as escaping water washed away dirt beneath. A crew under Walter Wells found the leak this morning after several feet of pavement had been torn up yesterday during the search.
A stock inspector's team caused a lively spin last evening with a runaway near Alira Street by Railroad. The rig and horses suffered little damage, and the vehicle ended up along the street line of progress near Court as it moved north after starting on Alira Street.
Detlef Struve 13 of North Pendleton suffered serious injuries when a bicycle fork broke as he rode with John Hamley Jr toward the Main Street bridge. Hamley escaped with minor injuries after being thrown over Struve. Struve’s injuries include broken teeth, facial cuts, and a bruised lip. He was taken home and a physician attended.
The firm of Phelps and Stelwer opens today as Frederick Stelwer becomes deputy district attorney joining District Attorney G W Philips. Stelwer will assist in criminal work and civil practice. He left Snow and McCumant to partner with Pieros He is a graduate of the agricultural college and the University of Oregon with many local collegiate ties.
A terse, disrupted exchange presents a local dialogue scene with German phrases and a regional clue to Munich. The text centers on a character refusing a daughter and asserting strict propriety, followed by astringent interjections. The fragment hints at a sociolinguistic snapshot from city life.
A steady stream of named individuals from Adams Emmett Vermiston Hood River and nearby towns arrived or passed through Pendleton for business. Mayors lawyers planters and educators including Thomas Robertson and J A Lieuallen were among those noted. Also mentioned are Dr W H Lytle state veterinarian and other officials inspecting depots and farms.
Tom Moran, former section foreman for them, returned this morning from Louisiana where he had gone last fall to make his home. He brought his family and all their belongings back with him and says he is here to stay. He intends to purchase a farm and will likely rejoin the railroad company.
The executive committee of Oregon State normal school regents declares Ashland and Weston are no longer state institutions. Weston and Ashland risked becoming private schools after funds were due March 12. Monmouth remains strongest with $1000 in treasury and community fundraising bringing in about $2000. If subscriptions cover remaining year costs, the board may supervise and allow state status to continue.
Mrs. Michine Rioom of Lewistown Pennsylvania writes Vinci liver preparation rebuilt her strength after a long feeble period. She could barely wheel herself and suffered lung coughs but after three bottles she walks a quarter mile and does most work. The ad promises full refund if unsatisfied and labels the product for all ages including delicate children. Pendleton Oregon based Pentaton Drug Company markets Vinci.
Unfurnished room available in the East Oregoniaa building with electric nights and steam heat. Includes bath with hot and cold water on the floor. Rate is very reasonable. Enquire at EO office.
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