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Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1909

Page

8

HGH School Band Entertains Nearby Towns Fans

The HGH high school band held the first in a series of concerts to aid student body indebtedness. Sixteen band members plus twenty friends traveled by train to the Indian Agency, returning over an hour late. A male quartet and a trombone solo entertained, and attendees visited Major McFutridge’s home between shows. Future concerts are planned for Holdman Pilot Rock Echo and Hermiston with dates undecided.

McFutridge Indian Agency Elmer Glen Storie Brooke Dickson Roy Rowland Frank Hayer Bernice Ruppe Pendleton McFatridge Holdman Pilot Rock Echo Hermiston

Whitman College Elects J D Neilson From Walla Walla

J D Neilson of Whitman College arrives from Walla Walla today to advance the interests of that institution.

J. D. Neilson Whitman College Walla Walla

College Men Visit City College in Interest of Institution

President W C Howard and Prof F E Moore of the Columbia Junior College of Milton visit to seek positions for business graduates. The college has acquired twenty acres in the heart of the city for a campus and plans to start new administration buildings this year. The site is near the inter urban car line and well situated for the project.

W. C. Howard Praf F. E. Moore Columbia Junior College of Milton Moore Howard

Art in the Home by Mrs Weister

Mrs Weister presents a lecture titled Art in the Home as the final talk in a valued series. The subject attracts broad interest and attendance has grown since the program began with expectations of double the turnout if repeats occur.

Mrs. Weister

Miniature car parade on Webb Main and Court streets

A parade of four new cars arrived from the Northern Pacific depot with two more from the local garage. The event included two sales already arranged and two awaiting buyers. Purchases include W. H. McCormmach and Dr. C. J. Smith, with the remaining car expected to be sold soon.

Webb Main Court Streets Pendleton Auto Company Northern Pacific W. H. McCormmach C. J. Smith

Nature Spares Roses from Mental Suffering and Death

Historic note on nature sparing the rose from mental torment and disease, crediting scientists for identifying a parasite causing decay. Mentions Newbro’s Hortifer and Merpinide Company with promotional references and pricing details.

Passenger officials here in forenoon in city

Three prominent O R and N officials visited in the forenoon including John M. Scott assistant general passenger agent Robert Burns district freight and passenger agent and J H ONeill traveling passenger agent Scott and ONeill left on train number 1 to Portland Burns returned to Walla Walla on the 1230 train The officials discussed special weekend fares for the west end of the county but no action was taken yet.

John M. Scott Robert Burns J. H. O'Neill Scott O'Neil Portland Mr. Burns Walla Walla West End

Umatilla Party Returns from California

A party of Mr and Mrs W M Scott and Mr and Mrs D N McDonald returned this morning from Long Beach California where they wintered. On the way home they were accompanied as far as Albany by Mr and Mrs Charles McLavey. Mr Scott said California had a severe winter and the climate was not pleasant this year Southern California saw more rain than usual in the spring.

W. M. Scott D. N. McDonald Long Beach Calif Albany Charles McLavey Scott California Vsllas

Hogue Precinct School Closes Successfully

The Hogue precinct school closes after its best term yet. Miss Norwood taught five months and led an exceptionally good program. Chairman Swiss of the school board reports the success, with J E Arkell confirming in the city for the transaction.

Hogue Swiss Norwood J. E. Arkell Todiy

Inland Grain Growers Settle Sack Contracts Today

An executive board meeting of the Inland Grain Growers association was held to close sacks contracts made at last Saturday's session. President C. A. Barrett arrived from Athena to attend the closing talks.

The Inland Grain Growers Association C. A. Barrett Association Athena

Flag Pole Not Historic Landmark In Pendleton

The old flag pole in the city’s rear, removed this week for safety, is not the historic pole at Main and Court Street. The latter, first erected about 70 years ago by Thomas Milarkey, was shorter than the recently removed pole set up 14 or 15 years ago by C. O. French, then street commissioner. The original pole was hauled from moulstalls by Umpqua Johnson and brought to Pendleton by Milatey after breaking a wagon wheel.

Jall Main Court Street Thomas Milarkey C. O. French Moulstalls Umpqua” Johnson Thi County Pendleton Milatey

Paris Strike Still Not Settled

London reports a Paris telegraph and postal strike ongoing with the French government set on vigorous repressive measures. Labor leaders threaten action if M. Simyoan, under secretary of the post telegraph, is not dismissed. Striking workers refuse to return until that change.

London Paris M. Simyoan Post Telegraph

Indictments Against Senator Borah Dismissed

Washington March 20 A formal statement from Attorney General Wickersham announces the dismissal of land fraud indictments in the Idaho jurisdiction of the federal court. The statement says Wickersham directed the dismissal of the indictment against Senator Borah, a member of the Tarher Lambet company and others.

Washington Idaho Wickersham Senitor Borah Ttarher Iambet Company

Pendleton Indians to Challenge Pilot Rock In Big Game

Pendleton Indians travel by auto to meet Pilot Rock for a highly anticipated baseball game. Lineups mirror recent contests with Kennison and Gilbert anchoring the Pilot Rock battery and Lievallen and Veteran patrolling first base. A large home crowd is expected as fans from miles around drive in to witness the showdown between the two clubs.

Pilot Rock Pendleton Indians Pendleton Pilot Roeck Kennison Gilbert Fred Lievallen

Studying Whether She Will Marry the Jap in Corte Madera

In Corte Madera California Helena Gladys Emery daughter of Archdeacon Emery is discussing an engagement to Gungiro Aoki a Japanese man. Her mother supports the plan while her father and others shun them. Mrs Emery denies knowledge of Aoki's whereabouts then says she knows but will not reveal. Threats of violence are rumored if he arrives. She aims to study race mixing to determine what is right for Caucasians and Orientals.

Corte Madera Calif Helena Gladys Emery Archdeacon Emery California Gungiro Aoki Emery Aoki Burt

Kidnappers Raise Ransom in Ohio Case

A note from the kidnappers raises the ransom from ten to twenty five thousand dollars in a letter mailed from an Ohio town. The father received the envelope allegedly addressed by the abducted boy. The mother collapsed today and remains in danger of a complete nervous breakdown.

Sharon Ohio

Governor Hadley May Become Northwest Judge

Jefferson City March 20 It is rumored Governor Hadley will resign to accept a federal bench appointment in the northwest The climate here does not agree with him Taft is pleased with Hadley s determination to go on the bench and is ready to appoint him.

Jefferson City Hadley Northwest Taft

Modjeska Still Near Death in L A Hospital

Los Angeles reports on March 20 state actress Helena Modjeska remains in unchanged condition with no hope for recovery. The United Press quotes authorities as giving no improvement and confirming the critical status of the renowned performer.

Los Angeles Mme Helena Modjeska United Press Today

Thursday Afternoon Club to hear Historic Bridger

The Thursday Afternoon Club will be entertained next Thursday by Mrs. Bert Huffman and Mrs. A J Owen. The meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Huffman 305 Crosbie Street and the subject will be Historic bridger.

Bert Huffman A. J. Owen

Surprise party ends in drowning near Ferndale

Bettinhham March 20 a 16 year old girl from Emil Carson township near Ferndale died when she slipped into a well while fetching water before a planned surprise party. The party of young people arrived to find her dead.

Bettinhham Anynghtey Emil Carson

Papke Sent To Has Been Club After Flynn Defeat

In Los Angeles on March 20 Billy Papke was defeated by Jim Flynn in ten rounds. Papke now faces a place in the has been club as Flynn dominated with a vigorous attack, the bout ending with Papke nearly overwhelmed in the first round. Flynn showed aggression throughout.

Papke Los Angeles Billy Papke Mieket Jim Flynn Fane Flynn

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