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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1911
Page
8
George Loucks was crushed under a passenger train near Tekoa while stepping from a slowing car. Robert Jell died after long illness from senile decay at his Tekoa home, both conductors long affiliated with the road and well known locally.
Tacoma officials ousted City Clerk Cushman amid probe into irregularities in recall petition signatures against Commissioners Reys and Owens. Deputy Clerk Edwards installed as mayoral resolution declared the office vacant after Cushman faced charges of neglect.
Nannie Myrtle Kyle filed for legal separation in local court this morning against Frederick Kyle. Married February 25 1895 they have one child Ralph Kyle aged 12. She alleges continual cruelty including chokes name calling and inhuman treatment. She seeks $50 attorney fees $15 monthly support until majority and a decree of divorce.
The Gilbert Company has commenced suit against Mr. F. Peters to recover a piano now in the defendant's possession. The piano is alleged to belong to the plaintiff with a value of 400 dollars. Johnson & Schrable are attorneys for the plaintiff. Veterans to Have Peed: Malabon camp No 6 Spanish War Veterans will banquet and reunite March 26 at 120 West Court street, with about 30 members and expected lively war talk. Train Catches Fire: Portland local passengers saw the vestibule roof fire between the smoker and baggage car near Hermiston, sparked by the locomotive, stopped, and extinguished.
Yesterday the city sweltered as the high reached 77 degrees, with residents picnicking and seeking shade to beat the heat. By 10:20 pm the thermometer stood at 75 and still rising as crowds imagined ice cream and swimming pools.
Addison Bennett editor of The Dalles Opt mist and Rab bitville sage will suspend his duties for a few months to study the Interior of Oregon for the Portland Oregonian. He is known in the city for judging at baby shows during annual fairs.
A near tragedy occurred at Coe yesterday when the crude ferry across the Umutila river below Furnish dam capsized. The ferryman plunged into the icy water and was swept downstream a quarter mile before escaping to shore. Pendleton party Mrs Cranston Mr Cranston and Max Hopper had just landed when the accident happened as the boat was to transport W L Thompson and FF B Judd party across.
A local baseball game saw a pitcher rely mainly on lob pitches, yielding many hits and four strikeouts as Pilot Rock defeated Pendleton 6 to 4. Lobaugh and Kensworth fanned thirteen Pendletonians and allowed only a few hits. Pendleton faces Echo next, while Walla Walla’s team practiced against a penitentiary squad and lost 16 to 9.
Clarence Adaimes, a ranch proprietor from Ukiah, is visiting the city this week. Details of his itinerary and engagements are not disclosed.
Pendleton Leaguers defeated Pilot Rock 6 to 5 in the eighth inning after a 4 4 tie. Manager Nelson praised his proteges despite errors and limited practice, noting Ward’s ankle sprain forced Blough to bat, and new pitcher Thompson saw action.
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