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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1914
Page
8
The council opened an adjourned session to hear on Bush street paving from Raley to Mark. G J Gadwa offered to fund more pavement for cemetery proximity and urged no remonstrance. Street lights for river driveway were discussed and Matlock street bid opened.
News from eastern Oregon reports a Pendleton press meeting set for April 4 called by Phillip Bates secretary of the Oregon Editorial association. The agenda is not stated but the Commercial Club is asked to provide a meeting place with G L Hurd of Stanfield coordinating.
Two suits filed today against R Adams. First suit by R Loewenstein seeks $1450 in principal on notes to Metz and Sons. fees $260. Second suit by Continental Life Insurance and Investment Co seeks judgment on two notes of $195.85 each. $100 fees requested. Volunteers for Cemetery Work invited for Saturday morning cleanup at old pioneer cemetery as civic club plans beautification.
Epidemic of mumps cripples Pendleton paper delivery. Six carriers and substitutes, about one third of the force, are out, forcing on routes. Readers missing deliveries should call Main 1 or 398M to arrange special messenger service. Efforts continue to maintain reliable delivery despite the illness.
Pendleton reports the Young Men’s Club organized with Reds and Blues squads to boost membership. Over fifty new members joined this week, rooms secured at the Golden Rule hotel, aim to field a football team next fall and build athletic facilities with tennis courts and magazines for members.
Lee Graybear files for divorce alleging Myrtle Graybear kept company with men of low character to prove unfaithfulness. The suit was commenced in the local court.
In August 1903 a Wellington couple wed and now the husband seeks custody of three children. The plaintiff alleges his wife left for Wichita and posed as a single woman while associating with other men. J B Perry is the plaintiff's attorney.
From Pilot Rock, Carl Jackson and J. JD. Welch were arrested on charges of larceny from the person. They were today turned over to Sheriff Taylor by Marshal Newcomb to await proceedings.
Former Ung Gooey wife known as a Chinese merchant’s ex wife allegedly lured two girls to a den after meeting at the Home of the Good Shepherd then coerced them into immoral lives. Police report the girls described a pitiful tale of control and slavery. She was fined $200 and faces further charges.
Belfast March 26 More than a thousand men have enrolled in Ulster s standing army plan two weeks after home rule leaders announced it They will be paid five dollars a week and kept on duty as regular soldiers with barrack housing and equipment purchases under way Three thousand men are expected to be enrolled within a month and a half from a meeting in East Belfast where 100 of 600 volunteers pledged support
Present handed in their names, and similar enlistments are reported from other districts. The notice notes multiple districts submitting lists of recruits and underscores ongoing enrollment activity across the region.
Pendleton police arrest Ben Hickman proprietor of the Umatilla Club and employees W B Bonner and Willis Miles on gambling and liquor charges. Hickman and Miles face gambling allegations for a blackjack game on March 25. Bonner is charged with illegal sale of liquor to 8 L Carr. Trials began in police court this afternoon as witnesses testified to liquor purchases and chip wagering.
A court discussion cites Indiana and Oregon constitutions about equal privileges for all citizens. The Indiana Supreme Court ruled a five year residence clause for office violates equal protection by dividing citizens into two classes.
The Salem Commercial Club selected July 1 1915 as Oregon Cherry Day for the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. The club endorsed the honor after being approached by expo officers seeking a local designation to spotlight Oregon cherry growers and products.
Salem business leaders and Chautauqua officials decided to stage a larger and better Chautauqua on the Willamette University campus this summer. J. R. Ellison represented the company, with Dr. H. C. Epley named chairman and L. H. Compton as secretary of the Salem M. C. A. committee.
United Orchestra performs at Eagle Woodman Hall for a dance tonight inviting all. Dancing continues until 1 am with music and social entertainment for attendees.
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