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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1909
Page
8
A Umatilla county indictment and arrest bring a Greek swindle case to Pendleton court. James Ratolas, jailed in Walla Walla, is accused of swindling a countryman out of 180 dollars via a faulty immigration deal. The agent kept the funds after refund attempts and fled.
Mrs A J McAllister of the library and civic association announced a note from Congressman and Mrs W R Ellis enclosing a $20 contribution to the library fund. The Ellises express a wish to return to the city but are unsure of departure from Washington, awaiting Congress adjournment.
Charles McAlagy and other visitors say wheat prospects near Helix are good. Frost caused some damage statewide but likely minimal. Recent rain and current sunshine are expected to largely reverse frost effects.
A marriage license was issued this morning to Fred L. McCaw of Walla Walla and Edith M. Seals of this county. Because the bride-to-be is under age, written consent from her mother was provided before issuance. Rock Spring coal, Henry Koplittke.
In southern Alberta the Chinook belt moderates winters and boosts farming prospects. Government reports show high yields from 1908 crops, with many farmers averaging 50 to 60 bushels per acre. Land costs 12.50 to 15.00 per acre, far below Umatilla County values. J W Zimmerman of a Southern Alberta land company will visit Pendleton to arrange meetings with R F Tirbet. Contact R B Tartot for full details on land that pays for itself.
Pendleton Elks lodge gears up for Norris and Rowe circus in Pendleton next Friday with two parades. The day features a morning circus parade led by RK Alexander on a monster elephant and an evening Elks parade in full regalia. A program lists camel and elephant races, sulky races, saddle horse races, and horse against man events, with many Elks encouraged to help ensure success.
Coast League results include Oakland 6 Portland 1 and San Francisco 4 Sacramento 3. Vernon 3 Los Angeles 2. Northwestern League games show Seattle 5 Tacoma 1 and Vancouver 4 Aberdeen 2. American League Detroit 4 St Louis 2. Nationals Philadelphia 2 New York 1. Other games postponed.
Secretary Ballinger of the Interior directs immediate field work for the Malheur government irrigation project. Weymouth, supervising engineers, gathers crews in Boise and will move to Ontario to begin surveying. Ballinger plans June inspection and possible completion order if feasibility is confirmed. Private interests face scrutiny from Ballinger in Washington last week.
Rochester May 1 reportsBattling Nelson departs for Hegowlech then sails to San Francisco to train for the July 9 fight set against Cyclone Johnny Thompson at Col ma. The boxer will prepare for the bout, aiming to extend his winning streak and secure victory in the championship clash.
Pendleton’s six day carnival closes tonight as C W Parker shows wrap up. Despite rough weather early in the week the event drew broad attendance with wholesome amusements and a clean, orderly record. Organizers and show directors are praised as professional and commendable, with closing festivities expected to attract a large crowd and extra police protection to curb rough carnival behavior.
The May 1 and 2 program features Sentenced to Death The Magic Eyes The Drive for a Life Charles H Sanders the Man of the Hour The Gentleman Burglar The Miracle of the Statue The Magic Handkerchief and songs Tell me Dear will my Dream Come True by Miss Violetta with Orpheumscope. Grand theatre crowds filled last night for amateur night with Marie Simms winning first prize for a flower specialty and Goldie Speckenigle second for a cowboy turn. Prof Bloomfield plans a three night minstrel show at the Grand starting May 11 with further details to follow.
New York City based play Mills of the Gods by George Broadhurst will appear soon at the Oregon Theatre. It is claimed to surpass Broadhurst hits like The Man of the Hour and A Fool and His Money. The production has run three months at the Astor in New York and similar runs in Chicago Philadelphia and Boston. A capacity audience is expected on Saturday May 8.
Ti-Co ni a well known Umatilla brave appeared before Judge Fits Gerald this morning on the charge of being drunk and disorderly. He admitted gazing too long upon his fire-water and said he had secured his booze at the show, evidently the carnival.
Dr. Ford returns to Pendleton to lead services tomorrow at his own church and plans Sunday evening lectures for the young people starting with a talk on Perils of Young men. He enjoyed time in Portland and Salem but will preach to his own flock now.
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