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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
4
Eighteen banks from the Eastern Oregon group join 85 associate banks in Baker for a day of talks to formalize a permanent district organization. Visitors tour the city in the morning, followed by a business session and a banquet at Gelser Grand hotel in the evening.
The Edwards Merritts company performed to cipicity houses last night. Tonight closes The King of Bing Bong and tomorrow promises Brown's Baby a farce. Reno stars as the baby with Fonfer eccentric and Dr Skimm played by Hamilton. Madame Schuyler and La Vera Reno headline a lively, humorous program for women and children.
In a tense close contest first prize went to Mrs Snider, second prize to Miss James, and third prize to Frank Howard, with the outcome decided by a small margin.
The Oregon Motor garage in this city reports a standout year under proprietor Ben F. Trombley. Having sold 17 Cadillacs and 10 Fords totaling 27 cars, the firm demonstrates strong demand for popular makes in Oregon. The business features a well equipped shop and a large accessory inventory. The ground floor spans 8,125 square feet and currently houses over four autos.
Ray E Beagles a well known abeenshearer of Pendleton contracted to shear many sheep, had his hand mangled when it was caught in an engine Tuesday morning. He was taken to Pendleton for treatment and will be unable to shear this season for several weeks. Pifoy Rock Revord.
Judge Maloney has moved his office back into the courthouse from the Despain building after retiring from the Farmers' Union grain agency. Farmers hold for 80 cents as crops linger. club wheat trades around 77 cents with no activity. Eur Prouty, Ranger Washington, longtime friend of J B Kennedy, visited Pendleton briefly while en route home from southern Idaho. F E Waters prepares to move his five ten and fifteen cent store from Court Street corner to the Main Street building formerly Ellers Plano house.
Real estate transfers include Dina Kendall of Helix selling lots 4 and 5 in block 3 and A Wells selling multiple parcels in sections 5 6 31 82. Detective Victor Benway of Spokane shot Wednesday night by James Hallett and Henry Hargens, seriously injured, while aiding local police against Round-up crooks. Portland Bridge end Iron Co awarded county contract after 12 bids for eight bridges totaling 7270, lowest bid. others higher.
John Lester of Orrigon died last night at St Anthonys hospital from stomach cancer. He was 39 years old and survived by his wife and one son. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
Interment will follow at Olney cemetery after the service at Baker undertaking parlors this afternoon.
While Pendleton had light showers, the reservation endured a heavy hail downpour with ground depth reaching several inches. Major E H Swertglander reports six inches of hail at the agency though no material damage was recorded.
Joe Bush man an Indian was brought before U S Commissioner 8 A Newberry and given a hearing. The Indian boys testified against him and he was sent to the federal grand jury likely to convene next week. Major E L Swartgliander agent on the reservation brought up the cone.
Next Saturday and Sunday an exhibition will be held in the assembly room of City Hall showing work from the high school's manual training and domestic science departments and the grade schools' net department. KE. Chioupek leads manual training while Miss Christie Moore heads domestic science.
Mrs George and daughter of Ir ricon ghd Walpole Jr visited the city to arrange John Lester funeral in Adams with services tomorrow. Grace McGinnis wife of William McGinnis who died at the local hospital of consumption Thursday will be buried at Adams tomorrow afternoon. Deceased is survived by a husband and a six year old daughter.
Germain Lutheran will hold afternoon service led by Rev Mack tomorrow at 2 o clock. The notice invites parishioners to attend and join in worship conducted at the church.
A long-time county resident with 28 years on the land and 12 years in the stock business offers a stock ranch in Umatilla county. He knows the country from the Columbia to the John Day and urges buyers to see before purchasing. Loans available.
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