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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1910
Page
8
Reports from Umatilla County indicate an unusually bright crop outlook this season. Both fall and spring sown grain show strong promise, weeds are largely controlled, and spring grain benefits from ideal weather since late February with ample moisture. Mountain ranges boast excellent range grass, aided by early snow cover protecting crops and supporting a robust start.
Funeral occurred this afternoon in Pendleton for William P. Temple with a large Farmers Union procession leading to Olney cemetery. Services at the church were led by President W. H. Bleakney with Masons and Eastern Star participation. Active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named. grave vault prepared. grave tent and carpet laid for mourners. Rev. W. L. Van Nuys unable to attend due to travel delay.
A long list of residents and visitors heads to Hermiston for the strawberry festival tonight. George H Clark of Coe A Harlow of Ukiah C McLean of Athena and families H D Saunders of Westport Mrs R B Stanfield from Echo Attorney Philip Stover Hermiston James Williamson La Grande William Cameron Athena Theodore Howard Pendleton residents attending VFD chief John Vaughan Stanfield visitors Paul Hemelgarn James Devlin Mrs A O Anderson and Mrs Anderson Kennewick Wash join Idleman guests in Pendleton.
A series of illustrated talks on good roads is being sponsored by the U S Department of Agriculture and the State Threshers Association. Maurice O Eldridge will lead the Pen dleton event with Lionel Webster of Portland assisting. The free lecture at the county courthouse invites farmers stockmen and business people to attend to hear plans for Oregon road improvements.
Paris report says Empress Eugenie, widow of Napoleon III, still clings to hope of a Napoleon era restoration. Through her private secretary she announced plans to remember faithful soldiers of the Empire, inviting Alsatian veterans to write letters pledging devotion to Napoleon III and the imperial cause. The empress asks a letter expressing unwavering loyalty and distrust of the present regime as a condition of generosity.
The speaker notes that Mr U Ren has acted wisely in withdrawing two amendments and suggests that several other propositions would benefit from being sidetracked as well.
Weather shows 43 to 70 degrees with 32 inches rainfall in 48 hours. Nesmith Ankeny buys a Hudson roadster. Two marriage licenses issued to Tra Weatherman with Maud Morse and Raymond F Ballard with Nellie L Baston, all in this county. Becks decide to stay in Pendleton. Historian Miss Katherine Judson plans Pendleton visit in June. Martha Smith remains to be interred in La Grande at 70, long-time housekeeper for O M Moon. A R Turner suit vs A A Cole seeks 291.33 dollars for transfer work to Umatilla Railway. Captain O C Applegate returns to discuss census with George Strand. locals hesitant to cooperate.
Etta Bell Swaggart daughter of Link Swaggart died at the home ranch north of Athena today at 1 PM. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 PM at the Christian church. Rev A M Meldrum to lead. She was 16 and had lived in the county all her life.
At the high school students are canvassed to estimate how many will travel to Athena for the county field meet on Saturday. A regular 7:30 morning train is planned, with a special return train around 10 p.m. To secure the train, at least 65 passengers must be guaranteed, and the effort seeks community assistance beyond the school.
Walter Burgo formerly of Boston now in La Grande visits Pendleton to arrange a boxing match with Barney Mullin. Burgo, a known fifties era pugilist who fought Sam Langford and others, wagers from 100 to 1000 dollars on a decision. He aims for a bankers convention or July Fourth bout, under manager A Buckley of U R and N lines.
A Roseburg livestock show committee seeks 44 young ladies under 60 to ride ponies in a local parade. In Roseburg a 49 year old woman is described as still young, reflecting a local view on age.
Preparations for the Caledonian reunion and picnic at Athena on May 20 and 21 are underway under the Caledonian club. Henry A. Barrett leads the program with Scotch games and baseball on the new grounds. One and one third rail fare applies with receipts countersigned for the return trip. Noted soloists Edna Zimmerman and Miss Gates will perform with Pendleton’s glee club, led by Norma Alloway business manager.
Rehearsals by the girls glee club directed by Miss Edna Gates are held daily at the academy music department in preparation for recitals planned first in Athena and then other towns in the county. The club features many talented local vocalists promising a splendid program.
Spokane resident Hom announces a bid for Congress but faces scrutiny over his surname which some interpret as suggesting high living costs. The candidate’s team plans outreach to address concerns and clarify policy focus.
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