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Newspaper

Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1911

Page

8

School Board Elects Three New Teachers

The school board elected Miss Ella C. Poston of Whitman College to teach Latin and German at the high school. Miss Una Jones of Jonesboro Tenn was chosen assistant in mathematics and English at Morris Minn. Miss Lewil Evans, daughter of Rev Nathan Evans, was selected for the Hawthorne School third grade.

Uear Ella C. Poston Whitman College Margaret Meinkoth Poston Oakendale Wash Una Jones Jonesboro Tenn Jones Ly Chitago University Morris Minn Mia Lina H Fturele Thie City Haseen Goldendale

Plans for New High School Pleased Architects Troutman

Inspected the plans prepared by Architect Troutman and all members were greatly pleased with the work.

Troutman

Boy fatally shot in Salem boat accident

In Salem Oregon on May 22 13 year old George Louis Dickey accidentally shot himself while in a small rowboat with Chester Frohmacher. Dickey who carried a shotgun was killed by the discharge. He died shortly after reaching Salem hospital about an hour and a half after the shooting.

Salem George Louis Dickey Chester Frohmacher Polk County Willamette River Dickey Frohmacher Salem Hospital George C. Dickey North Fourth Street

Wallace Gets Postal Bank Augmenting Depositories

Postmaster General Hitsheath expands the postal savings system designating 190 additional depositories weekly, with 23 west of the Missouri river. Banks to open June 11 include Wallace Idaho Red Lodge Mont The Dalles Eugene Ore Aberdeen Ellensburg Wash.

Washington Hitsheath Postal Savings System Miczouri River Wallace Idaho Red Lodge Mont the Dades Eugene Ore Aberdeen Ellensburg Wash

Pendleton Property Sold In Deed Contract

A deed contract filed with the county recorder transfers possession of the Ed Weaver property on Cosby Street to A. Bueritatte for 1900 dollars. Attorney General Here and A. M. Crawford arrived in Pendleton to represent the state in an condemnation suit against Hendricka et al. A recital notes music events and a Knight of Pythias jewel presentation for 25 years service. A birth announced to Mr. and Mrs. Castleman of Portland names Barbara Elizabeth. Two drunks appear in police court with James Reed jailed three days and Ray Miller paying a five dollar fine.

Pendleton County Recorder A. Bueritatte Ed Weaver Cosby Street A. M. Crawford Hendricka Jamkes Reed Ray Miller

Carpet Arrives for City Hall Floor

The carpet ordered for City Hall by the council was delivered last week and laid Sunday by contractor John R. Baker. The new carpet reduces noise from foot traffic. An Indian interpreter notes Indians have finished rounding up their horses for the summer and no roundup will be held at this time. The notice warns white residents planning to witness a roundup that it was expected to occur tomorrow.

John Baker Joe Allen Finlehen

Scalp bounty records near total for the month

The county clerk's office reports rising bounty payments for scalp collection. By noon today 365 rebels and three hobents had been paid, and as the month ends records are expected to fall.

Williams versus Cecil and Buy Afie Ctal loch pasture dispute verdict

The Williams versus Cecil and Buy Afie Ctal loch case ended with a verdict for the plaintiff on pasture bills while the Gillette versus Cecil and McCulloch matter did not proceed to trial. Attorney J W Henesleigh appeared for the winning side.

Williams Cecil Buy W. D. Gillette McCulloch J. W. Henésleigh

Baker Leaves for Boston to join American baseball team

Travey Baker boarded No 18 for the east yesterday evening after taking leave of Pen-Weton. He will finish the season with the Boston American team at a salary of 2000. Friends gathered at the depot to bid him farewell and speed him on his way. Many admirers here predict he will make a name in major league circles.

Baker Boston Travey Baker Pen- Weton Boston American Baseball Team

Body of railroad worker moved to Portland for funeral

The body of William E. Ritchie, a switchman killed at Umi tilla last Saturday morning, was moved to Portland this afternoon for burial. He belonged to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen at Tutte Town and the Knights of Pything at St Louis, with a Portland chapter representative handling arrangements.

Fhedy Portland W. E. , Ritchie Umitilla Porthind Dotinsed Brotherhood of Railroad Tutte Town Knights of Pything St. Louis

Grand Chief Moore Leaves Pendleton for Portland

Mrs Sadie F Moore grand chief of the Degree of Honor spent the past days in Pendleton aiding Magnolia lodge No 34 then left on the morning train to Portland She was accompanied by Mrs Crain dall of The Dalles a fellow grand lodge assembly member A reception was held Monday afternoon at Mrs P C Petersons with a goodly number of members in attendance.

Sadie F. Moore Pendleton Magnolia Lodge Portland Craindall The Dalles Grand Lodge Assembly P. C. Peterson

Pen dleton Mills sue Walsh grocer for 219.20 debt

EE M Walsh Sueil Sophie Byers manager of Pen dleton Flouring Mills has filed suit against EF M Walsh proprietor of Walsh grocery for 219.20 claimed for merchandise furnished J A Pee is her attorney. Officer's Sister Dies Ed Stansberry a long time city police officer reports the death of his sister Mrs Bertha V Bull in Independence after a long cancer illness.

EE. M. Walsh Sueil Sophie Byers Pendleton Ef. M. Walsh Walsh Grocery J. A. Pee Ed Stansberry Bertha V. Bull Independence Tme

Real estate transfers and neighbor records listed

Richard Lehman to Carl Hooft and W. K. Shoemaker to Rutherford venues with parcels of land in STH and section 14, township 31 at ten dollars and other considerations. G M Baer and spouses plus Crawford and spouse transfer to J C Scott portions in Walla Walla. George W. Ingram deeds Lots 5 and 6 in Livermore's addition Pendleton to Lang & Co.

Richard Lehman Carl Hooft W. K. Shoemaker Rutherford H. Vosee S. R G. M. Baer A. ©. Crawford J. C. Scott Walla Walla N. R Tirace George W. Ingram Lang £ Co Livermore Pendleton

Runaway crash kills Mrs Heater in Idaho ferry incident

Mrs Lydia Heater, mother of Mrs Eugene Molitor, died after a snake river ferry crash near Lewiston when a shaft loosened and the buggy toppled. Her skull fractured from the impact as she struck her head on the macadam. Meanwhile James Plarity faces burglary trial over the Pilot Rock hardware store raid, with knives exhibited and shoe prints examined. C K Cranston gains chairmanship of Oregon state fish and game board in Salem, as wardens to be appointed, with Clanton eyed for warden and other candidates discussed.

Eugene Molitor Peoples Warehouse Lewiston Idaho Lydia Heater Hester Snake River Heater James Plarity Pilot Reck Hardware Pruitt Dan P. Staythe Flarity Young Linaner Cranston C.K. Cranston West State Fish and Game Commission Messnge Salem Sessien Clanton Henry Blagely Brownsville Wm. M. Hinkely Joe Clakely

Empty gun case ends in youth revival of 11 year old thief

Davenport Washington and Millbrank Michigan youths discuss sentencing after 11 year old Ames receives 35 days in county jail for stealing clothes with a watch from Carl Graybeal. Authorities seek state reformatory due to age. pursuit followed as three 15 year olds joined in. The incident occurred near Sprague on May 7 as the trio fled with no ammunition for a .22 revolver.

Davenport, Wash Lee Ames Millbrank Mich Joj Chehalis Ames J. P. Murray Sprague Carl Graybeal Spokane Graybeal Miles Brislawn Sam Siginfn

Eye care services at W. E. Hanscom Jeweler Pendleton

Eyes examined and glasses fitted with duplicating lenses and frame repairs offered by W. E. Hanscom Jeweler in Pendleton.

W. E. Hanscom TUE Jeweler Pendleton

Boy Surrenders After Pistol Threat Near Sprague

A youth was overtake by pursuers a mile from Sprague with an empty revolver aimed at him. He begged for mercy but was forced to surrender and was marched into Sprague where the constable placed him in custody.

Ames Sprague

Delegation Navigates Rain Damaged Mountain Route to Federation Meeting

In Colville Washington County President BP Parks and Secretary EB Leeg led about 80 delegates in automobiles to the Stevens County Federation of Commercial Clubs monthly meeting at Daley. Despite three days of heavy rain the party returned last night, one car disabled by a tire puncture on the Meyere Falls trail. others continued through primitive roads to reach the meeting and back.

Colville Wash BP. R. Parks EB. Leeg Showaglah Stevens County Federation of Commercial Clube Daley Ehale Meyere Falls

Timber Trail Mishap Injures Passengers

An automobile carrying four passengers slid on a slippery grade in a timber area and went over a bank during a return trip. The car sustained damage but all passengers escaped with only a few bruises. George Stenger was driving, and the incident occurred while navigating through fallen logs.

George Stenger Delow

Runaway victim sues for 825000 in Walla Walla

Florence V Brown of Dayton Washington files a 25000 damages suit for injuries from a runaway buggy in August that killed her companion Ree Cedwell of Pointeroy. Brown alleges partial ankylosis of the hip pelvic injuries brain contusion and ongoing disability.

Walla Walla Wash Florence V. Brown Dayton Mila Brown

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