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Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1913

Page

4

Life is School in Rural Education Addressed

Dr Schafer argues modern education should blend traditional subjects with practical life training. He sees life as dynamic and urges continuous learning that equips students to adapt to rapid changes in industry and society. Diplomas were presented by Wilson E Brock with keynote about community responsibility and perseverance.

Schafer Lfe Wilson E. Brock Heuben Beckwith S. L. Grigsby Presbyterian Church Ethel Freeman Carl Power Harriett Ware Lilla Grigshe A. C. Hampton Atute Jordan Girls Glee Club Ite T. F Weaver The Christian Church

Pendleton notes on summer plans and chapel car

Newsy Notes of Pendleton reports J G McConnell and family leaving for Meacham for the summer where a contract to cut several hundred cords of wood is mentioned. The chapel car St Peter, idle in local yards, was attached to No 1 heading to Condon and then Spokane.

J. GC. McConnell Meacham Mr. McConnell Condon St. Peter Spokane

Guardians Appointed for Parlee Bishop and Fdna English

Frank M Guiwits named guardian of Parlee Bishop declared insane by county court. E D Kirkpatrick named guardian of Fdna English, a minor, by county court order.

Frank M. Guiwits Parlee E. D. Kirkpatrick Fdna English

Sunday School Leader Mrs Ormsby to Speak Tomorrow

Mrs W Ormsby, officer of the state Sunday School association, will speak at 11am Sunday at the Christian church and again in the evening at the Methodist church. A main meeting may be arranged for her in the afternoon.

Mra W. Ormsby State Sunday School Association Christian Church Methodist Church

Former Resident Visits Here Mrs Blakeslee Arrives for Visit

Mrs L K Blakeslee now in Los Angeles where Dr Blakeslee practices arrived this morning via the N P to visit for a few weeks with her daughter Mrs N S Sarkis. She traveled from Los Angeles to Seattle by boat and stayed a few days with sister Mrs De Witt Garretson in the sound city.

L. K. Blakeslee Los Angeles Blakeslee N. P N. S. Sarkis

Hermiston Lots Sold in Newport's Addition Transfers

Deeds recorded by the county recorder show Hermiston properties changing hands. Elmer P. Dodd and wife sell to Joe Williamson lot 5 block 9 Newport's addition. Sam Hunt sells to F. McKenzie lot 13 block 8 Newport's addition. Horace G Newport sells to Joe Williamson lot 14 block 9 Newport's addition.

Hermiston Burroughs Los Elmer P. Dodd Joe Williamson Newport Sam Hunt F. McKenzie Horace G Newport

Wheat Market Quiet and Walks Under Construction in Town

Wheat in Portland shows slight strength but Pendleton sees no activity as buyers miss quotations and expect club prices near 80 cents. Only two to three lots remain unsold in the county. Across the street, Robert Laing and Henry Lazinka build concrete walks and curbs on Johnson street between Alta and Railroad. Judge Thomas Fits Gerald and the Congregational church have improved the block on the west side in a similar manner.

Portland Pendleton Robert Laing Henry Lazinka Johnson Street Alta Railroad Thomas Fits Gerald Congregational Church

Missionary Isabel Crawford Addresses Oklahoma Indians

Miss Isabel Crawford, a missionary for fourteen years among Oklahoma Indians, spoke at the local Baptist church on her work with the red people. She is traveling superintendent of missions among the Indians and tours reservations nationwide, also in demand for chautauquas. In Paseo, conductor Gus Pertholet arrived with a $50 gold lantern, winning a conductor’s popularity contest at the Masonic carnival by about 75,000 votes, a lead of 20,000.

Isabel Crawford Oklahoma Chautauquas Gus Pertholet N. P Paseo Gus

Negro bootlegger jailed after court plea and medical update

Barney Douglas, a Black bootlegger with prior trouble, was arrested by Chief John Kearney on a warrant for selling liquor to an Indian named Johnny Iprouk. He pleaded not guilty in police court. Judge Fite Gerald offered a $40 fine or a 20 day satay. Separately, Paul Lederle of La Grande, an longtime invalid in St. Anthony hospital, suffered another stroke and is critically ill, with relatives notified.

Barney Douglas John Kearney Hauer Johnny Iprouk Fite Gerald Tederle Paul Lederle la Grande St. Anthony Hospital Lederle

Proposed National Wage Board Bill for Federal and Interstate Work

Washington Senator Jamn Ham ten Lewis of Illinois introduces as his first bill a measure to establish a national wage commission to provide a minimum wage system for all federal government work public service corporations and interstate concerns. The president would appoint a wage commissioner per district to handle appeals and enforce violations with a $600000 appropriation for expenses and salaries.

Washington Jamn Hamten Lewis Ilinois

Episcopal Digsehse Winds Up Convention in Hood River

Hood River Oregon May 4 The Episcopal diocese of eastern Oregon finished its three day convocation with an address by Rev Dr E V Shayler pastor of St Marks Seattle The business session reported progress and elected officers for the year including Chancellor J D Slater La Grande secretary Rev B A Warren The Dalles treasurer W W Remington Hood River deputy to the general convention Rev B A Warren alternate Rev Owen F Jones lay delegate J D Slater La Grande alternate A Longwell Echo Dr Bishop Paddock attended

The Dalles W. W. Remington Hood River New York B. A. Warren Owen F. Jones J. D. Slater la Grande A. Longwell Echo Bishop Paddock

Wool and Sugar In Close Pinch On Tariff Vote

Washington May 24 Wool and sugar the tariff's stumbling blocks held senate finance sub committee interest amid rumors of changes and alliances. Senator Walsh of Montana condemned free wool and sugar plans and may join Louisiana senators in opposing the bill, risking a narrow Democratic margin requiring Vice President Marshall's tie breaking vote. Administration leaders expect a lively caucus as southern and western lawmakers resist free wool and free sugar while William Whitman argues wool manufacture duties are 30 percent below Wilson act rates.

Washington Senate Finance Walsh Montana Ransdell and Thornton Louisiana Marshall Poindexter Senate Senator Walsh William Whitman Senator Stone

New mortars give Bay protection at Fort Worden

Port Townsend May 24 Remarkable 11 inch mortar practice at Fort Worden for first time against fixed and movable targets in Discovery Bay eight miles away. Shots fell near target and within the harbor area suggesting coverage of the bay from distant fortifications. Brig. Gen. J P Wiheser said war department gains confidence in defense of Discovery Bay and its harbor.

Port Townsend Wash Fort Worden Puget Sound Discovery Bay Protecton Island

Baker city builds miles of power line for Eagle River

In Baker Oregon by May 24 Eagle River Electric Power Co had laid about 2 1/2 miles of service line since Saturday. Poles averaging 50 feet or more rise high above existing wires. One service connected. company expects power delivery within franchise time. Poles supplied by a man named Buchannan on Salmon Creek noted for their height and quality.

Baker Ore Eagle River Electric Power Company Buchannan Salmon Creek

Horse Laugh and Panna Dialogue Sparks Bet

In a playful exchange Wille questions a horse laugh and predicts action if old Whiley laughs at brother Tommie. The joke centers on whether laughter prompts movement, leading to a plan to carry him four.

Panna Wille Old Whiley Brother Tommie

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