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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1904
Page
2
Mary McIntyre sues Frank McIntyre for absolute divorce amid a history of alleged abuse including a May incident where Frank kicked a door, wielded a butcher knife, and threatened to kill her. She seeks custody of Maude 9 and Roy 7, plus costs, with attorney James A. Fee.
The state land board has notified the school board it will not accept 6 percent bonds from the district. Issuance must grant the land board a preferential right to buy all bonds at a rate not less than a specified percentage. The district favored a longer time issue with a lower rate, hoping the land board would accept the offer.
The county treasurer announced today that the sale of the issue will be advertised.
A H Sunderman of Echo praises the county wool pool after a city sale. He says the pool and grower cooperation saved hundreds of dollars for sheepmen and that the June 1 sale will strengthen future markets. His clip was good and public sale prices topped private sale.
Eva Young, widow of Harvey E Young, petitioned for probate and was named administratrix without bonds. The estate totals 370 acres in township 6 north range 34 east Hudson Bay country, with cattle and stock valued at 2500 and notes and securities at 5500, totaling about 30000.
Jess Liemllien of Weston returns from Heppner after a month of sheep shearing. The season ends with a heavy, clean clip stored in warehouses. Surplus sheep will be sold and shipped as summer range is limited.
Miss Margaret Proebsetel of Weston was hosted by Misses Ida and Harriett Thompson on Water street last night. She has been training as a nurse in Tacoma and is now on vacation, leaving for her home this morning.
Dr Helt to Milton and Dr W S Holt of Portland have been in Pendleton for several days attending the Pendleton academy board meetings and left this morning for Milton on a short business trip accompanied by Rev B F Harper.
John McCourt stepped on a knife while working at home yesterday. The puncture wound was cleaned and dressed. no serious complications are expected.
A vivid society page records yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr Thomas G Hailey with Mrs W L Thompson of Lewiston as guest. Guests arrived 4 to 5 pm on the lawn, light refreshments inside, spring décor, Mrs Fred Judd and Mrs Edwin Marshall serving. Multiple social events follow including a Wednesday party hosted by Mrs Kunkel, a farewell for Glen Sturdivant, an alumni reception for the 1904 class at the Parish House, and a Five Hundred card game hosted by Miss Eleanor Moorhouse’s circle. Many named locals appear including Mabel Cameron Edgar Smith Winnie Boysen Una Smith Eleanor Vincent Eunice Vogel Nona Johnson Audra Hiley Genevieve Clark Faye Sullivan Nora Younger Edna Storie Irene Hexter Edith Slusher Lotta Livermore Georgie Stewart Hazel Rader Roy Ferguson Linden Vincent and more. The week also notes engagements Myrtle Smith and Jerrold Tuttle of Portland with a May wedding.
In Helix on May 28 Rev G L Hall of Pendleton opened a series of meetings backing the local option bill slated for Oregon voters on June 6. He delivered a strong address and reported growing support. Rev Bimons of Helix added pointed remarks, and the district shows strong sentiment backing local option with high hopes for adoption.
In Denver on May 2 the Western Federation of Miners held a quiet session as Secretary-Treasurer Haywood read a lengthy report from the executive board. The convention continues for two more weeks, with officer elections not yet held after ten days of sessions in Denver.
A. W. Nye returned from Bingham to assist in placing brook trout shipments from the Clackamas hatchery. H J. Stillman announced 45,000 trout sent for the Umatilla river. The fish were planted between Bingham and Gibbon with hatcherymen. Sportsmen have asked for Birch Creek and Walla Walla river consignments, but no notification of approval has been received. Hatchery stock is short this year, limiting allocations.
Local papers discuss candidate lists for county offices and a looming election. Editor McManus reviews Oregon law, noting confusion over dates and the phrase election on the 6th of June next in contrast to the 7th in Pendleton.
Norwich Conn May 26 Judge Gager issues an injunction to prevent the People's Savings Bank of Pawcatuck from doing business Treasurer Brown is a defaulter for 920 11").
Detectives pursue two alleged freight car robbers who leaped into the river. An officer fired nine shots after warnings to return. authorities claim both men were killed. In Buffalo, the Presbyterian general assembly endorsed union with the Cumberland church amid moral cautions about debt.
Convalescents after grip fever feel weak and exhausted. The ad claims Scott's Emulsion supplies rich blood, healthy flesh, and stronger nerves. It promises to restore vitality and offers a free sample upon request from Scott & Bower in New York.
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