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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1916
Page
2
Portland based piano tuner Howard and Soule, once well known locally, is back in Pendleton and plans regular visits. Orders for tuning may be left at Tallman’s Drug Store.
Local notices report permit filings for a modern fire escape at Tote A, legals touch Pendleton normal school bill debate, and land transfers. Obituaries note Fred Hague of Burns burial plans, Maria Smith’s death near Ring station, and a Wallula interment. Also recorded are a marriage license, deed filing near Adams, and estate appraisals for Robert Warner and Hagel Warner.
G R McAusland, retail sales specialist from the University of Oregon extension, arrives in Pendleton tomorrow to arrange night classes for local clerks aiming to boost efficiency. He is described as practical, having managed major eastern stores, and will lead sessions for improving salesmanship.
News reports two Milton barns caught fire today. One barn belonged to Frank Warrington and the other to SP J Kelley. Guardian appointments were made for John W Ray as he is declared incompetent. Laura A Ray named guardian of her husband. Postfire assessment lists the estate at 5696.06. Also, a 10 year old son of A M Johnson of Athena was operated on for a lung abscess and is improving.
Campaigners traveling with two cars of workers toured Heppner and reported strong sentiment for the Pendleton normal school bill. State biologist William L. Finley predicts the measure will carry after delivering an illustrated lecture on bird life. He notes support from women and local enthusiasm during his travels.
The trial opened with the jury excused for law argument as Rogers and Maloney testified about two land leases dated 1914 and 1916 and a patent dispute with Mrs Darr. Maloney claimed a verbal agreement validating his claim while Rogers faced argument that he used a plan to monitor the site during others’ absence.
Nov 3 in CHIMUAHUA CITY Mexico a Washington warning of a possible border attack prompts U S commanders to mass troops. General Trevine commander of the Carfanvieta armies in Northern Mexico announces bold maneuvers surrounding Villa forces near Santa Yaahol.
Paid advertisement with multiple housing and employment notices. Listings include housekeeping rooms for rent at 601 Lilleth street and 109 Water, one room apartment, Furnished housekeeping rooms, Pendleton Hair Dressing Parlors, and a request for a young girl for light housework. Also a note offering canvassing work for fruit and ornamental stock in Orenco Oregon with weekly cash advance.
The legal dispute over a quarter section of reservation land between Frank Rogers and J. W. Maloney is in elirevit court. Rogers is represented by Raley and Raley, Maloney by Fer and Fer and Charles H. Carter.
Saturday specials feature plentiful spring frys and fat hens at the Central Market. Telephone 466 for pricing and details. Buy for Sunday dinners and save money according to Ady.
A fragment notes 100 acres of fur land with good plow jam and 220 acres in cultivation. It mentions a conveyance to the right party and references Addrews Con, Hingham Sheep and Land Co., Pilot Hock, Ermess, Pendlyton, Oredon, Ady. The OCR text is incomplete and unclear on specifics.
Allc Stage motorists Adama Athena and Westos depart Henning's Cigar Store at 10 pm and 8 30 pm each day, with minor timing notes noted for evening runs.
Damaged wheat for sale at H W Collins' warehouse near O W R and N freight home. Only a few hundred sacks available at one dollar per sack. Call for details.
An old time notice reports a cafe named Golden Rule offering meals at a low price with a strict service rule and a staffing note indicating white staff. The brief item reflects period dining norms and race-proximate coverage.
Nothoo to Us Public reports Tom Nothoo, reengaged in Pendleton, has purchased the Sutton cigaratory formerly the Stangler cigar store. He invites old friends and customers to meet him, listing GbO and STANGIER as associates.
Social dance planned at German Hall on Saturday evening November 4th. Enjoy good music and a good time. All cordially invited.
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