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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1912
Page
7
Dr Cook recalls two days at the earth axis amid endless snow and ice with a small party, noting the pole is a moving ice field. He describes near starvation, lost supplies worth 25000 dollars, and the difficult return voyage after failing to connect with Haquimaux caches.
A 2300 year old comedy Was staged at the University of Oregon in Eugene drawing nearly 1900 spectators. The Clouds spoofed the Sophists and Socrates shop, with Strepsiades seeking to outwit his creditors. Directed by A F Heddle with student cast and a 20 member chorus led by Eva Stinson.
A motor driven dredge works to reclaim two miles of new shoreline for East Street, with a focus on stabilizing the harborfront and expanding usable waterfront. Local crews report steady progress as sluice and pump operations continue.
Newsy notes cover a Thursday club meeting at Mrs F Colesworthy s home. Property transfers report William La Course and wife selling part of section 12 to Lowell L Rogers for 2400 dollars. Funeral announced for Thomas Campbell with service at 10 30 tomorrow at the family residence. Oregon bank examiner Martin McLean tours the state from Portland. Knights of Pythias event to Helix with J H Gwinn and J E Montgomery departing, plus others by auto. Deputy Sheriff Blakely returns with W H Betsor on assault case. Dispute over a gun led to a fracas awaiting trial.
Judge Phelps granted divorces to Gertrude Butler from Patrick J. Butler and to Effie A. Lord from Henry Lord. Will M. Peter son represented the plaintiff in each suit. Licenses were issued to Herbert R. Perrin and Agnes Southwell, both residents of the county, and yesterday to Paul Burton of Echo and Cora Friend of Hermiston. The latter couple wed last evening, officiated by Rev. Weaver of the Christian church at the minister's study.
The expense accounts filed today list amounts for several local races with FE Young as school superintendent elect reporting 54 dollars and other candidates including Manuel Friedley 49.50, F C McKengale and T A Libevallen 0, George Rayhill 2.50, and R B Perry 0. A surprise wedding for James Thompson and May Petrers was held at noon and they plan to reside in Pendleton after a short honeymoon. Mrs Mary English reports a possible oil well on her property on Cubbage Hill with electrical currents and fumes affecting the residence.
The Mission at the Church of the Redeemer gains interest and attendance as Archdeacon Webber delivers a powerful sermon. Rev Dr Webber Thompson, assisting his uncle, left for The Dalles to begin a mission there, while the archdeacon stays until after Sunday.
Vranje reports that Lieutenant Militeh of the 18th Servian Infantry, defying an order to withdraw from an exposed position, blew out his brains rather than retreat. The act underscores the brutal pressures of frontline command during ongoing hostilities.
A joint committee of the Commercial and Route up Associations will launch tomorrow to secure monthly pledges from city business men to fund a permanent Pendleton band. At last night’s meeting with Round-up band representatives Chauncey Hainea led talks, and pledges were deemed satisfactory by all parties. Committee members A J McAllister Roy T Blahop L G Franlur Mark Patton and H W Collins were named to organize and maintain a band worthy of the city.
Wheeler a local photographer proposes renaming Pendleton streets by north south lines with numbers. Main streets would become First Street west or east depending on side, replacing the current names. Supporters say the numeric system simplifies navigation for residents and visitors, especially newcomers during Round-up time. The change aims to ease locating addresses for outsiders.
Caroline J Gleason director of the minimum wage survey for the Consumers League of Oregon will speak in Pendleton Friday to explain the proposed bill limiting wages for women and minors. Mrs S A Lowell and Mrs J P Winter will announce and prepare for the meeting as the league gathers wage and living cost data from Oregon communities.
The Oregon Emerald, University of Oregon’s triweekly student paper, grows from five to six columns and adds room for 70 square inches. Editors, journalism students, seek wider front page layouts and varied makeups while keeping balance and typographic harmony. Over ninety papers are kept on file for reference.
Salem Oregon Navy 26 Cheyenne West announced that Lieutenant Colonel Berton K Lawson of the Oregon National Guard was appointed to supersede Frank H Curtis, superintendent of the state penitentiary who resigned. West refused to state the reason for the change.
The East Oregonian teases readers with theories about the elusive Who is Who phrase. Some suspect a show, disguise, or a summer Montana mystery. A ten dollar cash reward invites discovery. Watch the East Oregonian for clues.
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