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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1910
Page
8
The jury convicted W. W. Atfield, former Umatilla express agent, of embezzling $500 from Pacific Express. Verdict reached quickly on first ballot. Atfield plans an appeal to the supreme court. Propr ie tors of tent saloons are noted in trial coverage.
Jacek O Neal, owner of the Content saloon, is on trial this afternoon after a grand jury indictment for violating the local option law. Theodore Cramer, connected with O Neal, has pleaded guilty and is serving a $200 fine. The case follows a spring arrest by Chief of Police Gurs Jane and the disappearance of a money package, with O Neal later jailed in the county facility.
The U S Civil Service Commission schedules examinations on November 23 and 24, 1910 for forest clerk (male) with a salary of 1100 per year. Knowledge of bookkeeping stenography and typewriting required. Apply via local representative or Seattle district secretary for details. Dr Burton installed president of Smith College succeeding Dr Seelye after 35 years.
In Washington on October 6 a large number of prominent Germans from other cities joined with the German American community to commemorate the founding of the first German settlement in the United States. A banquet and ball this evening will feature the festivities.
Weather report shows 74 high and 48 low. George McHargue of Douglas county and Rena O Lewis of this county issued a marriage license this morning. George Abbott's remains will be sent to Portland Maine for interment per Mrs Abbott's instructions. County court term began with Commissioners Lee Walker and County Judge Gilliland present as bills are audited. James Carr from John Day bought Dave Cargill residence on West Jackson. Furnish Coe dam near completion. J M McEachern says completion in about six weeks.
The German empire imports more eggs than any other nation and increasingly draws on China Italy and Turkey to meet manufacturers needs. Imports from western Europe rise while England's supply of first class eggs declines as nearby sources near capacity.
Train No 17 the westbound through passenger arrived in two sections today. The first section was built at Huntington with five mail and baggage coaches and one chair car and reached here at 2 30. The regular No 17 did not arrive until 4 15 pm.
Carl Peringer son of Mr and Mrs George Peringer, recently graduated Hill's Military Academy Portland, leaves tonight for New York then to Dead Beach New Jersey to enroll at Graff school in preparation for matriculation at Princeton University.
Capt. T. Isaacs, well known Helix pioneer and postmaster, who had a stroke days ago, suffered another stroke yesterday and was brought to this city for treatment. He is now at the home of his daughter Mrs Frank Perham on West Court Street and reported somewhat better.
London reports the Austrian emperor will be represented at the June coronation by Archduke Frederick. Archduke Francis Ferdinand declines state ceremonies, leaving Frederick as the empire’s senior noble, inheritor of Archduke Albert’s substantial property.
Charles D. Despain, son of Mr and Mrs J B Despain, was elected treasurer of his senior class at O A C. The recent class elections featured spirited contests with Despain winning over two rivals.
C. B. Johnson, former division foreman of the signal service on the Pendleton district of the O R & N, is promoted to signal supervisor with Pendleton to Huntington as his district. R. C. Charlton, previously supervisor for the entire Oregon district, now heads the line between this city and Portland.
Voters who did not register before the primary can join the general election list. Registering Clerk Sutherland is ready at the courthouse since last Friday, but few locals have signed up. Books stay open until October 19.
Mrs Ida M Spencer seeks divorce from Snowden W Spencer alleging constant cruelty since their 1908 Columbus Kentucky marriage. She says he cursed her called vile names and beat her with his flats, and that the couple have no children or property.
T F OBrien of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company Pendleton is nursing a sore toe after a heavy trunk fell on it during baggage handling at the depot. He wears a specially prepared shoe and remains off his injured foot.
Fraternal Order of Eagles members are urged to attend the funeral of Ed Barr's wife. Services will be at the Church of the Redeemer tomorrow at 2 o'clock. A. D. Seibert and W. P. V. Stroble, Secretary, announce.
Mr and Mrs L. J. Estes of Grandview Washington, guests of James Estes and family, departed this morning for White Salmon to spend a few days visiting.
Job listing notes positions for hand ironers at Troy Steam Laundry. No further details provided in the readable fragments.
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