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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1903
Page
8
Subscribers are asked to report irregular delivery to this office and the fault will be corrected promptly. Each subscriber is urged to place a delivery box at their gate to reduce loss from wind. The EAST OREGONIAN PUB CO seeks cooperation for better service.
In circuit court the State vs Henry Anderson dominates proceedings as he faces charges for passing a bogus check at the Last Chance saloon on Main Street. The bartender HM Kennedy testified the check was handed over by Anderson and funds paid, with Pat Harrity later vouched for by Anderson. Anderson admits passing the check but says Harrity gave it to him to settle a bill, providing money back to Harrity after the exchange. The case goes to the CRS jury while other larceny and indecency cases move toward trial. Several defendants, including Jesse Whistler and John Flemming, plead not guilty with trials set for tomorrow or later dates. Madden, alias James Goson, pleads guilty to forgery with sentencing tomorrow.
Herbert McGinn, 13, son of John McGinn, suffered a severed Achilles tendon after his foot slipped through a wooden screen while using a makeshift life slide from a woodshed to a porch. Doctors fastened the tendon. recovery expected over several weeks if no complications arise.
Colonel E P Godfrey Lieutenant Calvert and Captain J Tempany of Port Walla Walla rode out this morning after a county and state tour in search of horses for the Walla Walla troop. They sought 294 animals and secured about 250 with roughly 40 short. Government horses are scarce as range stock is light for cavalry work. only top animals meet examination standards.
Rev. E. J. H. Wickhoff of San Francisco left this morning for Pomeror after a short visit with Rev. Jonathan Edwards of the Congregational Church. He is traveling secretary of the Congregational Building Society and will travel to Spokane before returning home.
The Council met last night approving 5000 for buying land at the water intake end, slated for the city park site after a long committee review. Ed Hesthorn and Swearengen Brothers receive liquor licenses as discussions on Garfield street sidewalks prompt city action.
Iliev HN Smith, superintendent of the Congregational Sunday schools of the state, departed for his Portland home after a brief visit at the home of Jndaer A Lowell.
A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon to John J. Eastlake and Susan Crane. The ceremony location was Freewater.
G B Mumford and G W Rigby traveled to Echo this morning for the funeral of J. M. Young, an old soldier who died on Monday. The burial will be under the G A R auspices with Penielton locals joining Kit Carson Post in the last rites.
E P Brown known as Bobby Brown to local baseball men opens a cigar shop in Aberdeen Washington and reports strong early success. He notes Aberdeen has only one other notable tobacconist and expects profitable venture. The Elks Club hosts an evening reception at Pendleton Hotel for Mesura, Warde and James with Elks and guests attending after the show.
H E Bickers who headed the State Reform School for years will depart this office at year end and return to Pendleton where he once resided once he settles up administration.
W E Potwine left this morning for Heppner to attend memorial services of the Episcopal church honoring flood victims. Professor Penrose of Weston, California will deliver the address for Her Health. Mr and Mrs Steve Hawgton left for Radlands, California to spend the winter. Mr Hampton has been airing for some time and will remain in Redmands for the benefit of herings.
W. and Hayes moved 26 head of horses over the O R N last night to Jameson Missouri where he will locate for the future. The horses were shipped first to piece and will be transferred there.
The Merchants' Cafe keeps on hand imported liverwurst Frankfurters Hew borough eels crawfish crabs oysters and various cheeses. Teuthanta' bets daily from 11 to 2. Michas Murphy. By calling or writing to this office you will start something to your interest.
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