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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1907
Page
8
Judge Bean rules that Liddie Smith is the wronged party in the Smith divorce suit begun by John L. Smith through Carter and Raley. The case centers on who is entitled to a divorce, with Bean indicating the wife deserves it in the ongoing proceedings.
Findings and conclusions of law rendered yesterday hold that the plaintiff deserted the defendant in a separation case. Equities favor the defendant, granting her a divorce and custody of the two minor children.
Two blocks on East Court street have been fully macadamised and will be opened for traffic this afternoon or tomorrow. The East Court section avoiding the temporary bridge near the mill race reduces cross street delays. Newport company faced interruptions but completed grading and rolling to provide a good street.
One month remain to file nominating petitions with the recorder for the December 2 city election. Petitions must be filed between 100 and 15 days before election, with November 17 as the deadline. Mayoral and council candidates must be qualified city voters and own real property within city limits.
A large Pendleton delegation left on the 11:45 train today with a rough rider troop to ride in tonight's parade in Walla Walla. The group includes Judge Thomas FitzGerald, secretary of the local fair association, as a keen observer of the event.
A Baker City dispatch reports a coal discovery near Goose creek 26 miles east of Baker City on land owned by Isidore Fuchs. About five feet of coal exposed in open cuts. The fuel burns well and could boost regional coal production along the proposed Eagle Valley railroad line. Fuchs plans rapid development of the property.
Otto Berger, a noted brick mason, has completed ten fireplaces in a stylish residence built this season by G. R. Thompson of Wind River Lumber. The three room home, costing about $20,000, overlooks the Columbia River. Wind River Lumber plans a larger, modern plant to replace the fire-destroyed complex and resume operations in the northwest.
District Attorney G W Phelps filed a complaint in Echo after Principal L W Keller had Willie Hoskins arrested for assaulting him on the path home from Echo schools. Hoskins held on $750 bond. Hoskins' parents filed a complaint against Keller. Trial set in Echo justice court next Monday with Mr Phelps for the state.
Will occupy the Smith residence on Water Street during the family's European trip. Mr and Mrs Montie and Mr and Mrs Gwinn will reside there, with the Gwinns already at home in the Smith residence.
The first large exhibit building for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition will be the Manufactures Liberal Arts and Educational palace. It is planned to cost in the neighborhood of 990,000 dollars.
Government to examine applicants on November 1 for forestry clerks at salaries from 900 to 1200 dollars per year. Men preferred for remote posts, with some vacancies for women. Applicants over 16, must typewrite and shorthand, handle correspondence, and pay own board and travel. Examinations in Idaho Boise Moscow, contact Civil Service Commission in Washington. An Oct 16 17 exam seeks agricultural scientific assistants at 840 to 2000 dollars.
A Portland to Pendleton O R N local hit a handcar carrying Greeks with groceries and liquor near Antone De Latour’s home two miles west of the city. The train, delayed an hour, carried flour, sugar, and coffee over the right of way. The Greeks were en route to camps along the GO R N after procuring supplies. De Latour’s sons signaled the engine crew, averting a more serious accident. No one was hurt. the handcar and load were lost.
A night clerk and an assistant to the agent were added to the Pacific Express office in this city this week. Route Agents Gentsch of Spokane and Bureh of Portland have been here several days seeking to improve service and have increased staff to handle heavy traffic. New agent E. A. Hoge brings experience, with G. W. Johnson as assistant during the day and a night clerk to manage nocturnal business. Transshipment work here is enormous, needing a large force between trains.
Ocean rafting from the Columbia River ends its first season with three rafts to San Diego and about 12,000,000 feet moved by Benson Lumber from Clatskanie to California. The venture aims to supply San Diego mill through next July, with 60,000,000 feet yearly from the Clatskanie camp. Congress may regulate the industry, placing it under commerce and labor, amid railroad opposition.
On St Luke's day a special anniversary service will be held at Church of the Redeemer. Divine services with the holy communion are scheduled in the church at 10 a.m. in remembrance of the late rector Rev Dr Jones.
ENROLLMENT REACHES 400. University of Oregon at Eugene reports that the registration in departments except music nears 400, with total enrollment between 760 and 800. Since 1902 attendance was 224, and the current freshman class nearly matches the old total, growth suggests 600 in Eugene departments next year. The university requires four years of high school work for entrance.
The bones of Hon Lee, a local Chinaman long buried in a cemetery, are exhumed and to be sent to China by his brother Gong Lee for interment in the family garden. In Chinese custom only bones are sacred and must be buried in the family garden or cemetery per rites. Gong Lee departs for China this week.
Jinks Taylor of Athens, brother of the sheriff, is reported to be recovering from injuries or illness in the latest update. Details remain sparse but local officials confirm progress.
A brief ad asserts coffee offers value for casual shoppers and promises refunds through the grocer if the product is not taken. It states the grocer will refund customers who are dissatisfied, framing Schilling's Best as a trustworthy choice for quality and price.
The text notes that he is greatly improved and hoped to recover soon after surgery conducted several days ago. Sheriff Taylor remains by his brother's bedside in Athena.
The message urges immediate attention at the first signs of a cold to prevent it from becoming deep seated and harder to cure. Delaying treatment by even an hour can extend suffering, so act promptly to shorten illness duration.
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