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Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1912

Page

8

Personal mentions fill Pendleton social page

Local notes show H Smith visiting Pilot Rock and several out of town guests in the city including Mr and Mrs J D Brown from Echo and Mrs F T George also from Echo. Visitors include S W Purdy deputy game warden, Clarence Rishon Pendleton Weekend Mills manager, Don Pritt newspaper man, W H Wilson attorney The Dalles, Augie Rosemberg jeweler and Miss Daphne and Marie Stewart visiting La Grande.

H. Smith Pilot Teck J. D. Brown Echo F. T. George Ely Sarah Cunningham Paseo Dudley Lyons Portland S. W. Purdy Hert Wilson C.W. R. & N. Company Clarence Rishon Pendleton Woekend Mills Edward Banksl W ‘Ra Bren City Don Pritt Baker W. H. Wilson The Dalles Supreme Court W. H. Brooke Ontario Augie Rosemberg Schaefer's San Francisco Daphne Marie Stewart la Grande Will Church

Mail clerks indicted for playing letters in San Diego

Federal grand jury indicted Ernest W. Schmedes Fred E. Green and Fred C. Bennett three San Diego post office clerks on charges of detained mail The case stems from alleged tampering with letters sent by post office inspectors to Senator Works Congressman Smith and the postmaster general urging Bartholomews reappointment as San Diego postmaster

Los Angeles Federal Grand Jary Ernest W. Schmedes Fred E. Green Fred C. Bennett San Diego Post Office United States Works Smith Bartholomew

Prohibition Victory Triggers Doctor Prescription Rule

Long Beach California votes for prohibition with a large margin. City adopts strict anti liquor ordinance requiring a physician’s prescription to obtain a drink and allowing only a single refill per prescription.

Lota Beach Cal Long Beach Cirys

Pendleton News Notes Half Mast Flag and Local Items

Pendleton observes flag at half mast in respect to the late vice president James Sherman. A Pendleton couple, William H. Watson and Annie Manning, received a marriage license yesterday. Harriet Campbell waives dower rights to her late husband’s estate. Dr Willson McNary, hospital supervisor, visited the eastern Oregon branch hospital and returned to Salem. Slutters Club heads to the mountains with nine members including James A Cooper and others, camping near Gibbon for a barbecue trip.

United States Jumea Sherman Court House William H. Watson Annie Manning Pilot Rock Asylum Road Willson McNary Eastern Oregon Branch Pendleton Salem Sluttiers’ Club Piaendleton Fishing & Hunting Club James A. Cooper William Hoch WA. Brown Wesley Matlock James Estes Gibbon

Children Are Committed After Morning Local Absence

Mrs. Joe Maggert left this morning with five small children in her custody. Three children are committed to the Boys and Girls' Aid Society of Portland, one to the reform school at Salem, and one to the school for the feeble minded at Salem. Estate of Silas W. Smith appraised at 12,240 dollars, with about 610 acres of land in the county.

Joe Maggert Boys and Girls’ Aid Society of Portland Reform School Salem School For John Frazier Martin Elam Hert McKnight Silas W. Smith

McKenzie gains sole ownership of two quarters

Deeds filed with the county reporter show Dan G. McKenzie securing one half of the estate of the late Alex McKenzie of Adam. The remaining heirs Elizabeth Ruth Agnes Alex and Robert jointly hold eight quarters.

Dan G. McKenzie Alex McKenzie Adam Elizabeth Ruth Agnes Alex Robert

Lowell to Speak in Portland in Campaign Push

Judge Stephen A. Lowell of this city leaves for Portland to aid the Republican campaign. After two weeks of neuralgia he resumes public duties and will deliver three speeches in Portland this week.

Lowell Portland Stephen A. Lowell

Pilot Rock Marshal Resigns After Turbulent Term

Charles Jost, well known professional boxer, has resigned as Pilot Rock city marshal after a few months in office. He had a stormy but effective tenure, using his pugilistic resolve and nerve to suppress local rowdies and restore order before leaving to spend a few days in the city.

Mr. Grinnell Attulla Pilot Rock Charles Jost Jost

Name Change Petition Seeks Hodgson Surname

James Lee Wallace of Weston petitions Judge Mulaney to adopt the name James Lee Hodgson. Hearing set for November 30 at 2 o clock. He cites his father’s desertion and his mother’s remarriage to Hodgson, whom he says treated him as a son.

James Lee Wallace Weston James Lee Hodgson Mulaney Young Wallace Willey Wallace Hodgson

Court finishes session with two new attorneys named

After a four day session the supreme court of the state ended its fall eastern Oregon term this afternoon and will return to Salem tomorrow. It created two new attorneys Lewis Torrall of Union and B E Eastman of Yale who passed examinations. Several cases were argued and submitted with others admitted on briefs.

Supreme Court of the State Oregon Salem Lewis 2. Torrall Union BE. W. Eastman Yale R E. Baker G. F. Seaward Malheur County F. W. Casner J. A. Hawkins Irene M. Cranston West Coast Life Insurance P. J. Brown Paker County Frank Hodgkin John Boswell Nevada Ditch Co Pacific Livestoe Co Oregon Mill and Grain Co C. Kirkpatrick Baker County First National Bank of Grant Co W. H. McCreary

Death May Bar G Op Candidate

The article discusses presidential and vice presidential eligibility and the process if no candidate wins a majority. It notes the House of Representatives chooses by state delegation among the top three electoral vote-getters, and the Senate elects the VP from the top two in the Electoral College if needed. It also contemplates Republican chances under various contingencies and the impact of a delayed election.

House of Representatives Howe House Senate Winky Marshall Johnson

Liquor interests push Baker city government vote

Baker Oregon voters face November 4 ballot on returning to a council government under an initiative petition. The Liquor Interests and Taxpayers League oppose the commission charter, citing higher licenses and expenditures, while supporters defend the past two years of growth and anti vice actions led by Mayor Charles Palmer and commissioners George W. Henry and Anderson Finley.

Baker Ore Taxpayers’ League Commission League Charles Palmer George W. Henry Anderson Finley West Aone

Candy Eaters Reject High Freight Rates Before ICC

Washington, Oct. 31. Northwestern shippers challenged interstate rates as excessive for candy shipments valued at 15 cents a pound to Pacific destinations, seeking substantial reductions. They argued a 2.50 per hundredweight rate is unjustified and a 0. Li per hundredweight for hard wared lumber from Memphis to the West is unreasonable. The Eagle Pass Lumber case ruled Mexico's rail rules outside U.S. jurisdiction for a carrier operating wholly abroad, with foreign lines supplying cars on U.S. soil for an American firm at a surcharge.

Washington Pacific Interstate Commerce Commission Northwestern Memphis Tent San Francisco Pacific Coast Eair Wiisson Eagle Pass Lumber Company Texas Mexico

Cross Requisition 18 Honored by Govind

Salem Oregon October 21 Governor West honored a requisition from Washington for Thomas W Cross wanted for forgery and held in Portland. Cross fights release, papers sent to Judge Morrow. If the judge rules against him the papers go to the proper officer, if in his favor they will be returned here.

Salem Ore West Washington Thomas W. Cross Prrest Portland Cross Morrow

Melancholy Wealthy Woman Ends Her Life

New York report of Mary Fontaine Freeland a great granddaughter of Patrick Henry dying by suicide at a boarding house. She held a will disposing of 10,000 acres in Warren County Mississippi.

New York Mary Fontaine Freeland Patrick Henry Miss Freeland Warren County Mississippi

Relief assistance in Scotland tops one hundred thousand poor

In Scotland during last month over one hundred thousand poor persons were in receipt of relief. This figure highlights the scale of municipal support and the ongoing welfare efforts across the country.

Scotland

Shot Down Wien Tee Asks Por A Dehink

William Bell a former South of Market politician was fatally wounded by Carl Walters a former associate in a San Francisco tavern. The two had been at odds for three weeks and Walters fired three shots as Bell entered the bar. Walters was arrested and doctors fought to save Bell.

San Francisco William Bell Market Carl Walters Dell Walters Bell Salt Abraham Ruef Wis Ahd

Wilson seen certain to win as Republicans fear next House

The Washington Star, a Republican organ, concedes Wilson’s likely victory with election days near. From New York the editor says Wilson is virtually assured and Republicans will gain few seats. Roosevelt may run ahead of Taft. Senator Ollie James notes rising Democratic enthusiasm in Nebraska Indiana Illinois Iowa Kansas Michigan. Daniels predicts no southern break and Wilson to win the largest southern vote for any candidate.

Washington Evening Star Wilson Pancent New York Roosevelt Taft Ollie James Nebaska Indiana Illinois Lowi Kansie Michigan Josephus Daniels Maryland Texas South

Brewers' Yeast Germs Outshine Others in Alcohol Yields

The germs that form brewers' yeast are stronger producers of alcohol than any other yeast strains.

Halloween cautionary note for Pendleton residents

On the eve of Halloween, residents are warned to secure homes and premises as mischief by youths is expected. The piece humorously contrasts fears of ghosts with practical advice to prevent thefts and damage on Halloween night, urging vigilance and caution.

Pendleton Hallowe'en

Tillamook Church lays cornerstone for gym and bath complex

Tillamook Oregon October 31 cornerstone of the new Church of Christ was laid in a ceremony with Rev C L Swander of Portland delivering the address. The stone housed a copper box with church records names of members architect and contractor and a Bible copy. The concrete building includes a 13 foot basement gymnasium 40 by 80 feet baths reading room dining room kitchen hot water heating system and an auditorium seating 40 with potential to expand using adjacent rooms and a gallery to accommodate 1900. The project total cost is projected at 120000.

Tillamook Ore Corher Church of Christ C. L. Swander Portland Smith W. Blliott P. A. Latimer Aljo

Defense seeks dismissal in Ettor case trial

In Salem Massachusetts Ort 831 the state will rest its case today in the Ettor Giovannetti and Caruso trial. Rumor says the defense plans a motion to dismiss for lack of evidence. If denied, the defense will begin presenting evidence tomorrow.

Salem Mass Ettor Giovannett Caruso

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Frank O'Gara Presidant Standard Grocery Company, Inc Bernard O'Gara Sec Treas EQUITABLE LIFE/ASSURANCE SOCIETY Edgar W. Smith Oregonian Wttle E. T. Wade Pendleton, Ore Dale Rothwell Wm. Hanscom the J. B. Irvine Beasie Irvine Corvallis D. Brusha Wallowa Mr. Irvine Miss Irvine Brusha C. S. Jackson Adela Denver P. A. A.C. Oregon Theatre Fred Sax Jack Carpenter Inter-Mountain States Chas. Jost Bill Gaffney Young Whitey Young Hackenschmidt Newsy Harriett Campbell Bas. H Campbell McKenzie Liquuon Govind Mackinaw Coats Workingmen’s Clothing CO Wien Eph Washington Star Uee Fiy
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