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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1910
Page
8
John Lee a laborer about 40 years old collapsed on Main street yesterday afternoon. He had been drinking near beer and died of heart failure. He was eastborn and had worked for Twohy Brothers on railroad construction west of the city.
Edward Eaton died this afternoon at 1 20 at his mother Mary E. Eatons home 1113 G street The Dalles Chronicle Aug 27 states he recently came from Stanfield Ore with Brights disease He was 31 born Sherman County married in Wasco to Edith Thompson Survivors include his wife his mother four brothers and five sisters Burial planned for Wasco Also a stray classified line about investing money appears after the obituary
Official Weather Maximum 86 Minimum 47 Marriage License Issued to Charles Dishon and Evelyn Blakeslee Hermiston Woman's League to meet at city hall rest room Monday evening at o o'clock School Districts United vote on consolidation passes Labor Day offices banks to close Pendleton welcomed Edward Matthews and family who will move into the Kelsay home overlooking the high school hill
After 26 years of marriage Mrs. N M Lawson sues J T Lawson for divorce alleging desertion public records show they wed in Texas and have three children aged 19 to 23. Local cigar merchant R W Henneman and Republican candidate has bought 18 acres near Hermiston within two miles of town under a government project.
O Morseman the Independent Telephone man who has been negotiating with the city council and commercial association during the past months is in the city this afternoon and expects to leave for Spokane tonight.
Charles Follansbee of Hermiston has purchased the O. K. barber shop from R. W. Henneman and invites Pendleton men to try the shop under the new management.
Farmers flock to the city for a brisk buying spree as ranchers arrive from the countryside. Merchants report strong demand for fall and winter supplies and call the day a genuine old-fashioned Saturday.
Rev. Joel C. Lininger arrives with his family from Marshfield to take over as pastor of the Presbyterian church. They will reside in a John Vert house on College Street once belongings arrive. He will occupy the pulpit tomorrow at both morning and evening services.
Boy named Donald Robinson narrowly escaped serious injury in an automobile bicycle mishap yesterday. He rode the bicycle as a car driven by Dr. McFaul passed. the bicycle was smashed but the boy was not struck by the auto.
A. B. Stephens Jr., a Umatilla merchant, filed a bankruptcy petition this morning. Liabilities total 10140 dollars with 3022 dollars in accounts. Property is mortgaged to secure debts of 2650 dollars with 7086 dollars unsecured. Labor debts amount to 40450 dollars.
J B Saylor, well known East End resident, was urged by friends yesterday to run for county commissioner as a Democrat. He has not reached a definite decision but is seen as fitting for the county court and would run well if nominated by the Democrats.
TD. Sanderson, editor of the Free water Times, reports a bountiful fruit crop in the east end of the county. Over the past weeks 10 to 15 carloads have been shipped from Freewater and Milton, with business to continue for about 20 more days. The prune crop is four to five times heavier than usual.
R. H W Wellman of Valley precinct announces his run for county commissioner. A successful north county farmer, Wellman is active in wheat raising and well known in Milton Freewater. He traveled to Weston and Athena yesterday to promote his campaign.
Paris le Bourget area battlefield at Paris gates has been acquired by an English company for aviation purposes. The deal amounts to about a quarter of a million.
Capital unveils an aviation ground named Acropolis on a 1000 acre tract near Paris. Sir Hiram Martin and Sir Charles Campbell join as English directors on an international board. Flying starts in October and a grand prix is planned for June to draw large crowds, rivaling Longchamps and Auteuil.
Experts estimate 750 million feet of timber burned in Idaho Washington Oregon and Montana with potential output for 50 000 to 65 000 cottages and 400 sawmills five to six months of work. Some officials caution figures may be exaggerated while others fear the losses remain historic and unresolved.
Copenhagen votes to acquire municipal streetcar system starting August 1911. System covers 25.5 miles double track and 10 miles single track with 279 motor cars, 191 trailer cars. City earns profit from power supply and franchise, with arbitration to set price.
Verne Millinery displays a window featuring the official ladies hats for the season. Local shoppers are invited to view the selections and choose from a range of styles and sizes.
A Sunday program offers five short films including The Heart of a Sioux a Lubin drama about Paul Hester and Fawn Heart set on a reservation. When We Were In Our Teens a Biograph comedy about diplomatic rivals. An Old Story With a New Ending a Biograph tale on a belated advertising ruse. Her First Long Dress a sparkling scientific comedy. Shrimps Selly an educational feature. As Long as the World Rolls On noted for its length.
A Selig drama about a British captain and lieutenant in the Sudan. After a desert march a treacherous Arab guide leads to a massacre. only the captain survives but is captured. Years pass and he descends into madness in a hill stronghold.
A clipped cinema blurb notes Kitchner’s victorious army saves a trapped figure in The Silent Witness, a drama described as appealing romance. Also listed are Eclipse drama and Kalem comedy at 1000 feet, with a playful inquiry about what happened in funny.
Look, Gentlemen! Checks given on pool games at the Pastime Parlors, J. H. ESTES.
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