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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1913
Page
8
Friedrich Wassenhof a young clerk in Vienna entered a barber shop to be shaved and bought time for a special shave. He revealed his elopement plans to his barber and spoke of his 18 year old sweetheart Helga Blum whose parents were strict.
In a tense scene a barber helps Friedrich and Helga escape by car toward the registrar. Helga looks back in fear as her father appears, revealing Friedrich remains single and caught in a rush to wed.
In San Francisco a department store opened a showroom with living models prepared to undress for customers. The room replicates Madame Recamiler’s bedroom in empire style. Men are barred. four attendants stage early preparations from bed to full costume as the models pose in attire.
A brief observed remark notes that many men avoid strict truthfulness out of politeness. The comment suggests social norms influence honesty in everyday discourse and raises questions about etiquette versus candor in communication.
Newsy Notes report the Pendleton County Court beginning its monthly session with most time spent auditing bills. The Commercial Association welcomed DrDavid Hill and Gilbert H Mowry as new members while Dr and Mrs W H Lytle depart for New York City.
Judge Phelps handed down a decree awarding George W Warburton a judgment of 31 1 plus interest and 15 attorney fees against L D Holden and wife. Marriage licenses issued to Frederick E Cook and Anna KR Carlson both of the city and to William F Hoskings and Vina Houser of Echo. Pacific Power & Light sub sidiary Electric Bond and Share Co president Sr C Mitchell was in town en route to the coast for two weeks. Mitchell is uncle of H B Gray. Round up bureau now has its own telephone number 798 for rooms and inquiries.
The electric enunelator system to keep Round-up crowds in touch with events and performers arrived yesterday from Chicago. Installation work in the park will probably begin tomorrow.
Former Pendleton barber now operating in Milton for a year plans to sell his Milton shop and move back to Pendleton. He arrived this morning seeking a house to live in.
Pendleton Woolen Mills workers operate machines to produce Indian blanket hats by the score in a window display at the Peoples Warehouse drawing crowds today. The scene features employees and a novel, eye catching production display in a retail setting.
John W. Allen sues John Schmidt alleging a 1911 promissory note is past due for $345.02 with interest. The complaint also requests $400. two attorney fees. A. Lowell serves as plaintiff’s attorney.
Miss Neva Lane, appointed by Secretary Moorhouse, will run the art booth at the fair next week. She has begun preparations to receive the needlework exhibits and will be present daily to accept contributions. R P Weeks, Seattle official decorator, arrived to organize street and business district decorations, aiming for completion by Monday.
L L Rogers purchases a $4000 Franklin late model seven passenger touring car. The big six Franklin is painted rich dark green with special upholstery and top equipment. It is hailed as the best car of this type in Pendleton and Rogers has received many compliments.
Still More Specials for Round-up, Moscow, Idaho, and Garfield, and Tekoa, Washington, will each send a carload of residents to Pendleton for the Round-up. An announcement was received by Aget T. F. O'Brien of the O-W, R. & N. today to the effect that a special tourlut would be run outo of each of those cities and would reach Pendleton on the morning of Thursday.
Richard A Beala the noted weather man of the northwest is in the city on his way back to Portland from Burns country He plans to visit Stanfield tomorrow to confer with local fruit growers about sending frost warnings from the Portland weather office He declines to forecast weather for the three days of the Round-up this time.
E J Burke and the organizing committee seek the best route for the Portland auto excursion to the Round-up meeting at Condon. The Heppner Echo road condition is noted as hot, with efforts to ease travel. Parka reports a Portland visit where Frank Robertson, secretary of the Portland Auto Club, provided input.
E Mccarty organizer of a 26 car private party predicts at least 10 cars will try this year Union Man Enters Round-up B Smith of Union plans to attend next week to enter the stage coach race and a string in cowboys relay races Red the Crook and Jack Welch alias Jack Burke allegedly tied to Sutton assault and robbery case Red the Crook bound over to await trial while Red the Crook alias Lone Red remains in custody after a preliminary hearing and $250 bond set Police escort failed to post bond to county jail
Frederick B Cook and Mrs Anna Ro Carlson wed at 9 p.m. at the bride’s home on College street Rev T F Weaver officiated. After their vows the Round-up band serenaded from outside, playing until the couple appeared. Doc, a band member, failed to attend rehearsal causing suspicion before the performance. The night ended with refreshments.
The assault case against Ernest Todhunter Ross Owen and Shorty Sanders goes to the jury after the state rested and the defense presented witnesses. Prosecutors allege the trio ambushed Charles Morrison Carl Churchill and Ray Stuart near Webb and Cottonwood last March, injuring Morrison and Stuart. defense contends self defense aided by witnesses including two prize fighters, Jack Carpenter and Billy Gaffney. Attorneys W. M. Peterson and G. W. Coats represented the defendants.
Realty transfers show multiple property deeds, including William J Crawford and wife to Loretta and Alvina E Williams for acrea in Sec 22 Twp 6 N BR 35 Fratees B and J W Girts to Delilah J Howerton for 3500 lots 9 10 and north 100 feet of Inte 7 and block 11 Hermiston subdivision Bryson of Weston to Mrs Susan Tucker lot 6 block Killgores addition to Weston Lavadorer of Adams to T A Lieuallen for 2000 80 acres in Sec 22 Twp 7 N R4 William E McGinnis of Adams to J M Banister for 7000 E 14 of the E W 14 Sac 15 and N B 14 of Ss W 14 Sec 5 Twp 2 N R 34 First National Bank of Pendleton to Pioneer Educational Society west 65 feet of lot and south 90 feet of west 65 feet of lot 1 Block 82 Reservation Addition to Pendleton Pear Livengood and FB Livengood to John Rearney for 2780 cast 13 of lots 5 and 4 Creek 12 Livermore's addition to Pendleton Lleuntion and wife to W D Green for 5000 tract of farm land in Sec 26 Twp 4 S R L O M Alfred Myrick and wife to Mary Lemucke NW 14 Sec 15 and XN KE 14 Sec 16 Tip 4 N R 32
In Portland on September 3 Mr and Mrs John McLaughlin 971 Vancouver Avenue discover a healthy seven weeks old girl wrapped in warm clothing on their front porch. A note begging for adoption is attached signed with no name. The couple, elated, will seek official permission to adopt from authorities.
A daylight burglary occurred in The Dalles, Gre, during September. Police describe the incident as a paylight burglary in progress, with minimal details available on suspects or exact location. Further information expected as investigations proceed.
In Dublin on Church street two collapsing houses trapped 18 families. Seven dead and many injured were rescued. 33 missing feared. Despite frantic cries, some inmates remained imprisoned in the wreckage as the dilapidated tenements collapsed.
Entry reported at the residence of EFR Angle on Elm Street where jewelry and cash were stolen. Mrs Angle and family had left the home around o'clock. both doors were unlocked. Neighbors were present but did not observe any stranger entering or leaving the house. The thief took only gold jewelry and money.
In Brooklyn, Arnold Geiger, 27, of Nostrand Avenue, is charged with attempting to rob Whitten's saloon at Flatbush Avenue. Three men entered. one distracted Whitten, two others looted the cellar store, and all fled in a waiting auto. Whitten identified Geiger. he is held for examination at Butler Street Court.
Dr Dixon urged recognition of Umatilla River water rights for Umatilla Reservation Indians saying the river is part of their patrimony. He criticized past white policy toward Indians and argued the United States has not always been the best friend, while a mild clash with Major McLaughlin arose over policy praise.
Dr Dixon took Umapine the Cayuse and Leo Samp son the Interpreter from Pendleton last night. They will travel to Celilo with the party for a photograph by the great falls as part of a series. Wannamaker party returns to Pendleton on the local train tomorrow evening and will stay two hours between trains. Bucking exhibitions will be staged at the Round-Up park during their visit.
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