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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1911
Page
8
Secretary Gwinn released the round up schedule listing pony, roping, squaw and steer events, Maverick races, exhibition riding, bucking, Indian races, parades, trick riding and stage coach races for the Northwest championship series across three days.
The Oregon Agricultural College at Corvallis establishes the first U.S. laboratory devoted entirely to economic entomology. Victor I. Safro serves as assistant professor in charge with Dr. H. E. Eving of Cornell as his assistant. Research will focus on insect pests and insecticides.
Notice from W. BE. ELDER, Clerk, requesting dues payment at 12 percent rate on East Court. Message stresses collection and self reliance, implying others may be involved or sent if not paid.
At 1 o'clock this afternoon a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Cresswell. A $10,000 transaction John S Wheeler and wife Rachael Wheeler have sold to Alexander B Dillon of Richland Washington 320 20 acres about a mile and a half northwest of this city for $10,000 Nuff Sells Farm Land William Duff and wife Emma Duff have sold their farm land about a mile north of the city to Claus H Rosenberg the consideration being 312 000 Alleges Wife Deserted Mim Frank Skinner has commenced action for a divorce from his wife Evelyn Skinner He alleges in his complaint that they were married in this city on February 1908 and that on October 16 1909 his wife deserted and abandoned him and has since lived separate from him J B Perry is the attorney for the plaintiff Bridge Being Ploared The work of putting in the concrete flooring to the new Matin street bridge was begun yesterday morning and it is being pushed rapidly It will probably take another day or so to complete the pouring of the concrete after which a week or ten days will be required for drying and setting
Tracy Baker, Pendleton born ex UW athlete once farmed to the Boston Red Sox, arrived in Pendleton on November 17 and will travel to Vancouver, B C, Saturday to join the Northwest team. Lester Swaggart, who left for Newark seeking treatment for a malignant growth, returned home claiming he is cured and walked from the train to his sister’s home.
The paper notes a burst of marriage licenses as Cupid proves profitable. Two licenses were issued yesterday afternoon and one this morning. Names include Charlie Edward Heard and Annia Morsarat Tolls of Pendleton and Lions J. Criterion of Durkee with others.
Leroy Breithaupt, formerly with the Pondieten high school, is promoted to superintendent of the newly established joint state federal experiment station in Burne, Harney county. The station, authorized by the legislature and located recently by President Weatherford, will be run by a special committee and the regents. Breithaupt will have active charge.
Acting Police Judge Halley held a long session sentencing several offenders for disorderly conduct. Albert Bupuls paid 750 dollars after being found guilty, and Micky Madden paid 15 pounds. Several others faced trials or fines for drinking, with mixed outcomes. Cowboys John Phillips and Harry Hoffman each paid five dollars for disorderly riding on Pendleton's Main Street.
Seattle plans to condemn and buy the Senattie Renton and Southern Interurban company to end local disputes. The city council introduced an ordinance. a 286000 appraisal exists from two months prior and 800000 was voted in March for a city car system. If not purchased, a municipal line would nearly parallel it.
Oakland detectives hold a white thief who stole $1000 in jewelry from Dr. R H. Carter’s home. The burglar was forced to surrender the goods during a hand to hand struggle with Carter’s wife. Authorities continue to seek the burglar and recover the jewelry.
Heavy hailstorm sweeps the southern Willamette valley with two inches of hail in Eugene. The storm, described as the most violent in years, showers the region and disrupts daily life.
Los Angeles reports the McNamara dynamiters trial set for October 11 faces possible postponement due to the voting holiday on October 12 Columbus Day and October 11 election-related observances, granting the case only a single run day if unchanged.
A cyclone struck Hobart, Michigan, causing extensive destruction. About sixty dwellings and businesses were leveled, more than half a million dollars in damage. Thirty people were injured, six seriously. Louis Wezel and three family members were buried in the post office debris and expected to die.
Paris France Sept 12 The French government will likely answer Germany with a firm yet conciliatory note to counter proposals aimed at reaching an agreement before cabinet approval today Authorities who framed the reply reportedly did not accept German terms The document is written in a conciliatory tone but remains firm
New York September 12 The brokerage firm Vansehaik and company suspended on the stock exchange. Liabilities stand at over three million dollars. Willem Jackson once cashier of the firm, and Paul Geidel once muttered by a bellboy, are named in relation to the collapse due to overextension of credit. No defalcations are indicated.
Sept 12 report says King George plans a Durbar in India tied to his coronation. While famine worsens, he faces growing unpopularity as London papers condemn his intent to spend 10,000,000 while thousands starve.
Boston social note features Miss Lena Leavitt who, asserting her right to choose a husband, has received over 100 marriage proposals from suitors and even confrontations from traditionalists. She selected a Watertown man to marry in the winter, challenging Orthodox customs.
George Haul It advertises hauling services by George Stangier of Gritman Bros. at Main 611 offering light and heavy moving of trunks furniture and planes with prompt careful service across the city. Read the want ads for details.
Arria Ly, who challenged editor M. Prudent Massat over a suffragette editorial, slapped Massat in public. another meeting on the field of honor was canceled. Witnesses say Massat spoke at a maze protest against Mile who favors a single path to women’s rights. Ly reportedly resisted, was consoled, then released.
New York reports Angeline de Salvo dead after a birthday feast where twenty four attendees accidentally ate toadstools. Seven others are critically ill and a search for the remaining seven diners continues as doctors warn even the dying may falter. The mother and three sisters are not expected to survive.
An advertising notice touts ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP as the sole cure for dandruff and scalp germ diseases. It promises a money back refund if not satisfied after the first bottle and cake of soap, sold by druggists including Pendleton Drug Co.
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