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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1911
Page
8
The grand jury in its final report censured Joseph McDill, manager of the county poor farm, for failing to put the farm on a paying basis. It notes 1910 losses of about 4400 dollars, six months to June 30 losses around 3373 dollars, and urges replacing mismanagement with a capable farmer who can turn the farm into revenue.
Taft claims Republican win in Illinois and expresses pleasure with political conditions nationwide in a letter received by Senator Cullom at Springfield Illinois dated September 13. He notes satisfaction with Illinois events and the country’s overall state.
Rome September 13 Congress for the Prevention of Tuberculosis postponed due to cholera prevalence. The event is rescheduled to be held here next spring. Read the want ad.
A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon by County Clerk Saling to George F Jones and Maybelle H M McBroom. Gene Simpson, well known resident of Corvallis and famed keeper of China pheasants in the Willamette valley, is in town to meet with the state time commission and will attend the Round-Up while here.
Stanfield fruit and Furnish project demonstrations headline the Stanfield booth led by editor G L Hurd of the Stanfield Standard. Dhataloupes and other exhibits shine while B P O members prep white dick saits for a jinks and march down Main Street. Baker plans a concert with the White Swan band as a special train arrives Friday to boost Round-Up festivities.
Gus Perez, expert with rifle, shotgun and revolver through Peters Cartridge Co, and Lee Barkley, noted shotgun shot through Winchester Arms Co, arrived in Pendleton last night for the Round-Up. They plan a brief exhibition as the crowd gathers and additional demonstrations in the morning.
Northern Pacific agent Adame reports a letter from A. D. Chariton assistant general passenger agent stating at least eighty people will ride the special train from Portling over the North Fork to the Round-Up Thursday night. Arrangements will be made for full enjoyment with eating and sleeping on the train.
George F L Jones and Maybelle H McBroom were united in marriage at the parsonage at six in Yolockast. Rev Nathi Fin Evans officiated with a small circle of close friends in attendance. The couple, residents of the southern county, will reside on Jones ranch and spend their honeymoon at the Round-Up.
Dave Horn founder of the Hotel Pendleton and a famed early city stage driver visits his daughter Mrs. Mark Moorehouse during the Round-Up. He recalls the first Pendleton stage ride on Sept 15 1874 meeting Lat Livermore and Jimmy Hackett in the village.
Half a dozen more drunks and one celebrant were brought before Police Judge Fite Gerald for inebriation. Five received three days each on the same charge, James Henry, Charles Chapman and W. Wood among them, while George Beard got five days for aiding disorderly conduct. Simon Carr paid his fine to regain his liberty.
Continued from page one Wil rides a plunger to admiration as opening dates are set. Gates open at noon tomorrow with performances at 1 26. Reserved tickets go on sale tomorrow morning and Main and Court box office opens 7 9 tonight. Ladies invited to parade arena mounted tomorrow and Friday at 1 to march in free admission at the park. On Saturday meet on West Alta for Westward parade. Open to all ladies regardless of prior appearances.
A brief, cryptic line contrasts earning a living by working for someone with getting rich through other means. The voice emphasizes action over idle paths, presenting a terse motivational stance.
Numerous residents and out of town guests arrive for fair week and the Round-Up. Names include Mrs. J. W. McCormack from Alaska, D. Taylor from Vale, J. N. Gilliland of Hermiston, Clark Shults, W. H. Switzler from Umatilla, George Grattan of Hermiston, Dr. and Mrs. C. J. Whittaker of Cambridge Idaho, Miss Stella Walton of Portland, and many others. Visitors from Adams, Helix, Heppner, La Grande, and Athena are noted, with local officials and businessmen joining the festivities.
Let George Haul It and phone George Stangier at Gritman Brow Main 611 for light or heavy hauling. Trunks furniture or planes moved promptly and with care to any part of the city.
A humorous exchange features a judge remarking that a cat always returns despite efforts to send it away while a writer named Hackwriter answers with a witty deflection about persistence.
The historical note credits Pisistratus as the first to establish a public library in Athens around 660 BCE, marking a significant shift in access to literary and scholarly resources in ancient Greece.
Alexander's department store will close Thursday and Friday afternoons from 1 30 to 6 00 to allow employees to attend a Noun d Up event.
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