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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1907
Page
8
Ten to one they came from a jewelry store. For where else could beautiful presents he had. If you're a friend to remember a birthday anniversary or that jolliest of all occasions a wedding here is the store that stands for all that you could possibly imagine in the way of suitable presents.
Two Pendleton citizens Jock Yates and T J Tweedy survive the 19th Kansas Cavalry. Senator Curtis plans a bill to place surviving 19th Kansas cavalry members on pension rolls for their Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian wars service in 1866 68. Also named were John Leathers who died two years ago and carpenter Butts, both veterans of the 19th Kansas.
The Gentry Brothers circus presented an excellent parade and afternoon show on West Railroad street in Pendleton. The collection of trained ponies dogs monkeys and other animals drew large crowds and the widow of General Tom Thumb featured as a notable personality. The tents were packed for the afternoon performance and tonight’s show is expected to attract even more attendees. Speers, business manager, oversaw the event with a courteous staff and large, capable crew.
The September jury session of the circuit court will open Monday morning and extend over several weeks. Three murder trials head the docket along with numerous other cases. A D Rhonimus faces life for killing Tom Myers after alleging Myers stole horses. George Horseman, defended by Judge Fee and Colonel Raley, follows, then the Sawyer murder case. Deputy Sheriff Joe Blakeley has summoned witnesses for Rhonimus and Sawyer.
Circuit Judge Rean dismissed the Reid versus Harwood injunction arising from a Hermiston town fight over a livery stable move from west to east of the track. Reid claimed a one year lease on part of the building, but evidence was unsatisfactory and the ruling favored Harwood. Attorneys Col J H Raley Bartlet of Hermiston for Harwood and R R Johnson for Reid.
Sheriff Taylor arrested Leo Chapman in Pasco after a warrant for failing to support his wife and children. He was brought to the county jail and awaits transfer for trial in the superior court with a Washington enforcement link noted.
The Sumpter Valley road strike by engineers ended yesterday afternoon after an extensive conference with President Eccles. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers gained wages and overtime pay, with H. E. Wills inspecting the conditions from Cleveland. A relief train was immediately dispatched to ease congestion.
J H Davis of the state board of control visited Monroe in Snohomish County to oversee the transfer of property recently bought for the new state reformatory. The 342 acre site includes a large cultivated ranch, buildings, stock and farm implements. Total price around $20,000.
Salem's Willamette valley climate yields strawberry and watermelons out of season. Mrs L E Morgan brought a fine strawberry sample to the board of trade rooms, fruit grown on the Smith farm just outside the city.
Ukiah sleeps no more as land hunters flood the south county gateway to Oregon. Ukiah’s hotel and stable operator Will E. Pierson left the city with a four horse load of supplies for his establishments. In a busy week 60 transients were counted in Ukiah. Bay Milton Rent Estate reports Mrs. Mary Walker bought three lots in Milton from Fred W. Jones for 2500. Talbott and wife sold two late Wrights addition lots in Milton to R. B. Bean for 110.
Conductor OConnell, hurt by a fall from a caboose at La Grande, was transported today on No 1 to Adventist hospital in Portland where his condition remains critical. Adventist School Grows with new teachers and record enrollment at College Pines opening.
The Ilakawinn monthly Pendleton high school paper contract goes to East Oregonian Publishing. Orville Reeves will be business manager and James Johne Jr editor in chief. Under their management the paper aims to be more engaging this year, earning broad public support.
The funeral for Tommy Morris son of Mr and Mrs T J Morris was held at 2 30 PM from the family home on West Bluff street conducted by Rev W L Van Nuys with four Savings Bank employees as pallbearers. The Pendleton Savings Bank closed in memory of the vice president's son.
The Monte Carlo gambling privileges are held by an incorporated body named the Association of the Watering Place and Strangers Club of Monaco. Its capital stock is 6 million dollars and it enjoys a gaming monopoly under a contract that pays the reigning prince 360 thousand dollars annually. The outfit is said to bear the principal burden of Monaco’s temporal and spiritual government, with annual expenditures reported around 4 million dollars. The current contract under which it operates runs until 1918.
Misses Lella Norvell Winnie Botts and Jessie McEwen of Helix arrive in the city to enter Pendleton academy and lodge at Koonts hall, the girls dormitory now filled to overflowing. Teachers Miss Livia Ferrin and Miss Majorie Lyman will move elsewhere this year due to dormitory demand. Several Helix district boys will enter Brown hall dormitory as soon as ready.
Engineer J T Thatcher, long time O R N yard engine helper at Baker City, moves to Pendleton to operate the Umatilla Central or Pilot Rock branch work train and will settle there. He has 16 years with O R N and is famed as a popular efficient engineman.
From La Grande, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Didion, formerly of the city, are in town for a brief visit. Mr. Didion, once a Monotype operator on the East Oregonian, now runs an independent shop in La Grande and reports strong business and satisfaction with the city’s development.
Tables newly overhauled and in perfect condition. You are invited to spend your idle hours in a quiet gentlemen's parlor. Basement Hendricks Building.
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