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Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1913

Page

8

Pilgrims Cured at Noted Shrine in Lourdes Report

The Lourdes shrine reportedly cured several pilgrims including Mme Hourneau a 51 year old Frenchwoman crippled by rheumatism who walked unaided after visiting the shrine. A Belgian girl Jeanne Bodet aged years old formerly deaf from St Vitus dance regained hearing in her left ear and lost twitching in the right though the right ear remains imperfect. Thomas Downey a 13 year old Irish boy with tubercular hip disease and a draining sinus walked without crutches after another shrine visit.

Lourdes Mme. Hourneau Jeanne Bodet St. Vitus Thomas Downey bBreifast Ireland Ienilgrims

Fourteen Dead After Gas Explosion in Coburg House

Coburg Germany Sept 15 Fourteen people are reported dead after a house was demolished by a gas explosion. An escape of gas accumulated in a room was lit by a match triggering the blast.

Coburg Germany

Memphis Slaying Clears Family in Sleep Night Tragedy

Ed Baxter killed his wife’s relatives in their sleep in Memphis on September 15 after a dispute. Victims include Mr and Mrs Henri Smith, her parents, and Oscar Smith. Police say motive linked to disapproval. Love of wine and prohibitionist views are noted in source.

Memphis Ed Baxter Henri Smith Oscar Smith

Newsy Notes of Pendleton Fight Ends In Draw

Larry Madden of Portland and Ed Hagen of Seattle battled fifteen rounds to a draw at the Oregon theatre last night. Local fans expressed disappointment with the exhibition. Rolse Men Praise Show. Lyon Cobb and W. H. Uesterbrook directed Idaho state fair officials then left for Boise after visiting. They arranged with Del Blancett, Boorhey Sherry and others to appear in Boise for the state fair horsemanship events.

Larry Madden Portland Ed Hagen Seattle Oregon Theatre Lyon Cobb W. H. Uesterbrook Idaho

Heppner Man Wins $350 Saddle Prize

Dr. F. M. Christiansen, a well known Heppner resident, wins the $350 saddle donated by Hamsey & Co. The prize saddle is artistically stamped with silver and decorated, rivaling first prize saddles for bucking contests. Christiansen expresses great elation over the award.

Reppner F. M. Christiansen Heppner Hamsey & Co Dr. Christiansen

Visitor Dies During Visit in Bend Oregon

Mrs. Jesale Boughton of Bend Oregon died here of heart failure while visiting Emma Wagner and Elizabeth Lord on West Alta Street with her brother T Delmer. She came ill but travelled to see her brother after 14 years. She leaves a son, a daughter, three brothers, and a funeral was held at Brown undertaking parlors at 7 19 a.m. on Monday.

Jesale Boughton Bend Ore Emma Wagner Elizabeth Lord T. Delmer West Alta Street Brown Undertaking Mondar

Women Stranded In Mountains Near La Grande

Frank Carpenter and C E Hap persett found three women stranded in a car about 16 miles from La Grande. They had been without water for three hours as the engine was grounded by a broken electric wire. The car, driven by Mrs Childs with her cousin and mother Mrs Zuber, reached La Grande around 1 p m after a slow trip due to engine trouble. The Carpenter car planned to return to La Grande this morning.

Woemen Frank Carpenter C. E. Happersett la Grande Pendleton Mr. Carpenter

Many Railroad Officials Attend Roundup in City

William McMurray general passenger agent of the G W RK N and a large corps of assistants attended the Round up with a notable showing of Northern Pacific executives. A D Chariton Portland head of NP passenger service. I B Richards Tacoma NP superintendent. H N Kennedy Seattle NP agent. B H McKenna Aberdeen NP agent. R Lonergan Spokane NP agent. W Hyde Spokane city passenger agent. W H Martin NP agent Everett. L M Conry among others traveled in private cars with guests.

William McMurray Northern Pacific N. P A. D. Chariton Portland I. B. Richards Tacoma HN. Kennedy Seattle BH. A McKenna Aberdeen R. Lonergan Spokane W. Hyde W. H. Martin Everett L. M. Conry

Spokane travel officials visit with private car party

Waldo G. Paine vice-president of the Spokane and Inland accompanied by M. J. Costello traffic manager for the Great Northern were among visiting travel officials in this city with a private car party.

Spokane Waldo G. Paine The Spokane and Inland M. J. Costello Great Northern

Bonneys Welcome Son With Birth Friday Evening

A seven and a half pound son was born Friday evening to Mr. and Mrs Charles L. Bonney at their home on the north side of the river.

Bonneys Charles L. Bonney

Funeral of Mrs Jessie Boughton Tomorrow at 2

The funeral for Mrs Jessie Boughton who died Friday night at her brother T B Delaney's home will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock at the Christian church.

Jessie Boughton T. B. Delaney Christian Church

Fined for Speeding in Pilot Rock Under New Traffic Rule

Marvin Roy of Pilot Rock was arrested and fined this morning for exceeding the speed limit. He becomes the first driver cited under the new traffic ordinance.

Marvin Roy Pilot Rock

Contractor A. Bent Arrives to Begin Gravity Water Line

A. Bent of Bent Construction Co arrives from Los Angeles with his wife to commence operations on the gravity water system project. He will start work immediately, marking the kickoff of the contractor phase in this city.

Bent Bent Construction Co Los Angeles

Two Marriage Licenses Issued in Adams County

A license was issued Saturday to Henry Brewster and Adelne Painter, an Adams County couple. A second license was issued today to Victor EB Kuehn of Spokane and Rose E Herard of this county, who were married this afternoon by County Judge Maloney.

Henry Brewster Adelne Painter Adams Victor Eb, Kuehn Spokane Rose E. Herard Maloney

Circuit court opens September session in theft case

The circuit court began its September session with the State versus Claire Guiliford and Lester Pope. The two young men face charges of horse theft after an indictment months ago and a lengthy delay in the case earlier.

Cirreuit Court the State Claire Guiliford Lester Pope

Pendleton Gets New Auto-Chemical Fire Wagon

The city council recently ordered auto-chemical fire wagon arrived in Pendleton yesterday. It is now under trial by the fire committee and the volunteer brigade and appears well suited for its purpose in speed and utility.

Pendleton

Albany Adopts Pendleton Round Up Tone For Annual Game

Albany promoters frame their big annual football clash in Linn county as “Like a day at the Pendleton Round-up,” signaling a marketing push for the event while linking it to the famed Pendleton Round-Up crowd.

Pendleton Albany Linn

Injured cowgirl recovering at local hospital

Blanche McGaughey of Pilot Rock, a backprocess rider, is resting easily after fracturing her ankle in the cowpony race Saturday. The same ankle was broken a year earlier at Top penish and remains weak. Reports of a squaw’s death after a fall in the squaw race are false. A man struck by a wild horse escaping into west bleachers escaped with a bruised arm.

Blanche McGaughey Toppenish West Bleachers

Auto Fire Delays Ranch Party Near Adams

While returning from their ranch near Adams to Roundup, Mrs J Roulstone and daughters escaped serious harm as their large automobile caught fire. Flames rose rapidly and extinguished by bystanders with dust before the wiring burned out. Insurance covered the damage.

Auto Adams

Eight Hour Law Applies To New Work In Oregon

Oregon enacts an eight hour day for public work but allows contracts signed before June 2 to be completed. Deputy labor commissioner W A Dalzell confirmed the law, effective June 2, exempts preexisting contracts. Warren Construction may finish pre-June contracts West Webb and Raley Street included. new work requires compliance.

Oregon Warren Construction Company W. A. Dalstel Dalxell West Webb Raley Street

Deep Water George declines Sharkey ride

George S. Shepherd a Portland attorney and former congress hopeful, nicknamed Deep Water George, considered riding the bucking bull Sharkey after banter aboard Journal specials. Friday night he accepted a $50 wager and a heir from LL. A. McNary and H N. Cockerline, then chickened out as Sharkey lurched.

George S. Shepherd Portland Congress George Oregon Waterways Fame Sharkey Journal LL. A. McNary H N. Cockerline Northwest Mutual Life Columbia River Sharkay Wee

Next annual convention planned for Portland Maine

The note states the forthcoming annual convention will be held in Portland Maine. It cites no dates or organizing body beyond this location choice.

Portland

Robs Chum During Pendleton Round-Up Theft Case

Robert Cress former Baker team catcher in the Western Tri-State confessed to rifling the pockets of his roommate Pitcher Coleman during Pendleton Round-Up. The two men had camped near College street. Cress was found with $200 in cash and jewelry and later freed after Coleman refused to testify.

Robert Cress Baker Wstern Tri-state Coleman Pendleton Auto Millrace College Street Cress

Untitled note from Weaehinetan convention letter

A fragmented report describes James A. Deviln sending a letter to Thamas FitzGerald at the Weaehinetan national convention. It notes a confusion about contigrity and mentions a plan to visit multiple cities including Philadelphia, Milwaukee, St Paul, and Buffalo before returning home.

James A. Deviln Thamas FitzGerald Net Congressional

Funeral for Pendleton resident Mrs Barnhart today

The funeral of the late Mrs. Jerry Barnhart, who died Saturday night, was held this afternoon from the family home at 111 Stonewall Jackson Street. Barnhart was one of Pendleton’s oldest citizens and among the best known women in Whitman county. She had been ill but a week. Surviving children are Mrs Mel Shatrum, Mrs William Baker, and Dayton Barnhart.

Jerry Barnhart Stonewall Jackson Street Barnhart Pendleton Wmatilla County Mel Shatrum William Baker Dayton Barnhart

Man Who Stands Up For Himself Inspires Respect

A concise adage notes that people rarely challenge a person who clearly defends their position. The idea emphasizes courage, self assertion, and the social value of firm boundaries in personal interactions.

Woman’s Seriousness Turns Slander Into Flattery

A terse remark notes that when a woman is truly serious she will pretend she is not. The saying adds that slander is just flattery inverted, presenting an ironic view on reputation and perception.

Ex Judge Taylor Killed at Astoria

Ex judge Taylor is killed at Astoria while on his way to surrender to police. The attacker Hansel claims motive as family separation. He tells officers to ask his wife for details as the investigation unfolds.

Taylor Astoria Hansel

Is Everybody Happy The Portland Rug Man Returns

Fluffy rouge woven items offered for cars and pets by Care fen Del with phone contact. Over 200 local patrons report satisfaction, indicating strong community interest in rug weaving services.

Portland Northwest

Divorce case reveals feud with judge and feigned insanity

Four years after an earlier divorce, court papers reveal Hansel’s claim of insane behavior was disputed by Mrs. Hansel who said he feigned insanity to attack the judge. She asserts Hansel has long harbored a grudge against Judge Taylor and threatened others, while denying any real insanity.

Vorce Taylor Hansel

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Standard Grocery CO Frank O'Gara Johnson Sts J.J. Woodabge Telephone Oregon Market Umatilla County Trading Check System Postoffice Newsy JIM Lee Restaurant Cottonwood Street E. T. Wade Pendleton, Ore Albank Yard Hope Maslin Lonsdale Paris Ss. A, Dobnen Koeppen Jesse Failing Main St Bridge Taylor Hardware G. Pendleton Dale Rothwell Optician Hanscom the Jeweler P. O. Bldg St. George Hotel
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