Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Pendleton Eagle Valley News in Pendleton, Oregon

We have 1,612,739 pages in Oregon

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Pendleton Eagle Valley News

Location

Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1908

Page

8

Wealthy Socialist James Phelps Stokes Addresses Pendleton Meeting

James Phelps Stokes a millionaire and settlement worker spoke at the court house last evening arguing that owners in great modern corporations are parasitic. He urged socialism as a remedy, claiming producers deserve the wealth they create and that workers are pensioners under current conditions. He stated socialism seeks to return production value to workers without limiting wealth or fair exchange.

James Phelps Stokes Court House Stokes Pendleton Mr. Stoker

Averill 1s Champion Deer Slayer Returns From Hunt

Edgay F. Averill of the East Oregonian staff arrived home from Coos County after a long hunting trip in the coast range mountains. He killed five deer and, after staying several days to jerk the venison, brought home several sets of deer horns.

Edgay F. Averill East Oregonian Coot Tay Coast Range Coos County Mr. Averill

Pendleton Elks Resume Meetings Tonight

Pendleton lodge B P O E plans the fall meeting with Exalted Ruler R W Henneman and Secretary Mark Moorhouse leading the gathering. No initiation is scheduled next week as the lodge resumes regular meetings for the season.

Pendleton Elks Pendleton Lodge R. W. Henneman Mark Moorhouse

Bishop Paddock to Lead Echo Episcopal Service at Methodist Church

Bishop Paddock of the Episcopal church will conduct Sunday evening services at 7 30 at the Echo Methodist church instead of the public hall. Arrangements had been made for the hall, but the Methodists insisted on using their edifice, so the bishop will lead the service there.

Bishop Paddock Episcopal Church Echo

Washington Couple Married at Courthouse

Walter Fayerweather and Miss Effie Taylor wed yesterday at the courthouse. County Judge T. J. Gilliland officiated. Both hail from Adams County, Washington.

Washington Walter Fayerweather Effie Taylor Court Louse T. JF. Gilliland Adams County Wash

Tea buyers compare prices at the grocer window

A shopper questions tea value and urges buying at the lowest price seen in shop windows. Mike Schilling’s Best: the store offers to pay back money if the customer is dissatisfied.

Mike Schilling

Insane From Worry: A B Stewart Committed to Asylum

A B Stewart of Freewater, a fruitraiser, was brought to the county seat this forenoon and, due to persistent worry over business affairs, was committed to the asylum by County Judge Gilliland. This marks the third time he has become temporarily insane, with friends predicting eventual recovery.

A. B. Stewart Freewater Gilliland Stewart

Echo Couple Married in Eagles Building Office

At 11 o clock this forenoon Mr James A Mendenhall and Miss Minta Spencer were married by Justice of the Peace Joe Parkes in the latter s office in the Eagles building. The ceremony was witnessed by a few friends and congratulations were extended. Both are from Echo country and well known there. The groom is a brother in law of Zoeth Houser.

James A. Mendenhall Minta Spencer Joe Parkes Eagles Echo Country Zoeth Houser

Pendleton Stock Shipments Rise This Year

Pendleton shipments of cattle sheep and horses to Seattle have increased this year with 21 carloads set for departure. Walter Adams the local agent and Assistant Superintendent James G Cutter report strong stock business across the division, noting many sources for stock including Nate Baines Carsteen Brothers and E W Daley the government horse buyer sending cattle and cavalry horses.

Pendleton Northern Pacific Walter Adams James G. Cutler Seattle Nate Baines Carsteen Brothers E. W. Daley

Northern Pacific Extends A B C System on Main Line

Assistant Superintendent James G. Cutler said the A B C block signal dispatch system will extend on the Northern Pacific main line from Paseo to Vancouver. Telegraph operators will serve as checks, three men acting as a trio, to prevent wrecks.

James G. Cutler Northern Pacific Paseo Vancouver

Railroad men visit Pendleton on road business

James G. Cutler assistant superintendent of the Northern Pacific B Calderhead general agent at Walla Walla and FE A McKenna traveling freight agent were in Pendleton today McKenna and Calderhead drove to Athena on road business while Cutler departed for Walla Walla this afternoon

James G. Cutler Northern Pacific B. Calderhead Walla Walla FE. A. McKenna Pendleton McKenna Calderhead Athena Cutler

Pioneer day invite speech by J D Lee at fair

Hon J D Lee former state pioneers association president accepts invitation to speak on Pioneers of the Old Days. His address will be a principal feature of pioneer day on Tuesday at the fair.

J. D. Lee State Pioneers’ Association Fair Commission

Bail Set But Bloom Remains in Jail

In Judge Parkes court yesterday bail of 500 dollars was set for Bloom who has not yet secured the funds. He was arrested for passing a 5.50 dollar check to a Chinaman for 55 dollars.

Parkes Bloom

Dolph Eddy Returns to FR. Alexander as Bookkeeper

Delph Eddy, former bookkeeper for FR. Alexander, returns from San Francisco after 14 years away to reclaim his old position. He previously served Mr. Alexander for seven years and a half before moving to California.

Dolph Eddy Delph Eddy FR. Alexander San Francisco Mr. Alexander California

Delegates Named for National Irrigation Congress

County Judge T. P. Gilliland appointed EH Alexander Dr F W Vincent and Matt Mosgrove as delegates to the National Irrigation Congress to be held in Albuquerque New Mexico confirming the county’s participation in the event.

T. P. Gilliland EH. Alexander F. W. Vincent Matt Mosgrove Albuquerque New Mexico

Firm owner Kenneth McRae rents firm to Moesera Erickson

Kenneth McRae, a noted firmer, arranged a deal to rent his firm to Moesera Erickson. The arrangement links Erickson with Tyson, who is half brother to Dave Nelson, amid developments at the McBride ranch near Helix.

Kenneth McRae Moesera Erickson Tyson Dave Nelson McBride le Weet Helix

Mrs Mitchell Returns After Dayton death call

Mrs. Mitchell and her husband the new theatrical manager occupy Bowman cottage apartments. She was summoned from Dayton Wash by the death of a cousin.

Pro Americanism Dominates Australian Federal Session

Melbourne September 17 The opening of the Australian federal session is dominated by pro American sentiment. The nation views the fleet's visit as creating an unofficial alliance with the United States and believes Australians and Americans will fight together in any Pacific conflict.

Melbourne

De Caprio to Lead Band at Pendleton Fair

Signor Antonio De Caprio and his band, famed for backing Sousa, return to Pendleton with new laurels for the fall district fair. Three soloists join the ensemble, including De Caprio as baritone, with Biancone Carlton and Mr. Tobero as cornet soloists. concerts set for afternoons and evenings.

Signior Antonio de Caprio de Caprio Signor de Caprio Pendleton Sousa Portland A. DeCaprio The Armory DeCaprio Signor Biancone Carltoner Mr. Tosebroke

Cholera in Philippines Now Under Control

Washington report: death from Asiatic cholera in Bert T. Christian of Company 1 Twenty sixth Infantry, in the Philippines. Officials say Pangasinan outbreak under control. army officers warn disease could spread if not contained. Yellow fever cases reported in Havana.

Washington Adjutant General's Philippines Bert T. Christian Pangasinan Surgeon General War Department Havana

One Armed Man to Play Football at Whitman

Whitman College in Walla Walla may boast a one armed player this season as Henderson from Seattle joins the squad and seeks a guard position. Despite losing an arm he is described as big and husky with years of gridiron experience from Seattle Athletic Club teams.

Walla Walla Whitman Thas Henderson Seattle Seattle Athletic Club

District Not Liable For Debt Inman Poulsen Case

Portland Sept 17 Judge Gantenbein in circuit court sustains a demurrer in the Inman Poulsen Lumber Co. vs school district No 1 holding districts cannot be held liable for contractors’ negligence. The dispute arose from building by district No 12 near Lents, later absorbed by No 1. Directors failed to require a bond. salt for material worth 828 was sought, but no penalty attaches to the district despite director negligence.

Portland Gantenbein Inman-Poulsen Lumber Company Lents No. 1 Clark & Simpson Inman Poulsen

Pollman in Baker City mayoral race with banker founder backing

Baker City September 17 William Pollman yesterday consented to be a candidate for mayor at the coming city election with strong backing from business men. Pollman is president of the Baker Loan and Trust Company and a large landowner with extensive business interests.

Baker City William Pollman Pollman Baker Loan & Trust Company

Eminent Candidate for Baker City Financial Director

An eminently qualified individual is endorsed to direct Baker City’s financial affairs and oversee the general welfare, highlighting strong credentials and suitability for the post. The endorsement stresses capability in fiscal management, governance, and community stewardship.

Baker City

Poisoned Initiation Alarm At University

Carl E. Hoag a UC student falls ill after an initiation into Alpha Kappa Kappa a medical fraternity. Hoag says he was forced to drink a strange mixture believed to contain nitrate of silver and required by two fellow initiates Samuel Batley and Ernest Clarey. Hoag received lengthy medical care and is reported out of danger. The fraternity claims no harmful content.

San Francisco Carl EB. Hoag University of California Alpha Kappa Kappa Hoag Samuel EF. Batley Ernest W. Clarey

For Sale Wheat Farm in Gilliam County Oregon

For sale one of the best wheat farms in Gilliam county Oregon consisting of 00 acres all plow land now in summer fallow ready. Fine improvements with drilled well yielding plenty of water on the place near Olex on county road Address R T Cox Portland Oregon.

Gilliam County Oregon Olex R. T. Cox Portland

Mendenhall and Spencer Issued Marriage License

A marriage license has been issued to James A. Mendenhall and Miss Minta Spencer in a simple civil record noting their intended union and formal approval.

Mendenhall-Spencer James A. Mendenhall Minta Spencer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Standard Grocery Co Court St Golden Rule Mr. Stokes F&s Tallman & Co Handsome Winslow Bros Averill United States Depository A. BR. Stewart Palmer James Mendenhall Far Australia Rend the Leo Sousa Boston Baker Banker Silly Hazers Nettleton Shoes Max Baer
Search Courier

Search the Pendleton Eagle Valley News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Pendleton Eagle Valley News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication