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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1911
Page
3
Tracy Barton, a young man from near Freewater Oregon, suffered a serious eye injury after a stubble accident just outside town. The incident left him badly injured and receiving medical attention.
A Christian Endeavor gathering at the Presbyterian church hosted a social at Dr. and Mrs. Bleakney’s home. The event began with a regular business meeting and concluded with no social evening activities.
Roy Horden, a blacksmith, was brought to St Marys hospital in Walla Walla after a horse fell on him in Starbuck Washington while he was attempting to shoot. He suffered a severe head injury and bruising to his body.
After last fall’s blaze near Herrick Idaho a pile of bones blackened water and other valuables were found. The death toll in the district climbs to 76 as investigators piece together the disaster.
A Davenport Washington blaze started when a bundle of papers in a parlor stove burned through the flue into the wall. Firefighters responded but the incident caused minor damage and no injuries were reported.
An East Oregonian reader offer promotes HYOMET for catarrh. It claims no cocaine or opium, requires no knowledge to use, and guarantees a money back if not best remedy after a trial. Complete outfit price one dollar with extra bottles sixty cents.
Firefighters arrived before occupants were aware of the blaze at the house owned and occupied by Dan Delin a tailor. Prompt work by the department saved the walls though all furniture except a bed and sewing machine was destroyed costing about 404 pounds.
Reuben Bowers of Mohler Washington demonstrated his aeroplane in an exhibition, achieved several successful flights, but lost control at about twenty feet and crashed. He escaped with slight injuries while the aircraft was wrecked.
An automobile owned by W. OS Offner of Walla Walla overturned on a sharp road turn while traveling from Pendleton to Walla Walla. All occupants escaped injury except Mira. Joe Moore of Milton reported the injured person, Mira, was taken to Milton Hospital with a fractured back.
A massive black bear blamed by West Siders for raiding improvised refrigerators and feeding on butter and certified milk near Thirty-fifth Avenue Southwest and Webster Street. Residents formed a hunting party and scoured the Fauntleroy Park to Duwamish River forest without success. hunting continued with no sighting.
Dr. W Colle and A L Mumon of London return to Edmonton after two months in the Rockies. They reach untraveled regions northwest of Mount Robinson and discover two new glaciers, one perhaps larger than any in the Rockies, and a peak appearing higher than Mount Robinson.
Many sufferers report strong results from an atomizer and Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. It is a liquid form of the familiar pain relieving Cream Balm with no cocaine or dangerous drugs. The soothing spray gives immediate relief and is sold by all druggists with a spraying tube, or by Ely Bros. at 56 Warren Street New York.
Berlin reports Princess Louise Kaiser Wilhelm's daughter remains unwed and rejects several matches. The press notes potential suitors include the Prince of Wales and an heir to Mecklenburg after a Munich artist rumor. The Hohenzollern decree warns against alliances discrediting the house, with no throne alliance likely.
A brief quip noting relief that help for Cupid is unnecessary this occasion. The line hints at a lighthearted or romantic moment without detailing events or people.
Special Correspondence from Hermiston Oregon describes Spokane business leaders and real estate men flocking to the Umatilla government project. It notes several Spokane buyers with acreage, including Bergman Barland Joyce Ward Downer Remie and Bassett, all tied to the Skinner led company. Mr Skinner settled early on the lands now irrigated under the project.
Oregon Agricultural College at Corvallis announces a winter short course starting January 3. The registrar H M Tennant notes thousands of youths and adults can gain practical training in agriculture, home-making, and allied fields to meet rapid development and enable high success in farming, gardening, stockkeeping, and housekeeping.
Valls Ore The new department of business instruction in the Corvallis high school is to be installed by Mike Violet Hancock of Cove Taton young graduate of the commerce department at O A C in the close of '08. Hancock has since graduation held the position of secretary to the department of horticulture. She leaves this week to commence her instruction work. She will be succeeded by Miss Katharine M Allen of Albany.
Galveston British steamship Norsement reports a Danish seaman Andy Anderson found 460 miles off St. Vincent after a five hour battle with sharks. Fireman on Milton, Anderson, 39, expert swimmer, fought sharks while clinging to life after a sudden ship lurch. He survived with wounds and tells of the peril at sea.
A note praises Vucklen's Arnica Salve used by H J Barnum of Freegilie N D for a fever sore life long. The message claims the salve cured with scarcely a scar and heals burns cuts bruises and swelling. Available for 25c at Koep pens.
Phone George Stangier at Gritman Bros Main 611 for light or heavy hauling of all kinds. Trunks furniture or planes moved promptly and with care to any part of the city.
Reverend Doctor Benjamin Hypes of Riverside Methodist Church in Cincinnati declares he will continue visiting theatres saloons and amusement places to clean them up. He defends his actions as personal entertainment and says he will seek a new assignment in Cincinnati after the church objected to one venue they learned about.
A. C. Koeppen & Co. offers Hallabys Horehound Syrup for coughs and congestion in lungs and air passages. Priced 25c 50c and $1.00 per bottle with emphasis on early use to prevent serious illness.
Jonesville 8 C I suffered with womanly trouble writes Mrs J Kendrick in a letter from this place I could not bear to stand on my feet The doctor said I would never be any better would have to have an operation or I would have a cancer I went to the hospital and they operated on me but I got better They said medicines would do me no good I tried Cardul and began to improve Now I am well and can do my own work Cardul for women has been in use for over 60 years for womanly weakness and disease Try it write to Ladies Advisory Dept seooga Medicine Co Chattanooga Tenn 64 page book sent free on request
In Paris a cabby recalls a chance meeting with Princess Louise of Belgium. The driver recognized her in a carriage and exchanged friendly greetings. He once returned a packet labeled procedure royale from the princess and was rewarded with drinks, leading to a recurring habit of sharing a chat whenever they meet.
A newspaper note urges readers to resist stop work orders when health is failing. It promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy to restore tone, strength, and vigor, claiming quick benefits and guaranteed satisfaction. The ad cites Koeppens as the seller, price 50 cents per bottle.
A kangaroo is described as having an enormous appetite, able to eat seven times as much as six sheep would in the same period.
The Pendleton City Marshal announces a 1911 sale of an unclaimed three year old black Jersey oxer steer branded N on right leg JP on right stifle and swallow fork in left ear. If not claimed by rightful owners within ten days from this date the animal will be sold at 2 pm September 6 1911 at the City Pound Oregon Wheat Yard Pendleton for cash to cover costs with proceeds used to pay expenses. TOM GURDANE City Marshal.
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