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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1911
Page
3
Peacock mill through its agent at Blue Mountain station has purchased 18 000 sacks of grain mainly barley. It will take about three weeks to haul the grain from the Milton Oregon area to finished storage or market.
J B Louman of Millon Oregon was injured while driving a tied wagon along the river road when the horse reared and ran away throwing him from the seat. He was picked up unconscious and suffered serious injuries but is expected to recover.
John Velcores, 4 Greok, employed on Moldy Jordan’s ranch at St John Washington, was kicked in the abdomen by a horse and killed. This marks the fifth serious accident Velcores has suffered in five years, the last incident occurring at Malden on July 4, all linked to horses.
Deputy Sheriff HH Albert of North Yakima and accomplice John Howard were sought for passing bad checks. Howard boarded a train and was accosted by Chief of Police T V Direvis who greeted him and escorted him to the police station after a brief chat.
The readable text appears fragmented and does not state a clear event, person, or outcome. It mentions a chief, someone named Howard, and references to informing and checks but lacks sufficient context to summarize a specific incident or result.
Gordon Harris charged with complicity in an attempted robbery near Haines August 6 was found guilty by a circuit court jury after 20 minutes deliberation. He defended himself and refused court appointment of an attorney.
Reports from the mountain district say damage to the grain crop from the rains was not as heavy as feared. Threshing resumes and the attacks shed most of the moisture. Some of the burley will be off grade.
The Baker county fair in Baker, Oregon opened with strong expectations of being the most successful yet. The pavilion houses extensive agricultural exhibits and extra stalls have been added for race entries. Over 60 horses are entered and more are expected before the event ends.
James O Neill a miner, said to come from Butte Montana, was brought to Murray from the Blackhorse mine. He appeared demented and attempted to tear the building down and then to take his own life by tearing and cutting his wrists with tin and nails. He was placed under guard in the Mur-
An unnamed patient will be taken from Ray Hospital to Wallace County Hospital for further care. The move is planned as part of coordinated medical transfer arrangements.
Tramps who had Drexen into a boxcar and stole merchandise attacked a brakeman six miles beyond South Cheney. They struck him with a club and cut his head but he suffered no serious injuries. The trio then fled the scene.
In Weston Oregon, the Western brick yard bought and slipped 2725 bales of timothy hay grown on Weston mountain at an average price of 14 dollars per ton. Buyers include Hyatt, Rayborn, Burrill, Perler, Bell, Price, and Hyatt among others, with individual bale counts listed per seller.
Four prominent Tacoma residents were riding a South Tacoma street car when 14 year old Charles Van Horn darted into the path of an automobile driven by EH N White president of the Standard Paper company. Van Horn was crushed beneath the wheels before the car could be stopped. The car carried P L Hale E Walker Forrer F A Rice and Eli.a Wyman of North Yakima.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Equalization of Umatilla County Oregon will meet at the courthouse in Pendleton to hear appeals and correct assessments. The meeting date is September 19 1911 and proceedings will take place at the county seat courthouse.
County and state officials announce third Monday in October as October 16 for examining assessment rolls and correcting errors in land descriptions and valuations. Citizens must appear as scheduled for property valuation corrections. Also an ad promotes Eli's Liquid Cream Balm nasal spray free from cocaine with a soothing effect, mailed from Big Bros. in New York.
Dr J N McCormack of the American Medical Association lectures at First Christian Church on Saturday September 23 at :00 o clock p m The public cordially invited.
The marshal of Pendleton has taken up a three year old black Jersey heifer branded N on the right leg JP on the right stifle and swallow fork in the left ear. If not claimed by the owners or possessors, costs and expenses will be charged against them.
A notice states that an animal will be sold at public auction at 2 o’clock p m on the fall day of Sept 1911 at the City Pound in the Oregon Feed Yard Pendleton for cash. Proceeds go to cover costs of the sale. Dated Sept 18 1911 TOM GURDANE City Marshal.
Mosquito swarms flood eastern Delaware county after week of heavy rains. Darby residents flee marshlands as pests descend. Derby Friends burying ground sexton George Long and helper George Snyder halt grass cutting. Street workers carry tomato cans to smear skin against bites.
A persuasive pitch urges readers facing illness and fatigue to take Electric Bitters, claiming they restore tone and strength from the first dose. It promises prevention of breakdown, boosts to health, and guarantees satisfaction with every bottle sold by Koeppen’s.
Spokane Wash President Taft will become a member of the Mystic Order of Enakopes on sight during his October 7 arrival. The ceremony will be led by officials including W S McRea and ex Mayor Herbert Moore with Dr Hi W Atlen presenting insignia. The order backs Spokane’s fourth Annual competitive apple show November 23 to 30 with a $20,000 prize fund and a $20,000 expenditure deadline before November 20. More than 2,000,000 specimens of apples from the United States and Canada will be on display.
An advertisement offers a $100 reward for any case of catarrh that Halle Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It asserts F J Cheney and Co of Toledo are trustworthy, cites 15 years of dealings, and promotes internal use of the cure with testimonials and a mailing offer. It also mentions Halls Family Medicines for constipation.
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