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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
8
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M D Wisdom of the Yukon commission leader visits Pendleton district fair to rally Umatilla county farmers for a strong wheat exhibit at the 1908 Seattle exposition. He aims to show Umatilla as the Northwest banner wheat district, with plans for special feeding in fall 1906 and harvest 1905 use. Oregon commission members are W H Wehring, EB Roe, M D Wisdom, J O Booth, and W J Owright.
Avery seeks 1500 damages alleging his reputation was damaged by a malicious complaint filed by H G Newport and Ross Newport. The suit filed this forenoon by D W Bailey and Will M Peterson cites Avery’s arrest for cruelty to animals as part of the controversy involving the Newport father and son.
The case, tried in Justice Parke's court, involved Glamiaid and Avery who spent two hours in jail before bail and paid a $26 attorney fee. Avery asserts damages for alleged reputational harm from a driver.
Registration for the coming city election is alarmingly light with only 229 registered of 1000 plus voters. The books close Monday leaving two days for those who wish to vote in December to register now or risk disqualification at the polls. Four councilmen and a city treasurer will be elected.
George O Daniel, a street furniture dealer, slept in a tent in his yard when a burglar stole all his clothing and seventy five dollars from the trousers pocket. Officers are pursuing clues but have made no arrest yet.
A runaway near the Elk lodge parade last night left Harry Norwood badly injured and young Eldon Furnish also hurt. Norwood, unconscious after being dragged by the team, regained consciousness after half an hour, while Furnish suffered multiple bruises but was not seriously harmed. The cage was pulled by domesticated horses and the rig was later drawn by replacement team, with nursing care arranged for Norwood.
Rev Robert Warner was honored at a public reception at Wilbur Memorial church in Walla Walla. Rev J C Reid of First Presbyterian spoke for city ministers and David H Parks welcomed the new pastor to the church. Warner expressed gratitude for the warm welcome as music by Mrs BE Conway and Miss Grace DeVrnce accompanied by Mire Driffield followed by social hour and refreshments.
In the circuit court this afternoon J B Perry filed suit against A Haughman seeking 65 dollars due. Attorney S A Newberry appears for Perry.
Star theater management reports strong crowds this week as the fair continues. New vaudeville acts and clever attractions drew patrons, boosting attendance and adding vibrancy to the program.
The past week saw several large realty transactions reflecting bumper crop driven value rises. Major deals include C P Bowman selling to C F Clapp for 25000 and Judge Halley selling Athena ranch to Robert Koppock for 13600, plus a 212800 sale by D St Dennis to Moses Taylor. Additional warrantee deeds list transfers in Pendleton and Hermiston Oregon with prices ranging from 2000 to 826, and multiple lot and section reductions in Livermore and surrounding areas.
The big weekly dance au vails tonight at Armory Hall featuring Johnson's Orchestra. Admission 40 cents for gentlemen, ladies admitted free. A lively community event drawing residents from the district to enjoy music and social dancing.
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