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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1902
Page
3
The W J Streaver residence on the river’s north side in Raley’s addition burned last night between midnight and 1 am from a defective bathroom flue. All but the piano were lost as neighbors saved the instrument. insurance was $1500 with a total loss near $2500. The house, once a beautiful tile home, and its contents were consumed.
About 100 citizens visited the river site four miles from Walla Walla to inspect spring water prospects for the city. Development reached around $5000 with three springs connected yielding about 3,000,000 gallons per day, though exact measurements remain unfinished.
An 19th century sworn statement attests that Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The affidavit mentions Frank J. Chesney & Co and Notary A. Gl nt-Notary, with claims of internal use and testimonials.
Pendleton homes recently installed Richardson & Boynton Perfect furnaces report excellent heat output and fuel economy. W. G. McPherson of Portland provides sizing, estimates, and cost guidance at no charge. Residents listed as users include F. E. Judd, C. S. Jackson, Frank B. Clapton, H. F. Hexter, and T. C. Taylor.
Pendleton youths from 6 to 13 form a spirited baseball scene with regular informal teams. A notable Saturday game north of the O R N depot pitted Episcopal church choir boys against Willard Bond led players, ending 18 to 7 in favor of the choir. Lineups feature Bolerman, Beagle, Baker, Bond, McElroy, Shaw, and others. Players practice after school and on Saturdays, balancing school with the dugout work as they await another match next week.
State penitentiary reports 252 applications for grain bags totaling 1 968 086 bags. Applications span counties including Walla Walla 126 Columbia 36 Garfield 16 Whitman 40 Spokane 10 Lincoln 18 Douglas 4 Adams 3 King 1 Chelan 1 Klickitat 1 Yakima 1. Bags limited to Washington residents for actual use under board rules.
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