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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1902
Page
8
A message promoting quality footwear advises buying well made shoes that fit and look right, warning against cheap purchases as they end up costing more. The ad asserts our shoes are the best made and emphasizes value over low price.
Dindinger Wilson & Co. L. Greenwald, repairer listed with contact phone Black 91.
Assessor George J. Jett of Baker County will host a meeting with Union and Umatilla county assessors on Thursday in Baker City. The aim is to discuss equitable property taxation across the three counties, with the 1992 assessment year starting soon.
Mothers seek the finest look for their sons as The Boston Store showcases Prince Henry line of boys clothing. New suits arrive from the fashion center of the world offering smart outfits for well dressed boys.
A readable fragment notes wallpaper available at Sharp's large wall paper store located in the opera house block on Court street. No further details are provided.
Washington reports push for sweeping inquiry into Indian agency affairs. Senator Turner urged investigation, with Senator Clark of Montana backing a thorough review of reservations and leases. Agents corruptly favor white stock owners, allowing outsiders to mix with Indians and lease practices that strip tribes of value. Several local notices follow including marriages, citizenship filings, and community moves as towns discuss a proposed railroad from Walla Walla to Union County, boosting wool shipments and regional commerce.
Government investigators will examine the agencies and find a very satisfactory condition at the Umatilla reservation Indian school, regarded as among the best in the United States. The finger of suspicion does not point at the Umatilla reservation.
John Smith of Alba and several Athena figures including C A Barrett and F Rogers stay at Pendleton hotels. Echo farmer Arthur Hammer and others from Umatilla, Butter Creek, and Walla Walla frequent the area while Dan Downey heads to Cunningham's ranch. Dr House departs for a 10 day to month trip east for business as local residents fall ill and await updates.
Mrs Fannie C Russell, wife of John E Russell, died yesterday at her Lewis street home after a brief illness. Born in the county 29 years ago, she was the youngest daughter of the late J M Campbell and Mrs Fannie A Campbell. She leaves a devoted husband and four children, two living. Funeral today at 2 pm from the family residence with Rev. W E Potwine officiating and the Lady Maccabees conducting at the grave.
Residents of the Grande Ronde valley and Walla Walla business men again clash over an old grain road issue. Officials and residents argue over access, funding, and local impact, signaling ongoing tension between rural and urban interests.
On March 1 three rural mail routes will be started from Walla Walla serving over 300 families. Route No 2 travels west along the Wallula road to Lowden Station and Dry Creek country, serving 115 families. Route No 3 follows cemetery road to Cottonwood then to the Tank sley, Hood, and Tower area before returning. Route No 4 goes from the penitentiary road to Paul schoolhouse Valley Grove and Aldrich Schoolhouse via the telephone road back to the city.
H B Williams, a leading mining engineer tied to the Virtue mine, tells the Baker City Democrat that Baker City should use nearby clay to make vitrified bricks for pavements. He notes Eastern cities have bricks lasting 20 years and argues the city could produce blocks for itself and for Portland, Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane, profiting while improving streets. He adds Pendleton also has suitable material to pave its main streets.
Vancouver report says Lulu Watts a Nome stage performer attacked her sleeping companion Jack Kirk and severed his head with a razor aboard the steamer City of Seattle. The grim incident occurred on the voyage and was relayed to shore.
Yale fencing team travels to Cambridge to contest Harvard in the first intercollegiate foil duel between the two universities. The match, held today, draws keen interest as both sides showcase their top foilsmen.
In Walla Walla yesterday the barometer fell to 28.04 inches, the lowest since the weather bureau began. The prior record 28.07 dated March 8, 1890. Signals pointed to a severe storm with likely rain and strong winds, though none materialized.
Red Cross society of Walla Walla announces a meeting at Templar hall to arrange a preliminary character for the May state convention. The local group aims to offer royal entertainment and says preparations will ensure proper care for all delegates attending.
Notice states the firm Gierlich & Morgan is dissolved by mutual consent. T. FE. Morgan will continue the business and settle all bills. Mr. Gierlich retires. Dated February 26, 1902.
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