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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1902
Page
3
The Fourth of July in Pendleton saw little celebration as a cold piercing wind kept residents indoors. The Woodmen's Meacham excursion was canceled due to rain, and few attended the Walla Walla visit. Fireworks and bombs sounded, but overall observance was muted.
A Friday at Kine's Grove drew a large crowd despite cloudy weather and wind. Events included a 50 yard dash won by Elmer Turner a fat man's race won by Tom Merrill a sack race won by George Arns pizer and a 60 yard dash won by Miss Katie Duncan. Prizes were toys and included a bedroom suite and sewing machine. Dancing and platform entertainment drew crowds into the night with plans continuing today and Sunday with more sports and dancing featured.
A large Fourth of July celebration at McKay post office featured horse and foot races, dancing, and fireworks. Albert Manthon, a full-blood Indian and Carlysle graduate, delivered a half hour Independence Day address on Northwest development and the Marcus Whitman massacre. An accident in the horse race left rider Frank Roach injured. Dr. C J Smith treated the wounded shoulder.
A group of under 16 members of the Marston Park Literary Society organized a July 4 celebration. They read the Declaration, invited all ages to a banquet of ice cream and cake, and closed with a grand fireworks display including Roman candles and rockets. The event raised funds for the fireworks and showcased youthful civic spirit.
The ad argues England will win in South Africa but at a huge cost while contrasting costly remedies with Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters. It claims the tonic cures indigestion dyspepsia heartburn constipation biliousness insomnia and malaria and notes widespread testimonials and physician support. The warning to use the product includes a note about the private stamp near the bottle neck.
On July 2 3 and 4 the O R N will sell round trip tickets to Minneapolis and Missouri river points for 4450 and Chicago and return for 6450. It promises a rare chance to travel east at a low cost. Lane's Medicine advertised as a gentle herbal laxative claims daily bowel movement support with 25c and 60c packages sold by Tallman Co.
The rush continues as prices are cut to attract economical buyers. Daily crowds grow larger with thrifty shoppers seizing the chance to save dollars. Every article in the store must be sold and everything goes as advertised.
An OCR fragment lists reduced prices on laundry soap, syrup, extracts, crackers, tea, lamp chimneys, sardines, galvanized tubs, wash boards, and jackets. It shows Kemler's best syrup and multi gallon jugs with price reductions from $1.15 to $2.40, plus assorted inexpensive items.
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