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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1902
Page
5
Walla Walla High School won the Whitman track meet with 59 points, Pendleton High School finished second with 26, Whitman Academy third. Ned McLean led Walla Walla, sweeping sprints and the relay, earning four firsts and a second. The event drew about 500 spectators and featured five participating schools.
Regulations require water shut off for nonpayers by the tenth of each month at the superintendent's office. Alpha Assembly No. 9 held a social at Hendricks hall with singing music dancing and refreshments. A fire alarm reported from the Jap residence on Cottonwood between Webb and Railroad. firemen found the blaze extinguished. Funeral for Ed Southwell held at Olney cemetery after dying near La Grande from sour dough bread poisoning.
Last night in Whitman chapel six schools and academies competed for a gold medal as the prize. Louis Sutherland of Walla Walla won the gold medal for Walla Walla High School. Judges were Oscar Cain Rev Albert Dale Gantz and Mrs. William Clark. The event was affected by a track meet.
The debate attracted a large audience with over 400 in attendance. Louis Sutherland of this city won first prize, Mabel Chestnut of Colfax took second, and Edith Draper of Huntsville earned third. An informal reception followed for visitors.
Baker county deputy assessor G F Johnson, ex Pendleton deputy clerk, reports from Portland after attending the State Federation of Labor meeting. He predicts W F Butcher will win the second district seat against J N Williamson, citing railroad worker support and Williamson’s fellow servant and bounty law stances. Johnson visits his Pendleton parents.
The cfaze Monteith and Howard proprietors announce extensive changes to The Maze and now open to the public. Painters and decorators have transformed the interior fixtures and walls, harmonizing the space. The front has been set back and painted silver, giving an inviting look to this attractive Pendleton resort where visitors can find refreshment.
For Sale or Exchange a new brick and stone cottage at the corner of Water and Vincent streets with all modern improvements. Will take unimproved property as part. Apply I. L. Ray at 114 Court Street.
A brief notice warns citizens to register before May 15 to preserve voting rights. The message notes that failing to register forfeits the ability to cast a ballot.
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