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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
3
A striking Memorial Day picture shows veterans marching to honor fallen comrades. The scene emphasizes patriotism as surviving fighters from both North and South are venerated by onlookers, highlighting the dwindling number of those who served.
Eastern Oregon settlers allege verbal assurances from Deschutes Irrigation Co. to supply water for excess irrigable land beyond written contracts. Desert Land Board plans inspection tour to resolve whether the extra acreage must receive water and at what cost, with Attorney General guidance pending.
A large and beautiful statue honoring Colvill, a Gettysburg hero, was unveiled today in Cannon Falls Minnesota. Survivors of the First Minnesota attended the ceremony and participated in the event.
Little Earl Anderson snuffed a coffee bean up his nose yesterday, causing trouble for him and his family. Folger's Golden Gate Coffee is enjoyed more when used as a beverage.
For rent list describes a new six room cottage with modern conveniences on Lot 590 by 100, a new barn and yard. Enquiries at 613 Pine Street.
San Francisco beat Portland 3 to 1 in San Francisco Portland action. Los Angeles defeated Oakland 5 to 0 in Los Angeles. Sacramento beat Vernon 1 to 0 in Sacramento. Batteries listed for each venue include players from San Francisco Los Angeles and Sacramento with Armbruster Willis Tunneron La Longe Hosp Orendorff Fitzgerald Byrnes Hogan Hitt.
Northwest league results list two games in Portland and Seattle with multiple batteries. Brinker Ostdiek Pinnance Murray Starke O'Brien Miller Shea Baker Kellackey Erickson Sugden noted for the Portland Seattle Vancouver Tacoma matchups.
A chaotic recap lists Philadelphia and New York players, with Cleveland and St Louis pitchers and catchers. The game is halted in the sixth inning due to darkness or an incident, with names like Covalenk Doolin Mathewson and Schlel noted amid scattered league references.
The national forest service with District Forester E T Allen seeks reliable figures on forest fire damage in the Northwest to push better protection laws. He plans to meet Oregon lumbermen and Washington officials, aiming for uniform statistics to show losses in labor and timber, and to rally public support for prevention and legislation. The Oregon Conservation Association will distribute posters urging more care, signed by the Oregon State Board of Forestry.
Notice seeks all comrades of Malabon Camp No. of & W. V. to assemble at 9 30 a m on Sunday May 30 at the corner of Main and Webb streets. Ordered by GED A Hartman Jr Commander Van V Howman Adjt.
An advertisement from Keoppen Bros promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as a tonic for kidneys and bladder, claims blood purification and restored health and strength, and urges readers to start today, noting it contains no harmful drugs and appeals to pleas.
A Commoner notes that many people will be surprised to learn lemons have not been on the free list. The remark underscores debate over what items should be free and who decides.
Summary of Citizens Insurance Company of St Louis annual statement to Oregon Insurance Commissioner for year ending December 31 1908. Highlights include total income 277186.68 from premiums interest rents and other sources, total expenditures 818783.74, dividends 16000.00, commissions and salaries 141150.43, taxes and fees 20273.00, and losses paid 8287.42. Total risks written in Oregon 904951.00 with premiums received 174000.00 and outstanding losses at December 31 1908 215312401.00. Signed by J H Catr Vice President James J Dennis and B Dickson resident agent Pendleton Oregon.
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