Busy Pendleton ads mix farm loans and daily needs
An array of 1902 Pendleton items lists farm loans and merchant wares. Stores such as Martin's, Gratz's, Hawley Bros, Teutsche's, Younger & Son's, and Seibert & Shhulz offer groceries, wines, cigars, baked goods, school supplies, and millinery. Local news notes a child's death near the ballpark, a wheat farm for sale, a city drunk fined, and a United States style cab debuted by Baker Brothers in Pendleton for public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hing
Joerger’s. ‘'S
Gratz's
Ander Celery
Martin's Pamery and Bakery
I. S. Younger & Son's
Phillip’s
Tallman’s
Mapbell's
Eather
Hawley
Rohrman’s
Penn Oregon
Lane
Tallman & Co
Castle’s
Castle
Teutsche
M. Gratz
Hawley Bros
Grege
F. 5
Younger & Son's
Fechter
Court Street
Martin's
Seibert & Shhulz
F. P. Light
Oregon Lumber Yard
Teutsch's
Nolf's
Rihorn & Cook
Taylor Building
Golden Rule
Schlitz
Carrier's Millinery
Weat
Puyallup
W. J. Clarke & Co
Acorn
Pendleton
Baker Brothers
Teit
Cunningham & Co
Chicago
GIVES UP CONTRACT ON WALLA WALLA BRIDGE PROJECT
George Schorr of Walla Walla quits the contract on the Walla Walla River and Umatilla River bridge foundations due to bad luck and labor shortages. He says he employed up to 90 men in July but rarely more than 15 stayed, paid from two to three dollars daily. The railroad company will finish the piers as steel arrives in a few months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schorr
Walla Walla Bridge
Walla Walla
Umatilla
Schorr
M. Schorr
W. & C. R. Company
Matita River
Walla Walla River
Street Cleaning Crusade Urges City to Remove Rubbish
Health Officer Dr. W. G. Cole and Marshal Protem P. H. Fee issue a mandate to clear back yards and business areas of filth. Officers will inspect alleys and out-houses, with owners required to remove accumulations. a tour of residential areas will follow soon. General health is reported as good for the time of year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Cole
Marshal Protem P. H. Fee
Pendleton
Cole
Northwest land scandal eyed in Indian allotment sales
A Washington dispatch reports a widening scandal over sales of deceased Indian allotments at far below value. Investigators warn syndicates and colluding agents are pressuring heirs across Oregon Washington and Idaho. Commissioner Jones urges public auctions of lands to the highest bidder with congressional approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Northwest
Washington Dispatch
Indian Office
Oregon
Washington
Jones
Congress
Idaho
Heire
Klamath
Warm Spring
Umatilla
Grand Ronde
Seltitz
Colville
Puyallup
Yakima
Lapwai Reservation
Futurity Stakes Won By Savable At Sheepshead Park
World Beaten Savable son of Salvator triumphs in the Futurity at Sheepshead last Saturday. Pacific coast horse owned by John Drake nets $300,000. Lakeview Examiner notes bold challenge and race day start energy amid local crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savable
Salvator
Sheepshead
Pacific Coast
John Drake
Lakeview Examiner
Oregon State Fair Tickets On Sale At Low Round Trip
The O R and N and O P Companies quote low rates to the Blue Ribbon State Fair at Salem September 15 to 20. Pendleton to Salem and return tickets are 11 dollars 35 cents. Tickets go on sale September 14 to 19. In Baker City a passenger on the O R and N was injured at Huntington and operated on at St Elizabeth hospital. Edward Wood of Middleton Arkansas fell from an early west bound train at Huntington and had both feet amputated above the ankles. He is about 22 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Henry Abbott
Abbott
Pilot Rock
Knox
Byers Grove
Wiliam Martin
8. P
Oregon
Huntington
Baker City
Edward Wood
Middleton
Ark
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lewis
Wood
Infant Dies at Home in McKay Creek
The six month old Robert Wynn Jr. died Tuesday at home on McKay Creek from boullins infantum. The infant was son of Mr and Mrs Robert Wynn. The notice notes an Oregon, Washington & Idaho resources pamphlet offered by the O R and N Company for eastern readers. A separate line mentions a fire in Skamania county driving families from their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jr
Robert Wynn
McKay Creek
Bollera Infantum
O. R. & N. Company
Oregon, Washington & Idaho
East
Pacific Northwest
Skamania County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lee Teutsch
Sessor
Cleaver Bros. Dry Goods Company
Mra. Co. D. Wilson
Hunziker
Alexander
Dr. Oliver
Koeppen
Main St
Uma Buda
Peoples Warehouse
Butterick’s Patterns
Royal Worcester
Kid Gloves
Olly Girl
Mrs. B
Gsc
Frederick Nolf
Santa Claus Headquarters
GUA LA Fontaine
Crowner Telephone
Portland Business College
Park and
Washington Streets
A. P, Armstrong, LL. &., Principa
Baker & Folsom
Neat
Post Office
Nse
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