East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-10-15


As a part OF the Commercial asso-
ciation's campaign to make Pendle-
ton the hub city for commercial men
IN the inland empire, President Tall
man ana Secretary Cranston have
sent letters to every member Of the
association asking them TO point the
geographical, climatic, hygenic and
social advantages Of Pendleton to any
Of their drummer friends and they
have noted the following arguments
which they believe may be honestly
urged:
The geographically central location
Of Pendleton and its very advanta-
geous situation as regards railway
connections for reaching every part
Of the "East-of-the- Mountains"
! country.
The fact that we are supplied with
mountain spring water. for domestic
! snd municipal purposes, Of excellent
quality and abundant quantity. under
strong pressure, at a reasonable cost
! 70 individual householders.
That the Pendleton banks. in the
amount Of available capital, volume
Of deposits and general resources and
recognized stability are second, in
this state, to the banks Of Portland
only.
That we have, here, retail stores for |
supplying the needs Of our people, /
wherein are carried stocks OF goods
far in excess Of those carried in most |
towns OF similar population in any
part OF the country.
That we have our streets paved |
with standard hard surface pavement /
throughout practically the whole |
business district, besides much Of the
residence parts and to a connection
at the city limits with all Of the main
lines Of travel from the surrounding
country.
That the connecting country roads
are above the average Of the country
roads Of the region and some Of them
scientifically built highways Of which
no community, in any country, need
be ashamed.
That We have a complete and eff
cient drainage system, in the sewers
now built and in operation.
That practically all religious de.
nominations are represented here by
live congregations under the leaier-
ship Of active, energetic pastors.
That practically all fraternal or
ganizations are also represented and
maintain active organizations.
That the opportunities for the en-
jowment of outdoor sport are excel
lent.
That school facilities here are un-
surpassed by any other town in the
intermountain region.
That We can offer hotel accommo-
dations second only to those Of Port
land and other real cities of the
coast.
That We have in successful opera
ton a system of ''auto street car" SER
vice that meets all the requirements
Of the people and, supplementary to
this. taxicab service at such a rea-
sonable rate as TO make it we'll within
the reach of people in only moder-
ate circumstances.
That We have a live organization OF
the business community, in the Pen
dleton Commercial Association, which
is constantly on the watch for ways
and means of promoting community
welfare.
That. in addition to the advantage
GUS features actually existing. others
are arranged for or in contemplation.
all OF which will add TO the attrac-
uveness Of Pendleton as a place OF
residence. Among these may be
the federal post office ano
further Improvements at Roundup Il
Park, including a modern swimming
pool, and the Identification of the
ract between the railway station ami
he Bowman hotel. /.