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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1910
Page
2
A 19th century city group praises a sanitation drive and urges annual cleanup efforts. They propose a dedicated street commissioner to dispatch a trash wagon, inspect backyards, and report violations to police, arguing the program improves health and cleanliness.
An inquiry lists room and board at First Class with contact at 1617 Fourth Street and phone Red 1452. The fragment mentions room details and price line 42-146.
Edward Payson Weston, famed pedestrian, passed through Chicago on a long trek from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The piece argues for funding a district tax to support such projects, noting public approval as the benefit would far exceed the cost. Reports from Newfoundland predict a strong fur trade season, with centers in the United States and Canada well represented.
Mrs Anne Bradley faces probate action to contest the late Brown will in Washington. She seeks a share of estate for her two children, claiming Brown was the father. The April term of the court begins today.
The board visits both institutions with contractors Slater and MelVale to assess needed repairs and probable costs. Officials plan to act in the fall and will hold a meeting soon to finalize action on the improvements.
Leander Martin of Portland and T D McCully of Joseph Oregon buy property along East 4th Street near Holgate at Oatman Station on the Woodstock line. Ex Governor Thayer’s old home stands on the tract which will be offered with building restrictions to develop a premier residential section close to Reed Institute site. The Dupn Lawrence company handles the development and sale.
Bogue Sheets, the Joseph hotel blacksmith famed in La Grande, returns from Chicago after 47 years apart from his brother. He was in Chicago during the recent furniture store fire that claimed 18 lives and later saw the wreckage and search for remains.
House cleaning ad promotes the Vacume House Cleaner for carpets rugs bedding curtains and more. It claims thorough cleaning with neat repairs and offers estimates from 16th Pir Street and Red 341 phone. Owner listed as BOWLSBY.
The stockholders of the Grande Ronde Reservoir Company will meet April 11, 1910 at 1 p.m. at the office in La Grande Oregon to elect nine directors and conduct other business. Secretary Reynolds.
Properties offered include 40 to 240 acres with improvements and cultivation near Summerville. Listings show 65 to 49 acres under cultivation, 10 acres improved, and 100 acres with 40 under cultivation. Prices range from 3,000 to 6,500 with allocations for hay grain fruit and pasture. Timber and other property listed at 93,000 with terms on application.
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