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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1910

Page

4

Census Preparations Underway in Oregon Cities

Beech, census supervisor, gears up for the enumeration starting next week with Baker City and La Grande on the schedule. Astoria is singled out for late attendances, while Beach urges residents to cooperate for accuracy. Enumerators have 14 days to work from April 14 to April 28, excluding Sundays. He asks households to report occupants in unusual sleeping quarters and to name live-in servants such as chauffeurs and maids.

Beech Baker City la Grande Astoria Mr. Beach Beach

Walla Walla jeweler convicted in gambling raid

Walla Walla April 5 Jno Hardwick a well known jeweler was convicted of gambling last night. He was the first of 18 caught in a gambling raid to be convicted.

Walla Walla Eweler Jno Hardwick

Re elections and school plans noted at city meeting

Prin and Stout are re elected to city posts. The board advertises bids due April 15 for repairs at the high school and Ward Four facilities while considering bond funds for the new building. Prof J D Stout is re employed as superintendent and a second primary grade class is added at White School with Mrs Carpy. A health concern over book worms prompts measures, and the conference continues tomorrow. Big banks close in New York with asset and deposit figures reported.

Fourth Ward Sitout J. D. Stout Carpy

Whitman lowers team expenses for Tri-State meet

Whitman college drops payments for six to four athletes for the upcoming Tri-State meet on Whitman grounds. Walla Walla will cover four athletes only and the team seeks about $20 to fund two additional men, as La Grande cannot field a full squad.

Whitman Heidenrich Walla Walla la Grande

Southwest Threshermen Hold Southwest Meeting With Barbecue

Wachita Kan April 5 The Southwest Threshermen Association opens its annual session with optimism for a good crop and profitable season. Three days of business follow and Thursday will end with a large barbecue hosted by the Peerless Princess.

Wachita Kan Thresher’s Association of the Southwest

POK SALE Six room house and two acres of land

A six room house with two acres of land mostly in orchard is for sale. Four adjoining acres may be purchased with it. Terms available. Inquire of Hed 8% . 5-11.

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