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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
3
An urging to open an independent bank account and deposit savings at the right home bank to ensure security and good interest as money grows. The message stresses building savings and reliable growth through a trusted bank, inviting individuals to start now.
Bessin Palmer a 16 year old of the Boys and Girls Aid Society in Irvington attempted death by poison after being denied permission to go out. Found with a bottle of carbolic acid in a closet, she was rushed to a hospital and remains confined to the society home. The Oregonian notes officials call the act a fake intended to gain sympathy and return to the family.
Trustees of Blue Mountain Oil announce a prom ise from Prof Samuel Aughey an oil expert to visit Walla Walla and Dixie on April 23 for a special examination to locate the first oil well. The firm will bore and prospect oil properties with Augheys assurances that large quantities may be produced, promising a new industry worth many dollars to the towns.
Sate Stock ranch of 1620 acres located half a mile south of Union Oregon with 80 acres in alfalfa. All under water. Stock and machinery go with the place. Contact owner C F Slemsen Union Ore.
A notice announces W. W. Randall declaring candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Union County. It outlines registration and election dates for primaries and general elections, and mentions further candidacy for constable.
A page of 1908 campaign notices lists multiple candidates across Oregon counties. J B Stoddard seeks nomination in Union county for joint senator. Ed Rumble and Richard D Hamilton announce runs for representative. others pledge to support party lines, uphold statements, and govern impartially in various offices within Union and eastern Oregon.
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