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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
2
A brief note from the Davis-Jordan Music Co remarks that a talking machine can replace a husband for the evening, suggesting ease and entertainment through recorded music. The line plays on domestic humor and the growing popularity of phonographs as household companions.
The writer argues the Observer and Star refutes claims and asserts the Joseph precinct list shows 161 Republican registrants with 23 subtracted, leaving 128 votes and a 116 vote margin. He questions fairness, records, fine histories, and the city recorder role, defending Rusk as politically loyal and trustworthy.
J T Willilameon filed a county court report on undeeded and untaxed lands in Umatilla County. He contracted with the county to locate such lands and has completed the search, finding little property not already on the rolls. The exact amount depends on final list verification by the county.
Guardian G L Given will sell at private sale after April 11 1908 all rights and interest of Maggie Given true name Margaret Given an insane person in a described portion of section 30 township 4 south range 40 east W M including water lights and ditches. Sale requires court confirmation and cash in hand. La Grande Oregon March 29 1908.
Samuel T. Boothe sues Myrtle Boothe seeking a decree nullifying the marriage contract and related relief. The defendant Myrtle Boothe is to appear by May 2, 1908, or default will be entered. Service by publication runs six weeks in Evening Observer La Grande Oregon per Judge Thomas Crawford order dated March 21, 1905.
Separate sealed proposals will be received at the First National Bank in Joseph Oregon until 6 p m on April 11 1908 for erection and completion of a brick or stone building to house the First National Bank and a drug store for Dr Barnard Plans and specifications available from the First National Bank Owners reserve the right to reject any or all bids Respectfully yours F F Scribner Cashier
G Tolst Contractor and Builder offers satisfaction guaranteed and estimates on all masonry work on short notice. Mantels and fireplaces are a specialty. Located Room No 1 Smith Rooming House La Grande Oregon phone Red 141.
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