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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1909
Page
4
Central notice outlining Daily Observer publication details George H Currey editor proprietor and telegraph service subscription rates minutes. ads rates and local reading offices charges. mimeographed notices about signed articles and condolence resolutions.
The Portland Telegram editorial lauds La Grande’s civic awakening with plans for parks, driveways, boulevards, and municipal cleanliness. It notes a growing loyalty among residents, upcoming Development Congress, and hopes for improved streets, water, schools, and urban beauty ahead.
Oliver denies all allegations in the Farmers & Traders National Bank receivership suit filed by Turner Oliver. The case seeks payment of shares held by Oliver and goes to trial in the June term of circuit court. He contends failed efforts to alter the directors due to lack of a controlling vote while the bank was in a precarious condition.
Surprises await attendees at the high school concert with the orchestra and quartet performing selections and solos by Greta Jackson Henry Hiedenrich Joe Ingle and others. The program includes recitations violin and cornet solos and a high school paper segment as part of the evening’s varied entertainment. Real estate transfers in Yamhill county totaled about 150 dollars for the week.
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