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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1909
Page
5
Fat cattle sale by J N Smith of Sandridge reports five head averaging about 500 pounds, possibly a record in Eastern Oregon. One animal weighed 1070 pounds with others at 888 802 790 and 550 pounds, all fattened on alfalfa rather than stall fed.
Local residents note visitors from Elgin, La Grande, and North Powder. Attaches include Mrs. J C One WN, Mrs. Stacey, Mrs. Warner, and Mrs. Graham. Executives like A B Eaton and F S Bramwell travel for business, while rail work continues as Engine 199 returns to service and No 198 undergoes overhaul. The North Powder flooring mill plans extensive repairs and a larger capacity.
W W Pollock files in Justice court against C E Thornborg for 860 dollars claiming it covers time on a board bill of fireman Anthony King in July last year. Thornborg says he told them to give King one meal ticket which King paid for.
Ladies of the Christian church plan a cake sale on Saturday afternoon at the E. G. Selder store on Adams avenue. Proceeds support church activities and missions.
Laura Holm plans a Friday gathering at her mother's Birth and Wrest home for the Philathes and Baraca classes of the Presbyterian church. The event promises an elaborate program and much pleasure for the young attendees.
A social evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kiddle drew La Grande visitors who traveled by auto through a snow storm and returned after the event. Attendees included Jay Van Bur en J J Carr F E Moore J C Giu ling W H Bohnenkamp M B Donohue Merton Kiddle C Conkey and Mrs Swaney and William Allingon. The Lambda Phi Alpha club meets Thursday at Wayn Pickler’s home and church societies plan bake sale events at the bank building Saturday and a Home Missionary Society meeting at Mrs B G Fritts’ home tomorrow.
The Lyle Tuesday Musical held a meeting to plan entertaining visiting ladies during the development congress week. Details include a musical program and light refreshments one day of the week for visiting ladies and Neighborhood Club members, with location undecided.
Oklahoma April 21 Native Kentuckians now adopted Oklahomans will hold a meeting tonight to push the project of forming a Kentucky Association. Oklahoma hosts more native Kentuckians than any state except Missouri Kansas and Texas.
The Oregon railroad commission announced a new freight rate schedule after complaints from Goble and other points along the Northern Pacific line between Portland and Goble. The action marks an initial effort to craft a comprehensive tariff.
Elgin Oregon G A R commander T J Apperson arrives to a depot parade by a drum corps and schoolchildren. A noon banquet honors him followed by an address to a large crowd at 2 20 PM with presence of G A R members and relief corps ladies.
Pennington's continues a major sale to support the High School. Mer's dry goods supply shoes hats capes and neckwear as part of the fundraising drive.
Department of the Interior Land Office in La Grande Oregon publishes that Oregon has filed an application to select land under the 1948 act and amendments for the NEYNEM section 2 township 2 south range 7 east Willamette meridian serial No. 02073. Adverse claimants or objectors must file affidavits of protest by April 18 May. F C Bramwell Register.
Union County Oregon district invites bids to furnish 140 cords of four foot split yellow pine and red fir wood for 1908. Wood must be green cut by June 15 with delivery to multiple school sites by August 20. Bids due April 30. board may reject any bid.
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