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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1909
Page
3
Witham Manufacturing Company and Prope of Cleveland face an unspecified action. The short note mentions Hill, Drogist, indicating individuals involved. Details are fragmentary and the outcome is unclear.
Conductor Wade arrives from Huntington guiding the 72 foot gasoline motor car that drew crowds with a 250 horsepower engine. The vehicle seats 75, tops 60 miles per hour, and includes Cuban mahogany interior and advanced ventilation. It covers Baker City to Huntington in about an hour, while a second car aims for 85 to 100 miles per hour.
Teachers of La Grande held a banquet at the Model restaurant in his honor. Mrs. Ivanhoe introduced the event and each speaker praised Superintendent Hockenberry who has served eight years in the city. Gifts included a gold handled umbrella and a token of esteem as the group praised his leadership and friendship.
A McKeen Motor Car Co. vehicle built in Omaha is headed to Bellingham Washington for the Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. W L Standard serves as salesman and demonstrator, answering questions and explaining machinery during the trip.
Notice is given that the administratrix Afton H Drake has filed a final account as administratrix of the estate of H D Drake Deceased in Union County Oregon. The county court fixed Tuesday May 4 1909 at the Court House in La Grande for hearing objections and settlement of the same.
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