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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
4
Notice for publication lists claim by A Hunter of La Grande Oregon for homestead entry under the General Land Act of June 3 1878. The notice references location in Union county near La Grande and dates around June and July with a request for confirmation of residence and improvements.
Judd Geer of Cove in Umatilla county as a state horticultural board member inspects fruit conditions. He urges strict enforcement of spraying laws and aims to reduce infected fruit in Eastern Oregon by promoting proper methods among orchardists and tightening existing regulations.
Uncalled letters for the week ending April 19 1906 include Bassett Mrs L M Bassett H L Harmon Mrs Webb Groesbeck John Lill Miss Lele Jones W J Santoe Mrs Liza Moore Leo H Smith Mrs Rebekah Moore James Smith Miss Ruth Rieber E Smith Mrs Hillen Sample Charley Fairbank Wallace Thane. Letters will be sent to the dead letter office May 5 1906 if not delivered.
Mrs Jennie Dun can of Haynesville Maine, aged 70, says Electric Bitters cured her twenty year chronic dyspepsia. The tonic is advertised to cure stomach and liver diseases blood disorders debility and weakness. Sold with guarantee at Newrm Devo Co.s drug store for 50 cents.
In Red Oak Iowa on April 2 Mr and Mrs Geo L Cleaver welcomed a son. The parents and newborn are reported in local society notes.
U S Land Office announces a public sale in La Oronte Coven for timber land in Oregon and Idaho. Prospective purchasers must file proof of intent, establish agricultural use, and present claims before the sale date on Wednesday, June 1, at the office of the local land recorder.
Watered pasture with good grassy area adjoining Morgan Lake offered for cattle or horses at 1000 dollars per month. Two spaces available. Broanwurst.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces examinations in Portland Boise? Wait. Actually Portland Oregon and other cities on May 14 including The supervisor examination will be held the same date in all large cities.
Notice of restoration and selection of public lands led by the United States Land Office at La Grande Oregon. Lands in Township 8 East and Township 9 South Range 39 East, including portions of Sections 29 32 35, are open for entry on a given date in 1906. W A Nos Commissioner and R Y an Acting Secretary of the Interior.
All members are asked to meet this Wednesday evening at the hall by order of Eunice Proctor M of F 1&C. The notice comes from Rowena Temple No 9 fraternal group.
Sealed bids are invited by the undersigned at La Grande National Bank until May 12 1906 for construction and necessary materials of a bank and office building. Plans viewable after the 26th. Completion required by Oct 1 1906. A 10 percent certified check accompanies each bid. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. F L Meyers chairman Building Committee.
For grazing season applications in the Eastern division of Blue Mountains Forest Reserve meetings will be held in Pendleton May 6 La Grande May 8 Baker City May 11 Austin May 18. Applications close May 19. Forest Superintendent Suedon urges timely filing.
Farmer offers about 5000 dry fenceposts cut from green fir and tamarack. Posts must be disposed of this spring in exchange for livestock hay grain eggs potatoes or other produce. Dry cord wood also for sale at The Golden Rule or No 1606 Sixth Street. J Anthony
All persons indebted to J Burt & Company are notified to call at the old place of business and settle safe by May 1, 1906. The notice directs full settlement of outstanding accounts.
Summons first published April 13 1906 in La Grande Observer. Fred and Victor Lawson are plaintiffs operating as Lawson Brothers. Defendants must answer by May 19 1906 or face judgment for 91.61 plus interest at 6 percent from January 16 1906 and costs. Attached property sale ordered. Judge John E Hough signed the order. Attorney W B Lancenr represents plaintiffs.
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