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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1909
Page
8
A V. Oliver's warehouse offers new fancy seed potatoes from Maine and Colorado priced from 21.2 cents per pound to 7 cents. Neill & Beckley report the sale at their location on 4 23 30.
Advertisement urging readers to send lace curtains to Cherry's Laundry with a promise that everyone who participates is pleased with the service. Includes a call to action and a postal or contact instruction.
La Grande Investment Co offers 100 acres of Cove fruit land subdivided into ten acre tracts with running water on each ten acres. Three miles of woven wire fencing completed. Price 125 to 200 dollars per acre. Cash or installment payments with La Grande scale as part payment.
Notice that the Union county Oregon treasurer has funds to pay warrants endorsed before April 1907. District court notice mentions J H Leishman of Baker City declared bankrupt on April 2 1909 with first creditors meeting on April 16 1909 at 2 PM to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt.
John Frawley appointed treasurer of Union County Oregon on March 22 1909 in a local government move noting his responsibilities and official capacity within the county administration.
The District School Board of School District No. One of Union County Oregon will receive bids until 4 PM on April 30 1909 for furnishing 140 cords of four foot split yellow pine and red fir wood cut green and delivered to the high white and fourth ward school. Delivery details and deadlines are specified with cords and totals. The board may reject any or all bids. Arthur C Williams is the school clerk.
N G Crowley referee in bankruptcy appears in the text. The fragment indicates scheduling language and a bankruptcy reference, suggesting a court or legal action context tied to Crowley.
Union County announces a call for bids to supply 140 cords of red fir and yellow pine wood, three feet eight inches long, to be piled in the courthouse basement at La Grande. Bids due May 5, 1909, with right to reject any or all bids.
An advertisement encourages trying Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for a mild gentle action and a pleasant cathartic effect. Free samples are offered at good dealers.
Fred Schilke, chairman, asks to call in all slots and leave them at William Miller's office this week. A letter from Frederick E. Pierce, general manager, thanks contributors to honor Lincoln and promises certificates will be issued after funds are received.
The notice directs readers to contact the messenger service by dialing Main 24 for any urgent messenger needs.
La Grande Lodge of Haeles No. 250 will meet at their hall tomorrow at 2 PM to attend the funeral for their late brother Chas Melquist. Co. E. Hackman presides.
The Scenic offers a lively program this evening featuring the German comedians the two Joers and the juggling act the Thorns in a first appearance. New pictures play alongside bright snappy reels fresh from the makers promising amusement and instruction for all attendees.
Sporting events list Harvard versus Princeton in New York and Williams versus Amherst in Amherst with schedule for today.
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