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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1908
Page
4
An editorial note from Art Grande Evening Observer discusses the impact of press coverage on La Grande. It praises Portland and state publicity, emphasizes payroll growth in Union county, and promotes the upcoming Fourth of July celebration in La Grande with plans for a major program announcement.
The revived commercial club joins the Market Day association to push La Grande into prominence during 1005. The cooperative effort aims to boost local commerce and civic profile through coordinated events and development plans.
Fire Chief Joe Jones accepts the nomination to succeed himself as fire chief amid reluctance from rival W M Monroe and others who refused to run. Jones, a longtime department veteran, is expected to be elected at the upcoming meeting as the department notes his fitness. The Grande Route Cash Meat Company has moved its North Fir Street shop to new quarters across the street.
Saturday afternoon Deryle Green, a clerk at the N. K. Weat store, was rushed to the hospital with appendicitis and underwent an operation on Sunday morning. He is reported to be doing nicely. The operation was conducted by Dr. A. L. Richardson with Dr. Biggers and Ray W. Logan assisting.
Samuel T. Boothe sues Myrtle Boothe in the Circuit Court of Oregon Union County seeking a decree that their marriage contract is null and void. Myrtle Boothe is summoned to appear by May 4, 1908, or the plaintiff will seek relief by default. Publication runs six weeks in the Evening Observer of La Grande, ordered by Judge Thomas Crawford on March 21, 1908.
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company sues multiple defendants including Eastlacks Crane heirs in Union county seeking to appropriate Lots 2-5, Block 12, Riverside Addition for side tracks, switching facilities, and repair shops. Case ordered to publish for six weeks with last publication June 12, 1908. Attorneys W. W. Gorran Robbins Cochran & Cochran represent plaintiff.
The cottage prayer meetings guiding Evangelist Haudenschield’s visit finish Tuesday night. Five western district locations host Monday events at 7 30 and Tuesday gatherings at 7 40, with leaders listed at several streets and corners. Attendees are urged to join the temperance meeting at the skating rink afterward.
Executors Augustus F Hug Benjamin F Hug and Robert H Lloyd filed final account in Union County Oregon. Court sets hearing Monday May 4 1908 at 10 a m at La Grande courthouse to hear objections and settle the estate.
The note urges visiting the new shop just across the street from Grande Ronde Cash. It invites a call to learn about offerings and location.
For Rent. 820 acre farm on Sandridge available at a cheap rate. See us at once for details contact BLACK & BRAMWELL.
Horses offered for sale by A E Brunson agent for Portland Livestock Insurance Association La Grande Oregon. Inquiries at Sommer hotel handle.
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