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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1909
Page
8
Advertisement notices fancy seed potatoes from Maine and Colorado priced from 1 to 2 cents and 7 cents per pound. A Oliver's warehouse lists the merchandise. Also promotes lace curtains and Cherry's new laundry with brief persuasive lines.
100 acres of fine fruit land in Cove offered in 100 acre tracts with running water on each 10 acres. Three miles of woven wire fence completed. Prices range from 126 to 200 dollars per acre. Flexible terms with part cash or installments. Will trade La Grande property as part payment. La Grande Investment Co.
The Union County Oregon treasurer announces funds on hand to pay county warrants endorsed before April 1 1907. No interest will accrue on these warrants after the date stated.
Public bankruptcy notice dated March 28 1909 lists John Frawley treasurer of Union County Oregon and N G Crowley as referee in bankruptcy referencing meeting procedures and related business.
The District School Board of School District No. One of Union County Oregon will accept sealed bids until 4 PM on April 30 1908 for 140 cords of four foot split yellow pine and red fir wood. Deliveries: 130 cords to high school, 5 cords white school, 5 cords 4th ward school. Bids delivered to the School Clerk. Board may reject any bid. Arthur C Williams, School Clerk.
In the District of Oregon the matter of J. H. Leishman is a bankruptcy notice. On April 2 the debtor was adjudicated bankrupt and the first meeting of creditors will be held in Baker City at 2 pm on April 16 to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt.
Union county court invites sealed bids for 140 cords 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. County clerk Wright reserves right to reject any or all bids.
Reports from across the valley describe widespread rainfall improving conditions for farmers and property holders. Weather boosts moisture levels. Imbler sees muddy roads, Elgin reports street flooding, and Cove orchards gain thousands in value as rain continues from yesterday into today.
The Rev. L W Gowen of Weiser Idaho representing the American Baptist Publication Society will give an entertaining lecture The Sea and Seafarers at First Baptist Church tomorrow evening Admission is free a silver offering will be collected to fund Bibles and Testaments for worship The preacher will have literature at reasonable costs and plans gifts of Bibles for the needy The notice is signed by W H Gibson.
Prayer service and prayer meeting continue at the Central Church of Christ on Wednesday evening. The church will hold the entertainment on Thursday evening instead of Wednesday.
A carnival fundraiser features a Ten Cent Dance on Thursday at the Elks' Auditorium hosted by the School of Dancing. Attendees may dance any number of times for ten cents per dance or buy a ticket for the full event as a live orchestra plays a program of various pieces.
Household furniture and kitchen utensils must be sold at once. Call between 9 and 12. Mys, J. M. Berry.
Advertisement offers messenger service with contact instruction to phone Main 24 tf 2 tin eh for dispatch.
George the Chinaman who died suddenly last night will be buried day after tomorrow at 10 oclock.
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