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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1909
Page
3
Flames erupted from an animal wagon on the Parker Showa train en route from Walla Walla to Pendleton near Athena. The watchman alerted the crew as the train slowed, fire crews intervened, and the blaze was controlled after substantial property loss, with the total damage running into thousands of dollars.
A large cave was found in solid rock about two miles from town near the Gooa noe Hills. Led by W P Rauch, a party of 20 Cliff's citizens explored the cave, which lies a mile from the railroad track and could hold about 200 people.
The War Department probes large scale sales of discarded firearms by relic dealers. Foreign insurgents reportedly obtain Spanish American War rifles, while European discarded rifles also surface. Chicago police warn that loose gun sales risk upheaval during strikes. Purchases included rifles at $1.75 and cartridges at 50 cents.
Rev. L. W. Gowen of Weiser Idaho will lecture at the First Methodist Episcopal church next Thursday evening at o oclock for the Bible school benefit. Admission 25 cents. Every ticket buys a Bible. Gowen will bring Bibles for sale to attendees.
New music sheets arrive at Newlie on April 12 1919 via Newlie Book and Stationery Co. Readers find fresh scores and catalog updates amid shop listings.
Undersigned has filed her final account of administration of the estate of H. D. Drake, Deceased, in the County Court of the State. The filing marks completion of probate proceedings and invites any objections by interested parties within the court's specified period.
Oregon for Union County the court fixes Tuesday March 4 1969 at the Court House La Grande Union County Oregon for hearing objections and final settlement Afton H Drake Administratrix of the estate
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