Elgin Prepares for Fourth of July Festivities
Elgin celebrates the coming Fourth of July as locals report strong crop prospects with fall sown wheat promising a record crop. Visitors include J Bomber from La Grande and Mr and Mrs J B Thorson touring Wallowa county. Geo Palmer of La Grande National Bank visited Elgin. Vergere Telephone Company finished installing a new system connecting Elgin to Grande Ronde valley towns with a large local exchange.
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J Bomber
la Grande
J B Thorson
Wallowa County
Geo. Palmer
la Grande National Bank
Elgin
Vergere Telephone Company
Grande Ronde Valley
Oregon Receives Boat Support in Fish Commission Allocation
A Washington dispatch reports the fish commission’s assignment of fish and eggs for northwestern states. Idaho 250,100 Montana 3,456,640 North Dakota 412,540 Gragon 30,417,614 Utah 287,634 Weabington 29,768,418. Oregon will receive boat support reflecting its famed streams and fishing capacities.
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Ibis
Washington
Fish Commission
Idaho
Montana
North Dakota
Gragon
Utah
Oregon
Local items and notices touch crops, travel, and events
Senator Walter Pierce cites crop progress in Umatilla county amid town visits. J W McAlister markets an updated delivery wagon for Spring Brook dairy. The Methodist Conference gathers in the city Tuesday through Thursday with many ministers expected. An observer notes farmers arriving in town show signs of good crops. A new electrically operated locomotive hauls a heavy New York Central train from Croton to New York at 83 mph. For sale Encyclopedia Britannica, nearly new, latest edition, request details. A joke exchanges punch line about naming a baby after an emperor.
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Walter Pierce
Umatilla
J W McAlister
Spring Brook
John
Methodist Conference
New York Central
Croton
New York
Women of The Dalles Spruce Up Homes with Flowers
The Dalles Chronicle notes the improvement fever among local women. Residents like Mrs Filoon plant rose bushes and Mrs J Biakensy adds geraniums and other blooms while Mrs Harkness enhances her yard with more flowers.
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Dalles
Filoon
Jesse
Mre Harkness
Dalles Chronicle
Earthquake Tremors Felt Across Switzerland and France
Tremors were felt across much of Switzerland and southern France at three this morning, with considerable damage reported. H O West, Telegraph Editor of the Observer, is confined to his room with a severe flu attack.
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Geneva
Switzerland
France
H O West
the Observer
Notice Publicaties Interpreted for Timber Claim
On June 3, 1878, public notice lists fines related to timber value and legal claims. B W Davie, Register, notes details regarding valuation and the deadlines for responding to the claim.
Timber Land Notice for Public Sale
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with an act of Congress for the sale of public lands, there will be a sale in the state of Washington. The register records the date and location of the sale and lists the lands open for entry.
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Congress
Enki
Realmrnin
Panliland
Notice of Adverse Claim on Lands in Oregon
District land office advertises that all persons claiming adversely to land described must file their claims in the Registrar’s office on or before May. The notice lists witnesses and names such as John LaBl Grande and Rateman and provides the location at La Grande Oregon with a February 9 date noted.
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U.S
la Grande
Ore
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washit Terri
Charles F. Lakenerd
Wing
Ae D. Clark
Solomon F. Alderman
Will . Weddell
Peter J. Walters
Brainard, Minn
Jane
U. & Land
Ieee Iby
John LaBl Grande
Timber Land Act Notice For Publication June 3 1905
Notice is hereby given under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 that certain lands in California Oregon and the Territory are available for entry. Applicants must file claims before July 10 1905 at the U S Land Office Grande Oregon and provide proof of residence and cultivation. Adversely interested parties must file within the same period.
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U. S. Land Office
Fornia
Oregon
Shale
Wit Otter
Johnrd
Anid
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E.G
Accoon
E. Androga
Androsas
Elgin Recorder
Giroux Bros
Leegee
WM. Grant
H. W. Nibley
Djohneon
Scrippa News Association
G. E. Fowler
Publicaties U
B. W. Davie
Regier
Davin
E. W. Davis
Register
Davia
A. L. Richardson
N. Molitor, M. D
Cerner Adame Avenue
Depst St. Gesidense Fuoad
Lewis Building
Summer House
DRS
Sargane
W Bigger
Geo
L. Biggers
Lal Healdenee
G. W.biggers
Reavis Bros. Dentists
Residencs
Cc. B. Cauthorn
Hill Drug Stove
R. U. Lincoln
Cor Adare Avenue
Depot Bt
Phoua
P A Charlton
AT Hill’s Drug Store
Farmers
W. T. Downes
Red Cross Drug Store
H. W. Laugulin
Chicago Musical College
Foley
Ferry
Foley & CO
Ohio Street
Chicago
Illinois
A T. Hill
Crawford & Crawford
Attorneys At Law
LA Grande, Oregon
Omics
Bommeer
J. W Knowles
Ralston
H. T. Williama
Willams
Williams Bros
Attorneys-At-Law
la Grande, Or
Mint
Fineat
Pacific
Erace Averes
Opposita Depot
Lodge Directory
Bunda Seat
G. W. Robertson
N H
B. Coolidge, Ea
A. M—Lae
Grande Lodge
V. C. John Hall
Bonn
Green Hall
Biggers
Palace Saloon
Chas, Anderson
Prop
Jefferson Avenue
Oxford
John Biewer
Mdced
Louvre
Chris Wright
Fir
Brunswick
J, F, Dordan
Ae Wines
Genemen's
Tom Fleming
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