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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
4
United Press Telegraph Service edition lists subscription rates and masthead details for the La Grande paper. Policies include use of real names, reader signatures, advertising rates by request, and local reading notices charged per line with increasing costs for subsequent insertions.
Meadowbrook highlights mothers day customs with carnations and honoring mothers. It notes irrigation board leaders backing land subdivision for growing population and previews a big Fourth of July plan. Next Monday Pendleton hosts Supreme Court for Julius Roesch case on Union County local option law legality.
A reflective note urges readers to judge by virtue rather than flaws and to seek the divine, beautiful, and bright aspects in others, even when facing their darker or imperfect sides.
The week’s real estate transfers show land gains in the Grand Ronde valley as new houses rise, with a note that construction will outpace past years. The piece stresses selfless living and hints at a new epoch beginning April 28 in the valley.
Ellwood C. Hughes a Seattle lawyer of twenty years has been tendered by President Taft the appointment to the newly created judgeship in Washington State. Meadowbrook water is mentioned as La Grande famous in the report.
J D McKennen halves a 640 acre farm six miles east of the city into 20 and 40 acre tracts under a new irrigation project. The land is level and suited to support many families. He may also subdivide a 1000 acre farm further east for sale.
Rev L W Gowen speaks at 8 o clock on The Garden of Eden Where at the First Methodist Church. Lecture is free to all with an offering taken. Remember tonight.
Washington April 29 The Comptroller of the Currency called for a statement of the condition of national banks as of the close of business April 28.
Mrs H Whitney, noted Fave Goods Specialist from Baker City, will visit the city to present her self manufactured toilet preparations. She will call at Mrs Swart's rooming house on April 29.
For rent a five room house close in. Inquire of Geddes Bros. service regarding details and availability.
Mr and Mrs Berry plan a Portland move and sell household goods including carpets rugs bedroom sets and bookcases. Mrs Berry will be home daily from to 2 pm for buyers to view and purchase items. Proceeds support the move and a separate note advertises a Winchester prize at the Indoor Rifle Range.
In the Justices Court of La Grande District Union Oregon Wadhams and Kerr Bros sue W E Amos for forty three dollars and fifty one cents plus costs. The summons orders appearance within seven days after service with first publication February 5 1909 in La Grande Weekly Observer. Justice A Stewart signs and dates February 1 1909.
The county court of Union County Oregon appoints J. & Peach as administrator of the estate of William G Peach deceased. All creditors must present claims to the administrator at his residence eight miles east of La Grande within six months from this date. Dated March 22 1903 c H Finn attorney.
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