Notice of Annual Fair in La Grande
The First Eastern Oregon District Agricultural Society announces the county fair will be held in La Grande starting October 4 for one week. Delays came from coordinating with Wallowa county exhibitors. The catalogue will be issued soon with same format plus raised premiums and new features funded by La Grande business leaders. Exhibits urged for Union County’s largest fair yet. F M Huffman Secretary.
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Eastern
la Grande
Union County
F. M. Huffman
Sec
First
BE. O. Dist. Agri. Society
Yardage of Old Papers for Sale by Office
Large bundles of old papers available for disposal. Suitable for underlay or covering shelves and other waste paper uses. Packages tied in large bundles awaiting pickup. Contact this office if you wish to take them.
Lost Foot Located Near North Fork Section House
Frank Johnson of Pendleton, a North Fork division foreman, recovered a foot lost Saturday by John Freeman, a Chicago tramp, whose foot was severed at the ankle when it dropped from a brake beam and was cut by a car wheel. The foot was found just above the North Fork Section house after travelling over 11 miles.
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Frank Johnson
Pendleton
North Fork
John Freeman
Chicago
Meacham
Romance and Runaway Bride in The Dalles Dispatch
The Observer reports a romantic marriage hint for Mr. Clark and Miss Maud Kooken, a 13 year old from Roneburg who fled after being taken from an O R N train. Sheriff Levi Chrisman’s home was missed during the escape, and watchers in surrounding towns were alerted. The girl reportedly boarded no eastbound train and carried money with a La Grande ticket.
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Mr. Clark
Miss Kooken
Observer
Oregonian
Dalles
Maud Kooken
Roneburg
Levi Chrisman
Tygh Valley
Resring
la Grande
Chamberlain's Remedy Praised by Traveling Man
H S Nichols of Oakland Indiana endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a faithful aid on every trip since 1872. He, a commercial traveler for eighteen years, declares a speedily effected cure and recommends it. Sold by all good dealers.
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H. 5S. Nichols
Oakland
Ind
DOLLARS 10 BE IN DEMAND DOLLARS 10 BE IN DEMAND
State Bank Examiner Claude Gatch predicts strong money demand in Oregon this fall and winter as many sectors push growth. He notes banks in La Grande and Eastern Oregon show exceptional stability and plan to call in reserves to meet higher cash needs. He cites booming crops and new enterprises fueling the banking boom.
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Oregon
Claude Gatch
Pendleton
la Grande
MV Hreeant Tawes
Deal Closed as Grande Ronde Reservoir Buys Ayers Land
The Grande Ronde Reservoir company secures 175 acres formerly owned by W. W. Ayers on the reservoir site. After initial talks Ayers asked 2800 while the company offered just over 2000. A compromise at 2500 was signed this morning.
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Grande Ronde Reservoir Company
W. W. Ayers
Ayers
The Observer Shines in Real News Coverage
The Observer earns praise for sharp reporting and clear local coverage. It delivers timely dispatches on community events, politics, and key developments with strong sourcing and concise prose.
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the Observer
Noted Oregon politician Al Roberts visits Baker City
Al Roberts of La Grande, a well known Oregon politician, spent yesterday afternoon in Baker City. His health is improving since leaving government service and he has been making profitable deals. He did not discuss politics in Baker City but is thought to be attentive to congressional developments.
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al. Roberts
la Grande
Oregon
Baker City
Roberts
Arrest and Conviction in Pony Theft Case
H Eichenberger of La Grande reports the arrest and conviction of the person who took a 1000 pound black pony with a white hind foot and brands H on the right shoulder and a half circle V on the left stifle from his pasture last week in March. The note mentions recurrency of the animal and references dates July 20 and August 20. A large shipment of electric frous is advertised with Calla at the sight office for prices and samples.
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Calla
Taft Guests Witness Gloucester Pageant in Canterburys Pilgrims
President Taft and his family visit Gloucester to view an elaborate outdoor pageant themed Canterbury Pilgrims. Eric Pape organized the spectacle with more than a thousand participants.
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Boston
Taft
Gloucester
Eric Pape
Up Before the Bar
N H Brown an attorney of Pittsfield Vermont writes about Dr Kinge's New Life Pills praised for chills constipation biliousness and headaches. The post mentions a complete line of Columbia double disc records at Newlin Book Stationery Co.
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N H. Brown
Atorney
Pittsfield, Vt
Dr. Kinge
Newlin
Columbia
F.e
Newlin Book & Stationary Co
Why Not by Pophams Asthma Remedy
An asthma remedy promising prompt relief in every case is advertised for sale by druggists at 1.00 with a 10 cent mail trial package. Williams Mig Co, proprietors, Cleveland Ohio. C A Hill, druggist.
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Popham
Williams Mig. Co
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Drilling Laine L.ed US
Busi
Ness
D.M. Hunt
LA Grande, Oregon
Merchants of
Oregon Merchants Mutual Fire Assurance Association
Dayton
Oregon Merchants Mutual
W. Oliver
Willcock Bros
Chamberlain
Gatch
H. Eichenberger
ST. Paul’s School
Walla Walla
Wash
Board of Health
Anna E. Plympton
Cleveland, C. A. T. Hill
Esthetic Chemical CO
W. 125Th
New York
Silverthorn
Ash Brothers
Hill's
DRNG
F. D. Haisten
OOD
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