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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1909

Page

3

Notices of Annual Fair at La Grande

The First Eastern Oregon District Agricultural Society announces the county fair will be at La Grande starting October 4 for one week. Delays were due to recruiting Wallowa county participation. Catalogues soon. premiums increased and new features added with many premiums from La Grande business people. Exhibits urged for Union county’s largest fair. F M Huffman Secretary.

Eastern Oregon District Agricultural Society la Grande Wallowa Union County F. M. Huffman First E Dist. Agri. Society

For Sale Large Packaged Papers From Local Office

Large bundles of old papers offered for sale suitable for underlaying carpets and shelving. Packages are tied and awaiting pickup. Call this office to arrange.

Bond Ordinance Action Planned by City Council

The council sets a three member committee to determine value of the proposed bond ordinance. Bay Williamson Andrews named. Near beer sale ordinance amended and passed. Peddler hawker rule laid aside till next session. City Auditor office created and to appoint an auditor soon. Beaver Creek pipeline bond issuance discussed with adjournment to tonight.

Bay Williamson and Andrews Curtiss J. T. Williamson Metcr Beaver Creek

Four men arraigned in hold-up case before Justice Stewart

The four men arrested for a recent hold-up were arraigned before Justice Angus Stewart. Two defendants, John Hale and Frank Edwards, were bound over for grand jury action while the others were not identified by victims. Hale and Edwards remain in county jail as bond attempts failed. Cochran and Cochran defended. District Attorney Ivanhoe prosecuted.

Angus Stewart John Hale Frank Edwards Cochran & Cochran Ivanhoe

New Automobilist Born in Imbler County

A 14 pound boy was born this morning to Mr and Mrs C R Hibberd of Imbler marking another automobilist in the county. The father will have a miniature chug chug car ready for the newborn boy at once. The infant is said to be nearly large enough to operate a regular auto.

C. R. Hibberd Imbler Master Hibberd

Will Visit His Brother in Salt Lake for G A R Encampment

Ed Bussey, not an enlisted G A R member but a long time drummer, sails next Saturday night to attend the grand army encampment in Salt Lake City. His special guest is his brother General Bussey of Washington D C, whom he has not seen in seven years, and he anticipates the reunion with interest. Mr. Haines of Union served under General Bussey.

Ed Bussey Grand Army of the Republic Salt Lake Grand Army General Bussey Washington, D. C Mr. Haines Union

Reward for arrest of pony thief in La Grande

Notice issued by L Rayburn Chief of Police announces a $100 reward for arrest and conviction of the person who took a black pony from a pasture. A separate notice states an impounded red and white bull, weight about 800 pounds, branded CG, was seized Aug 4 1909 in La Grande Oregon and may be sold if the owner does not claim and pay costs within ten days.

la Grande Oregon

80 Acres on Sandridge Near Imbler for Sale

80 acres of prime Sandridge land near Imbler well improved and ditch ready. Priced at 25 per acre with terms. Write to Box 5 Elgin Oregon. Viewers will be met at Imbler to inspect the property.

Sandridge Imbler Elgin Oregon

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Busi Ness D.M. Hunt LA Grande, Oregon Merchants of Oregon Merchants Mutual Fire Assurance Association Dayton Oregon Merchants Mutual W. Oliver Willcock Bros Calle Day Red Chiy NEW Automobilist Will His Eichenberger Ena, Aon Epepers the Observer L. Rayburn City of Uepues Investor Homeseeker Bell, Elgin, Oregon ST. Paul’s School Walla Walla Wash Board of Health Anna E. Plympton Columbia Junior College Milton, Oregon W. H. Martin H. S. Shangle Milton Ash Brothers Mill's F. D. Haisten
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