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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1908

Page

5

Baker City social notes run with multiple visits and travel

Local scene covers visits and travel of residents including Waldo Geddes, Judge Hough, C B Eades, A Eades, Susie Palmer, Mrs Norby, J W Oliver, Da Beckies, Mrs Fieldy, Hd Coolidge, Mrs Hyrum Baker, William Hull, D Fitzgerald family, A Clark, Douglass and Parrott, J T Williamson, George Cleaver, Miss Corn Comers, D C Kennedy family, Marie Barnes Wasco Bank cashier, J F Corbett and family, Marie Hoff, Rev Finger, Rev W union, Marie and Florence Barnett Wasco, and more sightings plus a note on a new Russian bulletproof coat and a French scientist with a heads collection.

rEvie Baker City Metro Langley Bosque Susie Palmer Pendleton A. Eades Charles Norby Kamela J. W. Oliver Union Beckies la Grande George Stoddard Fred G. Taylor I. A. Fieldy Origen Hd Coolidge Looking Glass Hyrum Baker Lowa Guerra William Hull D. Fitzgerald Lewiston Idaho A. Clark Denver Clark Foley Hotel Douglass J. Parrott Wullman Wash Enterprise J. T. Williamson Ladd Creek Petty Council George L. Cleaver First Methodist Abraham Eades Ww. W la Grand Mines Marie Florence Barnett Wasco Walla Wallin Hamilton Walla Walla Montana Mise Marie J. F. Corbett James Raymond Whitefian Corbett Portland Spokane Whiteftuh Cox Rimer Waitt Kansas City City John Cates Mr. Cox Cates

Willes J Oliver and Miss Lot Willey Wed in La Grande

At the groom’s home in La Grande on Wednesday evening August 12 Willes J Oliver and Miss Lot Willey united in marriage officiated by Rev O H King of Central Church of Christ. A small group witnessed the ceremony and light refreshments followed. Oliver, longtime lineman for Grande Ronde Electric, is well known in La Grande where he has lived much of his life. Willey’s family home is Lower Cove where her parents own a ranch. The couple will reside on Second Street.

Thin City Willes J. Oliver Mies Willey Lower Cove Oliver Second Street

Seashore Excursion Ticket Sale And Lost Items Notice

A historical notice lists a special train excursion to Nahcotta Washington by the R N company with round trip fares from several cities, stopovers allowed in Portland, and a final return limit of September 6 1908. Also included are lost items and wanted notices for a near new Underwood typewriter and a 12 year old companion for a lady, with contact at the office.

Uirl Seashore Washington R, & N. Company Nahcotta Wash Baker City Hianes North Powder Union Las Grande Elgin Sivas Sala Portland Hegler, Wash Namcotta

Navy Yard inspection by Admiral Capps staff

At Puget Sound on Aug 18 Admiral W L Capps chief of the bureau of construction arrived to inspect the navy yard and prepare a report for the secretary of the navy.

Navy Yard Puget Sound W. L. Capps Bureau of Construction Secretary of the Navy

Merry-Go-Round Leaves for Depot Shipment

The merry-go-round at the corner of Fifth and Pennsylvania Avenue was packed up on Monday and moved to the depot where it will be loaded and shipped out tonight.

Fifth Pensylvanis Ainee

King Edward departs Austrian palace for Martenbad

King Edward leaves the Austrian palace at Techl and bids farewell to Emperor Josef at the railroad station before beginning his journey to Martenbad on August 13. The brief dispatch notes the royal departure and destination with no further details.

Birth Record in Pendleton for 1908 Child

A daughter weighs 19% pounds and was born August 13, 1908 in Pendleton Oregon to Mr and Mrs Charles Norris.

Pendleton, Ore Charles Norris

Oregon Normal Schools Attract Teachers In Oregon

The Oregon State Normal schools in Ashland Monmouth and Weston offer strong inducements to study teaching. For catalogs contact the school presidents or L Starr secretary of the board at Salem Oregon.

Oregon State Normal Schools Ashland Monmouth Weston L. Starr Salem Oregon

Mack Confers With Leaders In Chicago Conference

Norman Mack the Democratic national campaign manager meets in Chicago with Joseph C. Daniels John W Kern and chairman Toermiinen of the organization committees. A portable heat powered fruit and vegetable canner by kerosene is described as a recent invention.

Chicago Norman Mack Joseph C. Daniel John W. Kern Toermiinen

Weather and industry chatter from Baker City and Wallowa Valley

Trainmen report flurries in Baker City as a sudden temperature drop affects campers in Union County. H A Watson of Oregon Life Insurance returns from Wallowa Valley noting business is brisk and locals ready to patronize the home company.

Baker City Union County H. A. Watson Oregon Life Insurance Wallowa Valley Watsor

Public Notice of Timber and Stone Proof Claim

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Department of the Interior U S Land Office La Grande Oregon July 1906 Kathryn Connors of Sioux Falls South Dakota made sworn statement for N% NE BE% NE Sec 31 Tp 4 R 36 BWM filed notice to make final timber and stone proof to establish land claim before the register and receiver at La Grande Oregon on September 25 1908 Witnesses Amanda Miller Charl ee F Cleney John K Wright Wetter Spencer Register F C Bram Whil English bees lack sense of hearing English motor boat builders make hulls of promovtatoes large hydraulic premmen

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office la Grande Ore Kathryn Connors Sioux Falls South Dakota Oregon Amanda Miller Sioux Palle Charlée F. Cleney Sieux Falls John K Wright Wetter Spencer la Grands F. C. Bram Whil

Notice for Publiction of Homestead Claim

U S Land Office at La Grande Oregon announces Charles Broadhurst of Union Oregon filed for final five year proof to establish his claim on the NW% SE quarter and related tracts in section 12 township 4 south range 97 EB WM. Hearing before the register and receiver September 26 1905. Witnesses Frank Bartmess George Bartmem Frank Gabhart Isaac Hill all of La Grande Oregon. F Bramwell Register. w Aug 14 Sept 15

Department of the Interior la Grande Ore Charles Broadhurst Union Oregon Township 4 W. M U. S Land Office Frank Bartmess George Bartmem Frank Gabhart Isaac Hill

George A Pierce Timber Land Claim Notice

U S Land Office at La Grande Oregon announces George A Pierce of La Grande has filed intent to make final timber proof for lands described in his July 29 1908 application No 0660. He will appear before the register and receiver October 27 1908 with witnesses Peter Hobenson Perry Ore Charles Furer Perry Ore Charles Rowland La Grande Ore Frank Gabhart La Grande Ore. C Bramwell Register. wAughOotta

Timber proof notice for Lilly in Union County Oregon

U S land Office La Grande Oregon August 10 1904 notlook given that Peter J Lilly of La Grandee Union County Oregon who on January 16 1908 made timber land entry for 54 SE section 19 township 4 south range 48 B W M L was filed notice of intention make final timber proof to establish claim to land described at La Grands Oregon on October 29 1908 Claimant names witnesses Yor ney Dawson John T Williamson Charles L Amith and David B Cook all of La Grande Oregon F. & Bramwell Register wAugliOctis

Department of the Interior U. & Land Office la Grande Ore Peter J. Lilly la Grandee Union County Oregon Ney B. W U. S. Land Office la Grands Yorney J. Dawson Portland John T. Williamson Charles L. Amith David B. Cook U, & Land Office Minnie B, Pierce Bey Ney EY Bex Range 37 EB. W. M Wilmessen George A. Pieros Peter Hogensen Perry Charles Farrior Perry, Ora Frank Gabhart F. C. Bramwell Register

Arnold's Asthma Cure Co Advertisement

Sern Cure for Ashma. We guarantee to cure asthma bronchitis and catarrh. If our madh eine takk we will cheerfully refund all money paid. Write Arnold's Asthma Cure Co. 399-334-126 Arcade Build ing, Seattle Wash or for most 50 ce ae Morris W Knight Cove Ora

Arnold's Asthma Cure Co Arcade Seattle Wash Morris W. Knight Cove Ora

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Lapar Waldo Geddes EF. Hough Hot Lake C. B. Eades Oliver. Willey Louth Gekeler Oregon Normal Schools Mack Bramwell, Register George A. Pierce Riges Peter Hobenson Charles Furrer Charles Rowland C. Bramwell wAugliOotta F. & Bramwell, Register the Golden Rule Co Es Newlin Drug Compan Polk’s Gazetteer AL. Polk & Co., Inc Farmers and Traders National Bank Undivided Roe Discounts the Farmers and Traders National Bank Daily Observer Grande Ronde Lumber Co Perry, Oregon W. E. Bean Red
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