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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
4
The La Grande Daily Telegraph lists subscription prices and post office details. It notes a policy against unsigned articles and requires signed submissions, with display rates available on request. Local notices are priced per line, with condolence resolutions charged per line.
Governor Brwily of Idaho, in Pendleton, says ninety percent of the state will be dry within a year. He favors local option, cites public sentiment against saloons, and predicts Pendleton will recover quickly and see steady business growth after liquor closures.
A man was arrested and convicted for stealing a black pony from a pasture late last March. The pony weighed about 1000 pounds with a white hind foot and brands "H" on the right shoulder and a half circle "V" on the left stifle. The case references H Efsch enberger of La Grande with dates July 20 and August 20.
Harry U Meyers and Joe Kelly announce a partnership to run a general tensorial parlor business and solicit patronage from friends and Meyers barbershop customers.
A display ad touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as ideal for croup and children's coughs and promotes a bargain sale from Friday the 12th to Monday the 2nd. A testimonial from Dr A Will ebhire of Gwynneville Indiana praises its efficacy while another from Geo Blevens of Sprint North Carolina recounts his son's recovery after using Dr King's New Discovery. The notice extols safety and usefulness in lung diseases.
H O Nichols of Oakland Indiana praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy noting rapid cures since 1872. He a commercial traveler for eighteen years always carries it on trips. For sale by all good dealers.
William A Young of Hilgard Oregon files intent to make final five year proof for a land claim described as NW WSW section 12 E SE section 11 NE NE, section 14 township 4 south range 36 east Willamette meridian before the U S Land Office La Grande Oregon September 21 1909. Witnesses named Nels Halverson Nels Endrup Hans Endrup and John Young all of Hilgard Oregon.
Jamette Meridian files notice of intention to make final commutation proof to establish land claim before the Register and Receiver of the U S Land Office in La Grande Oregon on August 30 1909. Claimant names witnesses Andrew L Larm William Banton John McCauley Oscar Crossen all of La Grande Oregon.
Notice is given that J. B. Stearns is administrator of the estate of Anna M. Stearns, deceased, appointed by the County Court of Union County Oregon. Creditors must present claims with proper vouchers to Cove Oregon within six months from July 21, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that WILLIAM MCCAULEY of La Grande Oregon who on June 20 1906 made homestead entry No 15080 serial No 04846 for E% SE% section 12 N% NE section 13 township 4 south range 38 East Wil ...
Best of service, Day and Night. Hecke furnished for funerals and private parties. Baggage transferred Dey and Stand at Paul's Cigar Store. 'Phone-Red 241. Night 'Phone-Main 26, BB. L. BUSSET.
U S Land Office at Lafirande Oregon announces Benjamin F Young of Hilgard Oregon entered homestead on Sept 17 1903 entry No 12243 serial 04021 for lands in section 12 13 township 4S range 26E Willamette Meridian and that W A Young of Hilgard Oregon appears at La Grande Oregon on Aug 16 1909 with Bramwell acting registrar and receiver approval.
A note invites friends to call on IBCITS at a new premises, praising general patronage and excellent service with a courteous reception. The message emphasizes cordiality and personal invitation to visit.
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