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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
4
The La Grande Evening Observer lists daily and weekly subscription rates, terms for display ads, and local notices such as condolence resolutions. It notes Crook County hiring day laborers at 2 to 3 dollars daily, Hood River politics, Bryan and Taft union memberships, and a vivid political vaudeville tone.
Minnesota figure Benatoy Knute Nelson warns at Luther League convention in Chicago that danger to the nation comes from within when laws fail and self interest dominates. He emphasizes schools and churches as the navy for future defense. Dwight L Moody associate J Sankey, famed gospel singer, dies at 64 in New York, noted for Ninety and Nine and When the Mists Have Rolled Away. The article also mentions Transcontinental Colonist rate adjustments and local political notes in Grande Ronde valley and Portland appointments.
In a wooded area near a Ka mela patch, Charles Morchison, seriously injured earlier, was forced to walk with crutches after a bear charged toward a Bay family dog named Richard. The dog led Morchison into dense woods as they both fled, the bear retreating to another patch while onlookers observed the scene.
Report notes limited harvest at summit of the Blue mountains with berries found only after traveling deep into the range. Campers at Kamela say quantities worth picking require long treks. native harvesters sell fruit at four dollars per gallon, while white buyers face effort in gathering.
A land sale in the city drew buyers and curiosity as James H. Wood of Enterprise missed the chance to bid on a tract sold at public suction for 1.25 per acre. Seller Jamie E. Wood of Summerville secured the land, while other local figures and buyers observed. Separately B T May sought a homestead, William A. Bobart filed for a timber and stone claim, and Charles Hanson proved a homestead claim.
Two 14 year old highwaymen robbed William Lee early today and beat him to death when he did not obey orders. Lee, thinking the robbers were drunk, walked on and was felled by a blackjack and kicked before being taken to the hospital.
The Pastime theater will install a 16 foot electric sign over the entrance door spelling Pastime in incandescent white globes. The sign is designed to be attractive and to illuminate the popular thoroughfare.
Halifax reports the Maritime Board of Trade annual meeting opening with events commemorating 150 years since the establishment of responsible government in Nova Scotia.
Pittsburg society is agog over the indefinite postponement of Miss Violet Brocklebank and George Weatheringhouse Sr. wedding. A recent family death or Miss Brocklebank's own actions are cited. the ceremony had been planned for October and was to be held in England.
Detectives probe the Faith Davis murder after a 1 year old girl's body is found in Palmer Massachusetts mill pond yesterday. Footprints mark a struggle before the girl was thrown into the water as investigators search for the sole clue left by a lone man.
Vincent Craps a Sicilian alleged to be Mafia leader was arrested after claiming a box containing $1000 was buried under a sidewalk by Benedetto Cara and Wealthy Tintlan grocer. He said he received threats from a Black Hand group demanding the money under threat of dynamiting.
The passenger steamer Acme burned and sank about a mile from Leachpark lake Washington yesterday after catching fire while moored to a pier. The vessel was cut free and left to burn.
Chicago August 17. Through service will begin on the St. Paul road Pacific coast extension late next year. A high official announced the line will build 117 bridges along 116 miles of track setting a record.
District Attorney Langdon was presented with a depositor resolution from Market Street Park asking him to initiate immediate prosecution of bank officials and directors.
Prohibition forces march into Chicago on Aug 17 to witness the notification ceremony for Eugene Chafin the prohibition presidential nominee. The event marks the opening act of a national campaign with speakers and rallies planned in coming days.
Lieutenant Frank P. Lahm and Charles Chandler of the army signal corps, with Major Henry Hersey of the United States weather bureau, will represent the United States in the international balloon race to be held in Berlin on October 10 and 11.
Shwer Dead, Mr L Faus received information that her sister Mra Faus of Malheur county died this morning. Deceased was 24 years of age and will not attend the funeral.
A long block of older text extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the best for women's health, praising its ingredients and effectiveness. The piece warns against alcohol in tonics, lists herbal components like Golden Seal and Unicorn root, and cites authorities and testimonials to boost trust in the product.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at La Grande Oregon August 10 1908 notice to David W Hug Elgin Union County Oregon timber land application 0859 for section 6 township 2 south range 35 BE W M with intent to make final timber proof October 28 1908 before the register and receiver witnesses Samuel Parker W H Gibson H J Hug Henry Hug all of Oregon
Mrs Charles E Smilth of Weat Wranklin Maine says she likes good things and has adopted Dr King’s New Life Pills as their family laxative medicine because they are effective and work quietly. Sold at Newsin’s drug store for 16 cents. The full dinner pall way is econ to miolated upon an enduring public.
U S Land Office La Grande Oregon August 13 1908 announces a contest by Benjamin Bowman against George E B Price on land lot 4 section 4 township 4S range 24B W M alleging abandonment and lack of residence cultivation or improvement for six months and that service cannot be made personally. Publication authorized September 22 1908 address La Grande Oregon before the register and receiver with attorney F C Bramwell J T Williamson.
The National Live Stock Insurance association offers stock death coverage at affordable rates. Inquiries can be made to agent A. Sbandercock in La Grande Oregon. California town Burns Tehama Cal Aug 17 fire wipes out business center. loss about 100000. Drowned in Slough Bellingham Aug 17 23 year old S G Clem from Berks England drowned bathing at Marietta.
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