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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1910
Page
2
E. C. Moore advertises advance plates and samples of elegant new fabrics and invites customers to order a suit in the latest style. Phone listed as Main 785.
With the Iowa State Pair in Des Moines opening next week the annual state exhibition season starts across the central West and Southwest. September brings major fairs from Minnesota to Illinois with dates spanning September 2 through October 15 in cities like Hamline Columbus Lincoln Detroit Springfield Sedalla and Dallas.
Public lands in Oregon areas excluded from Umatilla Whitman and Wallowa National Forests will be restored to the public domain on October 22, 1910 and opened to settlement after that date with restrictions. The notice lists numerous township ranges and sections within multiple counties and meridians as to where settlement may begin on November 21, 1910 under standard restrictions. The Interior Department and General Land Office warn that no settlement or occupation prior to October 22, 1910 will be permitted and reference the official dates and approvals by Frank Pierce as First Assistant Secretary of the Interior.
The under signed administrator of the estate of Nick Armada deceased has filed the final account in the Union County Oregon county court. A hearing on objections to the account and final settlement is fixed for Tuesday September 7 1910 at the court house in La Grande Oregon. Dated La Grande Oregon August 4 1910 James G Snodgrass administrator of the estate of Nick Armons deceased.
Local theatre notes a shift from one star to a full company format as Richard Pringles Famous Georgia Minstrels tour with 40 in the cast, 12 comedians, 20 singers, dancers, vaudeville acts and a superior band. Their Seward appearance is set for August 26.
Sealed proposals for furnishing materials and constructing a sewer system in La Grande Oregon including a septic tank and two main sewers will be accepted until 4 p m August 29 1910. Plans and specs available from the City Recorder. Bids must include a 6 percent certified check and city bonds as payment. The city may reject bids or alter plans for the public good. F L Meyers mayor D B Cox recorder
Sealed bids to build 1820 lineal feet of cement sidewalk on Sixth Street from Washington Avenue to N Avenue are due by 4 pm September 7 1910 at the City Recorder office. Bids must include 5 percent bid deposit. The city reserves right to reject any or all bids. August 18 1910. FE L Meyers Mayor D B Cox Recorder.
The county court of Oregon for Union County appoints Lula Shaw administratrix of the Perry Stephenson estate. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Cochran Cochran at La Grande National Bank Building within six months from the date hereof. Dated La Grande Oregon August 8 1910 Daily Aug 6 13 20 27 Sept ?
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