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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1911

Page

7

Pat Foley Returns From Interior 1500 Mile Trip

Pat Foley of the Foley hotel completes a 1500 mile automobile journey into Harney and Lake counties returning to Pendleton. He attended Davis Creek’s celebration for the first train from California and visited the 00 ranch where a barbecue honored his visit. The Pendleton Round-Up may not be money making but locals have funded a fine park and the Umatilla-Morrow county fair promises to exceed past years with strong irrigation district exhibits from Hermiston Milton-Freewater and Pilot Rock.

Harney Lake Counties Pat Foley Foley Wade Pat Davis Cresk California Cheyenne Pendleton Asacciation Cty Umatilla-Morrow Hermiston Milton-Freewater Pilot Rock

Remarkable Harney County Trip Remains Fondly Remembered

Pat recalls a joyous journey with longtime friends from Harney county praising their genuine friendship. A travel trophy includes items such as snake skins and a live badger brought back to La Grande, highlighting the memorable expedition.

Pat Harney County la Grande

City records office saves time with water usage table

City Recorder CC M Humphreys and assistant Edgar Bills compiled a graduated table of monthly water usage costs for all consumption levels. The table allows staff to determine charges by subtracting readings from the month’s start and end, saving hours and ensuring near perfect accuracy.

City Recorder's Office City Rx Recorder CC Humphreys Edgar Bills Water Collection Department

Let the dealer pick your cigars for you ad

An advertisement urges customers to call for a Fames King Havane cigar claiming it gives value for money and guarantees a cigar the dealer would choose for his own reasons.

Pendleton Wild West Show Aims for Record Attendance

George Hartman Jr assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Pendleton promotes the Pendleton Round Up planned for September 14 15 16. He chairs the finance committee and expects a large turnout with improved plans for visitor comfort and more star acts ready to perform.

George Hartman, Jr First National Bank of Pendleton Portland Hartman Mr. Hartman

Union high schools organized in Half Way and Richland

J F Smith, Richland County superintendent, reorganized Union district No 1 at Half Way. High schools will open in fall using existing buildings. Bond elections planned for new high school construction. New officers named. directors listed for both districts. Irrigation man C Finklenburg visited La Grande on land matters.

Union Richland County J. F. Smith Baker Baker Herald Halfway Richland B.D. Allumbaugh C. C. Finklenburg Powder River. Irrigation Company la Grande

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John Melville Adams Ave Woahington Ruzsi Walla Walla, Wash Malin Jefferson Ave Savoy Hotel D. C Brichoux Royal Grocery H. Pattison Interior Pat Poley Harvey County Cigar Factory Fir Street J. H. PE Sre U. S. Land Office Adams Avenue Portland Journal Panhandle School George Palmer Lumber Co Nutter C. T. Darley Cement Contractor Milton Oregon State University Conservatory of Music Shangle Financial Secy LA Grande Investment CO Bell Phone Foley Hotel LaGrande
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