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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1911

Page

8

Temporary Injunction Arguments Over County Reimbursement

Tomorrow Judge Knowles will hear arguments on a temporary injunction restraining the county court from paying sheriff and treasurer bondsmen for losses from the Farmers and Traders National banks failure. The case involves funds and a new law allowing reimbursement, with District Attorney Ivanhoe for the state and John Hodgins for the Taxpayers’ League presenting.

Ases Taxquayers’ League John Hodgin Ivanhoe John” 8. Hodgins Taxpayers’ League

City School Opens With Full Teaching Staff

City Superintendent J D Stout announces the teaching roster for all city schools. By opening day next week Monday, High School will host Mansager McHachran Montgomery Epling Frust Allen McMillan Common Coach and others. Central North and Fir Street schools appear with listed teachers and remaining supply positions unsettled.

J. D. Stout N. J. Mansager James A. McHachran John RR. Montgomery Wclence F. A. Epling Alice M. Frust N. Lucile Allen Grace McMillan Ruth Common Florence M. Coach Central School Nellie Bullard Ennipson Edith Bork Mildred Cook H Thompson Manuel Snyder Molfie Snyder Helen McHugh Kate Pixton Miss Bonnel Mrs. Togle North School Nellie G. Neil Gertrude Belver Nell Young Pearl Huff Mr. Conner Gussie Fisher Edith Woodruff Miss Billings

Employment List and Sept 4 6 exams for students

The City Superintendent Stout sets aside Monday and Tuesday September 4 and 6 for high school examinations to improve grades before school opens. He will meet applicants and allow another attempt. About a dozen homes seek to hire girls for board during the school year and some boys are also sought. Prof Stout aims to have names ready before school starts.

Stout

Superintendent Stout to Teach Some High School Courses

The report notes that Superintendent Stout will personally teach some high school courses at least on occasion, reflecting hands on administration and classroom involvement.

Stout

Fire destroys Island City cottage of Topper family

A cottage belonging to Mrs. Childern of Island City and furniture owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Topper were burned last evening. The Topper family, just moved in, failed to save clothing and furniture. Fire likely started from a defective flue. estimated loss about $500. Topper absent and employed in grain fields.

Prize Winning Bull Terriers Killed In North La Grande

Three valuable Bull terriers, two owned by Dr. M. K. Hall and one by Eugene Good, were killed last night in North La Grande after Mr. Spiker attacked them with a club mistaking them for bobcats. The Hall dogs "Rose" and "Jim" had won prizes nationwide including a Chicago bench show, aiding in a theft case that led to their return to the Hall kennel. The third dog, recently purchased by Eugene Good of the Summer hotel, had joined the pair.

M. K. Hall Eugene Good North la Grande Spiker Mr. Spiker Joe Epersole Rose Jim Chicago la Grande Hall Northwest Summer Hotel

Oregon tax revision commission peers at national systems

The Oregon tax revision commission led by W. J. Church will not push changes until after extensive data gathering on U S tax laws. The panel studied Wisconsin laws and plans a comprehensive October meeting to propose a unified system for voters’ consideration.

Oregon Tax Revision Commission W. J. Church United States Churen Salem State Tax Board Galloway Church

Pimlico Race Course Prepares for Maryland United Hunts Meet

Pimlico in Baltimore readies for the fall meeting of the Maryland United Hunts with improvements to club house and grounds. About 200 horses are quartered at the track as the association anticipates a strong meet after the close of last season.

Baltimore Pimlico Maryland United Hunts

Jesup Memorial Library Dedicated in Bar Harbor

In memory of Morris K. Jesup the Jesup Memorial library in Bar Harbor Maine was formally dedicated. Mrs Morris K Jesup widow of the New York financier transferred the gift to the Bar Harbor library association, with the ceremony led by her nephew Thomas De Witt Cuyler.

Morris .K. Jesup Bar Harbor Jesup Morris K. Jesup New York

Fragmentary ad notice with unclear sale details

A damaged OCR line hints at a sale listing with fragments mentioning tee dice and general sale terms. No concrete entities or dates are readable.

P. O Wallowa

Otis Arrested Again for Ordinance Violation

In Los Angeles on August 30 Otis was charged with violating a city ordinance by public conduct.

Los Angeles Pub

Chamberlain in New Club Shapes Progressive Democrat Drive

Washington leaders say the progressive democrats plan a nationwide federation of precinct clubs to curb boss influence in parties. Senator George E. Chamberlain asserts the group seeks voter control, not candidates, and favors a people chosen leader for 1912, not a "predatory" insider.

Washington George E. Chamberlain Democratic Oregon Federation

Obscene article case leads to arrests in Los Angeles

General Otis publisher and Telegraph editors were arrested on warrants sworn by Officer Alice Wells of the Los Angeles Police. A preliminary hearing is set for tomorrow.

Lishing The Times General Otis Telegraph Alice Wells Los Angeles

Bee Keepers Open Annual Session in Minneapolis

A large and representative attendance marked the opening of the National Bee Keepers association annual convention in Minneapolis. The two day sessions will cover bee culture as well as production and marketing of honey.

Bee Keepers Minneapolis Minn National Bee Keepers’ Association

Census Center of Population Located in Bloomington

Washington report says the correct center of population in the United States lies in the western part of Bloomington Indiana. Census Director Durand announced the location after preliminary estimates.

Washington Durand United States Bloomington Indiana

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