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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
8
Impounded 1909 red two-year-old heifer described as gentle with small ear notch. L Rayburn, Chief of Police, issues notice. Also notice that a new directory manuscript will appear around October 1 for corrections. call Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Company office for updates.
The funeral for G. D. Courtwright, who died by suicide near Alicel, was held this afternoon in Summerville with Rev. McLeod of La Grande officiating. Courtwright, aged 81, had lived 25 years in the Grande Ronde valley and suffered heart trouble and rheumatism.
New Orleans August 31 reports from Port Simon and San Jose describe the bloodiest civil conflict in Costa Rica. Forces loyal to Jiminez and Rafael Iglesia clash as Jiminez, said to be aided by President Zeelaya of Niewraxura, seeks unification of the two republics with an army of about four thousand.
Visitors at the exposition leave notes in a remarks column, showing humor and sentiment. W A Milee from Pike County Missouri writes he is all the way from Pike, while Philip Costello says Chicago is good enough for me.
Beaver Creek water bonds issued by American Light and Power are in the city recorder's office awaiting Mayor M. K Hall and Recorder D. E. Cox signatures. The issue totals 160 bonds of 1000 each, with 40 coupons per bond bearing the mayor and recorder signatures for a total of 6400 signatures.
Export wheat remains weak for two days as Union county markets stay inactive. Prices drift with small changes and little weekly movement. Several large sales are under negotiation but mills have not made meaningful purchases so far this week.
The steamer Nicholas, missing since leaving Havana on August 21 with 26 men and two passengers, was found wrecked on a reef off the Isle of Pines. Ten crew members’ bodies have been recovered, with indications the others perished.
Prompt sale of a good family horse with phaeton and harness offered cheap for immediate cash or terms. Contact at 7315 Jackson Avenue or phone Red 1921 with inquiries.
A lady cook with a 10 year old child offers to work for low pay in cooking or general house work. Call Red 1091. (8-25-27)
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