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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1909
Page
7
When a person dies without a will real estate passes to heirs by law. Each heir holds an equal undivided interest and a deed from four heirs may not fully convey title. A purchaser unaware of the fifth heir risks future eviction despite no fault of their own. Abstract by T. R. Oliver.
Baker City resident W R Parker claims Oregon hosts the continent’s only Ibex herd. He says the animals near Mount Hagle in the Cornucopia range deserve a game preserve to prevent extermination by hunters. Professor George Hendricks returns from La Grande reporting thriving business across the Inland Empire.
A short ad urges readers not to neglect weakness or sickness and promotes Electric Bitters available from Newlin Drug Co with a 60 cent guarantee.
Construction proceeds on the new fire tower at City Hall but the hoisting method remains undecided. Chief Jones and Contractor Slater dispute general plans while the superstructure nears completion and brick work progresses.
Piano in perfect condition offered for sale by Mrs. N. 8 Kelly and available for inquiry at the premises on Depot Street.
The Bugle Band, acclaimed for its coastwise run, will perform in La Grande on December 7. Vancouver News praised last night’s opera house concert for fine tone, precision, and engaging renditions including The Last Post and Bayonet Drill. The fife and drum section featured sensational drummer Nelson, while Madame Louise Brehaney wowed with a three octave voice range and varied solos.
A field of notices lists multiple fraternal groups meeting on various weeknights. Includes MW A La Grande Camp No 7108 O O F Kell hall Mondays, Hope Chapter No 13 O B E 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, Woodmen of the World gatherings Thursdays, La Grande Lodge and K of P events on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and Crystel Lodge and Foresters of America activity with visiting members welcome.
Frank Disberry of Kellier Minn credits Buckien's Arnica Balm with saving him from a crippling leg wound. The note extols its cure for wounds cuts burns burns and various skin afflictions and points readers to Newlin Drug Company as the supplier.
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