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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1904
Page
3
Pendleton Oregon December reports preparations at the Umatilis Indian agency to issue new leased lands. Three copies of lengthy leases must be prepared daily amid bidder delays while the government supervises bids and seven hundred seventy five leases are sought.
Bandits blew open the Hood River postoffice securing 6227 in stamps and 178 in money before fleeing. Entrance used a crowbar and tools seized from a nearby railroad siding where a large gang of Italians and Japs works on a construction project. Postal inspectors are investigating.
Notice under Timber Land Act of 1878 from U S Land Office La Grande Oregon claims filing for purchase of lands in Keo township 45 range and section details. Public sale scheduled Friday the 6th of January at local offices. interested parties must file claims by date with Register W. Davis.
An Oregon Union County case Lo Williams v Cassia A Williams requires the defendant to answer by October 21. The summons notes a contract dispute and seeks a court decree for relief and costs. Publication appears weekly for six weeks per court order. Eugene Ashwi represents the plaintiff.
An advertisement from Hubbard in Temple Texas March 22 promotes a tonic or remedy to relieve low spirits fatigue and nervousness. It claims to energize the body and ease headaches aches and rheumatism. The product is sold by Newlin Drug Co.
Notice from the Union County Oregon Treasurer that funds on hand will pay all county warrants presented and endorsed prior to October 15, 1909. Dated in La Grande on the th day of November 1904. No interest accrues after this date. John Frawley, Treasurer.
Joe Hopkins and Lawrence Farlow patrolled a boat at Eugene bridge Friday morning at 9 o clock drifting down the river on a hunting expedition. In 14 miles they killed 76 geese and 90 ducks, a record not yet surpassed yesterday afternoon by train from Irving.
United States Marshal Haywood issues subpoenas to witnesses in the Smoot inquiry. Elder John Nicholson, recorder of the Salt Lake Temple, is summoned and to be examined on plural marriages.
Attention Forresters All members are requested to be present Tuesday leg for election of officers and tr tion of other im portant business Social seesion alter lodge and big clam supper.
The M. W A. will elect officers tonight. All members urged to attend and not miss this crucial local meeting for the organization.
Advertisement notes dry 16 inch and 4 feet lengths plus pole wood for sale at low prices. Mentions contact 1231 H. Atkinson at Old Town Store.
A fragmented report argues that evil germs cause diseases by growing in weak tissues. It claims modern science can prevent harm by ensuring a proper blood supply to the tissue, allowing weakened areas to recover and germs to vanish.
The La Grande National Bank will hold its stockholders annual meeting in La Grande on Tuesday January tenth 1905 between 10 A M and 4 P M. A board of five directors will be elected for the coming year and other business will be transacted as proper. George Palmer president.
The advertisement claims Geddes Bros offers canned fruits, fresh berries lettuce onions and radishes straight from the garden. It highlights being the leading store farmers rely on and emphasizes fresh eggs and butter with special attention to phone orders.
Notice from the United States Land Office at La Grande Oregon listing a Timber Land Act publication entry. It mentions publication extended to several western states and references individuals and dates in a garbled form.
The Interior Department proposes restoring large tracts of public lands across multiple townships and ranges in Oregon Washington and nearby areas to settlement and allotment. The description lists sections and quarters within numerous townships and ranges, specifying parts of Willamette and Grande Ronde River regions to be released from withdrawal for settlement. Approved by Interior official E A Hitchcock and Commissioner W A Richards.
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