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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
7
In 1907 Oregon merchants kept all their insurance with the Oregon Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Portland, saving about 10000. In 1908 they expect to save 15000 while neighbors paid 1500000 in profits to outside firms.
American Light & Power paid nearly 300 Beaver Creek laborers today. Most leave the city for their homes while a few crews stay to clean, assemble, and store camp paraphernalia and tools. Uncalled letters for week ending December 9 1909 listed by name. unclaimed items to be sent to dead letter on December 24 1909. A buckskin horse found near Grange hall is reported as missing. owner urged to notify the sugar factory. A help-wanted notice seeks a dining room and kitchen helper with experience posted by John Anthony, Rowdown Oregon.
In Eastern Oregon the Merchants Protective Association urges alert for spurious ten dollar gold pieces and silver half dollars with excellent imitation but lacking the regulation ring. Notice to United States National Bank of La Grande stockholders sets Jan 11 meeting in La Grande for 10 am to 4 pm to elect directors and address business. For rent furnished rooms inquire at Ferguson's or 1806 Fourth Street.
Hattie J. Ralston administratrix of Curtis Ralston deceased files final account in Union County Oregon. County Court sets January 3, 1910 at 2 PM in La Grande for hearing and objections. Dated December 3, 1908 at Ea Granfe Ore. Hattie J. Ralston Administratrix.
Notice states the annual meeting of the Hot Lake Sanatorium Company stockholders will be held at Hot Lake Oregon on December 28 1909 at hour p m for officer election and other business. Dated Hot Lake Oregon December 7 1909. W T Phy secretary treasurer
The speaker announces leaving City Blacksmith shop and moving to Bob Masterson's shop opposite Wood's livery stable. They thank patrons for past favors and solicit continued trade.
Notices announce regular meetings for La Grande Camp No. 7703 Odd Fellows Star Encampment No. 31 and other fraternal orders. Details include meeting days Wednesdays and Thursdays, halls in use, and cordial invitations to visiting members. Officers listed include M Murray CAL Jordan H Coolidge W A Worstell Angus Stewart George Grout and others.
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