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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1908

Page

8

Local Real Estate Sale and Weather Notes

John Moore bought land in the Lindsay Stobert timber tract at sheriff's sale for 31390 dollars. Dr. E. Saunders is reported dangerously sick with typhoid at Hot Lake. A cold spell and fresh ice bring a skating spell to Union. C. W. Jones visited Portland and bought 1000 frogs to stock his Union duck ranch next year.

John Moore la Grande Lindsay Stobert E. Saunders Hot Lake Union Cc. W. Jones Portland Talbot Duck Ranch Webfoot Mr. Jonce

Imbler Visitor Sees irrigation Drive for La Grande area

W E Anderson manager of Im ter Hardware visited La Grande this morning praising irrigation projects. He believes securing proper facilities will support a population of 75000 and notes Imbler’s prosperity while predicting Imbler could rival La Grande with better irrigation along the Sandridge route.

W. E. Anderson Im‘ter Hardware Company la Grande Anderson Imbler Sandridge

Bank Set to Open as Soon as Official Papers Arrive

The United States National Bank in this city will open once certificates and required documents arrive from Washington. The exact date hinges on the arrival of the official paperwork and is not yet determined.

N. Bank United States National Bank Washington

Bank Opening Delayed by Comptroller Paper Delays

Officers estimate the bank opening will be delayed until after January 2 due to pending final papers from the comptroller of the currency, with a range of possible dates from the first to the fifteenth of the month.

Ulmer Demonstrates Poulsen Telegraphone In La Grande

Charles Ulmer will be in La Grande for a few days demonstrating the Poulsen telegraphone at the Paul cigar store. The device records human voice from a telephone or telegraph line on a magnetic surface and can be erased with a magnet. Demonstrations run for three days at the Char store for interested observers.

Charles Ulmer la Grande Poulsen Paul Cigar Store Char

Raffle At Paul Edgar Store Names Winners

A raffle held at the Paul Edgar store last evening announced prize winners William Nibler and Engineer A G Blair. Nibler, number 67, wins first choice of a Remington 12 gauge pump and a set of Meerschaum pipes, Blair, number 77, receives the second prize. Both winners are out of town and the spoiler remains untouched until their return.

Paul Edgar William Nibler A. G. Blair Nibler Blair

Algonquin Tennis Club Plans Artificial Pond Project

The Algonquin Tennis club proposes a small artificial pond in the city center. Courts on First Street could be fenced and iced for hockey or hocker games if cold weather continues, using the space for club member activities.

Algonquin Tennis Club First Street

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