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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1904

Page

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Rasor Not Guilty in Oregon Murder Case

The case of Albert Rasor accused of killing Ben F Ross in Elgin reached a climax last Friday evening as a jury in Union County Circuit Court returned a not guilty verdict. After deliberation of about forty minutes, Rasor was discharged amid congratulations from his family and supporters.

State of Oregon Albert Rasor Ben F Ross Elgin Tral Robi Eakin Bakin Circuit Court State of Oregon Union State of Oregon Pfff Rasor Alec Sass JB Gliham Ail Resor Hinds

Williamson recommends Watkins for Alliel postmaster

Oregonian reports Representative Williamson proposed appointing Robert O Watkins as Postmaster at Alliel in Union County Oregon. The move follows the loss of an earlier office wager.

Oregonian News Bureau Washington Williamson Robert O Watkins Alliel Union County Oregon

Stoddard Lumber Receives Two Car Loads of Shingles

Two car loads of first class shingles were just received by the Stoddard Lumber Company, boosting stock for local building projects.

Stoddard Lumber Company

Mars Delivers Completed Foley House Addition

Observer reporter tours the Foley House addition with contractor J L Mars who expects to finish on time. Mars previously completed the stone foundation for the new city hall within the 60 day limit, earning praise from supporters and defying early doubts.

Foley House J L Mars Taseday Mars Mare Atone Foundation City Hall

Well Recomm end ed M D Giffin Undertaker Leaves Butte

M D Giffin of Sherman Reed resigns from the firm to join a similar business in La Grande Oregon. The Butte community, grateful for his courteous service and kindness, regards his departure as a loss and predicts he will attract friends and clients in his new location.

M D Giffin Sherman & Reed la Grande Ore Giffin Mr. Gifin Mr. Giffin Butte Bautte

Burial for Mr John Glass in Mason City

The body of Mr John Glass was brought home from a train ride and he died from consumption in Arizona. He leaves his mother Mrs Mary J Glass two brothers Charles and William two sisters Abbie Bartmese and G Lenoman a wife and one child. Funeral tomorrow at two o'clock at the Church of Christ with service by the Reverend and burial at Masonio cemetery.

John Glass Giang Ham Arizona Mary J Glass Charlea William Glass Abbie Bartmese Mra G Lenoman Church of Christ Oferating Maseio

Rumor Bustles Over Grand Jury Adjorment and Land Frauds

The federal grand jury adjourns next Tuesday morning causing a pause in sensational rumors. Names of prominent figures surface in land fraud inquiries and indictments are anticipated against O E Loomis and BB Ormaby. Senator Mitchell, Congressman Hermano, and State Senator George Brownell are also tied to investigations. testimony mentions Pu ter and his allies.

Federal Grand Jury W H Davis Albany O E Loomis BB Ormaby Sething New Hey Mitchell Hermano Puter George Brownell Grand Jury Oregon Journal

Dayton Forge Proprietor Chooses La Grande Move

Mr D Fitzgerald, proprietor of the Dayton Tron Works, has spent over a week in La Grande selecting a new location for his machine shop and foundry. He states a better field awaits in La Grande and plans to relocate by February 1.

D Fitzgerald Dayton Tron Works la Grande Fitzgerald Hes Dayton F Dayton Wash Courrier Proes

Japanese siege drives forward as Port Arthur falls nearer

Reports from Tokio state Japanese forces expanded in Port Arthur area using dynamite in close combat and grenades as counterside Russian positions crumble. Casualties include generals Kondratiesko and another unidentified commander. staff chief of General Sto eesel wounded. News notes a growing Japanese victory mood ahead of new year.

Tokio Nagi Re H. S. Saianese Port Arthur Kondratesko Stoeesel

Circuit Court Filing Involving Summers and Myers

The record shows D Summers as plaintiff and BF Myers as defendant in a circuit court action. An attachment amount is noted, with unclear further details due to garbled OCR text. Jock Shea is in the city from Prospect rapch to buy supplies.

D Summers BF Myers la Gritade Ent Co Verege Jock Shea Prospect Rapch

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Albert Razor J A Woodell Happy THE Newlin Drug CO Ats A Eywonv Ruseis Toga Hili’s A. T.ihiel Orth J. R. Forrest
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