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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1904
Page
4
An obscure lodge directory fragment notes a meeting at F hall at 8 pm in Seyville W See ere IA and mentions members Vanderpoo, Coolidgs, A. Pod A. M-Le Grande and Wernick among others. Likely a small local society notice with unclear names.
The ordinance grants La Grande Water Storage Company and successors a 30 year franchise to lay underground or string poles for electricity, lights, and telephones within La Grande Oregon. It requires restoration of disturbed streets and sets conditions for operation and forfeiture if service lapses. It also authorizes city fire and police wiring needs to use city lines free of charge.
An advertisement touts Harris Meat Market expanding to a complete line of home cured meats. The copy urges customers to order to prove the superiority of their products and attract old customers.
A public sale advertises three quarter sections of land four miles south of Island City to be divided into lots priced at 85.00 dollars per acre and parcels at 45.00 and 50.00 dollars. Powers of Minnieota Landman are listed as organizers.
All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to me must appear at the harness shop and settle accounts before December 1808. Any bill unpaid by that date will be turned over to an attorney for collection. J H Obids
The La Grande City Council adopts an ordinance authorizing the La Grande Water Storage Company to install an electric light plant within a year. It includes provisions on rights, removals of wires for building moves, and penalties with liens. The ordinance takes effect December 1, 1904, and is published in the La Grande Evening Observer.
Public notice states that Johnson has disposed of his feed store to J W White. He thanks patrons for liberal support and asks debtors to settle personally or at La Grande National Bank for receipt. Dated November 11 to January 13.
In a civic briefing, Mayor Schamberlain outlines ongoing projects to improve downtown streets and public safety. Officials emphasize coordinated action across departments to avoid delays and ensure steady progress.
County officials announce that parcel lots are ready for sale. Affected properties and bidding details appear in the county notice, with deadlines and contact points for prospective buyers.
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