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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1904
Page
5
The document lists numerous townships ranges and sections detailing land parcels across multiple quadrants. It references the Willamette region and various northing and easting coordinates, noting portions of sections and quarters in several townships and ranges.
The Union County Court of Oregon cites Foxners Sams and Sentons cotso lensis to appear December 14 at 10 am to show cause why an administrator should be granted an order of the court. The clerk affixed the notice November 4.
Public notice issued by the Land Offices announces sale under the June act of Congress for timber land in California. Details reference publication and submission of bids within specified provisions and dates.
In Jackson County Circuit Court the tin can case ended with a split jury over a gold find. Two boys aged about sixteen previously unearthed a can of gild from a chicken house on premises owned by Mary H Roberts and PB O'Neil. Plaintiffs sought 7000 dollars plus interest, claiming ownership of the gold, while defendants argued it was safely stored from hard times. The matter will be retried at the next circuit term.
The Somaz-Pouleon Lumber Company of Portland is asserted as the largest lumber producer in the world with 1908-04 output surpassing any single concern. Although some mills may have greater capacity, Portland’s operates most continuously. The Inmen-Poalseen mill projects 121 million feet of lumber for 1904 at 12 hours daily, seven days a week.
A 1910s La Grande booster note touts rapid city expansion in Wallowa valleys with two electric power plants, rail access, and timber resources. It urges residents to invest locally to show faith in growth and attract newcomers seeking affordable land and developing infrastructure.
An 1878 notice from the United States Land Office in Nevada and Washington Territory invites claimants to present their claims or entries by a stated deadline. The message names parties such as Leonard Bull, Winoters Coombe, and E. W. Davis, Register, listing the deadline as March 31, 1905 and referencing township and tract details.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills quickly banish throbbing headaches and restore health after use. It asserts many users report relief and renewed vitality from the remedy.
Land Office La Grande publishes notice under Timber Land Act of June 3 1878. Names listed include Peter C Johnson of Heppner Oregon Thomas Menus of Pendleton Oregon Harry Reed of Kedieion Oregon James Allen of Huron Kamela Oregon and others with a date to present proof at the land office on or before February 6.
Notice is given that Herbert R. dwell of the state of Idaho sworn in, claims under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1870 as required by law. The U S Land Office announces publication and compliance with the act for entry and staking of timber lands.
A Decatur Alabama woman writes of three years of insufferable indigestion stomach and bowel trouble. She says death seemed inevitable until she recovered after using Electric Bitters. The remedy is priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by Newlin Drug Co.
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