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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1904
Page
4
Fragmentary listing shows lodge names and member initials with monthly meeting cues. References to Masonic or fraternal orders appear alongside names such as A C Williams and Leo, with scattered place indicators and dates unclear.
Engineer from California Mr. Hoot sinks an artesian well on the McDonnell tract eight miles east of Alicel. currently 600 feet deep with caging ready for 300 more if needed. Senator F A McDonald says water is within ten feet of the top and warm. A second well by 8 Toweley near Hot Lake is about 300 feet deep. warmer water as depth increases. The Alicel well planned by Mr Hunt targets 1000 feet depth with pay tied to completion. project aims to test artesian conditions in the valley.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers hosts a Christmas dance at Commercial Unionball on Depot Street. Supper will be served by Mr J Froleneon, owner of the Spokane Cafe, at his establishment.
Russian officials demand answer from the Chinese foreign office after cartridges found concealed in wool bales believed bound for Port Arthur. Russians claim the ammo was for the legation guard, while Chinese authorities plan a strong stand amid repeated smuggling attempts.
The Neighborhood Club held a Tuesday afternoon gathering with a holiday mood. Mrs Lyle organized a varied program including vocal solos by Mrs A L Richardson and others, quartette performances, impersonations, and chorus pieces. Admission charges are noted for the evening program.
Portlands markets show hay and grain prices with wheat around export terms and Timothy and alfalfa figures. Local dairy notes list creamery butter at 66 cents per roll and fat butter at 26 cents per pound with egg and poultry rates also listed.
Public sale advertised for three quarter sections of plow land four miles south of Island City at 25.00 per acre. higher bids 45.00 and 00.00. Notice to debtors to settle before December 30. failure to pay prompts legal action by attorney. Also mentions O’Connor addition and sale near county.
Notice records the sealing of a matter and mentions the name Sueatenay and individuals connected to the event at Bea Yate on the day of November 1904. The readable fragments indicate a formal notice with dated reference and participant names.
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