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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1908

Page

5

Local residents sighted in La Grande area

A crowded list of visitors and locals arriving for business and social calls fills the La Grande scene. W. K. Davis, A. A. Roberts, J. W. Jett and many others are noted in transit to offices, banks, land deals, and churches while platforms host meetings and a robbery probe lingers unresolved.

A. A. Roberts J. W. Jett Baker City Frakemen Gooding Inetropolia Robert Mays Elgin T. A. Rimehart E’gin F. H. Mytinger

Unclear OCR report on travel to Portland visit

Fragmentary notes describe a route from an unspecified location to Portland. Mentioned are Charles Exgresd and Frank Alexander of the R X freight department in Portland visiting his father J H Alexander. He is due to arrive tonight.

H. ¢. Rinehart Summerville Pagnageman Garner Dalles Elmer Knight Umatilla Hiener Spokesman-Review Union Baker Counties Spokane Grace Murphy la Grande Misa Anna Murphy Baker City Ash Broa Depot Street William Ericson William Turner Oliver Salem Laura Green Foster Foreman Palmer Mill Lincoln Neb Frank Foreman Bridges Concert Company Benton Charles Exgresd Ees Frank Alexander Portland J. H Alexander Observer

Oregon chicken industry promotion urged by college survey

Oregon Agricultural College asks farmers across the state to answer 135 questions to promote a renamed chicken industry. The effort aims to raise farm profits by increasing poultry production and reducing Christmas malt demand. Administrator H. M. Bennett of Union county estate of Ika W. Bennett, deceased, calls creditors to present claims within six months.

Oregen Oregon Eges H. M. Bennett County Court of Union Coun Ika W. Bennett Elgin R. H. Lloyd Pigin

Deed Demand Delays Federal Building Site Sale

Uncle Sam requires more than ordinary abstracts for property transfer. J M Berry must furnish deeds in the sale to the government for a federal building site. Transfer will occur soon, after which citizens await the government’s next step on contracting the construction.

Uncle Sam J. M. Berry Secretary of the Treasury

The One Best Bet in Tonight’s Pastime Show

The program features new subjects with a high order laugh producer and striking pictorial drama. The centerpiece tale follows a young couple, an obstinate old man, and a fast horse, with Ferrin’s songs and new slides praised as the finest seen in this city in weeks.

Mr. Ferrin

Pleads for Old-Time Friend in San Francisco

Mrs. Violet Webber wife of a Nashville attorney traveled to San Francisco to seek clemency for actor Robert W. Griffin serving a year for bigamy at San Quentin. A former stage companion, she aims to win support from the theatrical profession and will petition Governor Gillett.

San Francisco Violet Webber Nashville

Notice of Timber Land Claim by Charles Farrier

Department of the Interior notice from La Grande Oregon dated November 22 1908 announces Charles Farrier of Hilgard Oregon has filed timber and stone application No 92219 for the NEY BW NW SEY 8% NW section 24 township 2 south range 36 east Willamette Meridian and will undertake final proof to establish claim before the register and receiver of the U S land offices at La Grande Oregon.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office la Grande Charles Farrier Hilgard Oregon Ney W. M U. S

Entertainments and Weddings in Baker City News

Mea J M Sythe and Mire Greree ee Palmer host Katire Kiuteh of foomer's hee Friday eve. Mie Mica A Green and Louie B E Standley marry at Geiser Grand with Rev Boor officiating. Few attendees include Mie Hart Green of Octaria. Mise Martha Watson hosted a young friends gathering with piano selections and refreshments. Attendees include Those Cerrey, Ethel Wright, Etha Thomas, Sirene Rober, Elena Peare, Margaret Lindsay, Herold Newton, Frank Thomas, Ralph Russell, Ralph Jones, Lynne Wright and Glen Conkey.

Mie Mica A. Green Louie BE Standley Geiser Grand Hotel Rev. Boor Hart Green Octaria Baker City Mise Martha Mra J. H. Watson Mies Hinitie Short Cerrey Ethel Wright Etha Thomas Sirene Rober Elena Peare Margaret Lindsay Herold Newton Frank Thomas Ralph Russell Ralph Jones Lynne Wright Glen Conkey

Witnesses Named in Oregon Claim Case February 9 199

On February 9 199 the claimant lists witnesses including John Pyburn of Hilgard Oregon A L Richardson of La Grande Oregon Frank Laceford of Hilgard Oregon Wilson Lindsay of La Grande Oregon and I C Bramwell Roetster.

Oregon John Pyburn Hilgard A. L. Richardson la Grande Frank Laceford Wilson Lindsay Bramwell Roetster

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