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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
1
The La Grande Observer notes extensive 1909 home building with about 104000 dollars in new construction. Most houses are bungalows costing 1000 to 3000 dollars, modest yet neatly crafted for working families. Improvements to sidewalks and facades spread through the city, signaling growth in residence and business districts.
The article notes ongoing city growth in La Grande with new residences and widespread expansion. It lists numerous 1909 building projects and repairs including M. & M. Building, Standard Oil Warehouse, Foley Brick works, boarding houses, and multiple residences. Total estimated value reaches about 104 000 with additional remodeling and storefront repairs adding further activity.
The article outlines ambitions for La Grande in 1910 including paving and sewer projects, Meadowbrook dam storage, completion of a city park and federal building, and the first Eastern Oregon Chautauqua. It highlights plans for a high school building, lower city water rates, more manufacturing, a sash and door factory, and a centralized industries cannery and by products plant under a unified Commercial Club plan.
Parker Se 1 decided to pursue his claim and engage in deals as part of the ongoing case. The article notes his commitment to finalize terms and seek favorable outcomes through formal negotiations and settlement discussions.
The U S land office ruling in Baker county upholds that James H Parker timber claim is mineral. Parker, a Baker City banker, was previously convicted in Portland federal court for perjury tied to filing statements. The decision notes superficial claim examination and omits mineral-free assertions. Parker plans to appeal to the Commissioner, with his attorneys Rand and Johns asserting a strong defense. Abe Eaton and wife are wintering in Portland.
Local boxing report notes Attel defeats Jim Carrol in a closely contested bout at the evening event. Both fighters exchanged sharp combinations, with Attel landing the decisive blows in the late rounds to secure the victory.
Portland crowds declare Abe Attell the world’s bantamweight champion after a ten round exhibition with Jimmy Carroll of San Francisco. Attell emerges unscathed while Carroll bears a bruised face and a swollen eye. no official decision rendered.
Public Manager Fred B. Currey receives annual state reports from Missouri superintendent of Instruction. If studied by Oregon schoolroom pupils they could raise local building standards. These rural school halftones and portraits accompany the set at La Grande 14. Superintendent Gas in Jefferson City sent the reports in response to Currey’s inquiries.
Frank A Breed, slated to judge the La Grande poultry show, writes the secretary optimism for a strong meeting. He notes past first shows often exceed expectations and reports from Pomeroy that 200 to 300 birds were anticipated, but 463 birds actually entered the judging.
Mrs. Frank Elliott and her son John returned to their Newberg home last evening after visiting Mr. Elliott's sister Mrs. A. T. Hill and Dr. J. C. Price during the Christmas holidays.
A cordial year end thank you from City Grocery & Bakery extends appreciation for the business this year and wishes customers a happy and prosperous new year. The message closes with a courteous sign off from City Grocery & Bakery.
The council room housing city records is torn up and being enlarged. When reopened it will be larger, marking the start of final improvements to the city hall offices.
I C C F will host representatives from all camps in the country tonight. A large class is to be initiated and a banquet will follow.
In New Orleans on December 31 a Bluefields cable reports an open rupture in peace negotiations. Estrada declares the revolution will go on and orders his troops rushed toward Managua.
A series of property transfers totaling about $500,000 spans both city and rural parcels. Notable moves include transfers involving residential and commercial sites adjacent to established neighborhoods, with multiple buyers and sellers listed in public records.
Total money in La Grande territory for 1909 is estimated between 250000 and 300000 by local investors and boosters. Union Commercial Clubs and real estate dealers credit growth to local efforts. The C J Black Realty agency accounts for 401750 in city and county sales, a year-end figure likely higher than official estimates.
The article highlights broad improvements in La Grande and Union County including pure water supply completion, extensive building activity, thirteen improvement districts, new sidewalks and sewer plans, a nearly finished paving program, a million bushel wheat harvest, irrigation dam progress, rising fruit orchards, and increased local spending on homes and improvements. It notes over $75,000 invested in irrigation and emphasizes unity among La Grande business leaders, with a prayer for continued prosperity.
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