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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices and terms for United Frep Telegraph Service, specifies post office details for La Grande, warns against unsigned articles, and notes advertising rates and line charges for notices and condolences.
Rural Spirit notes that holding stock after growth slows can yield higher prices, while timely selling apples dominates the valley crop. It warns against deceptive appearances in markets and urges frequent stock monitoring during feeding operations. The apple harvest is mostly sold, with prices around 25 000 dollars in the valley.
The north end of the valley faced severe cold with Imbier recording 18 below zero, Elgin at 13 below, and Baker City at 7 below. La Grande was warmer by comparison with night temperatures also notably low.
A court docket for the term is being closed up for the session. The report notes frozen water pipes and scarcity affecting proceedings and scheduling.
The notice urges steady money planning to build savings for emergencies. It promotes banking now to ensure you are prepared for rainy days and to feel secure about future access to funds and a reliable internet experience.
The Eastern Oregon Trust and Savings bank announces its officers: F. M. Burkit as President, William Miller as Vice-President, George L. Cleaver as Cashier, T. J. Scrooggin as Assistant Cashier, and J. Holmes as Treasurer.
The February circuit court term will begin next Monday morning. Clerk Gilham will prepare the docket late today. A variety of cases of interest to La Grange will be heard, though specifics on numbers, nature, and parties cannot yet be published due to docket latency.
Beaver Creek water committee reports the Beaver Creek flow as about 2 423 620 gallons per day for the La Grande city water supply. Signed by W H Bohenkamp W D Ghandy J K Foley David Bay S W Bolton. Minutes dated January 21.
End men for the Pike minstrel show are summoned to rehearsal this evening and tomorrow afternoon. Members and chorus are urged to attend promptly to ensure timely preparation. the room will be kept warm and the troupe expects full attendance.
Notice is given that on January 27, 1808 the old Heacock was adjudicated bankrupt in the District Court of Oregon. The meeting of creditors will be held February 10, 1808 at 10 oclock in La Grande Oregon to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. INO S. Hodgin Referee in Bankruptcy January 31, 1808.
A storefront notice for Newlin Drug Co promotes reduced prices with a “Get One, Anyway” slogan and offers stationery items including Papetta at 35 cents after a 76 cent listing, inviting customers to view the window display.
Strayed horse last seen about Nov 1 near Tai Grands. Bay driving mare, branded 66 on left hip, weight about 1050 pounds. Nearest notice by W. J. Huts Route 2 La Grande Oregon. Also reader notes about hair length. Fresh vegetables advertised by City Grocery and Bakery. Cranberries and hot house produce offered.
The Observer reports a weather superstition about the groundhog seeing its shadow today and predicts continued vigilance tomorrow. The piece notes February 2 as a possible Hog Day marker and contemplates a six week forecast based on the animal’s shadow.
Birth records show a daughter born to Dr. N Mojiter attending physician for Dr. and Mrs. LeFevre in Cave on January 41 1905. A son arrives to Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor in this city on January 41 1905. Thelwen family reports a son born February 1 1908 to Mr. and Mrs. John Thelwen. Gilbank presents a daughter born February 1 1908 to Mr. and Mrs. Chas Gilbank.
A report describes negotiations over a large butter shipment tied to Pendleton. The text mentions a carload of butter, legal or corporate dealings, and inspectors or committees overseeing the flow and security of the commodity as it moves toward Pendleton.
In the United States District Court of Oregon Edward Propeck is declared bankrupt. Creditors of La Chande Union County district Aforewald are notified the first meeting of creditors will be held at the bankruptcy office in La Grande Oregon on February 12 1968 at 10 oclock for creditors to attend prove claims and appoint trustees.
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