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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1908
Page
6
The George Palmer lumber camps near Elgin report their logging engine damaged and in local shops for fixes. Lou Rayburn, camp track superintendent, is in the city during repairs and may return to the woods soon. Four miles of track have been laid and 75 men are employed. Loading crews have joined the cutting gang since the engine failed.
Petition filed in Union County seeks Nils Halverson liquor license to sell spiritous and malt liquors in Hilgard starting March 5 1895 Dated January 20 1900 lists many signers including P Garvey John Rogers and J S Hart Notice states March 4 1900 hearing at La Grande court for a license to sell hard cider in quantities under one gallon Unclear OCR yields multiple errors but the core action is a petition for a local liquor license in Hilgard Union County Oregon with signatories and hearing date.
Harry Miller of Miller and Draper travels to Spokane to stage a large minstrel performance on Thursday. He notes past incidents of fires in La Grande and plans to divide time between here Baker City and Spokane to ensure both shows are staged successfully, bringing local talent to the Elks minstrel lineup.
Judge J. W. Knowles files with the secretary of state a declaration of intention to seek the Republican nomination for circuit judge of the Tenth Judicial District at the April 17 primary. He pledges to perform duties impartially and enforce laws.
Hon L. J. Davis of this city acknowledges being urged to enter the race for circuit judge. He says judicial honors appeal to many attorneys but notes financial sacrifice may follow. He has not decided and cites the people's will as the deciding factor.
A large force of men sawing lumber for shipment to the east as required. The yard stocks grow while skilled workers stay busy manufacturing lumber to meet winter demand. Mr Stoddard praises his competent staff and the employment opportunities created during the winter rush.
A Marina resident, Lopez, reports severe cuts healed by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The product, sold at Newlin Drug Store, is said to ease burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles.
The Pendleton East Oregonian notes that ten men, the largest crew ever used for car cleaning in the city, are employed by the O R&B in cleaning the passenger coaches of the Spokane train and the three tribne layovers in the city each night.
Local notes show Portland Pilot Reek branch handling four couches for night cleaning with ten men required to work through the night. Day crews in air inspection and car repair have been reduced by changes on the mountain division. Air inspection now at Umatilla and La Grande with fewer repair and car cleaning crews in Portland.
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