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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

8

Ministers Association Reverses Charges Against Judge Smith

The Baker City Herald reports the Ministers' Association has published a formal statement apologizing for allegations against Judge Smith. They state the charges were unfounded after interviews and investigations with two known Fuller case attorneys. They pledge support for law enforcement and fair play, and retract previous criticism.

Baker City the Herald Wight Ministers’ Association Herald Ministers' Association Fuller Lowley Palley Tee Tetera Hy the Ministers Association Dulin Oko Rk. Varney Jacob Finger FL. Hayden

Promotion Notice Offers Job Work At The Observer

An advertisement invites applicants or services for free promotional work without extra charges, directing interested parties to contact The Observer for details.

County moves to sue railroad for delinquent taxes

The Union reports the board of county commissioners directed the county attorney to sue the KR and N railroad company for delinquent taxes totaling 92 000. The company owes 35 535 86 for 1905 taxes 24 042 24 for 1906 taxes and 232 841 91 for 1907 taxes. The assessed value of the property stands at 1 622 990. The case will be renewed after a prior temporary injunction blocked certificate of delinquency. The railroad says its taxation rate is exorbitant.

Board of County Commissioners Ull KR. & N. Railroad Company Union Marinet Canate J. F. Honeycutt

Coal prospects report Roswell Idaho mine yields good deposits

Caldwell Idaho February 5. Fred McConnell city engineer reports from Roswell coal mining shows promising development with a 14 foot to 11 foot vein across two tunnels 800 and 500 feet long. Ore quality improves beyond 400 feet, rivaling Lehigh valley anthracite. Promoters Lyons and MecGuffey lead. power site nearby on Owyhee river could supply extensive energy.

Caldwell Idaho Fred McConnell Roswell Mince Ia Oregon State Line Lehigh Valley Charles Lyons MecGuffey Owyhee Bower

Well Maintains Supply as Installations Progress

The artesian well at the round house continues supplying all water demands in shops and the round house. An air lift being installed will help secure more water this year and anticipated business growth may increase power needs. When the pickup is completed the well should meet the present demand.

Weston Normal basketball team sweeps Pearson academy 44 to 19

Weston Oregon notes describe the Normal basketball victory over Pearson academy 44 to 19 on January 31 and a 12 to 11 win by Wattsburg on January 24. Upcoming games include Pearson's academy February 7 and Wattsburg high February 8.

Weston Ore Pearson Academy Wattsburg Pearson's Academy Wattsburg High School

Negro Discharged From Insane Asylum and Leaves Town

Information from the court house indicates the negro who cut an air hose on a passenger train at North Powder and was committed to the insane asylum has been discharged and started east.

North Powder Insane Asylum Court House Jalem

Funeral of J. J. Cleeg Held in City

The funeral for J. J. Cleeg who died Tuesday February 4 at the family home from pneumonia was held in the afternoon at the I. D. B. church. The deceased leaves a wife and grown children.

J. J. Cleeg Pneumhonia I. D. B& Church Lowvee

Daly and Williama Rematch Headlines Friday Fight Card

A 15 round bout headlines Friday night action as Daly faces Williama in the main event. The card features local contenders and adds appeal with a potential title chance for the winner.

Daly Williama Willams

Marriage License Issued to Hor ticon and Pearl Hantor

County Clerk Gilham issues a marriage license today to Avery Hor ticon of this city and Miss Pearl Hantor of Island City.

Gilham Avery Hor Ticon Miss Pearl Hantor Island City

Franklin Nelson and Miss Mary Johnson wed at Cove

Franklin Nelson and Miss Mary Johnson were married at Cove on February 3. The ceremony joined the couple in a local church service with family present.

Cove Franklin Nelson Miss Mary 1 Johnson

Commissioner Brown Defends Records Against Chambers Claims

The speaker urges Mr Chambers to review bridge contract records before speaking to the press. He says he does not seek notoriety and questions the motives behind Chambers statements, noting election timing as a factor and warning against believing all claims. He vows to ignore pre election rhetoric if necessary.

Final Settlement Notice in Vander Muelen Estate

Notice is given that Anna Vander Meulen as executrix of the Vander Meulen estate files a final account. The Union County Oregon court fixes March 10 at 15:00 at the La Grande courthouse for hearing objections and final settlement. Dated February 4 in La Grande Oregon. Cochran & Cochran, attorneys for executrix.

Fabert Vander Muelen State of Oregon Union County la Grands Isid la Grande Thie Anna Vander Meulen Vander Meulin Cochran & Cochran Wfima Egbert

Union Nurseries Seeks Prices for Fruit and Shade Trees

Union Nurseries in Union Oregon advertises a large stock of apple cherry pear and shade trees at reasonable prices inviting readers to request price lists. The notice lists stock varieties and invites mail inquiries for price information.

Union Ore

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