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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
2
A mare branded 66 on left lip and weighing about 1050 pounds is reported missing from a location 24 percent miles east of La Fines, Oregon, dated November 1, 1967. Owners may reclaim by paying pasturage and the notice is filed by W. J. Hughes, Toute 2, La Grands, Ore. Also an advertisement for Oring Laxativ Fruit Syrup claims relief from biliousness and habitual constipation with mild, pleasant effects.
Freewater Oregon February 1 The Walta Waite Produce companys branch fruit house in Freewater files suit against the Northern Pacific Railway for damages to a carload of prunes shipped from Ken to Paul. Delay in transit caused a loss of 56 to the producer. Attorneys George F. Stites and C. T. Godwin represent the plaintiff. Syence represents the railroad. Witnesses Maresker N W Mumford and Ray Edwards testified before the justice. case to continue in a few days.
Charles Rimbol known as Timbo died at the Crabill hotel in Baker City after a long mining career in Dun Sur Ghub and Sumpter. He owned part of Sumpter with Joseph Young, later sold it, and moved to Baker City a few years ago. He was about sixty and a member of Baker City Lodge No. 125, I.O.O.P. Funeral set in Sumpter.
Sylvanus Luper of Amity Yamhill county died on a passenger train last night while being transported to St. Anthony’s hospital Pendleton. His brother J C Luper and sister Ora Luper awaited at the depot and learned of an earlier false death report. Luper had been in Burns for rheumatism and other ailments. the immediate cause is now bronchitis after the true condition worsened. The body was to be delivered to Baker & Folsom for disposition with funeral arrangements to follow in Amity.
An affidavit says to sell a mixed breed cow in township 18 range 1% with a log chain attachment and a double barrel shotgun. The seller notes the cow is a good milker, brave, attached to home, and not afraid of danger. In May the cow leaves for a couple of weeks and returns with a red calf.
Religious services are planned for Monday evening February 14 at the Church In Island City. Elder W H Davis David Jordan and T L Schofield will explain principles of Latter Day Saints doctrine. The L D S quartet from La Grande will provide music. All are invited to attend for instruction and good speaking.
Advertised letters list names such as Mrs Eldie Evans Miss Anita Fouter Mrs Byrde L Gray Mrs George Haneka Mies Mamie Johnson J N Cowquill Leonidas 8 Foe Vv Hansen Walter Haley W L Knouff Monsieur Alphonse Lavele Mr McNicols Malcolm Martin George Rager Sutherland & Co Frank Turner J E Wilson G M Richey Postmaster.
An advertisement claims a home treatment for bleeding and protruding piles using a new absorption method. It promises immediate relief and permanent care with references from the reader’s locality. No money needed upfront and a mailing address is provided in Notre Dame, Indiana.
A plain gold bracelet is missing in the city and the notices offer a reward for its return. Leave the item or information at the stated office to claim the reward.
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