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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1908

Page

5

Local items from La Grande and vicinity bustle

Local notes report W W Berry in Elgin and J P Reese from McMinnville in the city. Judge T H Crawford in Union with Deputy Lingreen, and many residents including Harry Maurer, Mrs J H Watson, Archie Bacon, Dr N Molitor, Mrs C B E Hackman, Ed Thomas, Frank Leavitt, J H Hagerty, D W Hug, C A Sehlbrede, J H Preston, and others attending events or traveling. A pension raise, a looming annual ball, and upcoming marriage of J Roy Raley and Eva Froome are noted, along with court movements and local business visits.

W. W. Berry Elgin J. P. Reese McMinnville Yamhill T. H. Crawford Union George Lingreen Harry Maurer Salem Avis Shirley J. H. Watson Archie Bacon Walla Walla N. Molitor Summerville C. BE. Hackman Baker City Washington George L. Cleaver Round House Ed Thomas Frank Leavitt J. H. Hagerty D. W. Hug California J. H. Preston Ellis Commercial Club Stephen Cady Baker City Democrat Cady The Observer

Candidate for Democratic Nomination as Circuit Judge of Tenth District

A statement announcing candidacy for nomination on the Democratic ticket for circuit judge in the Tenth Judicial district covering Union and Wallowa counties. The speaker aims to be nominated and elected at the April 17, 1908 primary, pledging impartial, speedy, and economical administration of the circuit court.

Democrati Tenth Judicial District Union Wallowa Twill

Catholic Church Ladies Host Ice Cream Social Whist

Progressive whist with prizes and an ice cream social will be hosted tonight by the Catholic church ladies at the Laughlin residence, Fourth Street, the home of Frank O'Hare. Guests are invited for an evening of enjoyment, with games starting at o clock.

Frank O'Hare Laughlin Fourth Street

Morse Pleads Not Guilty in Court Battle for Freedom

Charles W. Morse indicted ex-tog king and former bank owner arraigned in New York court pleaded not guilty and sought grand jury minutes to stall charges. He was released on bond with motions due next Monday as relatives from Kamala visit.

New York Charles W. Morse Philip Siri Morse J. A. Carlson George Parker W. H. Hampton Kamala J. N. Cheat W. H. Gibson Summerville

Oregon Divorce Proceedings Published in La Grande

William G. Peach sues Ella C. Peach in Union County Circuit Court seeking a divorce. Defendant must answer within six weeks from January 30 1908 or court will grant absolute dissolution of marriage. order by Judge T H Crawford dated January 24 1908. Published by Cochran & Cochran attorneys for plaintiff in Weekly Observer.

Circuit Court State of Oregon Union County William G. Peach Ella C. Peach State OF Oregon T. H. Crawford Weekly Observer la Grande Cochran

Gibson county teachers urge Thaw release

Evansville February 17 Gibson county Indiana teachers institute passes resolutions demanding that Harry K Thaw be released immediately from Matteawan Insane Asylum. He was lauded for killing Stanford White.

Laud Thaw Evansville Gibson County Indiana Harry K. Thaw Matteawan Insane Asylum Stanford White

Alaska Affairs Brighter

Washington reports the Alaska situation at Fairbanks remains uncertain but sees no immediate troop deployment. Troops from Fort Gibbons will be held in readiness for the near term unless conditions worsen.

Alaska Washington Fairbanks Fort Gibbons

Man With the Three Wives at Vienna Arrangements

Arrangements are underway for the American production of The Man With the Three Wives by Franz Lehar after its popular success in Vienna.

Vienna Franz Leher

Cough Syrup Promoted by Indiana Doctor in Collier's Weekly

Dr H C Parker of the Indiana School of Medicine endorses Blue Mountain Cough Syrup as a cure for coughs. The ad notes the product contains ingredients that allegedly positively and absolutely cure coughing, presented by Red Cross Drug Store.

H.C. Parker Indiana School of Medicine Collier's Weekly Blue Mountain RED Cross Drug Store

Suit Notice in Union County Oregon Court

Bank of Emmett sues J A Hough in the circuit court of Oregon Union County for 100 dollars plus interest from April 9 1907 and 25 dollars attorney fees with sale of attached real property Coggan Second Addition La Grande Oregon Tracts I and J. Six week publication ordered by Judge T H Crawford with first publication February 15 1908 in La Grande Evening Observer.

Lim Circuit Court State of Oregon County of Union Bank of Emmett J. A. Hough A. D Ariso Coggan la Grande T. H. Crawford Tenth Judicial District

Aged Couple Die Together in Keller Texas

In Keller Texas Mr and Mrs E E Leggett both over ninety died from natural causes after living together sixty years. They became ill at the same time and passed away simultaneously at their home.

Fort Worth Texas E. E. Leggett Keller

Nevdan State Police To Begin March 7 As Troops Withdraw

Senator Nixon told the president the Nevdan state police would be ready for work March 7, the date set for federal troops withdrawal from Nevdan.

Washington Nixon Nevdan

Belles to Dance With Tara at May Fleet Ball

Thousands of San Francisco society figures will entertain the fleet of Admiral Evans at a grand ball to be held after the battleship arrival in May. The event celebrates naval prominence with prominent guests and civic ceremony.

Tara San Francisco Admiral Evans Fiest

Birth Flecord: A Daughter and a Son Born in City

A daughter was born today to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nelson in this city. A son was born today to Mr. and Mrs. Neboker in this city.

Flecord Peter Nelson

Timber Land Act Notice of Claim La Grande Oregon

Lewis H. Rumilhart of La Grande Union County Oregon filed sworn statement No 6863 under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 as amended seeking purchase of Lot 4 Rec 22 Lot 1 Section 27 Township 8 Range 1 BE W M He will prove his claim that the land is more valuable for timber or stone than for agriculture before the La Grande Oregon register and receiver on March 9 1908 Witnesses include H H Hamilton J E F Albert Neu kirchner and D F Gilletrap all of La Gesene Oregon Adverse claimants must file by March 9 1904

Timber Land U. S. Land Office la Grande Ore Act of Congress Eines California Nevada Washington Territory Lewis H. Rumilhart County of Union State of Oregon Mange W. M HH. D. Hamilton J. E. F. Albert Neukirchner D. F. Gilletrap la Gesene

Timber Land Act Notice of Public Sale in Oregon

U S Land Office La Grande Oregon January 20 1908 gives notice under the Timber and Stone Act of 1878 that Edward Morrill of La Grande Oregon has filed sworn statement No 6900 for Lot 12 Sec 24 Lot 1 Sec 26 T1S R66 W M and will offer proof April 14 1908 before the register and receiver Henry Chariton Denver Chariton William D P Adams and J Hi McCoy all of Kame La Oregon to show land value for timber or stone not agricultural and invites adverse claimants to file by that date before KB W Davis Register.

U. S. Land Office la Grande Ore California Oregon Nevada Washington Territory Edward Morrill County of Union Henamen Ae Henry K. Chariton Denver Chariton William Dpd. Adams J. Hi. McCoy Kamela

Piles Cured at Home by New Absorpton Method

If you suffer from bleeding itching or protruding piles send me your address and I will tell you how to cure yourself at home by the new absorption treatment and will also send some of this home treatment free for trial with references from your locality if requested Immediate relief and permanent care assured Send no money but tell others of this offer Write today to Men M Summers Boz Notre Dame Ind

Jothers Summers Boz P Notre

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