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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1908

Page

8

Stock Shipments Lead Freight Tonnage From La Grande

Beef cattle form the principal figure in freight tonnage. A train of 13 cars moved through here to Troutdale for Union Meat. Cattle from Bago and Wye were unloaded local yards and fed. A 14 car Baker County shipment started west from Baker City, bringing total Troutdale shipments to 32 cars since last evening.

la Grande Troutdale Union Meat Company Bago Wye Name Company Baker County Baker City

County Recorder Nomination Announcement

A candidate announces bid for County Recorder as a Republican in Union County. The notice names the office sought and signals formal entry into the election race.

Llan Vom If Union County Tis oQad

Last Trench Being DUG for Home Independent Telegraph Wires

The last trench for Home Independent Telegraph Company work began this morning. When finished Adama avenue will hold underground wires from the Mason building to the La Grande Iron works alley, about 866 feet. This completes the proposed underground conduit system. Old paper bundles for sale at The Observer office, 25 cents per bundle.

Home Independent Telephon Adama Avenue The Home Company la Grande Iron Works Mason van Duyne Sixth and Adams Avenue Timne Slath Observer

Fruit Growers in Walla Walla Worry Over Early Spring Frost

The Walla Walla Union reports anxious fruit men fear premature spring and a sudden frost could devastate the 1908 crop. Buds on peaches and other trees are ahead due to mild winter warmth, with sap flow and plant growth showing unusual activity in vines and rhubarb.

Wala Walla Frank Morse Truit Walla Wall County Aspr Frurop

Sheriff Sale Draws Light Bids as Delinquent List Drops

Little bidding at the sheriff's sale in Union County followed tax delinquencies. The county bid on a large bulk after payments reduced the list from about $5000 to a smaller sum. The musical comedy Buster Brown plays at the Steward tonight with Mae Reed in the title role and an acclaimed supporting cast.

Union County Buster Brown Rosebud Woolshed Strap Grand Old Land Bill Oliver Maeter Reed Buster Mr. Outcault

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