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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
4
A local editorial excerpt discusses the Oregon primary law and political aims. It contrasts editor Geer’s journalism with political aspiration, notes party dynamics, and warns readers to study the initiative measures before the June ballot.
Local editor criticizes party politics and candidate plans amid regional rivalries. The piece argues eastern Oregon voters show little interest in a former governor as a congressional contender and highlights tensions with Pendleton leaders and Portland influence, noting past primary disputes and nomination rejections.
It is ten days until home seekers rates start. Railroads expect more travelers than last spring as inquiries rise. Thousands of people are traveling by train, catching the western fever and arriving in numbers.
Blue Mountain grange No. 345 met in regular session February 15 with Master D Huffman in the chair. Six new members were instructed in the first and second degrees. The grange purchased an organ delivered that day. About 60 members attended as a varied program followed refresh ments.
Jonathan Green appointed administrator by Union county court for James Green estate. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months to the administrator at his residence eight miles northeast of Elgin or to R M Lloyd in Elgin, Oregon. Dated January 6, 1908.
Charles Blackwell of this city will represent La Grande at a meeting of eastern Oregon and Washington professional baseball promoters in Pendleton tomorrow. Jack O'Brien, local organizer, who has been in Walla Walla, will attend with representatives from Walla Walla, Pendleton, La Grande and Baker City to lay preliminary plans for boosting the inland empire league. Blackwell leaves tonight or tomorrow morning for Pendleton. Oakland case involves R. D. Towne charged with misappropriating diamonds from Violet Park. trial set for tomorrow.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs seeks March 10 as National Civic Day. Oregon's state federation will promote observance in all towns with civic work or public meetings on civic improvements. La Grande plans early observances to join the movement.
In a courtroom at Portland on February 19, Mayor Lane testified amid a defamation case filed by Waymire and Radding. He denied soliciting money or writing a resignation letter, claiming the press story was to mislead the public and that Waymire was not virtuous. The piece ends with an unrelated note about The Observer's ads from La Grande merchants.
In Union county Oregon the administrator de bonis non Ulysses G Couch petitions to sell Lots 5 and 6, Block 26 Sterling’s addition Island City to raise funds for legacies and administration costs. Hearing set April 7 1904 at 10 am at La Grande court house. Heirs must appear within 10 days to show cause why sale should not be ordered.
In Union County Oregon the circuit court requires Ella C Peach to appear and answer the complaint filed by William G Peach. If she fails to respond within six weeks from January 20 1908 the court will grant a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony and awarding an absolute divorce. Judge T H Crawford issued the order.
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