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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
4
County horticulturalist C L Whitney urges fruit growers to prune now to improve sun and air, cut spraying costs, and balance trees. Walla Walla and Umatilla inspectors collaborate as farmers show growing interest in modern pruning and care methods amid cross-county fruit protection concerns.
The new concentrating mill at the Muir mine nears completion and ore shipments are expected within 90 days. Alternatives for hauling ore to the railroad are evaluated, with North Powder or a potential river route from Starkey via a water-grade road to Hilgard. Supplies would follow mining activity from Powder River valley and Baker City, or Grande Ronde valley if the river route is built.
Dr R C Yenney of the Oregon state board of health reports 1907 death rate about 1 in 100, with the figure based on 14 populous counties. He criticizes counties that do not submit vital statistics, noting officials are paid to keep records of deaths and births to guide health precautions.
The note urges residents to bring their lot numbers for renewal and mentions potential forfeits for errors. It argues that universal numbering would prevent corruption but calls for inspection of each residence to secure timely approval.
Deputy Forester John Schmife reports 10 000 cattle on the reserve with room for more. Haabogue notes 16 000 cattle may be turned loose as applications to stock that many animals were made. Permit details for owners are under review.
The Walla Walla Union notes that room remains in the reserve for grazing of many cattle. Forester to call for pur mite until the space is exhausted, though the regular application period ended last Saturday.
Milton Polk dies at 8 20 am at his sister’s home Carrie B Wellman. Funeral at 2 30 pm tomorrow from the Presbyterian church with interment in the local cemetery. A pioneer with extensive Oregon moves from La Porte Indiana to Oregon City Silver City Elko Miles City and then to Milton. He was an Indian war veteran deputy sheriff and sheriff and leaves four sisters and his mother in Portland. His loss is noted across eastern Oregon communities. Suspicious orders are being investigated by La Grande post office clerks.
Reports say bogus orders circulate in La Grande as forgers target jewelry stores and jewelers. Post Office warns merchants to stop cashing money orders after Seattle thefts surface. Suspect adapts by altering initial numbers with red ink and forging orders on local offices.
About 60 young people were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. George L. Cleaver in a George Washington style evening. Red white and blue streamers and flags decorated the rooms while refreshments were served. Current Topic Club social plans and a retaliation party by city youths are noted with hosts Mesdames J. K. Wright S. W. Seemann and George L. Cleaver.
Dr Coleman resigned as president of Willamette University in Salem after several years in office. Under his leadership the school rose in prominence, paid off its debt, and built an endowment of about $260,000. Attendance reached a historic high as it became one of the strongest Methodist institutions in the Northwest. A successor had not yet been chosen.
Mayor Johns of Baker City visited Washington and met with Senator Fulton to pursue a suitable location for a proposed federal district. He said the talks were personal and without political significance.
Pendleton is ready to send a delegation to Washington to press for Pendleton to be named the headquarters of the new federal district amendste in Oregon. The move reflects local effort to secure a key administrative role for the city.
The Baptist ladies plan a home made cooking sale on Saturday February 23 at Adcock and Fritts furniture store.
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