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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
8
Books Open This Evening For Voters Registration
City Recorder I R Snook will keep his office open from 7 to 9 tonight to register last minute voters before the March election. Many have registered today, and those who do not and wish to vote must line up with free holders to swear in their vote. Last year over half were not registered, causing delays. this year registrations are higher with several hundred still incomplete by noon. Roy Murderer Caught Thomas Reeves, one of the boy murderers of an old man near Cottage Grove, had his indeterminate sentence revoked after stealing $20 from the man who secured parole. Reeves, about 20, will serve in the penitentiary. his accomplice, accused of firing the fatal shot, received 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alto Register
I. R. Snook
Elx
Cltixene
Recorder's
Roy
Thomas Reeves
Cottage Grove
Taylor
Pendleton
Reeves
Chamberlain
Reeves’ Pal
Washington Birthday Holiday Office Closures
Tomorrow is a legal holiday marking Washington's birthday. All federal, county and city offices and banks will close. Those waiting for the O, BR, & N. whistle to blow should not be disappointed in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Observer Delivery Notice to Report Missing Issue
If your Observer is not delivered as it should be please notify this office Phone Main 13. We will consider it a favor.
Oregon urged to showcase state at county fairs
W. J. Collins of Newcastle Pennsylvania calls for Oregon to actively promote its products and resources at county fairs across the nation. He suggests hiring a native Oregonian to lead exhibits at fairs from August through fall to attract thousands and spur growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Enat
Canada
Northwest
Oklahoma
Oregon
W. J. Collins
Portland Journal
Newcastle
Colling Bays
Collins
United States
New Deputy Ed Wright Nominated for County Clerk Post
Ed Wright named deputy county clerk to succeed Deputy F C Bramwell as slate moves toward the clerk's nomination. Bramwell visits the land office to acquaint with duties while Wright awaits board approval. Retiring Register E W Davin surrenders office. Clare Scribner to take duties once Wright assumes the county clerk role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Wright
F.C. Bramwell
Land Office
Wright
County Board
E. W. Davin
Clare Scriber
Tax Levies for 1908 City School and County
The Observer publishes the levies for 1908 including the City of La Grande, La Grande School District, and the County and State. Totals and exact rates are listed, reflecting municipal, educational, and county obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
la Grande
Eoeteneeski
Mitlin
Shortage of car space hits Oregon fruit shipments
A slight car shortage limits fruit shipments in eastern Oregon this week. Shippers blame the large California shipments moving this month. La Grande traders expect relief with Pellet in the score in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
California
la Grande
Water shutoff threat to La Grande patrons for unpaid bill
The Water Committee warns all city water patrons in La Grande that nonpayment by March 1, 1908 will result in water being cut off. In Tokio, Feb 21 the house of peers passed a bill exempting from duty all articles sent from abroad for the 191% exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Urreare
Tokio
House of Peers
Japan
Comptroller Calls For Bank Condition Reports
The comptroller of the currency announced a call for reports on the condition of national banks as of February 14. The statement notes this as a routine annual inquiry to assess bank solvency and financial health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cross of Bundess
First Market Day in La Grande Attracts Merchants and Crowds
Max Zimmerman to spread advertising for La Grande’s first market day on Saturday February 29 with a vox program and merchant donations. Local papers praise past market successes in Dayton and Walburg while noting regional railroad maps and a public timber land notice in the same issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Zimmerman
la Grande
Vox
Zimmerman
Mir
St. Paul
Dayton
Dayton Chronicle
Wattsburg
Streta
Waltaburg Times
Harriman Maps New Oregon Washington Idaho Rail Lines
Harriman releases new maps of Oregon Washington and Idaho showing rail lines projected roads stage routes irrigation districts and routes controlled by Harriman. Maps are printed in the public edition and ready for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed
Cal
Klamath Walls
Oregon Mastern
Natron
Southern Pacific
Hillsboro
A. C. Jackson
Portland
The
Allied Roads
Harriman
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
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George Palmer
Housands
Union County
the People’s Store
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Cenfer
St. Petersburg
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National Defense Committee
Turkey
Ore
Nevada
Washington Territory
David E. Cook
County of
Union
Jane
EW. M
Pas Ceiver
Volney J. Lay
Bi Mugnion
Peter J. Willy
Geo Scot
Lay Grande
W. Davie
Rewiater Et
Neeme
New Northwest
Harriman Roads
Sons OF
Chonce C. Bowden
Geo. C. Bowden
Little Rock
Ark
Chamberlain's Reli
Ay Bac
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