Union youth bound over in forgery case in Wallowa County
Walter Nelson of Union bound over to the circuit court on forgery charges after uttering a $128.50 forged check drawn on the First Bank of Joseph in the name of W A Dorrance. He used the check to buy goods at the R S Z store, received $50.25 in cash and a $35 R S Z check, and was captured in Joseph with clothing and funds recovered.
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Walter Nelson
Union
A C. Smith
Enterprise News Record
Nelson
W. A. Dorrance
Joseph
T. J. Jones
Wallowa State Bank
W. R. Holmes
R&s. & Z.more
R. 8
Dorrance
J. T. Jones
Mr. Steele
Marshal Hug
Nelgon
Bondenen
Alder View and Boyd subdivision booming in winter growth
Alder View in the southwest and Boyd subdivision in the west lead city building with new homes and cottages. Wm Dalsley and Martin Largen completed houses on Depot Street and Montclair Avenue as bids for future construction close March 24 1910 with five percent certified check and city reserve to reject any bid. Dated La Grande February 22 1910 by D E Cox City Recorder.
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Alder View
Boyd
Wm. Dalsley
Depot St
Martin Largen
Montclair Ave
Enterprise News Record
la Grande
Judge Nichols Heads East for Medical Consultation
James Nichols will travel to Chicago to consult specialists on possible operation. If surgery is needed he will remain away from Baker City until he recovers. Since a long typhoid siege, his health has deteriorated and he plans to visit his Indiana home during the trip.
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James Nichols
Chicago
Baker City
Terrifying Snowslide Foils Union Company Mine
February 24 snow slide in the Cornucopia range buries miner Robert Wilson beneath snow and ice as the bunk house is wrecked. The blast of snow roars like cannon fire, trees snapped like matches, and property damage so far unestimable. Wilson cannot escape the surge.
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Cornucopia
Cornucoplia
Robert Wilson
Union Company
Wanted district managers for new life bond and policy
An employment notice seeking district managers, agents, and solicitors for a new Whole Life and Ten Year 6 percent Debenture Bond and for a natural death and disability policy. No occupation race or sex classification. Good pay. Mr. Meek Philadelphia address.
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Meek
Drexell Bld'g Phila
Warranty Deeds Questioned In California Title Practices
The piece argues warranty deeds invite lawsuits in California and that a good title with a deed should suffice. It condemns adding a warranty as a risky bet and suggests requiring an abstract instead, advising consultation.
Notice to Contractors for La Grande Reservoir Bid
Sealed bids are invited at the Recorder of La Grande for constructing a 2,000,000 gallon reinforced concrete reservoir. Work to be done according to the plans and specifications on file. Bids must follow official procedures and deadlines.
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City of
la Grande
Carpenters Agree to Higher Wages in La Grande
In La Grande Oregon on January 13 1910 carpenters sign an agreement to raise the daily wage to four dollars for a nine hour day starting April 1 1910 and pledge not to work for less. Signatures include J N Kohl W A Lediker Joseph Horstman M M Marquis Thos H Moore F B Houston and others.
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la Grande
Oregon
J. N. Kohl
W. A. Lediker
Joseph Horstman
M. M. Marquis
Thos. H. Moore
F. B. Houston
Spiker
C. L. Spiker
J. Spiker
G D. Goodnough
D. B. Cook
J. J. Clancy
C. G. Greene
F. W. Pattison
G. O. Chapman
J. L. Slater
Reliable Hot Water Bottles Offered by Newlin Drug
Newlin Drug Company advertises a line of hot water bottles described as reliable and guaranteed for more than a year. The items are marketed with a price cap described as no more than a certain amount, appealing to cautious shoppers.
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Newlin Drug Company
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Summerville
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Mitchell
Plu
Zweifel
Ibers and Tinners
Depo
Streei
A Grande Iron Works
D. F
Gerald
Complete Machine Shops and Foundry
J.H. Peare
H. B. Waggener
Peprictor
Main
Mahaffey
Depot Street
Begus
O& Joe
D. E. Cox
V. Price & Co
Kingsley & Caget
Preston Atand
E. D. Selder
Oae
E. M. Wellman & CO. Adams
Star Theatre
Fenton
Dra
Edy
Mandy Lane
Robert Forrest
California
J. H. Oliver
Elm Street
Ada Roush
Emily Wilson
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