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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
4
The La Grande Evening Observer includes advertising rates and reader notices. It urges support for the La Grande Commercial Club, discusses taxation and militia funding, notes bank statements showing local prosperity, and previews events such as a big poultry show in The Dalles and a Republican club banquet in Boston featuring Trice, Burkett, and Governor Guild.
The National Republican and Democratic conventions are noted with details on candidates and delegates. Joseph Holt Gaines of West Virginia is highlighted as uniquely born in Washington, DC. L Q Lamar’s grandson is a Texas legislature candidate. Wyoming Governor B G Brooks is described as wealthy with a big ranch. Democrats move campaign headquarters from Washington to Chicago for the next elections.
Pendleton attorney John McCourt denies actively canvassing for the United States district attorney post in eastern Oregon. He says he became an applicant at friends' request and has made no effort beyond that. He notes favorable local interest but insists any nomination would be without his solicitation if it occurs.
Payette dispatch reports G W Whitney a well known Portland and Sunside figure was shot and killed today by J M McGreevy after a quarrel over land sale at the McGreevy ranch. Whitney advanced with a club and McGreevy shot him twice, once above the heart and again below. A special train carried Whitney’s body home. McGreevy surrendered claiming self defense.
In the Bunnyside district near Spokane seven tons of peach pits will be planted, aiming to grow thousands of trees. Spokane men plan Orchards in the Methow valley to become one of the largest in the country. Experts estimate peach crop value may reach 3 500 000 within five years, rivaling Washington apple industry.
Notice is given that Edward Elmer administrator has filed his final account for the estate of Henry H. Elmer. Union County Oregon judge sets April Tth 1908 at 10 a m at the La Grande courthouse for hearing objections. Dated February 25 1908. Edward Elmer administrator.
The Noyes rink offers a reduced admission of 18 cents for ladies during weekday sessions this week, with Saturday night skating excluded from the discount.
A jumble of notices includes a Republican candidate for state representative in Union County promising impartial, heat driven service. a court meeting call for Foresters and Maid Mariin No 22. a found item for a ladier with owner call. city election and registration deadlines. a nurseries ad selling fruit and shade trees. and a Democrat circuit judge candidate for the Tenth Judicial district pledging impartial, economical administration in Union and Wallowa counties.
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