La Grande Sees Near Million Dollar City Improvements
The 1908 year in La Grande ends with major urban progress and a near one million dollar total in improvements. Key projects include an irrigation system, gravity water supply, O R N railroad completion, and a federally funded building. Sidewalks, streets, and public works show heavy private investment and ambitious growth for 1909.
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Eastern Oregon City Grows with Irrigation and Rail Links
Notes on rapid urban growth as irrigation expands, new railroads reach the area, and potential electric lines are discussed as key factors in transforming the city toward municipal status. The piece highlights infrastructure as the core of the metropolis’s expansion.
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Death of Ephraim Banker C J Fisher
C J Fisher of Ephraim Utah died at Hot Lake sanatorium after a lingering stomach cancer illness. He served as Ephraim Bank cashier and engaged in local business affairs. Survived by his widow and brother K C Fisher of Nevada, his funeral will be held in Salt Lake under the IOOF arrangement with remains sent to Salt Lake for interment.
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Local Five Beats Cove In One-Sided High School Contest
La Grande defeated Cove 32 to 9 in a fast paced game at Cove. La Grande led 9 to 6 at halftime as W. Bean Ainsworth and Stoddard starred for the visitors while Cove battled the Mormons before a cheering crowd.
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Hunting licenses issued in Union County history
In 1908 Union county issued 550 hunting licenses. Licenses expired by the end of 1905, with expectations similar numbers issued for the current year. Last year saw 50 more licenses issued than in 1907.
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County School Apportionment Figures Released
County School Superintendent E. E Hragg filed a report listing 5274 school children in the county. To meet legal requirements a special tax will be levied to provide about 8.50 dollars per child, with funds totaling 44,520 dollars from the county and estate tax to support district needs.
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W St Hamilton Returns From Visit In Bummerville
W St Hamilton came back this afternoon from Bummerville where he had been staying with his son Fred.
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Ring Sells His Private Estate
A report notes Ring sells his private estate amid a period of unrest labeled as horrors, with details on the transaction and potential implications.
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King Emmanuel sells Sicilian estate for earthquake relief funds
Rome dispatch reports King Emmanuel ordered sale of western Sicilian estate to raise funds after massive quake toll. Vatican gardens now serve as a hospital for wounded Messina and Reggio refugees with the pope guiding relief efforts. Rescue crews face hunger, exhaustion, and breakdowns. many are nearly naked as they aid survivors.
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Marriages in Union County 1908 Bedlam Lovers List
Readable entries show numerous marriage licenses recorded in Union County during 1908. Couples include Janaway and Gillian, Copeland and Danson, Boothe and Myrtle, Dudley and Jennie Smith, Brown and Nellie Brown, and many more through July.
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Charles R. Copeland
Jessie Danson
Samuel T. Boothe
Myrtle,Wemens
Joseph Dudley
Jennie Smith
George W. Brown
Nellie M. Brown
James Hope
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Roy H. Sulla
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Rinehart Assumes Assessor Post Amid Changes
Rinehart has taken the office of assessor, succeeding his predecessor. Nellie Morten assists the new official. He plans to reduce deputy numbers and widen districts, hoping improved service from a smaller staff.
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California shippers plan appeal after rail rate rise
California shippers announced an immediate challenge to Increased railroad rates at the interstate commerce commission after protests were deemed ineffective. They consider appealing to Congress and President Roosevelt for a government Panama Canal steamship line, while tracking rising freight bills.
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Finch to Face Hangman in Salem for Fisher Murder
James Finch, attorney convicted of killing Ralph Fisher in Portland, was sentenced to hang in Salem on February 5 by Judge Bronough. Finch claimed self defense amid disputed evidence, noting he was married two weeks prior. Hangmen's days list additional executions in Oregon, with January dates for Janding Johnson and Daley.
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Western Union Instructions On Relief Message Handling
Manager De Peat of the Western Union office is instructed by headquarters to permit free transmission of domestic relief messages for Italian sufferers when offered by regular relief committees or public officials. Money transfer requests should go to banks and the American Red Cross as the designated channel. Further details on free iceble service to follow.
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