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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
4
The Evening Observer lists subscription rates for daily and weekly editions with monthly and annual prepayment options. It notes a policy against single-appearing pen names and states articles may be subject to editor discretion with signed pieces encouraged. Advertising rates are available on request and notices are charged per line with higher rates for subsequent insertions.
Canyon City with a historic mining past may again see activity as eastern capitalists purchase the old placer grounds for $400,000. Marys wife Fanner Gulch and the creek bed between Canyon City and John Day are slated for hydraulic and dredging work, disturbing the area once famous for its riches.
The first ballot is expected to prevail in the election. Many residents anticipate the evening papers on Tuesday January 19 due to numerous sidesteps in the state’s senator elections.
Both houses meet in joint session to organize and ballot on the United States senator following a prior failure to organize. Proceedings are set for a Tuesday session to determine the appointment.
Joseph Walowa county reports a tax levy of 25 600 dollars to fund a new school house The Methodist congregation also plans a brick church with a worship space and a seating capacity of 509
The News-Record of Enterprise announces a shift to semi weekly publication as the paper improves and enlarges. The note credits faster presses in Wal lowa county and the railroad with aiding progress.
Union County reports 251 births in 1908 per health official N Molitor. Deaths, though smaller at about 125, reflect the county’s large health resort influence and patient inflow to Hot Lake sanitarium.
President argues the secret service is essential to fight crime and prevent corruption. He cites the 1964 debate, agency achievements in land fraud cases, and large land recoveries while criticizing House moves to curb the service as harmful to justice. The record recalls actions by key lawmakers and the long effort to police federal crime.
The message stresses the need for a permanent government service role separate from local investigations. It argues Congress must act to prevent abuses in private or political matters, supports moving the Secret Service to the Department of Justice, and cites accompanying letters from Cortelyou, the Bushy article, and communications to Speaker Cannon and Senator Allison.
Furnished front room for rent one block from the post office. Call Black 1172 for details.
Senator Fulton of Oregon signaled in the senate committee on interstate commerce that he will likely report his bill amending the freight rate law soon. Final action is expected Wednesday.
Boise, Jan. 4. Fred Seward writes to his sister that he is as happy as if he had good sense while awaiting execution for the murder of O Neil of Moscow Idaho He faces death February 19 unless a stay is granted and his insanity plea is under review for possible clemency or reversal.
For rent a furnished front room in a modern residence one block from the post office. Call Black at 34 for details and to arrange viewing.
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting of La Grande Investment Company on Monday February 1 1999 at 2 p m at the company office. The purpose is to elect a Board of Directors and transact other business as may come before the stockholders. Secretary J K Wright signs for La Grande Irrigation.
The dancing school plans a session tonight but cancels due to Mr Thomas absence in Portla. The group will not meet this evening and will resume tomorrow.
Former city resident William Bureard, now of Twin Falls Idaho, returned home this morning after writing at the home of Mr and Mrs Mackey for the past few days.
Wanted local manufacturer's agent to sell and install our Never-Cool Boiler Insulator and Fireless Cooke. Earn $1500 to $2000 yearly. requires $100 to handle proposition in this town. Address for particulars Range Boiler Insulator Mfg. Co. 389 E. Wash. St. Portland, Ore.
City recorder holds 1909 dog tax tags and warns that after January 1, 1999, untagged dogs will be taken up and disposed of as per city ordinance. J. W. Waldon, Chief of Police, La Grande.
A health note claims Chamberlain’s Medicines heal sprained ankles faster than expected. It asserts recovery in less than a week, and in many cases within three days, contrasting with usual two to three months on crutches. Sold by all good dealers.
Country youths are urged to seek commercial training in Oakland California. The Polytechnic Business College promotes a complete business course with high placement rates and nationwide interest. Free illustrated catalogue by writing Professor W E Gibson 306 Twelfth St Cavint.
Local cleaner offers suit cleaning and pressing service with pickup and rush options. Contact information and hours provided for quick turnaround.
Otho Eckersley administrator of the William J. Shoemaker estate has filed his final account in Union County Oregon. The county court in La Grande will hear the report and any objections on Monday January 4 1909 at 2 o clock in the afternoon in the court house. Dated La Grande Oregon December 4 190 9.
A Jacksonville Iowa boy, son of Chris D Peterson, nearly choked during a croup attack. After giving Chamberlains Cough Remedy much thick phlegm came up and his father says he would have choked to death without the remedy. Sold by all good dealers.
FE. D. Selder, the Candy Man, invites customers to “get acquainted” with their candy noting purity freshness and fine flavor. The shop offers ounce to five pound boxes, promising value for any purchase size.
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