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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1910
Page
8
A special committee including Councilman J T Williamson F L Myers and B Kammerer met to discuss readjusting water rates after Beaver Creek gravity system installation. The panel agreed on reducing rates but debated how far to cut while ensuring $8 000 annual interest and sinking fund payments.
A court record notes the committee defendant sought to visit nearby cities to study costs and systems but the motion was denied due to rates and method concerns.
Circuit Judge Knowles today issued a decision addressing city payment of prosecution costs in cases appealed from the city recorder’s court. The ruling concerns the case City vs Ralph Atchison, an appeal from the municipal court.
Two box cars left the track this morning and climbed surrounding hills at Perry causing a several hour delay to the passenger train. No major damage reported, but railroad officials and local temperaments were unsettled by the incident.
Cottage Grove Jan 14 The Second Annual Lane County Poultry Show opened today drawing a large crowd. Exhibits include choice birds from numerous regions and the growing attendance signals the show as a permanent annual feature.
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