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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1910
Page
4
Emil Blevins named administrator of the John Bleiis estate in Cove Union County Oregon. Claims must be filed with the administrator at his Cove residence within six months from the first publication dated December 18 1909. Jac Hodgin attorney for the estate.
The Spokane Cafe changed hands yesterday when three local Chinamen purchased the restaurant from & F. Andrews who had managed it for several months. A separate note seeks the return of a lost gold belt pin engraved with the letter L, lost between 9th and Washington and Greenwood and Fir.
Fannie Brown titled administratrix of Benjamin Brown deceased announces that all claims against the estate must be presented to her at Island City or to attorney F B Ivanhoe in La Grande, Oregon, within six months from the notice date November 20, 1909.
Many badly damaged volumes will be rebound under the direct supervision of the County Recorder. Mr Snook departs for Portland where the binding work will be performed and overseen to ensure proper completion. The aging record books have deteriorated from heavy use and require renewal.
Meeting of directors to decide final testing and printing of a revised water users contract. The document, supported by a Grange committee, has been scrutinized by outside attorneys to ensure legal water proofing before bond sales for the project.
Fred Taylor, held in county jail for months on charges of burglary at the Brooks home on North La Grande, was released after the grand jury returned a no bill. He had been bound over from justice court to the grand jury, as part of early session proceedings.
Mamie Smith proprietor on Jefferson Avenue was released from bond after a second no true bill returned by the grand jury. The action follows her earlier charges of selling liquor illicitly and the related case tied to a prior batch that freed a Black defendant.
Harriman lines report 70 percent rise in colonial travel in 1909 with 31,476 tickets sold east of the Mississippi to Western points. 18,256 to the Northwest. Plans under way to attract more settlers in 1910. Washington and Montana show no bank failures in three years, with 22 new National Banks in 1909 and deposits totaling $187,194,679.
After 19 years in court the federal suit to recover 160975 acres near North Yakima from Northern Pacific Railway was ruled against the railway. Land valued over 2 million, based on 1887 congressional grant contested by the 1869 Stevens treaty. Judge E H Whitson held for Indians. railroad to appeal to the supreme court.
The Pinchot removal signals Taft’s confidence in Interior Secretary Ballinger and attacks from muckraking. A congressional probe is expected to reveal Ballinger’s alleged harms. Meanwhile Monroe eyes moving Great Northern HQ from Skykomish, Gypsy Smith slated for Spokane, and a Spokane cop arrests a flirting woman who vows to target Seattle officers.
Businessmen and pioneers of North Yakima gathered to celebrate the city’s 25th anniversary. In the audience were three of the city’s first councilmen, recalling early civic days.
In La Grande Oregon dated January 13 1910 a group of carpenters sign an agreement setting the daily wage at four dollars for a nine hour day after April 30 1910 and committing not to work for less. The list includes J N Kohl W A Ludiker Joseph Horstman M M Marquis Thos H Moore F B Houston and others.
Public notice warns against buying black printed B of R T dance tickets. Genuine tickets print in red and bear the lodge seal. Committee issues the warning.
Rev Rex road of Milton preached an inspiring address at the opening of the M B S Church South last evening. Attendance was strong and organizers expect good results. Public invited. FOR SALE Wight and a fraction lots southeast of the Court House cheap if taken immediately inquire at Janitor L D 8 church.
James G. Peach administrator of William G. Peach deceased files final account in Union County Oregon. County court schedules hearing for February 6 1910 at 2 PM at La Grande courthouse to hear reports and objections. Dated La Grande January 9 1910. James J. Peach Administrator.
For sale a 33 acre ranch four miles north of La Grande known as the Andres ranch. Price four thousand dollars with one thousand cash and balance on terms. Six acres in orchard and the remainder saleable. Includes a good horse barn and a fine spring and well. Address A. B. French, Kennewick, Washington. Also notes a lost purse between Depot and Jefferson and Second and Washington avenues with reward offered. WANTED TO RENT a seven or three room house. Galler address Chas. B. Perry Metel Sommer.
A house and barn with two acres of land are available for rent. Applicants should apply to Charles W. Core.
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