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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
6
In 1907 the Merchants Mutual Fire Association of Dayton plans to build and operate their own company to save costs and claims a $15,000 saving, while neighboring firms pay $1,500,000 in profits to outside companies.
The administrator Emil Blevins seeks claims against the estate of John Bleins deceased. Creditors must present verified claims to the administrator at his residence in Govefon County Oregon within six months from the first publication dated December 18 1909. Hodgin is the attorney for the estate.
Graham visits to oversee the Mallet locomotive 450 as it returns to service pulling a long freight string toward Telecacset Hill. Two other big engines are being prepared for maiden runs soon as motive power chief supervises introduction to mountain service. Lost diamond ring offers reward, with finder to contact Slater building.
Friday this week a triangular debate will be held at Central Church featuring Elgin and La Grande high schools. The program includes orchestra, a piano solo, a debate on Galveston plan in New York City, and a male quartet with judges and a chairman.
The Baker Cry Herald commends La Grande for its go get it attitude and laments Baker City missing a chau tauqua. It notes La Grande’s citizens strive to acquire what they pursue, praising their proactive spirit.
The Umatilla irrigation project reports about 17 000 acre feet of water in the reservoir at the first of the month. The feed canal has run since December with head increasing to 240 second feet and about 215 second feet entering the reservoir. Drainage work at the dam is done and the high pressure concrete pipe should be in place by mid month. A large influx of settlers is expected in February with the opening of 100 new farms.
In Union County Circuit Court the case of B Harvey against W J Harvey requires the defendant to answer the complaint within six weeks from the date of this notice as per the state order. The notice calls the defendant to appear in court and respond to the suit.
The plaintiff seeks dissolution of bonds of matrimony and custody of Sherman Harvey Elanor Harvey and Lucily Harvey, with costs. Published by order of Judge J W Knowles in Union County Oregon in the La Grande Weekly Observer starting January 21 1910 for six weeks. Attorney Eugene Ashwill represents the plaintiff. Warning issued against black printed B of R T dance tickets. genuine tickets are red with seat info.
Classified listing offers a five room house for rent with ten rooms mentioned oddly. Apply to 703 Washington Ave. Inquiries cite contact number 1-30128 for details and viewing times.
The special services in the M Clarc South opened last evening with Rev. Bax road of Milton delivering a strong address. Attendees expressed belief that the event will yield notable results and the public is cordially invited to attend.
Notice is given to all concerned that James G. Pasch administrator of the estate of William Peach has filed a final account in Union County Oregon. The county court has set Wednesday February 10 1910 at 2 PM at the county courthouse in La Grande for hearing reports and objections. Dated La Grande Oregon January 1910.
Classified brief offers a 160 acre farm for sale or trade with contact options. Also a lost purse between Depot and Jefferson and Second and Washing ton avenues with reward offered. Additional notices seek to buy 10,000,000 feet of lumber with delivery to La Grande or other Eastern Oregon points. W. R. Rivette Box 207.
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