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Union County Memories and La Grande Then and Now
The piece reviews early La Grande and Union County history from 1882, praising postmaster W. A Worstell and detailing towns La Grande Oro Dell Island City and Cove. It highlights business leaders, mills, hotels, a growing railroad potential, and county institutions, ending with a note on immigration and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. AL. Worstell
Union County
D. H. Stearns
Union
Beer & Church
Island City
la Grande
Snodgrass & Miner
L. Bear
A. Sommer
la Grande i
Pendleton
Baker City
Oro Dell
Caviness & Sterling