Mining prospects spur wagon road to North Powder
An Observer report discusses mining firms backing new machinery and a proposed unified wagon road from Prospect ranch to North Powder along the Grande Ronde river. Mr. Mewners (Mewe) believes a county road would boost ore and concentrate shipments, inviting government support and investment to connect mines with markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mewmer
North Powder
Messner
Grande Ronde
North Powder Road
Mewinter
Helowe
Advertising Hotel Rates Furnished Upon Application
Classified notice style snippet listing hotel advertising and display rates with noon line first insertion and per line for each additional insertion. References to condolence resolutions and cards of thanks follow as other notices.
Byrnecoe personal crisis death report continued
The article describes the death of a 17 year old girl identified as Miss Cow from nervous temperament. Her parents imposed strict study limits but she persisted in studying and became despondent. Funeral services are expected to be held tomorrow at Milton. she had spent much of her early life in Union county and was well known locally.
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Miss Cow
Cee
Dotalie
Milton
Union County
Forty Men at Work on Multi Mine Project in Valley
The article notes about 40 workers active at the Multi Mine concentrating plant with capacity of 190 tons daily. Since acquisition, 1200 feet more tunneling and surface cuts have been made, improving the ledge. An electric hoist is planned and a shaft will reach 1800 feet, aimed at confirming the mine's viability.
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J. W
Che
Sone
Messner
Thaw trial resumes as experts assess mental state
Reports from New York describe Dr Charles F Bingham examination of Harry K Thaw to establish mental condition at various life stages. Testimony includes earlier evaluations by Dr Ridney Ruddell Wells and corroboration from nurse Mira Lililon Mefiride.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Charles F. Bingham
Pittburg
Wie
Ridney Ruddell Wells
London
Thaw
Chridges
Condon
Wells
Mira Lililon Mefiride
Devonshire Hospital
Welle
Frederick J. Burton Brown
Correction on Walla Walla Pendleton basketball report
The Observer admits an error in Saturday night coverage of the Walla Walla Pendleton basketball game. The correction clarifies the score and key events as reported.
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Walla Walla-Pendleton
Portland Postoffice Receipts Show Strong 1907 Increase
Figures compiled by Postmaster Richey indicate Portland postal receipts in 1907 rose about 14 percent from 1906, with December 1907 up 18 percent. Domestic money orders sold totaled 11 003 for 1180 790.84, foreign orders 619 for 27 800.50, total gross postal money order business 200 010.18.
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Portland
Daa
Richey
Portland Postoffice
la Grandes
Cor
Timber Land Act Notice for Publication
Notice announces timber land sale under the Timber and Stone Act of 1878. Mary A. Van Blokland of Island City Oregon files for purchase of E half of SE quarter and other lots in section 11 township 4S range 48E Willamette meridian. Public testimony and witness list included. March 20, 1868 filing deadline noted.
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Timber Land Act
U8. Land Office
la Grande
Gre
Lens
Congress
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Staten
Mary A. van Blokland
Island City
County of Union
State of
Timber Land Act Notice from Oregon Land Office
U S Land Office at La Grande Oregon issues notice under the Timber Land Act of June 4 1878 and the California Oregon Nevada Washington sale act. December 13 1907 notice records compliance and timber land sale procedures for Oregon territory listings.
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U. S, Land Office
la Grande
Ore
Public Land Claim Hearing Notice for La Grande Oregon
Notice of extended public land entry for Lot 4 Section 22 Township 8 Range 37 in La Grande Oregon. Claimant seeks mineral or other valuable use status and to prove residence before the register and receiver on March 8 1908. Witnesses listed include Hamilton Neutirehner Neu kirehner and Gillstrap of La Grande Oregon. Adverse claimants urged to file by March 8 1908.
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Mareh
John Way Blokland
la Grande
Ore
George Plevee
John Schilling
Lan Grante
Gre
Daniel B. Clapp
Island Ci
DeLong
la Grenadé
George
O. Gekeler
Lewis MH. Rumilart
E.W. Davis
Tinton
Orewon
Scotinn
Oregon
D. Hamilton
D. BE. Neutirehner
Albert Neukirehner
Gillstrap
Final Account Filed for John Peach Estate in Union County
Administrators William G. Peach and James B. Peach report final account of John Peach estate filed in Oregon Union County Court. Hearing set for February 4, 1908 at La Grande courthouse to hear objections and settle the account. Cochrans represent the administrators.
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State of
Oregon
Union County
John Peach
la Grande
William G. Peach
James 8. Peach
Cochran
Notice of five year homestead proof for Wilgard Oregon
Department of the Interior Laws Office La Grande Gre December 28 1807 Notles is hereby given Max Duel of Wilgard Oregon Nae fed notice of HY Intention to make final five year proof In support of his flarm Homestead entry No 11998 lates October 6 1902 for the 84 NW NEG SW Section 21 Town 28 Range 26 BW M and that proof will be made before the register and receiver U S land office La Grande Oregon February 1h 108 He hames the following witnesses to prove his continuus residence ty on find cultivation of the land viz Gott Iieb Klopfenstein of Hilgard Ore Fred Dutt of La Grande Ore Kil oat Hilger Ore Farmer Jack of Hilgard Ore E W DAVIS Register
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Department of the Interior
la Grande
Gre
Notles
Max Duel
Wilgard
Oregon
Notice of Homestead Final Proof in Oregon
The Land Office at La Grande Oregon announces Bern hard Scholdstrom of Hilgard Oregon filed intention for final five year proof in support of his Homestead entry Low made March 30 1901 for the Swy NW Wy BW Sec 29 NW NW Sec 32 T38 R37 BH WM Proof to be made before the register and receiver February 12 1908 at La Grande Oregon Witnesses N H Anson Frank Scholdatrom and EB H from La Grande and Hilgard Oregon respectively
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Department of the Interior
la Grande
Ore
Noti
Bernhard Scholdstrom
Hilgard
Low
NW NW
Township
Range
W. M
U. S. Land Office
Oregon
Vis
N.H. Anson
Frank Scholdatrom
Notice of Final Settlement for John H Bay Estate
Administratrix Mrs Anna Bay files final account for estate of John H Bay in Union County Oregon. County judge sets hearing at two o clock p m on a Tuesday in March 1998 at the La Grande courthouse to hear objections and settle the account. Dated January 17, 1908.
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John H. Bay
Union County
Oregon
la Grande
Union Onoty
Annarh, Bay
Notre Dame Lady Offers Home Cure for Rhenmatism
A Notre Dame woman invites sufferers of rheumatism neuralgia and related pains to request her home treatment free of charge. She claims the remedy dissolves uric acid, eases stiff joints and purifies the blood, with proof available from Mrs M Summers, Box Ft, Notre Dame, Ind.
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Notre Dame
Mra. M. Sumhers
Box Ft
Ind
Tiny details shape human destiny in daily life
A reflective line notes that small, everyday elements often become the seeds of significant outcomes. It emphasizes how minor choices and moments steer personal paths and future possibilities.
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R. Smith
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