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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
4
North Powder report shows since incorporation about five years ago total receipts of 7435.38 with 6600 from liquor licenses 575.34 from fines 260 county road tax and 6646.05 paid out leaving a balance of 8325.26 at SLIGO city hall.
Yesterday six of thirteen filings were accepted for the Hermiston irrigation project. Ten more mail filings were rejected by local officials. All applicants are from Hermiston. Winners include H. Strodecker, Thomas Martail, F. G. Hancroft, J. H. Reed, Hough Frazier, Robert E. Allen.
The Electric theatres will shut doors under current light shortages. Manager Sherwood says continuing under irregular lighting is unsolvable and will keep theatres closed for now. Hartwell, acting manager in Sherwood’s absence, has gone to Salem for business matters.
Walla Walla January 21 Gilbert Hunt head of the Gilbert Hunt Manufacturing Company of Walla Walla has donated to Whitman College the Egan planer valued at 700 dollars. The planer supports the wood working department with a 26 inch bed and belt drive from a pulley. More manufacturers and wealthy individuals are expected to contribute to train engineers in the northwest.
Bertha Conner Mrs. Mabel Goodwin Miss Violet Lonelell Mrs. T. C. Moore Mrs. Susie Runyon Miss Viola Verlen G L Braundage J Bullington J M Donavan Co W Fox Gene Hoyle Clarence Hitchcock Anton Hill A C Harvey Harold Hansen E A Lewis A Lyman Master Bob Livermore T J Aillspaugh Joe Williams Ee C Wilson Co M RICHEY Postmaster
Fragmented advertising text promotes a corner store offering ready service and prices while inviting customers to become regulars. The legible fragments mention location at a corner and a focus on customer experience, but many words are garbled and it is difficult to extract concrete details or figures.
J L Woodall of Summerville representing Union County stockmen remonstrated with Deputy Forester J H Schmitz over Wenaha forest reserve grazing allotments in Union county. They seek west side access for early pasturage, a request echoed after last year’s concessions and a Washington D C review. Changes were tentatively agreed, with west side grazing April 1 to May 15 and east side use for wood pasture thereafter, sheepmen grazing on west side until June 16 before rest of season on east.
Notice is given that B. T. May as administrator of the estate of D. B. May has filed a final account in the county court of Oregon for Union County. The court fixed Tuesday March 3 at 10:00 a.m. in the La Grande courthouse for objections and settlement of the account. Dated January 30, 1908.
Lost brooch with four pearls and a diamond between Dr. Richardson and W. L. Brenholts on P street. Reward offered for return to Mrs. A. L. Richardson.
Special meetings continue at Central Church of Christ over Sunday. Sixty nine days with the congregation have seen growth in the Bible school and the young people's society. Preaching this evening and Sunday. Reception planned Monday evening.
Palmer House listed for sale at a remarkably low price. Offers are invited for the Palmer Howat residence described as affordable and easy to acquire.
Real estate loan and commission company advertises selling properties and seeks listings. Seeks a female bookkeeper or clerk position with contact hints.
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