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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1908

Page

5

Local items scattered around La Grande and area

Attorney L J Davis and other visitors travel from Union and Baker to conduct business and visit relatives. Several local residents depart for camps, mining sites, or extended trips to Wallowa county Portland and Spokane. A priestly and civic mix includes a Catholic educational meeting in Portland, a bridge project at Gray place, and a recent Spokane wedding for Mary Kalmbach now Mrs Birch.

L. J. Davis Union J. R. Forrest Baker Ty Hee Dick Kruger Weat Hailnes C. E. Didlow Lowell Elgin W. J. Spencer Frank Toney Baker Toney W. W. Kinsale D. Crow Willamette Valley Las Myrtle Clark Portland John Clark Telecaset Emma Harding Re Spairs David Eccles Clit. Tn Taylor Ohlon Mic Minerva Kelly A. Pursel Eastern Oregon Veterans’ Association Salt Lake la Grande New Zealand Church of the Latter Day Saints Expresa George Hibbard Mary Kalmbach Spokane B. E. Birch Kalmbach Canida

Explosion Injures Local Worker At Newlin Drug Store Area

An explosion near a residence in the city mid day preceded by a barrel containing wood alcohol caused Frank Floyd of the Newlin drug store to suffer a hand burn. He lit a match too close to the barrel and escaped serious injury, returning to work in the afternoon with minor burns.

Frank Floyd Newlin Drug Store Billy

Old Teawn team wins pair at Ladd Canyon and Hot Tal

In forenoon play at Ladi Canyon, the Old Teawn club defeated Ladd Canyon 0 to 0 and then beat South La Grande 11 to 3 at Hot Tal. Notable performances included Harley McClure infield and Herr and Salee driving town toys as the scene shifted to Ope-up of the Routh La Grande town with Hermann Montgomery Clark and Baker among the listed players.

Ladd Canyon la Grande Leame Ladi Canyon Hot Tal Bootherironde Old Teawn Herr Salee Town Toys Harley McClure la Grande Th. A. Hermann Charles Montgomery TL Clark Cleve

Homestead Filings Reported From Oregon Idaho Areas

A batch of homestead filings arrived at the land office late Saturday afternoon and today. Names include Benjamin Jennifer of Joepa Fred A Gaylord of Lightning Wallowa county Berman Comminga of Lurkee George L Riley of Prairie City and James M Teavert of Holdman Ore Henrigtta M Ingle of Concrete Idaho Joan Woods of I gin and Charles B Finck of Prairie cin.

Tiber Aml Land Office Benjamin Jennines Joepa Fred A. Gaylord Iiehtning Wallowa County Berman Comminga Lurkee George L. Riley Prairie City James M. Teavert Holdman Ore Henrigtta M. Ingle Concrete Idaho Joan Woods Igin Charles B Finck Prairie Cin

Lawn Social Planned by Methdist Church Ladies

Lawn social set for Wednesday evening at the home of Onburn. Ice cream and cake to be served. All invited to attend the event hosted by the Metho dist church ladies.

Onburn The Methodist Church

Epworth League Social Planned in Island City

The Epworth League youth group will host a fawn social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kiddie on Tuesday night. All are invited to attend.

Istami City Epworth! League Island City

Dinner Honoring New York and Birmingham Visitors at Frank Harrie Home

A social dinner was hosted at the Frank Harrie home on Third Street in honor of Misses Coles and Morton of New York City and Miss Harkey of Birmingham Alabama, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morse. Attending were numerous local residents and family members, including the Morse and Harrie households, with extended friends from Spokane.

Paeaent la Grande Portland Fournier Aberdeen Web. Allen Burke Idaho A. J. Webb Allen Fe Prince Rupert B.C J. W. Black Teloosteet Vislt Coles Horton New York Chester Hansen Ved White Swan Baker City Chet Wilbur Herald Molitor Ihs Frank Harrie Third Street Coles and Morton New York City Richard Petrie Frank Harris Harkey Harris Dial Spokane Beulah Eva Harrie Charles Harria Mildred Carl Smith

Taft Dictating Acceptance Speech Draft in Virginia

Taft spent the day at his study dictating his acceptance speech to be delivered in Cincinnati. He will outline the histories of the two parties and plans a week of preparation. It is understood Bryan will be censured as a demagogue.

Taft Atrings Cincinnati Bryan

Charles Hansen Files Intent to Complete Homestead Proof

Department of the Interior notice from La Grande Oregon dated June 30 1904 states Charles Hansen of Blarkey Oregon holder of homestead entry 10617 for By Sea Bec 14 NE NE Bec 21 NW and NWY Bec 24 Tp 4 South Range 44 W M gives notice of intention to make final commutation proof before the register and receiver August 10 1908 in La Grande Oregon. Witnesses Andrew J Sullivan J B Ayres Peter Evanson John B Toberteon all of Harkey Oregon. Bramwell Register T-10-8-14

Department of the Interior U. & Land Office la Grande Oro Charles Hansen Blarkey Oregon Nw& Nwy Kh. W. M Andrew J. Sullivan J. B. Ayres Peter Evanson John B. Toberteon Harkey Pe. Bramwell Hegister

Notice of Lands Claim Intention at La Grande

Department of the Interior U S Land Office at La Grande. Ray Hanson of La Grande Oregon files notice of intention to make final proof to establish claim for NWY NW, Heedon 16 Towneholp 8 Range 37. Hearing set for August 4 1908 before register and receiver at La Grande Oregon. Witnesses listed include LePage Mary Wilson Blanche Ker James Meintyre all of La Grande Ore. F C Bramwell, Register.

Department of the Taterter U. S. Land Office la Grande Ore Harry J. Hockenberry Union County Oregon Earndhich Withewes John T. Willlameon Adnan Oscar Fh. Coolidine Vincent Treeves Crramwell Meghter Tio Oth Department of the Interir U. S le Grande Mey Ray Hanson Nwy NW Heedon Trange J. W. Bf Finn Witnemen Me LePage Mary J. Wilson Blanche Ker James Meintyry la Grand

Public Land Sale Notice in Grants Pass Oregon

Notice of public sale under the General Land Office act of Congress. The land office will offer at public sale to the highest bidder at 10:00 a.m. on August 28 next, in Grants Pass Oregon, details to be announced.

Ta Grands Oregon Land Office General Land Office

Land Claim Notice Describes Public Lands in Iowa

Jowing tract of land described as 814 BW, Section 22, Township 39, Range BW Mt. Any persons claiming adversely are advised to file claims or objections on or before the designated day. F C Bramwell, Register, A A Moberts, Receiver, Tol TR-31.

Nonsense health claim text on medicinal ingredients and patents

The readable fragment presents a rambling advert style claim about ingredients, recipes, and medicinal substances. It lists various herbs and tonics, claiming safety for children and intrinsic health benefits, amid crude references to a named plan and supposed testimonials without coherent structure.

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