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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
4
The editor warns against unsigned articles while noting advertising rates and local notices. An editorial urges La Grande to build a riverside park, celebrating a new city park along the Grande Ronde River and predicting future improvements will boost the town’s appeal.
A reflection urges La Grande to seize a Chautauqua opportunity with Joseph and local leaders. It stresses urgency to secure a site near Nit within 70 miles, highlighting Ashland’s strong Chautauqua presence and Eastern Oregon’s lack of a Chautauqua. The piece calls for mobilizing supporters now to attract patrons and organizers.
N. K. West of La Grande Oregon buys eight weanling two yearling and three year old trotting horses at the Marcus Daily sale in Portland. Prices range from 100 to 210 dollars. Sale includes Evergetts and Shepherd Laddie offspring. Also legal notice of John H Dillon estate sale of La Grande land following a Union County court order.
Notice by the administrator of the estate announces a sale of the estate assets to settle debts. Details include timing, location, and conditions of the sale as required by law.
In Summons in the Justice Court of La Grande Union County Oregon Golden Rule Company sues Chas C Starr defendant. Defendant must appear and answer by August 20 1909 or judgment for $52 34 plus costs will be entered. Plaintiff seeks sale of attached property a promissory note for 50 00 with 6 percent interest from date until paid given by J Mc Tuff to Starr.
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