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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1908

Page

4

Baker City Couple Marries in Methodist Parsonage

Gardner and McGovern, both of Baker City, wed Saturday night as Rev. Deal officiates. McGovern works for Baker Light Co and is an experienced stenographer. Gardner is employed by Haber City Grocery. The couple plans to set up a home in Portland before returning to Baker City.

Gardner Baker City Deal Methodist Parsonage McGovern Baker Light Company Tte Haber City Grocery Company Portland

Build Now Campaign Promotes Cheaper Building Materials

The American Lumberman urges immediate building as prices for all building materials are lower today than in eight months and will rise in months. Rates from Missouri river points to Minnesota via rail begin September 1 and run to October 31 with various city fares listed. The state experiences a dry period reducing fishing activity and prompting overtimes to fill orders while Apple tract harvests loom and Astoria regatta events approach August 7, 29 with rail fare adjustments nationwide.

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Fire safety plan saves Pendleton theater from blaze

In Pendleton a Pastime Picture show at the Pastime theater faced a potential major fire when a steel fireproof box and connected equipment were improperly enclosed and nearly burned. Chief John Viogtuin notes the steel box prevented loss. theater operators say strict housing and enclosure rules will be followed to reduce future risk. Baker City Court, Phil McGoverh and Miss Adaya.

Pendleton East Oregonian Rays Wlhy Counel John Viogtuin Mt de Ense

McDonald Missing in Transit From Volmer to Oregon

A Volmer Idaho family seeks word on Jesse Kirby McDonald who left for Oregon with a plan to meet his wife and four children in La Grande. His wife, who followed at a later date, has not seen him and fears delay in locating him. McDonald is a carpenter by trade, previously in Alberta, Canada, and has been working near Wilmer. The report notes anxiety over his whereabouts and mentions public health concerns about tuberculosis but does not connect them to his disappearance.

Elue Mountain Jesse Kirby McDonald Volmer Idaho Oregon la Grande Ir. McDonald Alberta Canada Wilemer

Priest Johnson's Honeymoon Interrupted by Wallet Return

Meattle July 20. Priest Johnson a miner from Tanana district who came here on honeymoon found a wallet containing $10,000 in borrowed cash and was about to abandon the trip when an aged woman who found it on the street returned the wallet.

Meattle Priest Johnson Tanana Yukon

Macecabe Social Hosts Joven Sect Gathering Thursday

The lady Minccabees announce a meeting on Thursday evening July 23 at Mrs. Fran Baker’s home at the corner of Bighin and tréete.

Lady Minccabees Fran Baker Torner Bighin Tréete

Notre Dame Lady Promises Free Home Treatment Cure

A Notre Dame woman offers a free home remedy claiming to cure chronic pains such as neuralgia backache lumbago and other sufferings by removing uric acids. She urges sufferers to write for the treatment and says it works without hiring a professional.

Notre Dame

Public Land Sale Notice and Miscellaneous Items

Public Land Sale notices announce offerings by the General Land Office with July 10 1908 and August 26 1908 sale dates. Details cover isolated tracts in Oregon and Montana style descriptions with tract descriptions and claim deadlines.

Grands, Ore le Grande Oregon Land Office General Land Office Congress General Land Sftlce Act of Congress

Notice of land claim and proof in La Grande Oregon

Department of the Interior notice lists Charles Hansen of Blarkey Oregon as filing intent to prove up homestead claim No 10017 for portions in section 14 and 24 in township 4 south range 24 west on August 17 1908 before the La Grande Oregon register and receiver. Witnesses named Andrew J Sullivan J B Ayres Iver Evanson and John B Robertson all of Sarkey Oregon.

Department of the Interior U.S. Land Office la Grande Ore Charles Hansen Blarkey Oregon Nive W. Mf Andrew J. Sullivan J. B. Ayres Eve Evanson John B.B. Robertson Sarkey F. C. Bramwell

Summers Box P Notre Dame Notice

Mra. M Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind appears in a readable notice segment with a postal or address reference. The fragment provides only a single name and location.

Carter Mra. M. Sumhers Box R Notre Dame Ind Mra. M. Summers, Box P

Polk's Gazetteer Business Directory of Oregon and Washington

Polk's Gazetteer lists Oregon and Washington towns with descriptive sketches and location details, plus a classified directory of businesses and professions. Published by BR. L. Polk & Co. Inc. Seattle.

Polk Oregon Wantington States Washington BR. L. Polk & Co.,, (Inc Seat Fle

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