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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
5
Local brief notes report travel and visits in Union, Baker City, and Joseph. Businessman and officials, including R M Oliver and Editor Seibird, move through areas while others return from Portland and Missoula. Several residents plan purchases, land filings, or exhibits for the fall fair, with railroad men and farmers active in the region.
Mr and Mrs Sherwood Walliams left this morning to join the Looking One colony for a week. The trip marks a brief excursion to participate in the colony’s activities and community events.
About forty young people gathered last evening at the Fogles camp on the Grande Ronde near the Handley residence. A massive bonfire and various amusements were enjoyed before refreshments of coffee and sandwiches were served. The Pendleton hostesses were Misses Ethel Guiling Frances Muassee Gertrude Ralston Edna Wisaler Leon Wade and Georgia Stewart.
Rumors say the Lunt Cabin Placer mines on the Imitha, owned by Joseph parties, were sold. Details are unclear but the price is expected to reach seven figures, likely among the district’s largest mining deals. The source is Joseph Ber ald.
Chicago July 22 Packey Mc Farland announced he has accepted a challenge from Ad Wolgast to fight at 133 pounds as soon as Wolgast is ready and able, three hours before the gong.
Washington reports Heyburn and Warren were the main senators opposing the duty removal on hides as the tariff conference committee set a final vote on the leather schedule for Monday.
Seattle July 24 Indians will bid for supremacy against white rivals at the exposition August 28 when a selected crew of eleven Puget Sound Indians in a canoe race the University of Washington at the exposition waterfront in Seattle.
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