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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
4
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The board of managers of the irrigation project earns commendation for rapid progress in securing the reservoir site title with a couple more purchases to complete the project basis. Railroads vie to enter the central state and unlock a large land tract with transportation links. Weather has been cool, outdoor outings allowed, and La Grande will end its boil water advisory as Beaver Creek nears completion promising a perpetual Northwest water supply.
The senate today confirmed W. P. Edris as post master of Spokane. The July 26 action marks his official appointment to run the Spokane post office.
Baseball circles buzz over a report that Johnny Kling would join the Philadelphia Nationals under Mike Donlin. Chicago President Charles Murphy denies the claim, Kling says the Philadelphia story is untrue, and he asserts he must play for Chicago or quit the game.
Notice lists William McCauley of La Grande Oregon filing intention to make final commutation proof for homestead land described as Ey SE section 12 NiNEY section 15 township 4 south Range 38 East Willamette Meridian. Proceedings set before the Register and Receiver at La Grande Oregon on August 30 1909. Witnesses named Andrew L. Larm William Ranton John McCauley Oscar Crossen all of La Grande Oregon.
The administrator of the estate of John H. Dillon, deceased, authorized by an order of the County Court of Union County Oregon on June 14 1909, will on and after July 24 1909 sell at private sale for cash to the highest bidder the real property described in the notice.
A car party reachable six miles above the Minam river yielded good fishing with a Dolly Varden caught at 3.25 pounds dressed by Mr. Peare. Members included C. R. Hibberd, Jack Peare, Ed Coolidge, T. J. Scroggin, and Walter Niedner.
Citizens of Joseph urge the Union county fair commission to grant another week to work out an agreement for a joint county fair this fall. The mass meeting, delayed by the extension, is now set for a week from tonight, delaying decisions but expected to be overcome.
SOCcIcT elety will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 p m at the home of Mrs J E Stevenson on N avenue. All are cordially invited.
Light rain across the county and a heavy downpour in Elgin interrupted harvesting this morning. The weather disrupted work but officials expect immediate resume tomorrow as rain ends around noon.
Public sale of estate real estate belonging to John H Dillon deceased includes lots in Romigs and Chaplins additions La Grande Union County with fractional sections and a water pipe easement in Lostine Wallowa County. Dated La Grande June 25 1909 E C Disqua Administrator. Also unrelated local notices mention N H Brown attorney Pittsfield and advertisement for Columbia records and Newlin Book & Stationery Co.
In a News-Record report the county court states no changes to the county fair are planned. The decision rests with Joseph and local citizens who may choose to forgo the fair this year and exhibit at the La Grande fair if they wish.
36 east Willamette Meridian has filed notice to establish claim to the land described before the Register and Receiver U S Land Office La Grande Oregon on August 16 1909. Claimant witnesses Nela Holverson Nels Endrup Hans Endrup and W A Young all of Hilgard Oregon. F C Bramwell Register Section 13 township crate sense.
A large quantity of old papers is offered for sale. Suitable for underlaying carpets, covering shelves, or any waste paper use. They are tied in large packages awaiting pickup. Call this office if interested.
Mrs Taft wife of the president prepares to go to Cincinnati as John W Herron suffers a stroke of paralysis at age 82. Herron's illness prompts the travel as Beverley Mass reports.
A Messenger Service call identified as Red 1842 requests prompt response. The referenced code (123-a23) appears in the message for dispatch or tracking purposes.
H Eichenberger of La Grande reports the arrest and conviction of the person who took a black pony weighing about 1000 pounds from a pasture last week in March. The pony has a white hind foot and a small H brand on the right shoulder with a V on the left stifle and a recurry of animal.
On June 21, 1909, Benjamin F. Young of Hilgard Oregon is recorded for a homestead entry originally filed September 17, 1903, entry No. 12243, serial No. 04021, for the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter section 12 and the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter.
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