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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1909

Page

5

Local notes on travels and fishing around the Northwest

N Seemann of Kamela visits Sun jay then to Cove with friends. Mrs J M Kochensparger of North La Grande leaves for Spokane on government land matters. Mrs M J Crandall returned from Spokane after filing on government land, as did Mrs Shearer from the Missoula opening. Robert Miller the architect travels to Joseph to oversee the Jennings block. Huckleberry crop ripening, reported abundant this year. Chief of Police Lou Rayburn in Spokane filing on government land. Night Patrolman J H McLaughlin acts as chief in his absence. Mrs Dwight Neal and sisters Nora and Winnifred Rough depart Greely Colorado for Seattle fair. Ed Eckley and sons Vic Bill Moody and Don Sargent head to Rondown for a rest and fishing. Circuit Judge J W Knowles, District Attorney Ivanhoe, and Court Reporter Hanna leave for Enterprise to open a special court term. Thomas McConnell and daughter Jennie arrive from Elk Grove California to spend time in the city. Wilbur Jay, George H Currey Jr, and Lou Wissler of the Observer depart for upper Minam for a fishing week. locals praise the area yet reports show disappointing catches yesterday. Dr Molitor returns from Seattle after Pacific Northwest Medical Association meeting. Mrs Molitor accompanies him home from Portland fair. L F Massee Pacific Express Agent Hood River, formerly here, spends Sunday in the city with brother Paul. trio headed to Seattle with plans for Mrs H S Massee to join soon.

Dwight ©. Neal Nora Winnifred ‘Rough Greely Col Seattle Ed Eckley Vic Bill Moody Don Sargent Rondown J. W. Knowles Ivanhoe Hanna Enterprise Thomas McConnell Jennie McConnell Elk Grove Calif Wilbur Jay George H. Currey Jr Lou Wissler Observer Force Upper Minam Oregon Mrs. H. 8. Massee

Directors Gain Control of Ayers Land for Reservoir

Meadowbrook Irrigation Company secures 175 acres from Ayers for 2500 dollars, enabling reservoir construction without court action. Ayers reaches amiable settlement after arriving from Starkey, finalizing a deal that hastens the dam timetable and avoids prolonged litigation.

Meadowbrook Irrigation Company Ayers

Local Figures Arrive and Depart in Midwest-West Travel Notes

Edward J. Yuna of Madison registered at Foley hotel. Sam Litch of Wallowa county arrived on the afternoon train. Mr and Mrs C B Funk of Enterprise came en route to the Seattle fair. Ruth Grover, former high school student, visits aunt Miss McReynolds. J M Morelock plans move to Portland. family to join in Seattle. Sheriff Childers returned from Eglin with Will Christiansen moving picture machine valued at 80 dollars. Dane Woodell hires harvest hands as needed. O M Castleman, ex of this city now in Portland drug trade, visits relatives in Joseph. Dr A L Richardson returned from Salt Lake City.

Sam Litch Wallowa County C. BE. Funk Enterprise Seattle Ruth Grover McReynolds J. M. Morelock Portland Elgin Metropolis A. L. Richardson Salt Lake

Mrs Richardson's Sister Mrs Mapes Leaves City Flight

Mrs Mapes formerly lived in this city and was much improved when Dr Richardson returned home. Mrs C C Gordon and daughter Miss Nina Brownie left for Upon County Indiana after visiting Mr and Mrs J K Wright. They will tour Galt Lake Denver and Colorado Springs before the final leg of their trip.

Treat Richardson Mrs. Mapes Dr. Richardson C. C. Gordon Nina Brownie J. K. Wright Cty Indiana Galt Lake Denver Colorado Springs

Lost laundry bundle and Cherry sale notice

Lost bundle of laundry marked T 60. Please leave at the Observer office. For sale Royal Ann cherries delivery or call at farm W V Carbine.

Royal Ann Cherries W. V. Carbine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pastime Stock CO Fogg’s Ferry Fteaass N. Seemann Kamela Shistad Sone Olte J. M. Kochensparger North S la Grande Cove M. J. Crandall Spokane Robert Miller Joseph Jennings B. M. Cook Lou Rayburn J. H. McLaughlin Hilgard Starkey ALL Basinland Owned Edward J. Yuna Madison Wisconsin Foley Hotel the Observer Sherberts Royal Bakery Herman Roesch Iren Kingsley & Coger Shoes Preston Adler Milwauret Ash Brothers City Grocery and E. Polack Bell Phare George Palmer C. S. Williams F. J. Holmes W. H. Brenholts F. L. Meyers la Grande National Bank la Grande United States Depository M. Berry’ J, D.matheson SF. M. Bryait C.C. Pennington L. Meyers Gee, L. Cleaver W. L. Brenholts Idaho Idaho Irrigation Co. Ltd Twin Falls Logan-Sherwood Realty Company Reference Books Railroad Books
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