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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
8
St Paul buyer H. J. Stimson, visiting orchards, compliments Grande Ronde valley fruit as “the good.” He says three cars shipped to Air, with Clarke buying, and all items going to St Paul distributors. He notes excellent condition and optimism for a strong market.
Milton growers contest Milton county sales by soliciting orders locally as blackberries hit the market in about two weeks. Gove and La Grafide blackberry interests argue against county-outside competition while Milan dealers report many orders slowing local business.
A preliminary form action filed by the city of Joseph seeks to oust FD McCully from selling water in Old Town on the grounds that his franchise expired. The case, framed as an ouster proceeding, follows a prior supreme court ruling and a temporary restraining order. Judge Knowles heard arguments as affidavits from both sides were debated.
Fifteen pastors gathered in Spokane Washington to assist building a church. They lined carriers’ garb and carried saws and hammers as part of the project on July 27.
A crew raised and covered the raftes and boarded the walls of the Minnehaha Methodist Episcopal church, working from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a one hour dinner break. John Ward oversaw the carpenters assisted by Rev. H B Greenig and Rev. H C Kohr supervised, while Rev. Henry Brown encouraged the pastors. Interior finishing will be done by trained craftsmen, with dedication planned for mid August attracting pastors from the Pacific Northwest.
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