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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1911
Page
8
John Von Blackland of Island City details his 1864 move to the Grande Ronde valley and 1911 title, claiming never a crop failure since arrival. He reports 72 bushels per acre wheat on a small tract and that he has not sold any land once purchased, highlighting a record of thrift and fertile soil.
C. Smysner was arrested in Baker last night and brought to La Grande this morning on a warrant from Justice Williams' court charging him with deserting a room bill at the Savoy hotel. He will have a hearing before Justice Williams.
The O W announces a special return train for the Pioneer reunion in Elgin. Visitors from La Grande and intermediate points depart on the usual weekday schedule, with a 6 o clock Elgin departure and a La Grande return at 19 o clock in the forenoon. Round trip tickets are set at one dollar.
Charley Johnson of 1516 Monroe Street vehemently denies leaving his wife and says he and Mrs. Johnson remain together with the family. He cites a Portland trip and a recent illness as unrelated to any separation and asks for a correction of the misstatement.
Rumors in Washington suggest Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire plans to retire from public life due to recent family bereavements. The chatter centers on possible timing and political impact as colleagues weigh succession options.
Mrs M M Burnapp of Lone Elm ranch eight miles south of La Grande travels to town about monthly to collect mail and supplies. The Blue Mountains home offers summers of weighty pleasures and harsh winters, with a 20 mill tax vote to improve local schools and better schooling for mountaineer children.
For the first time in Walla Walla history a carload of locally produced butter was shipped yesterday. The butter from the Walla Walla creamery weighed 12 1 2 tons and was destined for Seattle. Ward Emigh noted that usually large quantities must be imported.
The creamery manager states that spring brings enough hay for a profitable shipment cycle. He notes that within six weeks butter shipments will resume as cream production in the northwest remains insufficient to meet regional demand.
Advertisement notes a single parlor and bedroom for rent at 905 Prin Street. Property is newly furnished and offered in a classified style likely from a 1920s newspaper. Date appears as 7 28, with the 6t indicating a standard rental listing cadence.
Walla Walla Washington adopts the commission plan of government ending a long discussion. City officials say the new system places executive and legislative authority in a board of commissioners who oversee municipal departments.
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