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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
3
Elgin, a rapidly improving squad, will meet La Grands on the local diamond next Sunday. The home team, rebuilding, is using all spare time to get in shape and expects a tough test as Elgin gains form.
A report describes Gordon sleeping arrangements in a Palmer camp when a rooming dispute led to unsettling acts. The chief reportedly cut horsehair and filled a bed, sparking fear among coworkers who worry about the incident spreading.
Last evening a man described as able bodied and weighing about 190 pounds attacked strangers for a nickel or dime. Witnesses say he appeared capable of hard work beyond the few coins he earned that night.
Baker City Elks plan a 6. train trip to Los Angeles in white uniforms with purple trim. The Baker Concert band will wear matching attire as banners are prepared for the special train leaving July 7 to showcase Baker City and Eastern Oregon to spectators.
Union and Wallowa county agent for the Oregon Fire and Relief Association presented R A Wilkerson with a $1,000 check to cover logs and furniture from the house fire that occurred two weeks ago.
Contractor Reisland performs minor repairs on the stairway in the Odd Fellows' building. Plaster on the wall had peeled, and thin lime plaster was replaced.
And persons claiming adversely the above described land are advised to file their claims and objections. The notice indicates sale details and names related to the land dispute.
A Sprinfield North Carolina merchant recounts doctors diagnosing his son with consumption and hopeless prognosis. After three weeks of Dr Kings New Discovery the boy recovered fully, with the seller praising the treatment as invaluable and safe for coughs and lung diseases. The ad claims prices of 50 cents and 1 dollar with a money back guarantee.
By order of the General Land Office the land office will offer at public sale at 10:00 a.m. on June 15, 1909, the described parcel in Sec 9 T48 S R35 E W M serial No 01786. Adverse claimants must file objections before the sale time. C Bramwell Register COLON R. Eberhard Receiver.
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