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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
4
The paper details advertising rates and insertion charges including display, local reading notices and resolutions of condolences. It warns against nom de plume articles and urges sign-your-article submissions. The text includes excerpts on public affairs, suffrage, and governance debates echoing Northwest regional concerns.
Pendleton's leadership drives broad growth with contracts and new plants. L Dunlap builds for 2880 in town projects. Echo alfalfa plant and Henrietta mills expand. Local firms sponsor baseball funds, broom factory talks advance, and a countywide advertising fund forms for Umatilla prosperity.
Gampa and Grandma Matron Tate with Mr and Mrs Matson, near Morgan Lake, were jolted when a frightened team bolted on a hill, overturning the buggy. Matson clung to the lines and halted the horses. Mrs Mallory aided the elderly woman and they reached safety without expected injuries.
A meeting of men at the Commercial club is called for tomorrow evening to plan Independence Day events in La Grande Oregon. Organizers urge full participation and note a growing Fourth of July treasury with hopes to fund a grand eastern Oregon celebration.
CM McCall, visiting Ferndale for several days with cousin Hugh McCall, tests field bone health amid travel across the west. He notes seek for a section and plans to return to La Grande to live after settling property in Ferndale.
Sullivan Gein pleaded guilty last Saturday to a felony charge. Judge Crawford sentenced him to one year in the penitentiary, the lightest sentence permitted for the offense.
The band led by Mr. Hendricks delivered a strong performance with a capable cornet solo by Prof. Hendricks. The group earned praise for practice discipline and enterprise while the Humber Porto Rican Dance drew applause from a large audience.
Dr. H A Ketchum returned from Gorden and preached Sunday afternoon. He expects to go to Nyasa next Sunday to organize a Presbyterian church with nine members.
The marriage occurred last night at the bride’s brother’s home with Rev. Dea! officiating and twenty three guests in attendance. Also includes a public land notice from the Department of the Interior and a social note about Mrs Henry T. Rinehart and daughter Wilma traveling to Portland.
I have been appointed by the county court of Union county Oregon as administrator of the estate of William Albert Adams deceased All persons having claims against said estate must present them to me at my residence in Cove Oregon within six months from June 5 1908 William T Reynolds Administrator of the Estate of William Albert Adams Deceased w6-5-7-10
Jaros Dick sues Ella Dick for dissolution of marriage in Oregon's Union County circuit court. Defendant Eila Dick must answer by July 16 1908. failure to respond may lead to judgment by default. Published weekly in La Grande Weekly Observer under Judge T HM Crawford order for six weeks.
A compact notice lists Polk's Gazetteer of Oregon and Washington offering complete town-by-town information and a classicified business directory for the two states with detailed local data.
A contest affidavit filed by Charles N. Farrier challenges a homestead entry by Christian Bedgaard on lands in La Grande Oregon. Unknown heirs are summoned to appear June 26 1908 before the U S land office to offer evidence on alleged abandonment and lack of will.
Advertisement listing gasoline engines irrigation equipment spraying and pumping machinery from Fairbanks Scales Fairbanks-Morse Dynamos and Motors windmills towers grinders and pumps. Claims low prices liberal terms quick shipment and asks to write for catalogue and prices.
Lotis Keys plaintiff vs Earl Key defendant in the State v Oregon case, requiring Earl Key to appear and answer the complaint within six weeks from the first publication March 20 1908. If not, plaintiff seeks an absolute decree of divorce. Publication ordered by Hon T H Crawford March 11 1905. Cochran and Cochran attorneys for plaintiff.
Local Woodmen of the World and Foresters of America chapters announce regular meetings in K P hall Elks hall and P hall. Descriptions include meeting nights Saturdays Fridays and Wednesdays with visiting members welcome. Names listed: Marquis Keeney Proctor Leighman Ackles Hendricks Cox Sargent McCully Vanderpoel Davis Cox and others.
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