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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
4
Notice from La Grande newspaper stating weekly publication every Friday morning under editor George H. Currey and proprietor. It notes United Press Telegraph Service and payment terms for subscriptions and advertising rates per line, with signatures encouraged and rules against nom de plume submissions.
La Grande is praised by visitors who report strong interest in the irrigation project and Union county. The city and valley are said to have land and property values lower than in other parts of the state, highlighting economic comparisons.
The Portland electorate resoundingly backed private electrical service over municipal ownership amid scattered opposition. Joe Simon remains a strong business backer in Portland politics, while nearby areas show few successful municipal ventures. Baker City Herald releases a new illustrated resource on Baker County inviting eastern readers to visit the Northwest. La Grande plans two elections this month, including a charter amendment vote and a school director vacancy election caused by Chairman Bay’s term ending. Fifty local business leaders met to discuss a stronger La Grande community.
Summary of the 1998 annual statement filed with the Oregon Insurance Commissioner. It lists capital paid up 125000 dollars and total income of 3 367 101 07 dollars with premiums received and interest, dividends and rents. Disbursements include amounts paid to policy holders 246 027 14 dollars and dividends of 15 000 dollars.
The document outlines assets and liabilities as of December 11, 1908 with total admitted assets of 21,708,901.70 and total liabilities of 2,708,901.70. It lists market values of real estate, stocks, bonds, cash on hand, loans, and other assets, plus net uncollected and deferred premiums and reserves. It notes premiums, risks written during the year, and total outstanding risks in Oregon as of December 31, 1909, signed by Geo F B IPH as president and L A Monary as statutory resident agent in Portland.
Members of the Business Men's Protective Association gathered at the Model restaurant for a keynote banquet. The event emphasized unity, improved credit cooperation, and protective measures for honest debtors, with speeches by President Collier, Secretary Currey, William Miller, and attorney B Cochran outlining gains and future aims.
A. B Geddes delivered the principal address of the evening reporting the National Grocers' Association's actions and goals discussed at last week's Portland gathering. He praised the organization for benefits to La Grande and Union County as monthly meetings grow in attendance with guests of honor General Superintendent M. J. Buckley and Superintendent D. W. Campbell.
Rangers place notices along the forest reserve boundary every 175 feet to deter encroachment and carelessness. Tin notices are used at roads and trails as a tastier alternative to cloth signs.
Robert N Betts manager of Union Compahles mine in Cornucopia district reported to Coroner Ison that two miners Lishman and Anderson were killed yesterday afternoon in an underground explosion while drilling holes in a drift. Investigators believe a misfired shot caused the blast.
Home Independent Telephone Company invites subscribers and non subscribers to submit names of parties considering installing a telephone. The directory plans to include over one thousand subscribers and aims to capture interest in expanding telephone service.
Public notice promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a mild gentle aid. The advertisement claims they provide a pleasant cathartic effect and are suitable for regular use.
Huntington West Virginia resident I W Williamson testifies to using Foley's Kidney Remedy for nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and claims it restored health and strength to many people. The ad asserts no harmful drugs and pleasant taste. AT. HILL.
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