La Grande Observer Highlights Regional Developments and Expositions
La Grande letter column notes upcoming Chautauqua work, Seattle World's Fair relics display, and regional irrigation plans. It cites Henry Hammond's miracle painting in Seattle, a 130 inch circular saw at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition, and expects irrigation projects to boost Sandridge area growth with new capital and rising land values in Walon county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hammond
Oro
Jesus
Seattle
Arranging a Good Program for July Fourth Festivities
A Fourth of July sporting committee met to plan events. A tug of war open to all teams, a marathon with route to be decided, hose cart race, two foot races for adults and a boys’ race, with valuable prizes for all winners.
Firemen urged to attend meeting at council rooms
Attention firemen all members urged to attend tomorrow night at 7 30 in council rooms. Arrangements for participation in the celebration will be perfected and it is desirable that every man be present. Joe Jones Chief.
Prospects Good for Beet Crop in Union District
F. S. Bramwell of Amalgamated Sugar Company reports Union district beet fields damaged by recent flooding but draining, with crop prospects never better. Farmers are well advanced, and wheat yields may reach 100000 bushels on land formerly used for sugar beets, though heavy growth could cause lodging before harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Bramwell
Amalgamated Sugar Company
Union
Notice for Public Land Claim by Kyle Charlton Kamela Oregon
Department of the Interior announces KYLE CHARLTON of Kamela Oregon filed a five year final proof for Homestead Entry No 18067 in Section 33 Township 1S Range 36E Willamette Meridian. Proof will be made before the Register and Receiver U S Land Office La Grande Oregon on June 22 1909. Witnesses named: Otro Hunt Hi K Chariton John S Graybear James L Walker, all of Kamela Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle Charlton
Kamela
Oregon
Range
Willamette Meridian
U. S. Land Office
la Grande
Otro Hunt
Hi. K. Chariton
John 8. Graybear
James L. Walker
Sales People Wanted at the Fair Store
Twenty five experienced sales people sought for the Fair store with start on Wednesday morning. A Brown leather coin purse containing a small amount of silver was left behind. call Red 1022. Also an ad notes rentals and telephone directory plans urging entries from potential subscribers.
Pleasant Cathartic Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild and effective. It promises a pleasant cathartic effect and urges readers to call for purchase or trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Notion for-five year proof filed at La Grande Land Office
Nathan Farrell of Hilgard Oregon filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim for SE1/4 Sec 6 T8S R26E Willamette Meridian. Proof set for June 1 1909 before Register Bramwell U S Land Office La Grande with witnesses Nels Halverson William Lowe Earl Rugg Jink Lynd all of Oregon names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
la Grander
Nathan Farroll
Hilgard
Oregon
Range
Willamette Meridian
U. S. Land Office
la Grande
Nels Halverson
William Lowe
Earl Rugg
Pendleton
Jink Lynd
Orgeon
F. C. Bramwell
Register
Reverend Williamson Praises Foley's Kidney Remedy
Huntington West Virginia resident Rev. I W Williamson testifies to Foley's Kidney Remedy curing his kidney trouble and restoring health. He claims the product is harmless and pleasant, used by thousands of weak and run down people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Williamson
Huntington
W. Va
Foley
A. T. Bill
Rose Festival rail rate from La Grande to Portland
The O R N announces a rate roundtrip of 12.15 from La Grande to Portland for the Rose Festival. Sales occur June 7 to 9 with a time limit of June 14. An extra coach standard sleeper is available on train No 5 June 7. inquiries should be directed to the ticket or freight office by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Standard Oil to Build Gasoline Storage Two Sheds
The Standard Oil Company plans two tank and storage houses near the Island City road outside the city limits. Buildings measure 42 by 60 feet and 22 by 24 feet. Contractor is D. Goodnough. After completion, gasoline will likely drop about five cents per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oll Company
Island City
D. Goodnough
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George HB. Currey
United Press Telegraph Service
Gseppoiamont
Walon County
Lincoln
A-Y-P. Expositon
Beattle
Japan
Fulton
San Francisco
Francis J. Heney
Heney
Union County
Great
Northwest
Volon County
Howe Geeler
Joe Jones
la Grane, Or
Home Independent Telephone Gem
Pugets
Pastime Theatre
Johnson & Bruce
Proprietors
Taylor Stock CO
City Grocery
Polace
Hill’s Drug Store
W. ii. Bohnenkamp Co
Will Stor
D, Fitzgerald
Selder
N. K. West
Wm. Miller
T. J. Scroggin
Cash H
Excoolidge
Asst
Cash
United States National Bank
E. P. Staples
C. T. Bacon
Wr. Miller
H. E. Coolidge
I. J. Scroggin
J. L. Cavines
Frank Conley
AT. Hill
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