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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
4
The clipped text lists payment options and advance rates for daily and weekly publication, mentions second class matter at La Grande, requests signed articles, and notes discretionary editing. It also references display advertising rates and local reading games with per line charges.
The article notes Cortelyou’s famed silence in public life as a deliberate stance to avoid revealing positions. It highlights how his evasive replies and abstention from policy detail propelled speculation that his Chicago nomination could secure the vice presidency while keeping him uncommitted to Taft or allied candidates.
Yesterda y members of the Now and Turner families gathered at the Mire D D Turner home for a general reunion. Eighteen relatives attended plus guests of honor Frank Now and Jroold Now Mire OT Belden and MH Bchwerdiman. youngest guest Master John Gardner Jr. The Turner and Schwerdiman households were in La Grande and Portland. FOR RENT Four room house on North side inquire at this office G 1ht
A group including Mears Burton A Fowler William R Lang Clarence Wight George B Loomis Howard Miissey Herbert Ryder and others filed applications in the local land office for lands in the Hermiston reclamation project. Separately Samuel F Pace Alexander McKensier and George Harris bought tracts and timber proofs were filed by Dinius Keeney Reynolds. In Springfield John Mitchell, former UMWA president, may seek the Democratic nomination for Governor. labor likely to play a key role.
Lita O June 15 crowds welcome hundreds of veterans and affiliates in the city for the 42nd annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Women’s Relief Corp and other GAR auxiliaries join the weeklong meetings and related activities.
Members of the local encampment of the G A R met with Frank Kilpatrick to set July events for the Fifteenth Annual Reunion of the Eastern Oregon Veterans Association. Visitors from Union and Wallowa counties and other areas will attend. The schedule includes a reception day, a second day program, and a women led program on the third day.
In compliance with the timber and mineral land laws William Ballmer of La Grande Oregon files a homestead claim for the NW quarter of section four in township four south range four east. He will offer proof that the land is valuable for timber and stone and to establish his claim before the register and receiver at La Grande on July 1 1908. John Winn Frances Winn Martin Clark Horace Knapp of La Grande are named witnesses and any party claiming adversely must file within the deadline.
Notice for publication from the Interior Office identifies Gay Adenanaee of La Grande Oregon and John Erie Deferer of La Grande Oregon who on May 18 190% made homestead entry for portions of section 25 township 2.
E W M has filed notice to establish claims to land in La Grande Oregon with the U S land office. Final proof set for the 6th day before the registrar and receiver. Witnesses include John Carroll Albert Clay J R Warnstall John Kolien all of La Grande Oregon. F C Bramwell Reg ister.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office in La Grande Oregon advertises a timber land purchase by Henry F P Sturdivant of Tho Jalles county Wanco Oregon under the 1875 act as amended. He will prove the land is more valuable for timber than farming and set forth witnesses including Davis C Prichoux Bart Lyon Achilles K Been Hugh B Boso. Public claims must file by July 1 1904 with Register F C Bramwell.
Department of the Interior La Grande Oregon May 11 1908 lists Ray Hanson Sth 199% and W M claim for NW NW Section 10 Township 4 South range 2 East. Notice of intention to make final proof to establish claim to the land to be in La Grande with witnesses Milo LePage Mary E Wilson Blanche Bacet James McIntyre all of La Grande.
Land Office at La Grande Oregon May 11 1905 notice Blanche Baker of La Grande Oregon filed a Timber and Stone Act statement No 602 for NW of NW in Beaton Township 4S Range 37W. The notice sets August 14 1908 as the day to establish a claim before the register and receiver of La Grande Oregon with Roy Hansen Mary I. Wilen Minnie LeGrande and F C Bramwell as witnesses.
Prominent dentist Dr W D McMillan announces expert core work and child dental care. Red 51 Primion retraction technique highlighted with emphasis on attention to children's teeth at Grande National Hank Building.
Summons in the real Court of Oregon for Union County requiring Ella Dick to answer the complaint by July 24 1908. If not, plaintiff asks dissolution of the bonds of matrimony and costs. Published in the La Grande Weekly Observer by order of Judge T H Crawford of the circuit court.
Notices from La Grande Oregon list George M Thompson and George A McCurdy timber and stone claims with final proof dates set for August 1908. Witnesses named include Burns Pendleton Keller Ironsitker and Schofield with registrant Bramwell.
Polk's Gazetteer provides a descriptive sketch for each city town and village in Oregon and Washington with location and shipping facilities. The Fort L. Pole & Co. (Inc.) of Seattle is listed among the businesses and professions in this classified directory.
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