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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
1
News notes that Guggenheim New York to Seattle auto race likely bypasses La Grande with two Ford cars led by Lind from Seattle and C Smith to Toll Gate. Other entries may pass nearby via North Powder Summerville Toll Gate while timing places them near Pocatello.
Two Chalmers-Detroit cars reached La Grande today. One run-about is for County Judge J. C. Henry and the other matches the car owned by L. T. Russell and goes to A. P. Davis. The Henry vehicle is notably different from others already there.
Dayton marks a public celebration of the Wright brothers aeronautic achievements. The brothers rode in the Van Cleave Park automobile amid whistles firecrackers and enthusiastic cheers from the crowd.
Price Gates and Robert Newlin were riding a fishing juncket when a passing train frightened the horse near Parry. Gates was unseated and fell into the Granite Ronde river, hitting rocks. He sustained a seven inch scalp wound and possible rib fractures, with internal injuries suspected but not yet confirmed. He was taken for treatment at Bacon & Hall.
In San Francisco on June 17 the final defense argument was delivered as A A Moore yielded the floor to Heney after a half hour recess Heney then opened the last closing statement in Patrick Calhoun's trial.
A Pendleton committee visited to learn how the district fair operates noting the event runs a week from September 27 to October 2 with over 27 000 attendees last year. The fair uses a 100 by 200 foot block with canvas covering and large advertising, admissions 15 cents adults 10 cents children. Funds come from county and city support and license revenue, and special days include political school and horticultural observances.
Shaniko June 17 Up to a late hour this morning no definite trace of the Negro porter Brooks who fired on and wounded Bernard Trumbull and John McLaughlin of Wings Central railroad has been found It is believed he is hiding in the rough country around Shaniko where he could be easy to find Authorities say escape is impossible as he may have food or starve to death Bloodhounds from the Walla Walla penitentiary will probably be brought here Portland hospital reports McLaughlin and Trumbull resting comfortably and expected to recover
Pat Garvey, section foreman at Hilgard, fell from the Redpath hotel in Spokane yesterday. Initial reports overestimated his injuries. railroad men arriving from Spokane say he is seriously injured in one arm but will soon be out of the hospital.
Mr and Mrs William Tillman expect to depart this evening for California where they will establish their future home.
In La Grande area reports from Mr C Olsen say southern county crops are better than in years, with Clover Creek valley yielding top prospects after a devastating hail two years ago. If a bumper crop materializes, farmers expect recovery and stability despite past losses. In St Petersburg, June 17, firing injured a sailor aboard the English ship Northburg near Pitkupas Bay during a meeting between the Russian Czar and the Kaiser.
A government cruiser visits La Grande to appraise timber and stone land under a new law. An agent will assess the claim value, while applicants may judge entry for themselves according to Reclever Eberhard.
Dr. and Mrs. Seemann returned from a Northwest tour visiting the Presbyterian Brotherhood meeting in Portland and the A Y P fair in Seattle. He commends the Seattle grounds and buildings as attractive though smaller than Chicago and St Louis expositions. The Brotherhood gathering was highly successful with plans for permanent state and coast organization forthcoming.
The Ladd Canyon school district purchased a Waterbury heating and ventilating apparatus from Manuel Snider. The note predicts all districts will see the need for such equipment within a year.
Supplies for bounty warrants arrived at the county clerk’s office. Wright began writing warrants for claimants. Large warrants go to Yours brothers of Hilgard for 10.00 each for three cougar kills. Lou Gassett delivered six coyote skins and killed pests with a pitchfork. Warrants now ready to be issued to all eligible claimants, with scalp presentation due by February 1 and within six months of the killings.
Chief Rayburn says ULD Ordinance 10 must be enforced and will do so unless the council amends it. Merchants fear losses from canceling sales as dealers stocked fireworks. council members oppose strict enforcement amid public sentiment and seek prompt amendment.
Pastor W. H. Gibson will preach at the Iowa school house at 3 o clock next Sunday.
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