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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
7
A ten passenger launch of a up-to-date pattern was shipped through La Grande today from Portland to Joseph for owner F D McCully on Joseph lake. This will be the tenth water craft of its kind at the popular resort as McCully returns from Portland pleased to use the craft on the lake.
A second amateur game, the Band Boys versus the Barbers, is slated for Sunday June 27. The Barbers have announced their lineup and the Band Boys will field a nearly identical lineup to last Sunday with Arlo Meyers pitching for the Chin Polishers and Sheb Williams handling pitching for the Windjammers.
A Yale lock key was found on a railroad track near the depot. The owner may claim it by calling at this office and paying for this notice.
Local business men cooperate to acquire stamp lands for cutting commercial orchards. For details on good orchard lands at low prices contact The Slough Investment Co Real Estate Investments Loans.
A Scenic feature touts a London zoo picture as realistic as a real visit to the world’s largest zoological garden. Cance and Delmage perform a wardrobe change to a Directoire gown and Magneto alters costumes each night. The house was packed yet patrons reportedly missed the show last night.
Mrs Grace Barrie, famed as a caterer, was secured by the Commercial Club to supervise next Monday's banquet at the old Elka hall. The per plate charge is set as a reasonable fee for the anticipated spread, and all club members should attend while local businessmen with an interest in progression are welcome.
JOHN KOROLL of La Grande Oregon has filed for final five year proof on land in SE 1 and NE % of Sec 7 and 8 Township 2 South Range 88 East Willamette Meridian. Public claim date July 12 1909 before the La Grande Oregon U S Land Office. Witnesses: Francis H Owsly John Streber George Gibson John Morg all of La Grande Oregon. F C Bramwell register and receiver signatures.
E Polack grocer foresees large railroad excursion crowd next Sunday. He plans to supply lunch goods including kippered herring chee pickles and sardines and offers to lend a basket for fishing trips. The store has stocked enough provisions to feed many travelers during the outing.
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