Attempted Robbery at Milton Depot Ends Quietly
An overnight break in at the Milton depot left the back door pried and the safe untouched after the robbers fled. Patrolman Tiernesy heard a station noise around 2 AM but attributed it to hoboes. About $40 in cash and several hundred dollars in checks were reported missing. An effort will be made to clear hoboes camp nearby near the island where the railroad crosses the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freewater
Jane
Milton
Pat Tiernesy
Ncar
Walla Walla River
Worker killed under train near Wallula in Walla Walla
A laborer identified by a Shingle Weavers' union Local No. 18 card, from Marysville, was killed when he fell under an outgoing O R N train near Wallula. The express messenger heard wheels pass and stop the train as investigators found a scattered body with a crushed head and unrecognizable features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bridges
Walla Walla
Wallula
Shingle Weavers’ Union
Maryeville
Waeh
Hay Crop Prospects in Valley Report
An informed valley observer says the hay crop this year will be a bit short of last year. Wild hay is near average, timothy and alfalfa slightly below usual quality. Late readiness and potential rain could improve outcomes before cutting.
Drowned Child at Echo as River Tragedy Strikes
Jimmy McRoberts seven year old son of the Echo restaurant proprietor drowned in the Umatilla River at Echo near a steel bridge while fishing. He was pulled under by a large sucker fish and his body was recovered within minutes but failed to respond to resuscitation efforts. Local authorities report the accident occurred Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Echo
Jimmy McRoberts
Umatilla
Pendleton East
Orewonlan
Bid Notice for Fourth Ward Bolting Project in La Grande
Sealed bids will be received until 4 pm June 10 1909 by the district school board No 1 La Grande Union County Oregon for completing the Fourth ward bolting project per plans and specifications. A certified check for five percent with each bid. The board may reject any or all bids. Bids to the left with Arthur C Williams school clerk by order of the district school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Union County
Oregon
Arethur GC
Williama
Order of District School Board
Arthur C
Welllams
Strayed or Stolen Filly Recovered by Fred Braden
A two year old filly branded PFBL on the left shoulder with a white forehead stripe and a white hind foot was recovered after being strayed or stolen. A 22 year old man, branded the same, led to recovery near Ladd Canyon, Fred Braden involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Braden
Ladd
Canyon
Modern well furnished hotel offered for immediate purchase
A hotel advertised for sale at 5500 cash, described as well furnished and modern with a good location. Inquiries directed to W. J. Ransom in La Grande, phone Black 402.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bean
la Grande
W. J. Ransom
Arnold's Asthma Cure Co. Ad In Seattle and Cove Oregon
Guarantee aware asthma bronchitis and catarrh. If medicine falls we will cheerfully refund all money paid. Write Arnold's Asthma Cure Co. 829-834-328 Arcade Building Seattle Wash or for next 10 days Morrin W Knight Cove Ore Box 3%
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold's
Asthma Cure Co
Arcade
Seattle
Wash
Morrin W. Knight
Cove
Ore
Missing Notice and Farm Sale Offer in La Grande
Classified fragment advertises masonry work estimates by G Holst and a rooming house contact in La Grande Oregon. It also notes two extra fine fresh milk cows for sale by Robert Miller on B Avenue with immediate sale, details limited by fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Holst
Bat
Smith Rooming House
la Grande
Ore
Gale
Robert Miller
B Avenue
Quality Ice Cream Delivers Wholesome Taste for All
The text extols ice cream made from the best materials. It promises wholesome, delicious product with no fear of unpleasant effects. It claims even babies and sick people can eat it with impunity.
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George Palmer Lumber Company
Andrews & Berry
Grande Ronde Lumber Co
Perry, Oregon
Alko Iildren
E.n.wellman & CO
Adams Avenue
Stoddard Lumber CO
Piocea
A. T. Hill
Silverthorn & Mack
Blue Mountain
Ada Roush
Bohnenkamp Building
School of Music
Greenwood
Prof. Day
Scott & Altheide
Arner
Grandy the
Mt Man
van Duyk
la Grau
Hie
Masoale
Bos
GEO
Krieger
H.C. Gilman
Wetzel
Meacham
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