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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
4
Entered at the post office as second class matter in La Grande. The paper reserves editor discretion on signed articles. Readers are urged to sign submissions. Advertising rates include display and local notices at ten cents per line for first insertions and five cents per line for subsequent insertions. Condolence resolutions and cards of thanks priced per line.
Needing strong turnout next Tuesday, readers are urged to vote on the proposed city charter tied to the Beaver Creek water project. Supporters say adoption shows public resolve. critics warn a rejection signals abandonment of mountain drinking water plans and government-approved water shed efforts.
Police impoundment notice for a dark bay horse about 10 years old weighing 1050 pounds branded I H on left shoulder and J D on right thigh. Foretop cut, sable mark. Owner has 10 days to claim and pay costs or horse will be advertised and sold per city ordinance. Dated La Grande Oregon June 30, 1905. Chief of Police L Rayburn.
County Superintendent Braz faces a heavy workload as 60 districts submit orders for library books. The 10 cent per child library fund is apportioned by pupil counts, clerks compile lists, Mr Binge consolidates orders, and 60 shipments are split into small lots for distribution to Warriors. By October about 1,000 books will be placed in Union county schools with Grande contributing most.
The Snodgrass grocery reports the first apricots of the season from California arriving this morning. The fruit is unusually fine for early shipment and prompts local interest in the fresh produce.
Classified notice seeking a girl to do general house work and inviting inquiries to Mrs. T. J. Scroggie.
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