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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
2
The balloon rose as planned but failed to reach height as a parachute descended to near the field. Parachute, balloon and attendant landed within a short distance after the ascent. Port Hicks plans another ascent on the Fourth of July.
A letter from John Eb. Burnett in Treadwell Alaska describes two holidays a year and spring arriving. He notes building a bunk house, water challenges, abundant berries and game including bear deer and grouse. He lists five mines near Mt Jumbo, with three towns named Treadwell Douglas City and Juneau and mentions the Mt Jumbo mine setup.
In the Union County Court Oregon citation to A A Newbert and heirs of George Newbert to appear July 6 1908 in La Grande to show cause why an order should not authorize administrator to sell specified Lot blocks in Chaplin's addition La Grande Oregon. Judge J C Heney signs June 3 1908. Lost diamond sunburnt reward.
A wartime era note praises Five Mountain Creamery as the place to buy the finest cream and whiter ice creams in town. It urges customers to ask for Five Mountain Creamery to ensure top quality in the local market.
Notice to creditors to present claims against the Mary A. Aldrich estate within six months. Mertin Aldrich is administratrix, at Arthur C. Williams office La Grande Oregon. Dated 1908. Also ad listings for land rental and a dubious asthma cure offer with contact details.
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