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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
3
President Muggee of Baker City rules the Elgin La Grande clash last Sunday is null and void as no team is entitled to the game. The two managers agreed to replay the contest at a time and place chosen by Elgin’s manager, likely after the Fourth of July.
James Lasley sold his south La Grande property to John Adams owner of the Foley Hotel based elaporium and will depart tonight or tomorrow for Idaho or Utah. He may settle in one of those states, as he was once a notable stage driver with a long career.
La Grande resumes normal mail delivery as two carriers end annual vacations. Carrier Stoddard returns after a week off and Carrier Ball has been on duty for a week. Regular substitute Harry Brenholts served during the vacation period.
Department of the Interior notice announces Nathan Farrell of Hilgard Oregon filed for final five year proof to establish a homestead claim on section 6 township 3 south range 36 east Willamette Meridian. The proof is set for June 21 1909 before the Register and Receiver at La Grande Oregon with witnesses Nels Halverson William Lowe Earl Rugg and Link Lyndh all residents of Hilgard or Pendleton. F C Bramwell is the register.
D Sommer and Leopold Rosenthal are appointed executors by the Union County Oregon County Court for Bertha Sommer deceased. Claims must be presented with vouchers to the executors or to C H Finn at his La Grande law office. Dated June 7, 1909. Elgin Oregon.
Attend the dance at Elks hall on July 5 at 2 p m and p m with good music on a maple floor. Tickets are 10 cents with receipts for a celebration fund benefit. Van Duyn's store offers a new line of Veil skirts belts Dutch collars pins cuff sets and about to go on sale Friday and Saturday full underskirt line in black and white at a large discount.
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