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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1911
Page
8
Careful inspection of Imbler orchards conducted by L Dorenberger is noted in the report. The statement identifies a local orchard man providing evaluation details on the Imbler orchards.
During the year just ended this 94 acre Doyton Washington orchard produced 590006 tn fruit. To realize this rain the orchard grew 111 car tons of fruit. C I Dorenber sor Aer managed the orchard in the past six years.
Mr Dorenberger manager of a four acre Washington orchard leads financiers into Grande Ronde valley for an inspection of Imbler and nearby tracts. He is joined by Oregon and Washington orchard men including W A Laidlaw of Portland and Bryan of Portland. The visit aims to substantiate Grande Ronde orchard reputation through on site evaluation of every Imbler tract.
The Pirates travel from Pittsburgh to West Baden for preliminary spring training with 17 pitchers and two catchers. The rest of the squad arrives next Saturday as the team limbers up at the Baden resort for the season.
The second special election favors the court house site by 193 to 1 ½ against the Hutchinson site, ending the Union schoolhouse dispute. Bonds are floated and construction can begin, with a modern school building planned for next fall.
A verdict for the plaintiff was returned today in the action by Summerville Meat Co against Chattin & Wade to recover on a contract, the first case of the March circuit term. The court adjourned for the day as other trials were set, with grand jury findings pending. Taft and Roosevelt to speak in Atlanta as Southern Commercial congress opens with leaders and notable speakers announced.
Supreme Harriman head Lovett and top officers will inspect part of the Oregon division of the U W rail line on the Pacific coast. Uncertain if the tour reaches La Grande. train likely to traverse the North Bank and discuss a Spokane union depot. La Grande passage doubtful.
Engineers and spouses return from midwest tours with health updates. Mrs Henry Henson to be home by March 14 from Hot Springs. A carload of machinery and drop pit components arrive for new roundhouse work. Ten cabooses for Washington division in city. Engine 215 and 212 overhauls to finish soon. Crane moves winter coal stock. murder case involves Sheriff Rand’s consultation. motive unclear.
A large attendance marked the opening of the Panhandle Cattle Raisers Association annual convention in Dalhart Texas with three days of addresses and discussions on cattle industry issues. The report notes varied events surrounding other city routine matters and a sewer ordinance in La Grande Oregon.
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