Local Items From La Grande and Surrounding Cities
Local briefs detail residents and visitors in La Grande Oregon and nearby towns. Names include John Bradburn, Nile Holwerton, W E Todd, C A Moore, Mrs A K Jones, J E Shields, James Walnum, Frank Evans, Harris French, Roy Oliver, FE Oliver, Lee Bell, John P McManus, J J Wade, W B Bach, B F Wilson, Mrs F Trever, C J Black, George Hoff, John Couch, George Goodall, and others on business, land, real estate, or church events with mentions of travels to Baker City, Portland, Los Angeles, and Twin Pallets area. The note references school drill practice, oil exploration plans by Roscoe West, and an election tally of 759 votes with $35 reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bradburn
Pleo Tock
Land Office
Nile HolWwertton
Dewnh
Hilliard
W. E. Todd
Wallows
Ely
C. A. Moore
Baker City
Las Grande
A. BK. Jones
Portland
J. E. Shields
Picot Rock
Williamson Land Office
James Walnum
Kamela
Frank Evans
The
Red Cross
Harris French
Roy Oliver
W. Oliver
Jane and Heppner
Lee Bell
Elgin
John P. McManus
Pitot Rock Record
J. J. Wade
W. B. Bach
Imbler
la Grande
B. F. Wilson
Union
F. Trever
Pleasant Valley
C.J. Black
George Hotf
Idaho
J. C. Guilling
Los Angeles
Yuba City
Guiling
John Couch
Blind City
Twin Palle Country
Real Eatela
Cleorge Goodall
Oclv
Salen
Methodist Church
Paris
Sini Company
Betty Ad
Moneon
Fos
Ldanea
Roscoe West
Prove J
New
High Five Club Entertainment by Mrs Ed Thomas
Society note says the High Five club will be entertained by Mrs Ed Thomas and seven others Thursday afternoon at the Thomue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames A Ed Thomas
Birth Announcement in City of Mecord
Born Sunday, March 7, to Mr and Mrs Bernard Christiansen a son tentatively named Beonard Christiansen was born in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirth) Mecord
Bunday
March
Mfr
Mire
Beonard Christiansenson
Henry Ruef Bribery Case Details Emerge In Court
The report notes a lasting agreement where Ruef would receive punishment and Henry would retain power to sentence Ruef if terms were broken. Ruef’s counsel argued Ruef had little chance to escape conviction on bribery charges and urged accepting the best terms offered by the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gliagor Ag
St. Prencie
Leenesnd
Dintebet Attor Lney Langdon
Meneyy
Rabbi 4+ ete
Ruef
Heney
Ach
Ruefs
Secret pact shielded Ruef from testifying
The act urged Ruef be kept secret to protect him from harm and avoid habeas corpus challenges to the mayoral election. Heney argues that during negotiations Ruef was not promised complete immunity and fears of Osmassin influence existed if Ruef faced custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruef
Biggy
O'Neil
Heney
Rue
Schmitz to Cann Liberty Ex-Mayor Plans Release
Supreme Court unani mously rules appellate court correct in denying prosecution rehearing in graft cases. Ex-mayor Schmitz to appear in Judge Dunes court for motion to dismiss indictments. Wealthy friends congratulate him as he plans county departure and release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fin Peastrom
Dieurbon
Eugene &. Schmits
Supreme Court
Schmitz
Schmite
Ulty
Judge Dunes Court
Call for Warrants in Union County Oregon
Union County treasurer announces funds on hand to pay all county warrants endorsed before July 1, 1905 and warrants endorsed before January 1, 1908 plus all outstanding contingent warrants as of March 10 1908. No interest after March 10 1908. La Grande Oregon March 10 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Ore
Union County
Oregon
Joan Frawleyronment
Enlon Cownty
Fragmentary notice on local services and pricing
Unclear OCR text shows stray phrases about tools and care for trees and soil work. No identifiable people places or organizations. Summary reflects damaged lines with no concrete actions or dates.
Court Orders Citation in Oregon Probate Case
Citations issued for hearing petitions in Union county Oregon to sell real property to pay legacies and administration costs with 10 days to respond. Also multiple legal notices from La Grande and surrounding areas including divorce summons and real estate advertisements in the Weekly Observer.
Court to Sell Property to Satisfy Will in Inland City Oregon
In Union county Oregon the county court petitions to grant an order authorizing sale of lots five and six in block twenty six in Sterling's addition Inland City to raise funds for legacies, expenses and administration of a will. The court fixed Tuesday April 14 1908 at ten o'clock a m as the sale time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead
J. C. Henry
Dill
J. F. Goram
Uinilon County
State of
Oregon
Velateiand Jo
Matiad
U Wardwell
Deecanad
Joe GlaniUleter
Stary Cyocdh
Wardwett
County Court of Union
Sterling
Inland City
Union County
State of Oregon
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Mrs. TN. Murphy
Hardward and Crockery
Ste
F. Lawrence Walther
Charles B. Hanford
Manger
Myr. Hanford
Wiliam Morrison
Ta Grande
Mia
Fred Schithke
Mize Belle Braden
Las
Episcopal Church
Henry
Iren
Cann Liberty
Piowines
Perton
McCall
Meri
the Golden Rule CO
la Grande, Nronan
Vityve
Arenas
McCall’s
Eld
Rass GL
le Purg
Alumienme
Ofegon
Anawer
Coort
T. H. Crawford
Weekly Observer
Jeading
Beattie
Spokane
Tacoma
Miss Cates
Gour
Notre Dame
Mi Sumbera
Smith-Promisg
L.C. Smith
Steward’s Opera House
D. H. Steward
F. Lawrence Walker
Antony
Cleopatra
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