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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
5
The La Grande Oregon issue lists postal rates, editorial note on contributors, street improvement notices requiring seven and twelve foot sidewalks, and a call for remonstrances within ten days. It reports Italy's 1907 imports from the U S and Japan cement production growth, Pendleton district attorneyship, and a gun practice salute to the Pacific squadron.
Washington March 14 The discussion centers on who will command the Atlantic squadron after Evans retires Captains Schroeder and Sperry are mentioned but Richard Wainwright is favored by the president to receive the command, with confirmation likely forthcoming in the near term.
Eyes from Rosecomb Rhode Island Reds advertised as first class stock with good laying and size. Eggs offered at 1.00 per 13 with contact via phone Red 512 and mail address T BE Wright Box 781 La Grande Oregon.
Frank H Briggs of Starkey Oregon filed notice of intention to make final five year proof for Homestead entry No 10014 dated April 2 1901 covering NW4 SW section 7 and SEY SW and SE section 28 township 4 south range 5 west. Proof to be made before Register and Receiver at La Grande Oregon on April 20 1908 with witnesses Jones Jones Evenson and Ayers of Starkey Oregon.
Land Office notice from La Grande Oregon dated March 2 1908 states James Brady of Starkey Oregon has filed Homestead entry number 12729 covering lots 1 and 2 and part of section 31 township 3 south range 35 east Willamette Meridian. Proof to be made April 22 1908 before the register and receiver at La Grande with witnesses Elam Jones John M Jones Ben Hagey and Jett Ayers all of Starkey Oregon.
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