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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1910
Page
2
With spring opening, several real estate transactions occurred in recent days. Analysts note Grande Ronde farming lands fetch high prices, reflecting long familiarity with the area and its value.
The Grande Ronde Irrigation company says success or failure rests on farmers signing contracts. After months of consideration, committees will canvass next week to decide whether enough land will sign up. If sufficient land is secured, the Meadowbrook dam project will proceed. otherwise it will be passed up.
In Princeton New Jersey on March 15 a campaign to erect a Cleveland memorial begins with leaders Dr Woodrow Wilson president of Princeton University and ex Senator John F Dryden guiding the push. The effort aims for national reach and honors the late president born in Cleveland.
In Washington March 18 report says Reno lawyer files suit to test the Nevada direct primary law. The complaint claims the act unconstitutional on many grounds including restricting qualified voters from running for office and hindering new political party formation.
Two weeks have passed since Palmer Mill shut down due to log shortages. Tides on the Joseph branch below Elgin slow passenger traffic and block the log supply, delaying logging trains from the camps.
A main sewer in the alley between Jefferson and Adams Avenues separated at the center of the Depot Street intersection. Crews work to reline the line as the street sinks undermining and risked a vehicle accident if not promptly addressed.
La Grande has been invited to participate in the Columbia indoor meet at Portland on April 16 in academic events such as the 50 yard dash 50 yard hurdles half mile pole vault and more. No definite action to send the team has been taken as indoor track curves may handicap runners. Also Oregon representatives Partlow and Payle of New West Magazine visit La Grande to arrange a special writeup and an Eastern trip with stereoptical slides.
The article details a Farmers board pressuring for a contract, with David Eccles to review it, five weeks without response, and two directors sent out to solicit subscriptions. Stockholders meet in April to decide if irrigation becomes reality or is abandoned. Secretary Reynolds has not been paid this winter, working gratis.
The canvassers report Mahady versus Meyers for Recorder, Sekee, Logan for Treasurer, Matthews for Chief of Police, Walden, and bond issue results. Bonds pass with 415 to 170, majority 245.
Yesterday was the last day to save a 3 percent tax discount. Property owners may pay before October 1 without penalty, with delinquency penalties of 30 percent and 1 percent monthly interest until paid.
The Joseph train arrived on time today despite earlier track troubles. The smooth run signals improvement in service as the public notes the punctual arrival with cautious optimism.
J L Corbett sold his six acre farm five miles east of town to Wilson Snook father of Recorder J R Snook who just arrived from Fulton Missouri. Snook plans to make the valley his home and paid 6500 in the deal.
For sale or rent a seven room house and outbuildings with a nice lawn and fruit trees on the corner of O. and Sth Streets. Also six acres of good land near the city with a good house, outbuildings, ample water, and small fruit half a mile east of city limits. Enquire of R. M. OLIVER, 15-4-15.
St Louis reports Adolphus Busch plans to leave his winter home the Blossoms in Pasadena to the city for a public park. He aims to join Blossoms with the sunken gardens to create a premier Pacific coast estate, with maintenance only as expense.
The contractor J. Clancey plans a relocation to Portland to establish his home though no departure date is fixed yet.
While en route to the railway station President Taft's auto nearly hit a woman who stepped into the street. Five blocks later a collision with a streetcar was narrowly averted thanks to the quick action of the chauffeur.
Omaha reports the famed bleached flour cases ended without trial as Attorney Butler of St Paul, appointed to prosecute, dismissed the charges. The defense had alleged the flour used for the government trial had been specially bleached.
On March 16 Col. Roosevelt inspected the Om Durman battlefield escorted by Col. Hutchinson and a party of sheiks. The party visited other points of interest on the return to Khartoum.
The plaintiff Mrs Graybeal sues the Oregon Railroad and Navigation for damage money. Defense moves for nonsuit during arguments this afternoon, with proceedings ongoing at 3 30.
After reporting three true bills during a special term, the grand jury was dismissed this afternoon. Two amended indictments target Chandler and Wisdom, while the third remains secret.
Farl Jones sold his Ladd Creek farm to Adolph and Henry Peebler. Forty five acres were included with the sale, but the price was not made public.
At tonight's city council meeting F L Meyers will resign as third ward councilman after being elected mayor. Meyers will assume the mayor's office next Monday.
Bargains include 157 acres near Imbler with a five room house, barn, and outbuildings. 30 acres in fall wheat, 10 in hay, 10 in orchard with 8 bearing, and 60 acres timothy hay. Personal property valued around 4000 to 1000 dollars accompanies the land, with terms likely easy.
A diverse real estate notice lists 12 properties near La Grande with prices from 650 to 8000 dollars. Includes 6 to 7 room houses, farms, lots with water, wells, streams for irrigation, barns, and outbuildings. Several offer cash or installment terms.
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