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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
4
Local retailer offers discounts on furniture carpets and furnishings claiming better value than rivals. Shoppers compare prices and note lower quotes on living room sets and rugs with ongoing sale and limited stock.
A brief notice reports a cordial social event hosted by the Grands Lodge at an unspecified hall. Attendees included members from nearby groups, with a focus on fellowship and community bonding.
Remember the meeting this evening at the M E Church. If you have not attended these meetings you have missed a real treat. The sermon will be especially strong and of interest to every man and woman in this city. You should attend.
Mrs Calvin Harte Mont was instantly killed at seven oclock this evening when she fell through a skylight into a drug store below while traveling with her husband to Goldfield. They had stopped in Pocatello and taken rooms at the Matonic temple. The skull fracture resulted from the fall.
In Warsaw eleven factories threaten to strike if reserves are mobilized. Similar demonstrations are expected in Lodz as unrest flares amid rumor of a new mobilization. Plainly conveyed, workers push back against wartime demands.
John Bender, a leading northwest mining figure who discovered the Bonanza Queen mines, dies in Everett after a cancer battle. Also notes sale of the United States Patent of the Twentieth Century derrick fork, patented by F M Bradley of La Grande, Oregon on August 2, 190?
Notice for publication of timber land claim under the Timber Land Act dated 1878 in Washington Territory. Land described as NW of Section 5 in Township 19 South Range 5 West, notices show land may be used for timber or stone. Witnesses named: Daniel J Salas, James W. Merwin, Orvide Awisn. Adverse claimants must file within March 13, 1906 with Register E W Davis.
A large touring company led by Leon Wardburn presents Uncle Tom's Cabin at Stewart's Opera House on Monday March 20. The show features a cast of erty performers, a specialty artist, two quartettes, a strong orchestra, and numerous colored comedians, promising lively wit and dancing. A big parade is planned surrounding the production.
Land Office at La Grande Oregon announces a notice under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 for a land claim in California Oregon Township area. Claimants must file objections or proof before the June 2nd deadline with James E Bateman and Bexyister at 65th & W. Davin Oregon.
Notice of public auction under the Timber and Timber Lands Act dated June 3 1878. Lands in Oregon Crow Wing Minnesota Brainerd area offered by W Morwin and Keirin Forsyth with witnesses Daniel J O Bien James E K Hateman. Adverse claimants must file claims by March 24 1905. BK W Davis Register.
Public land notice announces timber land claim proceedings under the land office. Witnesses listed include Thome Lotus, Albert Wonters, Fred K. Hooltke, and Joseph Turcott. claimants must file by May 2, 1906.
The County Court of Union County Oregon names the Understined as administrator of John Morrison deceased estate and requires all claimants to present verified claims within six months to the administrator at his La Grande Oregon ranch address. Dated February 1905.
Notice records that Kate Usher estate probate opens in Union County Oregon with administrator 1 Meyers and attorney H Fins. Creditors must present verified claims to La Grande National Bank La Grande Oregon within six months from February 16 1905. The notice also lists proof requirements for a separate final proof in support of a land claim before Land Office officials.
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