Baker City Edges The Dalles In Debate For Eastern Title
In Baker City last night the Baker School won the eastern championship by securing two of three judges votes. The question: Resolved, That the government should own and operate the railroads. The Dalles team presented strong argument but failed to overturn Baker City’s advantage. Astoria, western Oregon champions, will visit Baker City in spring to contest for the Oregon title.
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Baker City
Dallas
Ulle
Dragon'e Dubating Flaid
Simolf Fame
Astoria
Oregon
Dalles
Windows in Place at Baptist Church Dedication
Large church windows are being installed today at the Baptist Church including memorial panes. Work is closely observed as dedicatory services approach next Friday with Dr. Brougher drawing much interest and the seating likely to be taxed.
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Baptist Church
la Grande
Brougher
Ticket Board Cleans Fast As Seats Sell Out Early
By 10 o'clock this morning most seats for Charles B. Hanford were cleared from the sale board. The middle section disappeared quickly while only scattered seats remained along the aisles. Calls from Cove and Elgin indicate strong demand for remaining spots.
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Charles B. Hanford
Cove
Elgin
Two Baseball Games in Afternoon Lineup
Two baseball games are in progress this afternoon. Blue Mountain Athletic faces Ruthven of North La Grande, while Meyers plays L. 10. 8. team as the second juvenile contest of the afternoon.
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Blue Mountain Athletic
Ruthven
North la Grande
Meyers
Cross Bate
Apple Specimens Show Quality of Hood River Varieties
Two perfect apple specimens from the Eastern Oregon Colonieation company showcase Yellow Newtown and Jonathan varieties grown near Hood River. The display highlights Grands Rondevilley’s impact on the regional apple industry.
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Eastern Oregon Colonieation Company
Hood River
Grands Ronde Villey
Unclear Text Entry With Questions About Barley Value
Fragmentary notes discuss barley versus wheat value and mention Hermna Vohra, with references to white sed, black baring wood, and hoe feed considerations. The readable text is incomplete and lacks a clear news event or person of record.
Gasoline Engine Irrigation and Spraying Machinery Ad
Fairbanks Morse Gasolia engines for pumping spraying sawing grinding. Outfits complete with Fairbanks Scales Dynamos and Motors Windmills and Towers Grinders and Well Pumps. First quality goods at lowest prices. In stock. Liberal terms. Prompt replies. Write for catalogue and prices Frank Kilpatrick agent La Grande Oregon.
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Fairbanks
Morse Gasolia
Fairbanks+Morse
Fairbanks-Morse
Frank Kilpatrick
Workmen Begin Demolition After Fire at Coffey Barber Shop
Construction crews tear down the former J. E. Coffey barber shop damaged by a recent fire. The Model restaurant will be enlarged and repaired once the site is cleared.
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J. E. Coffey
White Shirts Win Tight Basketball Contest
A small crowd watched a fast rough game on katoe last night as the White Shirts defeated the other team by a narrow margin. Both sides traded free throws with the White Shirts making two field baskets to their opponent's two. Manager Moyes hosted the players at the Model restaurant after the game.
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Moyes
Advertised Letters List Include Local Figures at Post Office
Mra EK B Brown Mra Francia R Elila Mra A W Plowtre-2 Mra Carrit Goyen Mins Lone M Hutchins Ward Mra Tilda Montgomery Clyde Boon T E Cornellina Geo Connors Thomas Featherson-2 Harry Gardiner J M Longshore Charles A Myers Nephi Roberta G M Richey Postmaster.
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EK. B. Brown
Francia R. Elila
A. W. Plowtre
Mra
Carrit Goyen
Mins Lone M
Hutchins. Stree
FL. Ward
Tilda Montgomery
Clyde Boon
T. E. Cornellina
Geo. Connors
Thomas Featherson
Harry Gardiner
J. M. Longshore
Charles A. Myers
Nephi Roberta
G. M. Richey
Piles Cured at Home by New Absorption Method
If you suffer from bleeding itching or protruding piles send your address for details on a home absorption treatment and immediate relief. A free trial offer with local references is claimed with a money request to Mrs M Summers Rox P Notre Dame Ind.
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Rox P
Notre Dame
Ind
Notice of Public Land Claims at La Grande Oregon
Notice to public that Willie Roy Harrington of Pilot Rock Oregon filed intent to prove final Umatilla Indian home stead entry No 31 for two parcels with timbered and untimbered land. Proof date set before registrar May 5 1908 with witnesses John Harrison Albert Borech Dowet lef Shoemaker Peter Baker all of Pilot Rock Oregon.
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Department of the Interior
la Grande
Oregon
Willie Roy Harrington
Pilot Rock
W. M
U. 8
Land Office
John Harrison
Albert Borech
Tdwetlef
William HW
Twal
Wileard
Bow
Hotlee
Soo
W. Mead
la Granite
Tiobert Dewi
Cooten Golder
Hilgard
Brenent Pelong
Gua Pingledor
Mramwelul
Notice to property owners on house numbering
Notice to property owners that houses not numbered must be numbered. Property owners should address this immediately to avoid enforcement of numbering ordinances. The renewal aids the United States Post Office inspector in inaugurating free mail delivery in the city. By order of Street Committee, W. N. Monroe, Chairman.
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United States Post Office
W. N. Monroe
Northwest engineers meet in Spokane with Oregon delegation
La Grande members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers may attend the Spokane meeting on April 1 and 2 to plan ins and the national convention in May. Oregon’s Portland division likely supplies the delegate. A E Curtis of Portland may go, while the La Grande group may not provide the delegate this time. In Union County, a separate court case involves William G Peach suing Ella C Peach for divorce, with a six week summons starting January 30, 1908. Edgar M Sanders named executor of Isaac N Sanders estate. six months to file claims at 2104 Court Street, Anker City, Oregon.
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la Grande
Brotherhood of Locomo Etive Engineers
Northwest Engineers
Spokane
Luke Ferguson
Henry Henson
Ier
Columbia
la Grance Engineers
Oregon
Portland
A. E. Curtis
Palintiff
T. H. Crawford
Weekly Observer
Union County
Cochran & Cochran
Plaintiff
Edgar M. Sanders
Isaac N. Sanders
C. A. Moore
Court Street
Anker City
State of Oregon
Notice of Pinal Settlement for Hen ry H Elmer estate
Notice is given that Edward Elmer as administrator has filed his final account of the estate of Henry H Elmer deceased. Union County Oregon County Judge sets April 13 1908 at 10 o clock a m at La Grande courthouse for hearing objections and settlement. Dated February 5 1908.
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Haw
Henry H. Elmer
Union County
Oregon
la Grande
Edward Elmer
Henry. Elmer
Fresh Jersey Milk Offered by Local Seller F Baker Jr
To the public forsigned I pow prepared to furntat pure fresh milk from young Jersey cows. F. BAKER, JK. Phone Black 282.
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Jersey
F. Baker, JK
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Ticket Board
Seats Cleans Board
Hanford
IEAM
State of
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THE
Columbia Oil and Gas Developing Company
Washington
Capital Stock
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Corner Riverside
Wal A
Malheur County
Treasury
Malheur Oil District
Yale
Malheur OI
Pacific Coast
Bakersfield
California
Beardsley
J. T. Beardsley
Columbia Group
Ray W. Logan
LA Grande National Bank
Malheur OI & Gas Development Company
Union, Oregon
WM. Parker
R. F. Lounsberry
Lee-Treas
B. Waters
T. Beardsley
J.B. Waters
L. L. Aumock
T. Bertidsleyv
PB. Lounsberry
Wm, Parker
J. V. Marlow
A. E.knapton
CHAS
Belgrove
Adingram
R. W. Logan
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