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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1910

Page

3

Local items from Cove and Union report on residents and travel

Cove and Union observers note Fred Houx in the city on business, J W Oliver delivering fruit trees from the Willamette valley, revival progress at Sum merville with 112 conversions and 90 joined, and various residents traveling to Idaho, Portland, and Louisville. Four fishing boats vanish off Lisbon with two dollars? in storm. five bodies recovered.

Lucian Martin Cove Williamette Valley J. W. Oliver Lisbon Portugese Wiy

Wellington disaster coroner investigates cause

The coroner in Wellington left for the city to complete evidence gathering on the disaster with a verdict expected tonight. Prof E F Saunders of the University of Washington attributes the avalanche on the Great Northern railroad to a thunderstorm, noting atmospheric shocks can trigger small slides. a seismograph quake 12 hours earlier is mentioned but deemed unlikely causal.

Beattle Wellington Joseph Benler Seattle Great Northern Railroad E. F. Saunders University of Washington Prof. Saunders Scenic

Revival services attract large crowd and choir shines

Evening revival drew a largely attended audience. The choir, growing in appeal, delivered strong songs as 17 new converts joined for a day total of 27. A Baptist ladies meeting led by Mrs Johnson drew many women. No services tonight, but tomorrow evening will resume.

Baptist Church Johnson

Family from Virginia travels through Eastern Oregon

J. O. Medows and wife with their children passed through the city en route to Wallowa to visit Mrs. Medows father. They hail from Childs County Virginia and travel in the country for health reasons related to Mr. Medows health.

Medows Oregon J. 0. Medows Wallowa

Building At Cove Promises Six-Room Home

Work started this week on a six room dwelling for James Nelson of Cove. The house is described as a nice little home that will enhance the village’s attractiveness and signals local belief in settling in the country.

Cove James Nelson

Chinese Sailor Convicted as Customs Tension Rises

Records show Ah Wey, a Chinese sailor aboard the Breton, jailed for a year after a mutiny on the ship triggered injuries to a fireman. The captain paid a $500 tax. a government collector insisted on duties with the Ottawa case continuing. Separately, bids open for a frame dwelling in Joseph Oregon with 40 percent bond and plans at the Jennings Brick Block.

Pringe Rupert Maleiar An Wey Alovy Breton Ah Wey Canadian Customs Warden Ottawa Joseph Oregon Jennings W. G. Beith

Public Sale at Farm Foothill Road to Hot Lake

Auction announced for Tuesday March at the foothill road farm. Ed Stringham as auctioneer offers 13 horses 7 to 12 years, milch cows, brood sow with pigs, poultry, farming equipment, wagons, harness, saddles, oats, stoves and household goods. Terms include cash under 10 and credit over 100 with approved security.

Tuesady Hot Lake Stringham Chiece Jersey Bronx Rhode Island

Notice for Publication Timber Claim La Grande Oregon

Walter Pratt of Allcel Oregon filed June 24 1909 sworn statement and application No 08723 to purchase 8 1 2 NE 1 4 Section 8 Township 2 South Range 40 East Willamette Meridian timber and land under the Timber and Stone Law 245 00 appraised land 40 00 timber 206 000 board feet at 1 00 per M final proof set for April 21 1910 before the U S Land Office La Grande Oregon contest possible by filing corroborated affidavit proving entry defects F C Bramwell Register

Department F the Interior U. S. Land Office la Grande Oregon Walter ©. Pratt Allcel East Willamette Meridian Register and Receiver United States Land Office F.C. Bramwell Register

SOHN PRA With Treasurer of Union County Oregon

A notice in Union County Oregon references the SOHN PRA in connection with the treasurer position. The readable fragment indicates an official financial matter tied to the county's administration.

Union County Oregon Sohn Pra

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