Little Ledbetter in Critical Condition After Wagon Injury
Horecell Ledbetter, son of Ed Ledbetter of North Powder, lies in a Hot Lake hospital in critical condition after wagon wheels ran over his abdomen last Wednesday. His mother Mia Ledbetter arrived for a delicate operation and shows signs of improvement, though she has not been told of her son's accident.
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Hot Lake
Horecell Ledbetter
Ed Ledbetter
North Powder
Mia
Ladbetter
Briggs to Meet Nelson in 15 Round Fight
Jimmy Briggs of Chelsea Massachusetts will fight Dick Nelson in a 15 round bout in Lymanaville BRL on March 24. The rematch follows their prior meeting and spotlights local boxing action tomorrow night.
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Briggs
Nelson
Lymanaville
BRL
Jimmy Briggs
Chelsea
Mass
Dick Nelson
Gun accident on Pacific Express prompts inquiry and suspension
Express Messenger Duffey in charge of the Pacific Express car when a shotgun exploded at La Grande yards. Mrs. C. M. Walker was struck by a stray buckshot. Duffey is temporarily released as investigation proceeds. possible dismissal hinges on findings. A depot platform crowd observed the incident. A real estate firm advertises job openings.
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Duffey
Walker
Indoor Baseball Prep Builds for Enterprise Series
Tonight the local indoor baseball squad completes final practice before tomorrow night’s two game set in Enterprise. Captain Crowe will name the starting lineup for the first game as La Grande’s pitchers and fielders sharpen skills. Crowe notes a strong pitcher in the circle and fast fielding, with seating planned for over 400 fans on the Noyes rink floor to ensure clear views of every play.
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Enterprise
Crowe
la Grande
D. Crowe
Noyes
Accidental Gun Discharge Injures Woman in Joseph
Fred L. Sheets reports a gun accident at the home of Mrs. Elia Coulter in Joseph. Mrs. Coulter, sister of Mrs. Sheets and Mrs. Earles, was seriously wounded when a man handling a Winchester rifle discharged it. The bullet passed through her legs just above the knee, with doctors warning blood poisoning as the only serious complication anticipated.
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Fred L. Sheets
Joseph
Elia Coulter
Sheets
W. Earles
Coulter
A. F. Sheets
Winchester
Potatoes Shipped to Missouri. More Orders Placed
J. D. McKennon has shipped one car of potatoes to Missouri and has orders for twelve more cars. The section reports favorable rates with current East prices at 60 cents per 100 pounds, while Willamette Valley rates are 7 and a half cents. Western growers push to lower rates, urging stock clearance before price competition intensifies. Let Heacock repair your watch.
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J. D. McKennon
Missouri
Willamette Valley
Vwailes
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ERA
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Pootwear
Cc. W. Preston
Depot Street
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Heacock
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Grande Ronde Valley
Fortie
Utasug
Vasey
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