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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1909

Page

5

Local items from North Powder and region

L A Russell visited North Powder to attend broader interests. BH M Sanders of North Powder is in the city. Mrs Eva Purdy of Portland visits her sister Mrs C A Gore. Lytton Ivannee went to Joseph for a few days. Attorney T A Crawford returned from Enterprise. Denham of Fugip is here on court business. Mrs George Palmer, Mrs Vincent Palmer and Miss Schofield returned from Portland. Press Lewis goes to Baker City to arrange haystacks. Pacific States Telephone manager Laughlin attends to business in Wallowa county. Garrett Oldenberg, Ramsey Oldenberg, is in Union as county fruit inspector. F S Bramwell goes to Hot take to recuperate. Mrs Bramwell needs rest. Judge Henry went to North Powder to receive a new steel bridge over Powder river, a 56 ft span costing about 140. Mrs George Post leaves for Baker City then California after disposing of Iowa county interests. Rev A Phipps arrived for Island City Sunday school convention today and tomorrow. he is praised as an outstanding institute leader.

L. A. Russell North Powder BH. M. Sanders Eva Purdy Portland C. A. Gore Lytton Ivannee Joseph T. A. Crawford Enterprise Denham Fugip Bigin George Palmer Vincent Palmer Schofield Press Lewis Baker City Laughlin Pacific States Telephone Company Wallowa Garrett Oldenberg Ramsey- Oldenberg Union Bramwell Hottake Judge Henry Baker Powder River Coset George Post H. Jordan Mr. Post Wallowa County California

Idaho Bank Successful in Foreclosure Sale Near North Powder

The sheriff sold to Jimbo Trust & Savings Bank of Boise all W. R. Rivette and wife property including 140 acres of timber land near North Powder two lots in town and timber on about 600 acres west of the town. The winning bid was $2000. The case had skirted an appeal to the U S Court of Appeals in San Francisco after John S Hodgin’s decision was upheld by Judge Wolvertson in Portland. In Nevada Carson City March 24 a miner William Lindsay was killed and seven others buried in a cave-in at the Adwims gypsum mine near here.

Jimbo Trust & Savings Bank Boise Idaho All Right Ite W. R. Rivette North Powder United States Court of Appeals San Francisco John S. Hodgin Wolverton United States District Court Portland Carson City Nev William Lindsay

Suspect Held in Murder Near Spokane

A man identified as 8. P. Kline is held on suspicion in the murder of J. Saudanski whose body was found on a local reservation. Kline allegedly persuaded Bandunski to quit his job and move to Nelson, B C, then kept Saudanski's effects and took them from the depot after the crime.

Spokane 8. P. Kline J. Saudanski Here Kline Bandunski Nelson B. C Saudanski Kine

Patchwork Cover: Publishers Talk This Month

A lively note from publishers explaining why big stories and good humor appeal to readers. They describe how the paper blends solid reporting with engaging sentiment to keep audiences informed without dulling the experience.

Miss Cundiff Engaged From Eugene Social Event

Miss Margaret Cundiff’s engagement to Nathaniel Withrow of San Francisco is announced at a Saturday afternoon party hosted by Mrs. Kate Cundiff. The event featured decorations, games, a luncheon, and many attendees from local and visiting circles. Miss Cundiff is a former La Grande High School faculty member. Mrs. F F E Moore hosts Kaffee Klatch Friday afternoon.

Kate Cundiff Mix Margaret Nathaniel Miss Cundiff la Grande High School

Fire destroys Harvey eating house and Santa Fe station

Reports from Lamy say a blaze last night destroyed the Harvey eating house the Santa Fe station and telegraph office in Albuquerque causing an estimated loss of 20000 dollars.

Albuquerque N. M Lamy Harvey Santa Fe

Wants No Debate Tariff Talk Stirs House

Champ Clark, House minority leader, urged on the floor that there was no time for further tariff debate. He said the minority did not want to waste a moment and called for thorough consideration. He contended the tariff falls on the consumer and noted witnesses before the Ways and Means Committee favored higher Dingley rates or keeping the tariff in status quo.

Washington Champ Clark Ways and Means

Masked men rob Bon Ton cafe in Helena

In Helena on March 24 masked assailants entered the Bon Ton cafe and locked the owner in a box. They wrecked the cash register with an ax and fled with the night’s receipts. the exact amount stolen is not known.

Helena Mont

West Storms Sweep Nebraska Colorado and Wyoming

A heavy snowstorm across Nebraska Colorado and Wyoming cripples communications with Denver and other points. The winter storm is described as the heaviest of the season with disrupted wire service reaching Colorado towns. Two Eastern Star initiates planned for tonight and social activities follow. Sacramento March 34 The Thompson anti land grab bill signed by Governor Gillette targets the Hyde Benson Ackerman land crabbing ring that allegedly controlled California public lands for years.

San Francisco Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Denver Sacramento Gillette Kingsbury Malcolm Glenn Hyde-Benson-Ackerman California

Severson Taken To Hospital After Illness

H A Severson was taken to the hospital this afternoon in serious condition. He was formerly a member of the Burger and Severson real estate firm before the company was dissolved.

H. A. Severson Mr. Severson Burger & Severson

Woman Well Educated in Jail After Bank Cash Heist

Sharon Pennsylvania reports show a well educated woman in custody with $9,989 in her possession from a bank robbery. Willie, his father Frank Bubl, and the police chief Crain are en route to Cleveland to identify two prisoners as the investigation continues.

Sharon Willie Frank Bubl Ans Crain Badley Cleveland Wille

Evans urges protection for naval bases and fleets

Visiting speaker Bob Evans told Tacoma audiences that the Pacific coast needs three naval stations at Puget Sound Bremerton Maré Island or nearby and San Diego with a 24 ship Pacific fleet. He urged citizens to form naval leagues and press Congress and western lawmakers to back the plan. Evans met Shriners and business groups at the Tacoma hotel, then spoke at the theater before departing for Bellingham.

Evans Shriners Commercial Tacoma Bellingham

Relic of the Past Pioneer Carrier Dies at Dallas

A veteran mail carrier famed for flawless punctuality and long service in the Wal Jowa Valley and Snake River region died after heart failure. He left Wallowa Valley for Dallas to seek relief, and died at his son Ira’s home. He leaves multiple children and requested burial beside his wife. His remains were sent to Enterprise for interment.

Wal Jowa Valley Snake River Wallowa Ira Dallas Lons Thomas Willam Jasper Christina Blue Mere Lisa Newell Michael Hamon Lydian Rowley Fancho Newell Brennan la Grande Enterprise

Governor Curry Recalled Resignation Sparks Telegram Thanks

Banta Fe New Mexico March 24 Governor Curry received many telegrams of thanks after he recalled his resignation at President Tafts suggestion.

Banta Fe N. M Curry Taft

City Officials Face Resignation Pressure After Unrest

Rioting threat eased as Mayor reads petition and files it with the recorder. New marshal James England appointed. Recorder Hanks resigns only last night, with B F Wilson named city attorney. Business leaders oppose the council and seek resignations amid rising tensions.

Recorder Hanks James England

Emerys Isolated Over Jap Marriage Plan

Mrs. Emery asserts her daughter will wed Gunjiro Aoki despite public opinion. The mother says Christianity teaches all souls are equal and claims support offered to Aoki to abandon the union. The girl's father remains away from home as the family faces social isolation.

Aoki Eulll Core Madera

Packy McFarland Beats Leach Cross in Ten Rounds

In New York Packy McFarland defeats Leach Cross after ten fast rounds last night. Cross shows little blemish from the bout, with Abe Attell and Frankie Nell among observers. The event followed a dispute over property in attorney H. J. Foray's office. Reinert surrendered.

New York Packy McFarland Leach Cross Cross Opnie Brooklyn Abe Attell Frankie Nell Santa Ana Gary Edward Rainer Mession H. J. Foray Reinert

Retired Accountant Fires At Wife In San Francisco

In San Francisco on March 24 Thomas W. Grant a 55 year old retiree delirious with illness fired three rounds at his wife. One bullet hit her abdomen another the right hip and her condition is serious. The shooting occurred when his wife called him for breakfast.

San Francisco Thomas W. Grant

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. Phipps Island City Rev. Phipps Northwest Idaho Bank Cal the Cundiff Home Emma Travis Eda F. F E. Moore Burnet Helena Cafe Eastern Star Meeting Order of the Eastern Star Severson Governor Curry Sam ALLON the Peoples Opera House la Grande, Ore Cocuncilman Pratt B. F. Wilson Emerys Dee Ieee Emery Anti Corpu College of Medicine Bureau of Chemistry Esthetic Chemical CO West 25Th Street New York,n.y Salem Statesman Eugene Florence the Guard
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