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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1909
Page
4
The La Grande Evening Observer prints a mix of rates and notices and discusses forgery as a frequent early crime. It notes Baker City indictments, Union Stockyards purchasing in advance, and a young man tied to the Reed forged matter facing years in prison.
Jilly Rose defeated Kid Harris by decision before about 250 spectators at the Armory skating rink in Baker City. The main event featured Ross vs Harris with a hard fought 12 rounds of 15. Harris was knocked down in the 9th round and counted out after a hot exchange near the ropes. A controversial foul in round seven occurred when Harris struck Ross as he knelt, but was not ruled a foul.
Phillips purchases cattle from Pp J P and G WH Perkins and William Warren, Powder River Valley growers.
Fruit inspectors report early signs of a grand season across Union Cove and Grande Ronde valley with hardy buds and expanding orchards. Frosts have damaged some early fruit in Milton and Freewater, while pear blight threatens trees unless diseased limbs are cut and burned. Public officials await new statutes to guide inspector duties.
The Polmontier alaters and manager PD. Tralmptier traveled through La Grande this morning heading to Joseph for a Baptist church conversion event Monday evening. They perform Friday night in Watlows and Saturday night instein, returning from Migin on Monday’s train. The Polnaders hail from Tray, N. D., and have toured since October.
David Beecles, owner of the Sumpter Valley railroad and major Oregon Lumber Co. stockholder, arrives in Baker from Ogden Utah. Rumors say plans advance to extend the line toward Prairie City with Utah Construction Co. awarded the contract, bid bonds required, plans viewable at Cavinese and Wurweiler in Joseph Oregon.
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