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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1911

Page

2

Observer Notes Incomplete Message at La Grande Post

Fragmentary OCR shows a note about La Grande post office and subscription rates but text is garbled and unreadable. Contains no clear event date or concrete figures to date.

Real estate agents under scrutiny as investors seek truth

Community vigilance grows as investors question listings from Laurelhurst and Kenton salesmen. Residents warn blueprints hide ditches and brush piles while buyers fear waiting years for Portland area lots to mature. The Grande Ronde fruit lands looms in discussion.

Laurelhurst Kenton la Grande Portland

Grande Ronde Land Claim Promoted by Observer

The Observer asserts truthful earnings potential and proximity of the investment, contrasting it with foreign town lot schemes and stock propositions, and offers to prove the claim to interested parties.

Hairy Revolution Moves China Toward Queue Abolition

The National Guard Magazine cites China’s 40 000 queues cut in Hong Kong December and the new drive by New China and the dragon throne to end the Manchu queue rule. The movement follows earlier anti foot binding efforts, driven by Chinese reformers and supported by debates on modernization and national identity.

China Hong Kong Anila Singapore Straits Settlements National Guard New Chima Party Dragon Throne

Appalling NYC disaster kills over a hundred girls

A mass fire in New York City claims the lives of more than one hundred young women trapped as flames engulf a tower. Public concern grows over factory safety and the deadly risks faced by workers in urban offices and factories.

Evening Observer New York City Psopl Hfe

Notice of Improvement District No 3 boundaries La Grande Oregon

The Common Council of La Grande Oregon resolves to improve Main avenue within Improvement District No 3 with pavement. After ten days from service on affected property owners the council will proceed. Boundaries cover Main avenue from Fourth to First streets and all property between Main avenue and lines through blocks in Grandy's and Romig's additions. Estimated cost 12280 dollars with a special assessment to pay for the work. The council will meet April 1911 at 8 p.m. to discuss costs and levy.

la Grande Oregon Main Avenue 4Th Street First Street Grandy Romig Fourth Street

City of La Grande Notice on Assessments

The City Council of La Grande Oregon announces a hearing will be granted to any person feeling aggrieved by such assessment. La Grande Oregon March 20 1911. By C M Humphreys Recorder of the City of La Grand March 2010.

la Grande Oregon C. M. Humphreys City of la Grand Oregon

Final Account Notice in Union County Oregon

Fannie Brown as Administratrix of Benjamin Brown deceased files final account in Union County Court Oregon. A hearing is set for April 12 1911 at 10 AM in La Grande Court House to hear objections. if none, the administratrix will settle the account. Dated La Grande Oregon March 4 1911. Fannie Brown Administratrix. F S Ivanhoe Attorney for Administratrix. dates March 6 13 20 27 April 3.

Fannie Brown Benjamin Brown Union County Oregon la Grande Saic Ivanhoe

Notice to Contractors for LaGrande Bitulithic Pavement

Sealed bids for 10 670 square yards of bitulithic pavement on Sixth street between Washington and F avenues with excavation curbing and drainage will be received by the LaGrande city council. Bids by April 5 1911 at o'clock p m with 5 percent certified check. Council may reject any bids. Warren Brothers agreement licensed bidders per patent terms. March 18 1911 C M Humphreys Recorder.

City of LaGrande Oregon Sixth Street Washington Avenue F Avenue Warren Brothers Company Warren Brothes Company Pts Grande

Notice to Creditors in Oregon Estate Proceedings

James C. McIntyre has been appointed administrator of the Frederick B. Small estate in Union County Oregon. Creditors must present their claims properly itemized and verified to F S Ivanhoe attorney for administrator in La Grande within six months after the first publication dated March 6 1911.

James C. McIntyre Frederick B. Small F. S. Ivanhoe la Grande Union County Oregon

Ad ministrator notice for W L Touey estate in La Grande

J J Carr named administrator of the estate of W L Touey deceased urges all claimants to file itemized verified claims in La Grande Oregon within six months of the notice date First publication March 6 1911 last publication April 3 1911 April 3 1911 notice dates include March 6 13 20 27 and April 3 1911

L. Touey Ivanhoe D. Mch

Bicycle Riders Warned on Sidewalk Ban Citywide

City ordinance prohibits sidewalk riding and will be enforced strictly after April 1 with penalties for violations.

Fraternal Lodge Meetings and Woodcraft Circle Schedule

FP and A M La Grande Lodge No 41 meets first and third Saturdays at 730 pm. BPOE La Grande Lodge No 433 meets Thursdays at 8 pm in Elk's club. Women of Woodcraft Crants Ronde Circle No 47 meets first and third Thursdays at 7 pm in the IOOF hall. Visiting members welcome.

la Grande Lodge No Elk’s Club Depot Street Washington Avenue H. J. Ritter H. E. Coolidge Woodmen OF the World la Grande Lodge K. P. Hall D. Fitzgerald C. C J. H. Keeney Rebekahs Crystal Lodge LO. O. F Vighing Xatib Arbuckle Anna Alexander Knights OF Pythias—Red Cross Lodge No Castle Hall Old Hik Women OF Woodcraft—Crants Ronde Circle No. 47 Chloe Hobinson Lizzie Ellsworth

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Bruge Dennis LA Grande Iron Works D, Fitzgerald The George Palmer Lumber Company United States National Bank LA Grande, Ore Perry Pneumatic Samson Richardson & Boynton Gut Zweifel Sheet Metal Sworkers C. M. Humphreys, Recorder Mech J. J. Carr W. L. Touey J.j.carr the Fraternal Orders WM. W. A-La Grande Camp No T. R. Snook V. YY FE. Cox Jess Paul C. C. R. L. Lincoln, M C. E Hope O. Eb.c Cor Cally Carrier Hunter W. M Mary A. Warnick Jec C. I. Darley J. H. Pere U. S. Land Office Us Avenue Montana Welton & Barnett Props Jefferson and Depot St Clogston & Nutter Observer Office
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