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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1909
Page
8
The Notley school board will hold a sale event at White School and Lu Wand School with 140 cords of pine and other goods offered. A private tent sale also lists Fancy Seed Potatoes from the SREL Co in stock and priced 21 2 to 7 cents per pound at A V Oliver's warehouse.
Oregon funds are on hand to pay all county warrants endorsed by the treasurer before April 1, 1907. No interest will be allowed on these warrants after March 22, 1909. JOHN FRAWLEY, Treasurer of Union County, Oregon.
In the District of Oregon J. H. Leishman of Baker City is bankrupt. Adjudicated April 2 1909. First meeting of creditors at Baker City office April 16 1909 at 2 pm to prove claims appoint a trustee and conduct business. Nh. G Drowley Referee In Bankruptcy.
Union county solicits bids for 140 cords of red fir and yellow pine wood three feet long to be piled in the courthouse basement at La Grande. Bids due May 5, 1909, deadline at the clerk’s office. The county court reserves the right to reject any or all bids. I A is
Congestion in westbound passenger service led to dividing the usual No. into three sections last night. Cars were full with standing room limited as colonistic influx neared peak. Tickets show three sections again tonight and perhaps tomorrow. extra trainmen and power mobilized in Pendleton Huntington and city to handle the surge.
La Grande travels to Huntington for the opening game of the six town league. The La Grande lineup features Herr at pitcher Cotner at first Prow at second Bradley at shortstop Elmer in left Allstott at third Zimmerman in center Murphyson in right. Perry and Baker meet tomorrow on the Lincoln grounds with Nelson pitching for Perry. Union hosts Cove at Union. Grand stand free at the game here tomorrow.
A 25 year old man was detained by officers after being found on the street acting incoherently. He showed signs of possible drug influence, was examined by county court, and admitted to the asylum after failing to speak clearly or provide coherent information. He signed the name Juan reaury.
A Pendleton visit draws attention as locals describe the event as the "vert thing" amid chatter of Parker and new connections. The report notes unfamiliar visitors and a sense of novelty in the eastern and central areas.
The text argues the Parker shows in the ball park outclass all previous carnivals in equipment, management, and business approach. It emphasizes professional, businesslike operations with dedicated heads for each department and a focus on practical, profits driven methods.
In the Justice Court of La Grande District Union County Oregon City of La Grande Plaintiff vs E E Ralston and O Ralston partners as Ralston Co defendants. The summons orders appearance by the 28th day of May 1909. Judgment for $19.00 plus costs if no answer is filed. Published by order of Justice A Stewart. Also notice of stray pony Billy branded H on right shoulder and white hind foot last seen near Eichenberger place Ladd Hill March 25 with reward.
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