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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1909

Page

7

Baker City Athletes Chosen for Tri-State Track Meet

Six of the fastest Baker City high school athletes were selected to represent the purple and gold at the Tri-State Interscholastic track meet in Walla Walla on Thursday. Events list include shot put by Jones and Heers, Rammer by Peers, discus by Beers, 50 yard dash by Denham and White, 220 yard dash by Denham and White, 100 yard dash by Denham, half mile by Hall, high jump by Service, and high hurdles by Service.

Baker City High School Walla Walla Jones Heers Peers Denham White Hall jumup—Service

Palouse Chief Mox-mox Believed Drowned In Umatilla River

Hoosis Mox-mox, chief of the Palouse tribe, is believed drowned after attempting to cross the Umatilla river last Thursday. His pony wandered the riverbank with a wet saddle, suggesting a struggle. His body has not been recovered and a reward is offered for recovery. The drowning is thought to have occurred near Thorne Hollow close to the Cayuse wreck site.

Hoosis Mox-mox Umatilla Thorne Hollow

Parker show tour touches Baker next week

W Hi Ellis the transfer man visited La Grande to view the Parker show and secure the hauling contract for Baker next week. He sought details on the plans and logistics for the upcoming stop.

W. Hi. Ellis la Grande Parker Mr. Ellis Baker

Work He Had To Do When The Show Arrived

A note from Baker City Herald describes the tasks and duties required as a show arrived. It highlights arrival challenges and the immediate work needed to prepare for the event.

Baker City Herald

Carpet cleaning offer with phone number 141

An brief classified note advertises carpet cleaning without from floor service options and includes the contact line Red 141. The message mentions removing four and nineteen units or tasks as part of the service but lacks clear details.

Two Story Business Building Planned on Main Street

A two story business building is planned for Main street in Joseph Oregon. Plans and specifications are available at the owner S Gir Jennings Joseph Ore or at the office of Robert Miller Grande Ore. The owner reserves the right to accept or reject bids and to waive informalities.

la Grande Union County Joseph Wallowacoun Oregon Jennings Ore Robert Miller Grande Arefleet

Notice to water consumers irrigation applications sought

Water consumers using meters for irrigation must visit the City Recorder's Office to fill out an application before using water for irrigation. H C Gulman Water Superintendent.

City Recorders Office H.C. Gulman

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