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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1910
Page
4
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Local analysis argues La Grande will become a city of at least 25 000 in the near future, outpacing Pendleton Baker City and Ontario. It cites La Grande’s large payrolls Wallowa county lumbering mills and sugar factory as evidence and urges investment in Grande Ronde valley land and La Grande real estate.
The town of Lostine shifts location to the new O R and N railroad site prompting local chatter. The Oregonian editorial praised relocating towns to railroads but erred about Lostine’s valley, noting it sits in Wallowa County rather than Grande Ronde.
The Sumpter Valley railroad at last experiences a wreck after years of charmed service. The line’s steep grades and soft roadbeds have allowed trains to crawl up and down the mountain route with few mishaps, a feat long noted in PAM, Yor.
A Portland man aims for the Republican gubernatorial nomination and previously backed Harry Lane for mayor and George Chamberlain for senator. The speaker questions Portland's GOP quality and politics, urging secession from Oregon.
The article notes that the nonpartisan judiciary did not emerge from Oregon City but from Portland. It suggests Justice William R. King had stronger support among Portland lawyers than from the notable Mr. U'Ren.
The text muses on June as a time of bridal weddings and graduations, noting the month’s influence in making people feel younger and more appreciative of the world. It emphasizes June’s dual appearance of ceremonies and celebration.
The news that Binger Hermann is recovering from a serious illness brings satisfaction to many Oregon residents who follow state affairs.
Heavy rainfall last night delays progress on the Grande Ronde valley irrigation project as crews halt work to assess damage and resume after conditions improve.
A short poem by M. Quad from 1910 reflects on church steeples as symbols of aspiration and memory. The piece evokes quiet towns, bell towers, and the pull of faith within daily life.
In Tomkingville two churches share one bell until a dispute between Methodist Deacon Wheeler and Baptist Deacon Ames explodes. They clash over beehive trouble, threaten to quit, then push for a spire and a visible church presence rather than a simple cupola.
A tale recounts Baptists and another church racing to build the tallest spire in a city where cupolas and bells are new. Storms smash both spires hours before a planned festival, leaving wreckage and blame shared by rival deacons. A closing product ad promotes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Notice of public sale by the U S Land Office La Grande Oregon dated May 2 1910 under the 1906 act invites highest bidders for the NB 1 4 SH 1 4 Sec 38 3 T 3 S R 35 E W M serial 06912 sale at 10 am July 7 1910. Adverse claimants should file claims or objections before sale. F C Bramwell Register Col on R Eberhard Receiver.
The George Palmer Lumber Company sues F M Burkit in Union County Oregon Circuit Court. Burkit is summoned to appear and answer the complaint within the period set by the court order for publication in the La Grande Daily Observer for six weeks. If he fails to appear the action proceeds.
The text states a judgment will be taken against the respondent for 6300 dollars with 6 percent annual interest from October 1, 1908, plus 600 dollars for reasonable attorneys fees and costs and disbursements. The wording reflects plaintive legal proceedings and financial claims.
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