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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1909

Page

5

Local items mix travel visits and club notes in Elgin

Brief notices from Elgin recount residents visiting from Portland Walla Walla and Union. Lee Bell returns home after a brief trip, A W Nelson and Mrs Galloway party guests arrive, and the Dale club meets at Mrs Proctor’s to discuss Home Influence and Samuel Smiles.

Lee Bell Elgin Puttle Elgin Recorder la Grande Kiddle Warren Chandler Portland ii Rinehart Walla Walla Bert Woods Joe Woods Tetone Bongie Gus Lewys Irwin Ws T Misses Hill Thompson West and Heritage Union J. C. Kelly Portland Hogan A. W. Nelson la Crande Merry Widow HH. R. Hama Enterprise Knowles Baker City Givens Fineman Shields B.C. Fybrds Fritend J. 3 Atk Dale Club D. H. Proctor Bonsell Samuel Smiles Carroll

Park Ladies Serve 450 At Benefit Dinner In La Grande

For three hours from 11 00 a m to 2 00 p m the park board ladies and helpers served baked beans cold meat bread salad and other fare to about 450 hungry attendees. Nearly one hundred dollars was raised in the dining hall with gifts from Schilling s Best and Grocer Polack supporting the coffee. The event praised the park’s supporters noting months of effort and urging further contributions as fund raising nears its goal.

Eacon

La Grande Hopes for Corvallis Trip After Schedule Delay

The text suggests La Grande may send a team to Corvallis this spring if the Eastern Oregon meet, postponed, proceeds. It expresses hope that La Grande will again excel.

la Grande Corvallis Oregon

Strayed or Stolen Pony Advertised in Local Notice

Black pony branded V on left with 4 on right shoulder and a white hind foot. Last seen near Eichér Berger place on Ladd Hill. Reward offered at Jolnpatien. Contact Hilda Anthony with information.

Local students plan welcome home for Walla Walla squad

Lusty yells greet the returning La Grand team in Walla Walla tonight at 8 30 as locals praise the young winners. Enthusiastic supporters prepare for Pendleton on May 25 to back the squad at the next meet.

la Grand Walla Walla Pendleton

Frost Relief Cited as Fruit Crop Regains Normal Output

In Grande Ronde valley reports frost spared lower orchards while peaches set excessive blossoms and pears need careful handling. Apples prunes and plums show normal trends with berries proceeding as usual, easing spring frost fears.

Grande Ronde Valley

Interest in Open Air Services Tomorrow

Considerable interest is shown in the open air services to be held tomorrow afternoon near the Corner Depot and Adams avenue.

Corner Depot Adams Avenue

Court session reviews county projects and jail repairs

The county commission discussed approving bills and surveying the Owsley road extension. They did not decide on the poor farm. Judge Henry and commissioners inspected rough areas. A jail repair proposal will be made in about two weeks by the cell fitter, guiding next steps.

Owsley Road Henry Geain Mondiy Beker County

Public Land Sale Notice from La Grande Oregon 1909

Public land sale notice issued by U S Land Office La Grande Oregon dated April 27 1909 announces offering lands at public sale to highest bidder at 10 o clock am on the twentieth day of June following act of Congress approved June 27 1906 details incomplete but identifies Interior Department and General Land Office authority.

Oregon General Land Office

Adverse Claim Notice for Section 32 Land Parcel

Description of land in sections and township, noting serial number 61725. Parties claiming title must file adverse claims or objections by the designated deadline as provided in the notice.

W. M

Will Reach Old Point

A brief item notes fruit rumors about a valley crop and cites Chris Stackland as a rower from Cave urging confidence that the average crop will be normal despite anxious local chatter. The piece emphasizes timely information from an authoritative source and reassures residents about supply.

Chris Stackland Cave Him

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