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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1909

Page

8

City scales weigh hay grain coal in town ordinance

The city delays the official weighing ordinance until the 25th while Recorder Cox reports 50 scale fees collected since scales opened. J W Minnick weighed scrap iron for Fitzgerald and Ed Halley wool for Mac Wood of the Golden Rule Co. The first coal over the scales came from G E Fowler.

Recorder Cox J. W. Minnick Fitzgerald Ed Halley Mac Wood Golden Rule Co G. E. Fowler

Iestram Taken On Weighs Auto On Test Run

General Superintendent M J Buckley and O R N officials tested a new freight train with 150 tons capacity on the Kathela hill. The test used the largest bill and aimed to measure air bike capacity while documenting weight and performance on the highest grade.

Kathela le Ae Sila OBR & N Lt Ta Buckley

Air Brake Test Planned on Telecaset Hill Route

Officials from the east arrived to conduct a decisive air brakes test on a hill between here and Kamela. They were sidetracked until the day's freight had accumulated, after which the test will determine the hill’s braking strength.

Kamela

Photographer Mr Storm murdered near Starkey

Mr Storm the photographer reported murdered by a companion in the hills near Starkey weeks ago, whose body prompted a long Umatilla County ride by the piecers, is in the city today preparing slides of western life. He plans a lecture course where the slides will feature prominently.

Storm Starkey Umatilla County

Sheep Camp Fire Incendiaries Sought Near Telecaset

GEORGE L. HUFFMAN reports he is pursuing incendiaries who destroyed his sheep camp east of Telecaset. He fired four shots at a night prowler but hit nothing. Threats followed the April blaze as Oregon offers 500 dollars, the Sheep Association 500, and Huffman 250 for arrest and conviction.

Geo. L. Huffman Telecaset Union Saye Huffman Oregon The Sheep Association Hoffman

Miss Mabel Johnston Captivates La Grande Crowd Tonight

The town buzzes over Miss Mabel Johnston who arrived in La Grande last night and wowed audiences with ventriloquism. Tonight she headlines a Hood Attraction at Hand with her paraphernalia, promising a stronger show than last evening’s Amick and Marie and more moving pictures.

Mabel Johnston la Grande Amick & Marie

Vastine and Barney Firet Impress at the Pastime Theater

Vastine's Attractions and Barney Firet the Hebrew impersonator draw crowds at the Pastime. They entertain well and with interest. Collier Brothers jewelers are also praised, and moving pictures continue to be of high quality.

Barney Firet Collier Brothers Whib Jweelers

Prize rifle wins at indoor range this week

A splendid 20-20 saddle gun with leather holsters wins first prize at the Indoor Rifle Range. The prize gun features extra finish and stands out as a finer firearm than the average carbine.

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New York the Quality Store Chas England Iestram M. J. Buckley D. W. Campbell W. B. Bolline Graham J. T. Langley Cyicent Vastine’s Attractions Oradie Anti Corpu Graful College of Medicine Bureau of Chemistry Washington West 125Th Street Alexander Crossman Maji Thun Mate Gee Mati Gures and Permanately Turkish Remedy Co West 125 Street N. Y U. 5 Silverthorn
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