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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
8
The young man blown to pieces in Hood River yesterday is believed to be Ray Utter formerly of La Grande. Utter recently worked at the Observer office and was popular with residents during his city stay.
A Portland wedding united Edwin Holmes and Miss Florence Hollister at the First Presbyterian church yesterday at 9 o'clock. Mrs. Walter Hascome sang the service and pianist Mr. Coursen accompanied. Elegant presents were given to the newlyweds as the bridal party traveled to Wallows to begin their home life.
Colonel Roosevelt and United States Marshal Seth Boller with hunting companion R J Cunningham visited Wea mingtor Abbey the Tower of London and spent several hours at the British Museum in London on May 19.
A credulous housewife quips about survival twenty miles from the north pole as a man recalls how he survived by twisting a tail and slipping away through the snow. The bizarre exchange features a nameless man and a Chicago News reference.
The Summerville Ladies' Aid Society held a pleasant evening with refreshments and a program. Performers included Misses Tuttle Baker Danderpael Drill heh Ke See ba ear America and twelve young ladies with songs and poems.
Notice records Adolph Lauer of La Grande Oregon filing intent to make final five year proof to establish his claim on the SE 1-4 NE 1-4, 1-2 SE 144, sec 17 and NE 1-4 NE 1-4, sec 20, T4S R38E W M, based on entry No 14038 and serial 04326 with filing date January 3 1905 at the C S Land Office La Grande Oregon January 21 1910.
The notice states that on March 15 1910 at the United States Land Office in La Grande Oregon the Reglster and Receiver will hear claimants. Witnesses listed are John Shilling Jr Henry J Rehen James Shilling and Fred Pohlman all of La Grande Oregon.
E A Brownell sues Ella L Brownell in Union County Oregon Circuit Court seeking a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony. Ella L Brownell must appear and answer within six weeks after first publication in La Grande Evening Observer.
Notice states sealed bids due by 11:00 a.m. August 1, 1910 for described school lands including All of Section , T. 18, R. 40 E and W 12 of Section 16, T. 8 Gy 34. Bids must be accompanied by the required elements.
Regularly executed application to purchase and at least one fifth of the amount offered. No bid for less than 7.50 per acre will be considered. Right to reject any and all bids reserved. Address bids to G G Brown Clerk State Land Board Salem Oregon marked Application and bid to purcase state lands. com April 22 1910 Apr 29
Notice is given that the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate of Mary Lieurance deceased and has qualified. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within six months from the first publication to the administrator at Cove Union County Oregon or at the law office of Hodgin La Grande Oregon. The administrator is Leo A. Blevins with first publication dates in April 1923.
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