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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
7
Notice under the Timber Land Act dated May 10 describes land parcels for sale near Mentone. The description includes locations, witnesses, and the appointment of Charles L. Lincoln as agent. The parcels are to be presented for recording at the land office on the stated day.
Public notice states Charles E Webb and Ada Biate of Idaho file for purchase of the HW of a land parcel in Township No and range West Nevada and Wash states. witness names Herbert F Lemp Charles Innnefetter Jee Hatomen and others. public deadline May 12. La Grande Oregon receiver to hear proof of value. adverse claimants invited.
Washington May 23 strong efforts are under way to secure a 4000 appropriation for a site to erect a Longfellow monument. The House Library Committee urged the grant as the Longfellow Memorial Association has raised a considerable sum. The monument will be built in the city on public grounds outside the Capitol Library or Congressional grounds.
The Winnipeg Horse Show Association hosts a three day exhibition at the Auditorium in Winnipeg Manitoba starting this evening. Entries include some of Western Canada’s finest horses with representation from Ontario Quebec and the United States. The building compares to Montreal’s Arena in size and facilities.
Eight acres with a six room house a barn and space for chickens or hogs. An orchard and ample water supply. Located east of flouring mill. Will exchange for city property. Apply at premises John Gavn.
Gas and smoke engulf the Gomrier mines near Paris as a blaze erupts on May 22, compromising the scene of a prior reconnaissance disaster. Authorities battle the flames amid dangerous conditions.
The city of La Grande invites sealed bids for sidewalk construction on the east and west sides of Fourth Street from I to C Streets and from Speee to the north side, per ordinance. Bids due by 4 pm Tuesday June 6 1906 with 10 percent certified check. city may reject all bids. I R Smoox recorder dated June 18 1906.
Abutting property owners on Depot street from Jefferson Avenue to Fourth street and on Adams avenue from Fourth to First street are notified that the Common Council will consider an ordinance to grade and gravel these streets. Dated La Grande Oregon May 2 1906 by L R Swoon.
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