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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1909
Page
5
A long list of residents and visitors crisscross Wallowa county with many calls on Pendleton Imbler La Grande Hot Lake Elgin Union Walla Walla and Baker City. Individuals including Miss Pauline Lederle M Jenson Leo Forsythe Van Fleet Elmer Wright and J B Johnson travel for visits business and health. Notables James Cavanaugh Jeremiah Maxwell Walter Pierce and S F Wilson are seen in various regional towns.
Mary May Fitzgerald celebrated her seventh birthday with a party attended by Thelma Esterling Helen Fitzgerald Ruth Fitzgerald Lizzy Swartz Maxine Joly Thelma Moore Erla Carlock Flavia Ritter Elvina Edmonds Maggie Baker Louise OConnell Mildred Smith Ruth Selders Helen Andrews Catherine Hutch Mildred Hoyt Myrtle Hoyt Ardell Edwards Edward Fitzgerald Clark Fitzgerald. The Le Jaunesse Club plans a final party next Wednesday with chance of another free event if attendance grows.
Sheriff Childers arrest of E Z Marquest on a Saturday afternoon for desertion and non support as he returned home claimed innocence and said he supports his wife and three children. Notice for publication lists land claim in Oregon with witnesses from Kamela and date for final proof set for December 7, 1909.
George Brown a fireman for the A B C Laundry increased his wages by forged ten dollars over two weeks. He left the city on a late train after cashing a bogus check at Queen restaurant. John Miner witnessed the act but suspected no crime. A description has been sent to nearby towns.
A cargo of Greeks arrived today for use in the side track project. Steam shovels moved to Perry where construction work will start immediately.
Beet hauling near completion hinges on dry weather. If no rain, the last loads reach the factory next Thursday. The processing plant will remain in operation for ten more days to finish current stock.
A break in the Perry dam forces a shutdown of the Perry mill, with operations expected to resume in about four days. Local officials assess damage and coordinate with workers and suppliers to minimize disruption.
Ed C. Tuckey of the Golden Rule Store bought four lots near La Grande High School for 1050 dollars from Real Estate Agent Black. He plans to build a comfortable dwelling once his business affairs are settled.
FE C Disqua administrator files final account in Union County Oregon. County Court sets December 7, 1909 at 10 a.m. in La Grande for hearing objections and settlement. Dated November 56, 1909. B C Disqua administrator.
William McBeth executor of Duncan McBeth’s estate files final account in Union County Oregon court. Judge J Henry sets hearing for November 18, 1909 at 10:00 a.m. in the La Grande courthouse.
In transit. Order now and get summer prices. GRANDE RONDE CASH CO. Phone Malin 6, Hither phone. N 6-10.
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