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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
4
A garbled mix of notices and ads discusses editorial discretion in article publication. It covers local rates for notices, condolence cards, and to a lesser extent discussants on alcohol, turkeys in the Willamette Valley, water needs in La Grande, and enforcement of prohibition. The text references Judge Knowles, the Polly clue, and Beaver crack results, all in a diffuse, fragmented manner.
New York November 24 John D Rockefeller is set to testify as key witness in the Archbold case concerning the Standard Oil dissolution. Kellogg faces questioning as the defense aims to reveal details of the whistleblower and dates for further testimony confirmed by officials.
After Farmers & Traders National Bank closed, a partial stockholder list emerged. Observers estimate assessments reach 15 000 to 18 000 dollars, payable December 1, with several owners claiming stock sales not yet recorded and estates under question. Attorney B Norton of Baker City travels to La Grande to transact court business.
In Vancouver B C on November 24 a gathering of temperance advocates plans a meeting in this city to form an organization and outline steps to enact local option reforms across Brien Columbia. The event aims to push provincial reform and unity among supporters.
Department of the Interior notice from U. S. Land Office at La Grande Oregon dated October 5 1908 lists JOHN KISSELL of Vancouver Washington as having made a timber and stone sworn statement for lot 40 section 16 township north range etc with proof to be presented December 21 1908 before the register and receiver at La Grande Oregon. Claimant witnesses named D ivid Brichons Chester A. Pike John W Maitland Hastl Rk Lever and F Bramwell.
Public land office notice from La Grande Oregon dated October 5 1908 announces Christel R R Pender of Vancouver Washington filing intent to prove timber and stone claim EY NEY section 17 EY SE section 8 township 5 south range 35 W M before registrar and receiver December 1908. Witnesses listed: Bab E Lever Portland John Kissell Vancouver Ches ter A Pike Vancouver David C Beaux La Grande.
Public notice from the U S Land Office in La Grande Oregon dated September 1 1908 states Charles Bodeat Veeeart has filed for proof to purchase a tract described above before the Register and Receiver on December 10.
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