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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
8
Governor W. Cameron Forbes began active work as the Philippines attorney general after yesterday’s imposing inauguration ceremony.
Judge Knowles sent a Wallowa County bootlegger to county jail 24 days and fined $100. The defendant, James Fisk, a barber of Enterprise, was convicted in the State v. Fisk trial for illicit liquor dealing. He faces work on the pick and shovel for Wallows county as part of the sentence.
Loudermilk faces a second trespass charge near Hot Lake as W Townley seeks multiple suits to force him from the Tule Lake claim. Justice Williams certified the complaint to the circuit court. Loudermilk was ordered to vacate and refused. Defense argues the trespass charge is absurd since he acted in good faith with land office receipts and official guidance.
Readings by Nicile Allen under M E Church Aid Society sponsorship feature an extended reading and musical numbers. A string of acts includes instrumental solos, character sketches, vocal duets, violin solos, and humorous pieces performed by local talents.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Brown in the city on November 26, marking a new arrival for the Brown family.
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