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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
4
La Grande Evening Observer lists subscription rates and advertising terms as published by Currey Brothers. It notes editorials under nom de plume policy and requires signed articles subject to editor discretion. Local notices are charged per line, with condolences and cards also priced per line.
Snippets quote Teddy Roosevelt Bryan Debe Taft Sherman and others on rest, politics, and integrity. Emphasizes views on the White House, Chautauqua circuit, prohibition, and public memory with satirical tone. Includes references to Thaw Jeffries Hughes and Chanler in a collage of contemporary figures.
A late hour U.S. style election ended with a tight finish as voters in North La Grande backed the charter by a slim margin. Local canvassers and Justice of the Peace Angwe Stewart noted strong opposition and emphasized the need for a good turnout at the final poll. Public notices include timber and stone land claims by J. Kisell of Vancouver and Charles Bodeau of Baker City, with final proof deadlines in December.
A brief note records a small vote cast across wards with an Official Vote by Wards tally. It lists First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward and overall Totals.
Enthusiastic students and friends plan a large gathering to chant for the team. The event aims to be the season’s biggest, with leaders urging full turnout to sing with vigor as the game approaches. Officials for tomorrow include referee C. C. Clark and umpires Prof. Mickelson and Royal Allen who will alternate as field judge.
After Thanksgiving dinner and the football game you can attend the Forester’s ball in the evening. The event is billed as the season’s sema feature and attendance is emphasized as essential to not miss a key daily highlight.
Attention is called to special services announced in The Observer for Thanksgiving day. The High Forwarding company has filed an attachment suit against Mr. and Mrs. Nelderer of this city.
James C. Henry and W. A. Burns of La Grande Oregon alongside F C Bramwell Register are listed as applicants in a local filing. The notice names the applicants and identifies Bramwell as the register.
Christel R. Pender of Vancouver Washington files notice of intention to make final timber and stone proof establishing claim to lands described in section 17 and 4 township 35 south range 35 west. The proceeding is before the register and receiver at La Grande Oregon on December 21 1905. Witnesses named Ba aid E. Lever John Q. Kissell Chester A. Pike and David Brichoux.
A group including E Lever of Portland John Kissell and Maitland of Vancouver climbed in the United States balloon to test wind currents at about 20 409 feet yesterday. They disappeared after rising to the height and it is believed they were carried toward the arid region. They reportedly went aloft unprepared for a long trip.
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