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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1908

Page

5

Baker City Local Notes Include Visits and Travel

Local items note c H Bin the attorney returning from Portland after a business visit and conductor Donelly taking a short view of the metropolis. Frank H Green of Pine Mountain Creamery transacting business in Wallowa today. Mrs. Fred Hamiston returns to Imbier after Thanksgiving with W. BR, Baymilton and Mumify. Nore Lake Protesie speaks at Baker City during Thanksgiving vacation. Therece ve Hi and Massee depart for Blanchardyville Wis to visit an aged father for two months. Eastbound passenger train delayed by west-end trouble. Mettodiet Bazaar held tomorrow near the former crearntery site next to City offices. Mr and Mrs J W Dickey return west of Baker City to help home. Mrs Lou Harris of Tillamook arrives to see her father J We Olver and family. Beatette may remain until after Christmas. Westen Normal football team defeats Chrdvhy Grande thianor Ine on the way home. Schedule with Cove for tomorrow canceled. Dr OG J Brice to return from Portland area. Dr Williams in charge during absence. George Hansen of North Powder loves a football trip twenty-seven miles to see a game by train last night. George Emal, Baker City Democrat editor, returns after Thanksgiving visit with Judge and Mrs J C Henry. Mrs Sma and mother Mrs Hustetine plan to stay a few days. Joseph McHugh of Stillwater Minn visits city to work with D Fitzgerald uncle, brother of Miss Helen McHugh. Kenneth O'Hara, formerly with Blake McFall Co in Portland, now with Howard Thomas Co Seattle, visits. Bazaar tomorrow promises many pretty holiday items and cooked foods.

C. H. bin Portland Conductor Donelly Metropalia Frank H. Green Pine Mountain Creamery Company Wallowm Fred Hamiston Imbier W. BR Baymilton Mumify Nore Lake Baker City Massee Blanchardyville Wis West End J. W. Dickey Lou. Harris Tillamook J. We Olver Atrs Bartis Aliught ‘Tor Beatetee Royouite Westen Cove OG. J. Brice William Prices Lam George Hansen North Powder George Emal

Notice for Public Sale of Homestead Land in Oregon

Department of the Interior reports Rufus M. McCoy of Kamela Oregon filed intent to make final commutation proof on land in Kamela with entry No 14077 in section 40 township 1 south range 36 east Willamette Meridian. Hearing before the La Grande land office on December 1 1998. Witnesses named McCoy McFall Gray heal Low Graytent of Kamela Oregon. F. & Bramwell Register.

Kamela Oregon W. M U. 8 Land Office la Grande J. 5. McCoy Chas W. McFall J. A. Grayheal Ore. F Bramwell. Register

Portland man flees notice on timber and stone claim

In Portland Oregon on October 5 1908 an individual filed sworn timber and stone Restation No 01364 covering townships and sections in W M and has fled notice of intention to make final proof to establish the claim before the U S land office at La Grande Oregon on December 21 1905 Witnesses listed include John O Kisses A Pike John W Maitland and David Brichoux with La Grande Vancouver and Vancouver Washington ties.

Portland Oregon Nw& NW E.W. M U. S. Land Office la Grande John O. Kisses Vass Veer A. Pike Vancouver Wash John W. Maitland David €. Brichoux Ore

Thanksgiving social season dominates Foresters ball reports

Society notes describe informal gatherings through Wednesday night ending with the Foresters ball and a lively Thanksgiving in La Grande for 1903. The piece lists hosts guests menus and decor at multiple dinners and afternoon gatherings, highlighting Puritan decor, yellow and green color schemes, and prominent local families and organizations.

Thanksgiving Dinner Hosts in Frigid Home Gathering

A social column describes a six course dinner held last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Rothenkamp on Secondetree with intimate friends and elaborate table settings. Guests included J. Alkine family and Motta Adkine, Lederle, and Donohues. Decorations featured green, white and yellow chrysanthemums and candelabra. Judge and Mrs. C. Weary hosted others from Baker City, with pins, china and solid silver enhancing a refined Thanksgiving table.

Jay van Buren Oregon W. J. Snodgrass Lot Snodgrass T. A. Crawford F. E. Moore Mra J. J. Carr van Buren C. A. Vurpulat Main Avenue J. M. Berry M. EK. Hall Constance and Gwendolyn Hall Handler Mebkrennon Ww. H. Rothenkamp C. Weary Gauge Bosmal Hagletine Baker City

Dinner party reflects thriving social ties in city

Meigh hosted a dinner party yesterday with families of Drie-Le Richer PB Hichard son and Francie-Richardson in attendance. The gathering showcased a typical Rothering of many mene family freuigos heté around the city with ample food and a home-like afternoon atmosphere.

Mré Ella Meigh Drie - le Richer

Thanksgiving Dinner Gatherings Across Local Families

Dr and Mrs Bacon hosted guests including Grady Ardrey and Harold Grady while Mr and Mrs W R Jones welcomed Mr and Mrs J Guilin for a late afternoon meal. Rev A Deal and Mrs Knowles joined Circuit Judge and family plus Mrs Louder for an afternoon gathering. Mr and Mrs J A Featsell and son Ralph visited Mr and Mrs O H Didion for Thanksgiving.

My T. Bacon Aie Grady Harold Grady Ge Andrey Nate Ardrey A. Deal J. W. Knowles J. A. Featsell Ralph 0.H. Didion

Dentist Dr W D McMillan Promises Painless Dentistry

Dr W D McMillan offers painless dentistry with expert gold work as a specialty. Special attention to children. Office located in the La Grande National Bank Building with both phones available.

la Grande National Bank

Thanksgiving Vaudeville at Scenic Impresses La Grande Audience

The Scenic theater presents a strong Thanksgiving program headlined by Helen Brandon and Blind Bishop in a football skit with La Grande yell. Flowers pour in from football players as the act thrives. Madam Hoyt performs a balancing act and The Lights and Shadows of China Town screens. Miss Fletcher Garfield of Walla Walla is visiting La Grande for Thanksgiving.

Séenic Helen Brandon Blind Bishop Grady E. Pine Chieapsine Willie Pente Miss Bishop Madam Hoyt China Town San Francisco

Notice for Publication Timber and Stone Claim

Elza Eb. Pender of Vancouver Washington filed sworn statement No 01852 on October 5 1908 for timber and stone. G W M filed intention to make final proof at La Grande Oregon on December 1 1908 with witnesses David C Brichoux John C Kissell John W Martland Basel E B Lever.

Régister and Re- Department of the Interior U. S Land Office la Grande Ore Elza EB. Pender Vancouver Wash U. B. Land Office Oregon David C. Brichoux John C. Kissell John W. Martland Basel Eb, Lever Portland

Divorce Petition in Union County Court

In Oregon Union County Edoan Lo McColloch sues John B McColloch for a decree of dissolution of marriage. The summons requires appearance within six weeks from November 1908 and warns of plaintiff seeking an absolute divorce and general relief. Published in Weekly Observer La Grande Oregon under Judge J Honrs order dated November 11 1908.

Circuit Court State of Oregon Union County Edoan Lo McColloch John B. McColloch John B. MeColloch Mlalnuiff Suremons Obeerver la Grande Oregon J. ©. Honrs

Land Office Notice from La Grande Oregon

U S Land Office at La Grande Oregon issues a public notice dated November 23 1908 regarding land withdrawals patents or filings and relevant deadlines and procedural steps for claimants and applicants in district proceedings.

Department of the Interior U. S la Grande

Notice of Final Timber and Stone Proof in Oregon

ERNES THE DELONG of Allcel Oregon filed a timber and stone claim for NEY SE 8% NEW and adjacent lots in section 4 township 4 south range 37 E W M. The final proof before the La Grande Oregon register and receiver occurs Sunday February 1969. Witnesses: George Gekeler Charles R Geheler Arthur McCall Edward McKiddy all of La Grande Oregon. F C Bramwell Register.

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Ning Ulty Kenneth O'Hara Blake-McFall Co Howard Thomas & Co Seattle Department of the Interior, U. & Land Office At la Grande, Or Igie Ie Hershy M. McCoy U.S Land Office Basil E. Lever F. Cc. Bramwell Register Ais Mrechinn Ateliinde Salotiies Bay Be Ae Bay Jim Mite Meedames D. Goodnoughs P.J. Beroggin Walter Niedner Inet Adeline Scroggin James G. Snodgrass Mert EB. McCully Bo M. Sherwood Harry Francs Snodgrass Berry Heart Turkey Dr. A. Richardson C. O. Rameney C. H. Button Chandler McKennon A. W. Nelnon Hugh McCall Mies Laura Holm W. R. Jones J. Guilin W. D. McMillan Meyers Ferrin Hiatt J. Lawrence White Fither Garfield Walla Walla Ae Lai N. K. West One Price Store Steward’s Opera House D. H Mer Prop Rt. J. Carpenter Cochran Pisiniilf Nature Swift Specific CO Atlanta Ernes the. Delong Allcel Ney SE la Granda George Gekeler Charles R. Geheler Thra McCall Edward McKiddy la Grande, Oregon F. C. Bramwell
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