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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1909
Page
8
Jury deliberated two hours and returned a not guilty verdict in the Atkinson case over near beer, with uncertainty over the drink serving. The city La Grande and Atkinson case, alleging sale of whiskey under local option law, to be heard next. dispute centers on whether local option allows punishment via district attorneys and state officials.
Informa tion Bureau head Ray W. Logan says over 200 people can be accommodated for night lodgings. Townspeople wonder why rooms are not filled yet. out of town visitors are expected to arrive by Thursday or Friday during fair week. Others report demand from Oregon and beyond, with trans continental routes spotlighted by Harriman. Business halted briefly during Senator Chamberlain’s fair grounds address. Classifieds note autos and planes for sale and a found gold bracelet with contact details.
The C. F. Trowers Co. of Miles City Montana advertises as agent for Northern Pacific Land Scrip selecting vacant government land for buyers. Write for particulars and details on available parcels and procedure.
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