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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1908

Page

2

Car Load of Coal Reaches La Grande Ending Shortage

The first carload of commercial coal arrived in La Grande today to ease a month long coal famine. A single car shipped to the Grande Ronde Cash company signals relief and more coal expected soon. Amalgamated Sugar company also received a carload for private use, confirming that coal is moving toward eastern Oregon as railroad coaling and storage bins show ample supply.

la Grande Grande Ronde Cash Company Amalgamated Sugar Company Oregon

Locate Power Site in East Oregon Daily

Pendleton Oct 18 The East Oregonian reports a water filing granting 125 cubic inches per second for the Oregon Washington Light and Power company. E S Isaacs promoter filed the record. proposed plant on the north bank of the Walla Walla River seven miles below Skipherton Creek. A 48 inch pipeline would carry water seven miles to the plant to generate electricity for the Interurban and local cities including Walla Walla and Pendleton.

Pendleton East Oregonian Oregon-Washington Light & Power Company Isaace Hendley Walla Walla River Skipherton Creek

Bids Sought for Grande Ronde River Channel Excavation at Perry

Notice announces sealed bids due by 10:00 am Thursday October 1908 for excavating a channel of the Grande Ronde River near Perry Oregon. Plans and specs are in the county clerk office. County court may reject any or all bids. Dated La Grande October 10 1908. County Clerk

Grande Ronde River Perry Oregon la Grande

Militia for Enterprise Seeks Oregon National Guard Company

The News-Record reports a proposed Enterprise militia company to join the Oregon National Guard. Favor is strong among local and surrounding youths and the needed 60 soldiers are expected to be recruited. B K Lawson of Portland promoted the plan and will command ordnance as staff officer lieutenant. Four new companies are planned, with this part of the state expected to receive one.

Oregon National Cuurt Enterprise Clty Oi B. K. Lawson Portland Lawson Ta Ordnance Department

Rich ore strike reported at Rainbow mine in Malhour county

A telephone message from the Rainbow mine in the Mor mon basin district Ore notes eight feet of ore assaying over four hundred dollars per ton. District activity is high as Mumboldt mine plans a 40 foot hole and immediate 10 stamp mill setup. International company prepares stamp mill and numerous claims are being filed.

Rainbow Mormon Basin Malhour County Ore

Board to continue session for 30 days

The board will stay in session for thirty days unless the required work is completed sooner.

Annual stockholders meeting of the Aurelia Mining Co

Notice given for the annual stockholders meeting to elect a board of directors and handle any business. Meeting at BE C. Moore’s office in La Grande Oregon at 1 p m on Wednesday November 4 1908. Secretary GEO Hendricks and President L Oldenburg sign.

Aurelia Mining Company BE. C. Moore la Grande Ororon Geo. Hendricks L. Oldenburg

Spanking fails to stop bed wetting says Mrs Summers

Mrs Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers free instructions to mothers on pacifying bed wetting and urine difficulties. She states the method treats children and adults and urges mothers to write today without sending money.

M Summers Notre Dame Ind

Cp All Persons Knowing Themselves In Debted To Upsigned

All individuals knowing themselves indebted are notified to call at the old stand on or before October 16 to settle by cash or note. On that date the books will be closed and no permanent office will remain. Compliance would be greatly appreciated.

Courses Offered by Institute Include Science and Arts

Offers collegiate courses in culture agronomy animal husbandry forestry civil electrical mining commerce and pharmacy. Elementary courses in culture forestry domestic arts including steam fitting plumbing machine work and art. Strong faculty modern equipment free tuition opens September illustrated catalogue on application to the registrar.

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