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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
4
La Grande Evening Observer outlines subscription rates and publication rules. It notes United Press Telegraph Service, post office filing, and policy against nom de plume articles with details on display ads and local notices pricing per line.
A quotation describes Cotton Mather citing a respected Ephesian town clerk. The passage notes his habit of advising caution before action and suggests more people should consult him to avoid mischief and sorrow.
The passage notes regret at moving relocation to Portland for Mr moving and Mrs Osburn who will be missed in social and church circles where she has been an accepted teacher. They plan to begin their new field of labor within a few weeks.
The Brasel jury spent an hour at the round house studying locomotive repairs as defense argues the engine was under repair and workers exercised care. The suit seeks $25 000 in damages from the O R N company after a fall two years ago when a handrail allegedly failed. The trial progressed with arguments this afternoon and the jury retired for the day after receiving the case.
The session just closed in this city drew wide praise for its engaging program and a noted national move toward Bible schools. The cradle roll enrolls newborns within a week, while home department supervisors connect with families to aid continued study. Modern Bible schools aim to include all ages and have expanded to adults, keeping Sunday schools aligned with church membership. Union county keeps pace with widescale growth and future promise.
G. C. Osburn longtime manager of Pacific Maten Telephone lines in Wanton county has been promoted to traveling auditor with headquarters in Portland. Mr Ostuthi confers with Streinle in San Francisco a few days ago.
Southern Oregon acres worth 300000 in Klamath Lake and Harney counties are opened for settlement by Oregon Valley Land Co. Buyers can secure 10 to 1000 acre parcels with irrigation and water rights, plus town lots in Lakeview, paying 200 dollars with 10 monthly installments. Authorities promote rapid development of the former military grant lands across Goose Lake and Catlow valleys.
M Vandermuellen was arraigned in justice court on charges of selling and giving liquor away contrary to the local option law. He was released on a 4500 bond to appear again November 4 before Justice Stewart for trial. Other similar cases are pending form.
A fragmentary note references Indian Valley Realty and a six mile from town location, mentioning a 95090 area and a figure mid discussion. The text is incomplete but signals a property dispute or real estate matter involving a local firm and highway or boundary concerns.
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