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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1909
Page
4
A sprawling unidentified local notice laments county debt reduction, discusses past high discount costs and current improved finances under a county court administration, and warns against burglary and theft. It recalls Francis Schlatter and warns citizens about thieves, urging vigilance and possible gunshot responses.
Washington Oct 24 1915 examinations for census clerks began across the country with about 3 000 appointments expected. Positions run from a few months to two years with starting salaries of 600 a year and potential promotions to 900. All hires on probation and not eligible for classified service transfers.
Report says crews arrived recently to improve lines on the O R N in Hilgerd and Meacham with camp setups. Extensive sidetrade work and new cutting and removing will be done to lay new tracks. Foreman predicts it may be about a month before proceeding to La Grande to start at the stock yards.
The county treasurer received half year tax remittances totaling 24 356.47 from 211 collections. Delinquent taxes incur penalties and interest from April’s first Monday, with about 508 accounts unpaid. Deputy C P Newlin reports delinquency up slightly versus last year, while the levy to collect stands at 25 409.
Superintendent E R Bragg praised Elgin apple show and school displays after touring North End schools and rural districts. He noted exceptional fruit displays and said he could not attend a football game, underscoring strong local interest in the countywide education effort.
Dr. D. G. Zinneermas osteopathic physician located at Ridge Avenue with office phone Main 62 and residence listed as successor to Dr Moore. Dr. H. Hubbard operates in the New Bank Building with office rooms 2020, phones Office Main 2 and Residence Main 32.
No serious robbery attempts occurred last night as police investigated Belden Home front door racket and East La Grande neighbor reported rear door lights. Authorities found nothing suspicious and the residents had retired for the night.
October apportionment of state and county school funds sent to district clerks. Total fund 19 683 70 with state 9 776 90 and county 9 908 50. This compares to last October and reflects attendance driven funding differences among districts including La Grand Union Cove Elgin and others.
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