Attorney Ad Practice Ad in La Grande Oregon
C H Crawford attorney at law offers services in all state and U S courts. office located in La Grande National Bank Building La Grande Oregon.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
2
C H Crawford attorney at law offers services in all state and U S courts. office located in La Grande National Bank Building La Grande Oregon.
Thousands have entered Oregon in the last two months under colonist rates, though total grants fall short of two years ago. Speculation centers on future rates amid Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo plans and railroad policies. La Grande and the Grande Ronde Valley have seen Liberal pamphlets promoting settlement in the land of the setting sun.
Washington Oct 2 In the territory of the Trunk Line and Central Freight associations a new standard uniform bill of lading drafted by railroad officials and recommended by the Interstate Commission will take effect tomorrow Only two forms will be accepted and the document gains legal status no deviation except in non essential points Details specify color coding for order shipments and straight consignments with white for straight bills yellow for order bills and blue for shipping orders and memoranda All bills must be 8 5 by 11 inches and signed by the shippers Temporary receipts will not be accepted and other forms will be barred
Rail yard incidents plague the area with a switch engine leaving tracks and halting power for a stretch. The episode follows three other mishaps in two weeks, with one serious injury to Jacks Gavin. Separate notices announce the dissolution of Roeschtonker partnership in La Grande Oregon with Walter Denker retiring and Herman Rowe taking over. A piano tuner E F Francia advertises piano tuning services in town.
St Peter's All Saints Day services on Sunday November 1 with Sunday school at 10 and services at 11 and 6. Adult Bible class meet 4 15. First Methodist Episcopal Church lists Bible school 9 45 public worship 11 and 6 30 plus evangelistic service 7 30. Central Church of Christ holds Bible school at 9 45 Lord's supper 11 10 sermon 11 30. Corner Spring and Sixth hosts Corner church with 9 45 Sunday school 11 worship 11 and 6 30 young people's service. Widespread notices include special meetings with Dr Alexander Blackburn starting November 15 and preacher Elder J W Oliver at 11.00. Rev C E Deal and Rev W H Gibson named.
Eugene W Cha fin the prohibition candidate for president marks his 66th birthday with messages at Chicago party headquarters. He predicts a larger Prohibition vote next Tuesday and urges national prohibition as a campaign lever. His speaking tour includes Springfield Alabama during race riots where he helped save a Black man from lynching.
An advertisement offers 660 acres total with 100 acres cultivated and a $1000 restaurant plus other improvements. Spring water enough for house and barn, creek, across one 40 acre for $5000 cash. Located six miles from town on R. F. D. Write to Indian Valley Realty Co Elgin seeking a square deal.
Owner Osburn offers a five room house with a barn and household goods for sale. Property located within two blocks of main street. Terms by call at premises after inspection. October 1. Call at the premises for terms.
A fragment notes the value of telephone use and recalls Newlin Drug Co’s advertisement in today’s issue outlining available services.
Advertisement claims a cure of asthma bronchitis and catarrh by Arnold's Asthma Beattie Washor of Cove Oregon. It offers a refund of all money paid within 30 days and lists an address 739 324 326 Arcade Build. An appeal to readers to write Morton W. Bright for a mailing within 30 days.
Treasury Department announces all persons with claims against The Farmers & Traders National Bank of La Grande Oregon must present them to Claud Gatch Receiver with proof within three months from Oct 13 1908 or they may be disallowed Comptroller of the Currency Lawrence O Murray be.
Local wood sawing service advertises prompt work at affordable prices. Mathews Stoll and Glass offer two phone lines Red 382 and Black 1561 and state they are always ready to serve.
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