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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1909

Page

3

Annual Fair Notice by First Eastern Oregon District Society

The First Eastern Oregon District Agricultural Society announces the county fair will be in La Grande starting October 4 for one week. Delays stem from coordinating Wallowa county participation. the catalogue will be issued soon with premiums raised and new features. Businessmen of La Grande sponsor a large premium list. F M Huffman, Secretary.

Eastern Oregon District Agricultural Society la Grande Wallowa County Union County F. M. Huffman Dist Agri. Society

Disposal notice for old newspapers in large packets

The notice advertises disposal of a large quantity of old papers suitable for underlayment or packing. It states the papers are tied in large packets awaiting pickup and offers a contact method through the office for interested parties.

House to House Canvass to Gather Fair Exhibits

A committee led by W. J. Church will begin a valley wide house to house canvass next Monday or Tuesday to secure farmer exhibits for the fair. The aim is broad coverage to boost both quantity and quality, following Pendleton’s successful model of direct outreach.

W. J. Church Pendleton

Local club football loop grows with returning stars

Discussion grows over forming a La Grande club football team led by Coach Wall with many last year non players joining. Possible early-season games against Cove Elgin and Pendleton loom, with former captain Reynolds and quarterback Poe Caylor among likely core players, signaling multiple teams this year.

Pendleton Fladiators Near Cove Elgin la Grande Reynolds Arlo Bay Frank Hawley Harris French Childers Driscoll Grandy Grout Caylor Bolton

Doings of the Board at Union County Exposition

The Union County Exposition Board votes to limit confetti tossing to specified times during the exposition. Admission will cost 16 15 cents. The O A C requests a faculty judge. A concessions-rights request will go to the city council. Confetti sales stay with the committee. Geo H Himes of the State Historical Society will lecture on Pioneer Day.

Geo. H. Himes The State Historical Society

Union band leader Perregaux aims for marked improvement

Herman Perregaux of Pine Valley leads the Union band as an instructor of exceptional ability. He expects the band to perform on a better basis soon with a concert planned, signaling a notable improvement among players. Union Republican news notes the planned concert and rising standards.

Herman Perregaux Pine Valley Perregaux Union Republican

Dutcher Opens Blacksmith Shops and Wagon Works

A Dutcher opens the ity Blacksmith Shops and Carriage Works opposite Geddes Bros grocery, offering complete blacksmithing and wagon work. Well equipped to handle everything with neat work and reasonable charges. Share of patronage solicited.

Geddes Bros

La Grande Investment Co Promises Thorough Abstract Services

An advertisement touts the company as possessing the only complete set of abstract books in Union County and guarantees accuracy and prompt work. It also notes Lakeview’s confidence that the Oregon Trunk railroad will come, and Sea Side plans a water system before next summer.

I'mion County LA Grande Investment CO Lakeview Oregon Trunk Seaside

Land Sale Near Union Bought for 35000 Dollars

Wm Hutchinson and G F Hall bought the McConnell 840 acre tract three miles north of Union for about 35 per acre totaling around 20000 dollars. The land is mainly farmland with about 100 acres of hill land. The new owners may consider dividing the parcel for sale in smaller lots.

Wm. Hutchinson G. F. Hall McConnell Union Union Republican

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