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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1909
Page
3
The La Grande based union county fair announces a back to back annual event with added premiums and new features. Efforts to unite Wallowa county exhibitors with La Grande participants extended the catalogue release and promise the largest fair in Union county history.
We have a large quantity of old papers offered for sale. They are suitable for carpeting underlayment, shelf covering, or general waste paper uses. They come tied in large packages awaiting pickup. Call this office if interested.
A tooth from a unknown prehistoric animal, larger than any living today, was brought to Pendleton by Orville Elder from Despain Gulch. The fossil, displayed at the Office saloon, includes a large jaw tooth and other bones, with parts measuring several feet. The animal likely weighed several tons and bore a horn. The exact origin, native species status, or flood deposition remains uncertain.
The Observer’s tiegraphic news service reports genuine events with concise coverage. Readers receive timely summaries of notable happenings, including politics, economy, and society, presented in a straightforward, factual tone.
A Baker City man testifies that heavy farm labor caused kidney pain which Dean's Kidney Pills cured. He credits lasting relief for two years with no further kidney trouble. Sold by all dealers at 59 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
The funeral of Edith Gerber Wiggles, died Sunday night, was held today at 2 PM from the North La Grande home. Born 1886 in Columbus Nebraska she moved to La Grande with her parents about 19 years ago and married Mr Wiggles two years ago. She leaves a husband mother sisters and two brothers in this city. Rev Upton Gibbs officiated and interment was in the Masonic cemetery.
World Union in London reports Samuel Gompers proposes a new international federation of labor at the Ipswich convention. The plan envisions independent national bodies tied by binding rules and a transatlantic strike information cable to coordinate action across the United States and Europe, aiming to unite about ten million workers.
Jonathan Green as administrator files final account in Union County Court Oregon for James Green deceased. Court sets Monday the 2018 day of September 1909 at 3 pm at La Grande Court House for hearing objections and settlement. Lakeview notes Oregon Trunk railroad route and Seaside discusses local water system plans.
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