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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1911

Page

8

Wilkins Gets Long Term After False Pretenses Case

Baker judge imposes sentence from one to five years on S B Wilkins who admitted obtaining money under false pretenses at the United States National Bank of La Grande and with bad checks in La Grande and Baker He pleaded for leniency citing first offense but the court refused to grant mercy after grand jury indictment and trial proceedings.

Baker Herald Smith B. Wilkins Grand Jury Wilkens Alfred Lee United States National Bank of la Grande and Pendleton Iiquor Baker la Grande

County Court Proceedings September Term Summary

The county court reviewed bills and reports and approved payments. Indigent aid grants were issued to multiple individuals totaling varied amounts. Road petitions for repairs and openings were approved or continued, with specific view ers reports and orders issued. Additional actions included county aid for Millie McLachlan, Cove Grain license, and railroad fare for Mary A. Burford with warrants to be drawn.

D. W. Souder Maggie Slagner J. Hilderbrandt Elizabeth A. Garren E. M. Pellers Rose Hornbeck Clara Serles F. B. Huntley MoMt M. Tripp Laura Elliott Ella Harris C.ream Gust Rengelsdorf Jos. Wright, Et al Millie McLachlan J. F. Williams Cove Grain Company Mary A. Burford Salem J. C. Henry

New Town 10 Have Paper In Idaho Route Headed

New Meadows at End of Pin Road In Idaho becomes railroad headquarters as H C Broughh, ex Spokesman-Review circulation chief, is hired to publish a weekly newspaper and run the job office in New Mondona. The move taps Seven Devils mining country and marks a push to seed a new Idaho county seat with enterprise. Mrs French accompanies Brought to Spokane to join the Murphy Sales company for the road project.

New Meadows Pin Road Idaho Welser H.C. Broughh Spokesman-Review New Mondona Seven Devils Brought

Baby Boy Born to Bradshaw Couple This Sunday

A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bradshaw on Sunday, adding a new member to the Bradshaw family. The birth details highlight a joyful occasion reported in the local notices.

Guy Bradshaw

Educational Day Set for September 16 at La Grande Grange

County granges and leading educators plan a full program for Educational Day at the grange hall east of La Grande. The lineup includes instrumental solo by A P Davis, Young's Orchestra, an address on Amateur Journalism and Education by J K Robertson, and a closing Grange Chorus.

Itaelf la Grande A. P. Davis Youn J. K. Robertson Outlook Press Club Grange Chorus

Educational Day Programs Highlight Rural School Roles

A school event in a rural setting showcased Mrs Sherwood and Miss Bragg presenting papers on the teacher’s place in the community and the parent’s duties. Vocals and violin performances by local students accompanied discussions on domestic science and manual training.

Jennie Sherwood C. D. Huffman Elue Mountain Grange Mt. Grange Sapt EY Bragg Mbo Soo Shee Young Addie Grout Townes Chands High School Holmes Imnier Bailey Blain High School Woods Sola Avant Island City Paper Ccereueesssee Aliee M. Frait Sevees James A. McBehr Reading Lucile Allen Edward D. Jasper Eeart Union Addresa Joney Alexander Robertson Prof Mansager

Local Homes Change Hands as Growth Expands La Grande

Mrs W J Bull owner of a 200 acre farm buys the D W Jackson residence on Seventh Street and will reside in La Grande during the school year while educating her family. Mr and Mrs El Beaudette of Perry purchase the Jessie Bartlett home near the high school and move to the city. Beaudette remains head machinist of Grande Ronde Lumber in Perry. Real estate broker Geo H Currey arranged the sales.

la Grande W. J. Bull D. W. Jackson Seventh Street el Beaudette Perry Jessie Bartlett Beaudette Grande Ronde Lumber Company Geo. H. Currey

Church Dedication At Elgin Draws Large Attendance

Rt. Rev. Bishop O'Reilly visited the city today returning from supervising the dedication of a new Catholic church in Elgin. He reported a large attendance and a very successful and impressive service yesterday.

Elgin Bishop O'Reilly City Baker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ling Wilkins LA Grande — Hotel Proceedings — OF the J. A. Horn H. Young Eveizuicy Her Mallory Toney & Scranton Monarch New Town Hinrria Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons N. Molitor Adams Ave Depot St A. L. Richardson M. D J. W. Loughlin Richardson & Loughlin C. H. Upton la Grande National Bank Bulla Ing Underwood & Underwood H. L. Underwood Dora J. Underwood Dor. Adams & Depot Wright Co Geo. W. Zimmerman Pacific Main F. E. Moore G. T. Darland la Grande National Bank J.C. Price Black P. A. Charlton Hill Attorneys AT Law Cochran & Cochran Chas, Fr. Cochran Geo. T. Cochran Oregon T. H. Crawford D. W. C. Nelson Baker City Chamberlain Northwest Frontier Round Eastern Washington Igation CO Wm. McMurray General Passenger Agt Pattison Bros
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