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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1908

Page

4

La Grande City Charter Provisions on Elections and Officers

The text outlines the city government structure for La Grande with a seven member council, mayor, recorder, treasurer, and chief of police. It covers eligibility, terms, appointment powers, ward representation, election timing, officer removal, and procedures for elections, nominations, canvass, and certificates of election. It also details judge and clerk qualifications and contest handling under state law.

Tt Granieé Polce la Grande Leiter Oregon Council of Members

Morning Train Draws Large Eastern Settler Influx

Morning train from the east brings more than the usual Eastern passengers into Oregon. The bulk of arrivals passed through La Grande at Merit as local boosters handed out literature. Reduced rates to Portland were announced.

Oregon la Grande Merit

Livestock Show Travel Offer to Portland

On September 21 BR and N announce a round trip ticket to Portland at 12.15 dollars. Tickets are valid until September 27.

Portland

Garfield Memorial Day Observed in City on 27th Death Anniversary

Garfield Memorial day observed today with expressions of love and honor for the martyred president as the city marks the 27th anniversary of his death.

Sary

Prospecting Rush Reported Around Mt Emily Area

Locals note a long ledge of pay dirt from Black Flat to Mt Emily as quartz and placer mining spreads through the region. Albert Clay reports strong ore prospects and rock showing yellow sucker ore. several miners plan future development in the Bive mountains while prospectors push into the mountains between Black Flat and Mt Emily.

Blaca Mt. Emily Black Flat Hil Gard Bevera Mtt. Emily Albert Clay Locate & Quarts Bive Mountains

The Last Trip of the Elgin Train

After about twenty years of service the Elgin train runs its final trip to Elgin today. It will continue on to Wallowa town with the new schedule starting Monday morning. Eastern Oregon notes the change as development shifts toward Joseph, the county’s extreme point.

Elgin Wallowa Oregon la Grande Union County Joseph Wallowa County

Books Open Monday for Presidential Registration

Next Monday the county clerk’s office opens the registration books for the November presidential election. Voters may register through October 20. Those who moved to a new precinct since last registration must re register. Eligibility requires 21 years or older US citizenship, with naturalized status or first papers held for at least one year and six months residence in Oregon.

State of Oregon la Grande City of United States

Coal Movement To Resume Soon Says Officials

Officials of the U R H and N expect coal movement to restart within two weeks after a temporary lull. Railroad business has been at a minimum amid a gloomy coal outlook, though Wyoming dispatches increase confidence. The current supply will not last long, yet good weather has helped consumers endure without fuel.

Wyoming

Tomato supply dwindles in Eagle Valley region

Reports from Eagle Valley indicate the tomato crop is nearly exhausted with few shipments expected to reach Grande. Mr Baker of South La Grande has visited the region and warned local merchants that the crop is almost gone.

Eagle Valley A Grande Baker South la Grande To‘aitoes

Commercial club board to meet Monday night

The board of directors of the Commercial Club is requested to meet Monday night to address important business matters. John Collier serves as President.

The Commercial Club John Collier

Passing of Stage Ends Elgin to Joseph Route

The Ramble stage, the Elgin to Joseph route for years, makes its last run today as caretaker BH Wright and crew pack up. An incoming stage will run tomorrow. the rest is sold at public auction. Tom Goebel suffered a head injury during track races Sunday. Dr. Gregg treated the three-stitch gash.

Elgin Joseph BH Wright Wallowa Hill Wallowa Tom Goebel Gregg

Advertised Letters at Local Post Office

List of names for uncollected letters including Bates Dee Wallis Brinadon Wort Baker Jim Bange W E B Hower B H T Kearns William Myres H J Van Houten John C Young G M RICHEY Postmaster.

Wallis Brinadon Wort Baker Jim Bange W. EB. Hower BH. T. Kearns William Myres H. J. van Houten John C. Young G. M. Richey

Concrete Structure to Replace Burned Jones Site

A reinforced concrete building 50 by 200 feet costing about 3500 dollars will replace the former Jones Implement building burned recently. The Wilcox Implement Company will occupy the new premises and construction starts at once in Pendleton on September 18.

Pendleton Jones Implement Wilcox Implement Company

Apple Boxes Availability at Summervill Lumber Co

Summervill Lumber Co. in Imbier Oregon invites phone orders for apple boxes.

Summervill Lumber Co Imbier Oregon

How to Get Strong by P J Daley in Chicago

How to Get Strong by P J Daley of Chicago tells of a remedy, Electric Bitters, praised for improving a feeble mother’s strength, curing insomnia, and increasing flesh. The tonic helps stomach, liver, and kidney complaints and is sold under guarantee at Newlin's drug store.

P. J. Daley W. Congrest Chicago Newlin’s

Piles Cured at Home by New Abeuro Gem Dethed

If you suffer from bleeding swelling itching or protruding piles send your address and tell others to do the same for the new absorption treatment. I will provide home methods and send the treatment free for trial with local references. Immediate relief and permanent care assured. Write Mrs Summers Box P Notre Dame Indiana.

Mra, M, Summers Box P Notre Dery Ind

Also Mentioned on This Page

Council Garfield Memwrial Tong Gar Ramble State Line Mra Bates Dee Apple Bussey K. L, Bussey King Cape's All Throat and LY Hingham Bales Lowa City Grocery E. Polack Prop H. Peare City Livery and Feed Stable A. B. C. Laundry
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