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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
6
In Bedford Indiana on September 22 a second young woman’s body was found near the old Schafer site. Authorities say she was killed in the same manner as Miss Schafer with a heavy blow, and the tree near the site bears marks. No fuel famine this winter, Pendleton EF notes.
Amalgamated Sugar company operates the Hall ranch near Union Oregon. About 2200 acres of small grains including barley wheat and oats have yielded an average of 65 bushels per acre this season. 153 men work on the farm with two threshing machines and one baler separating grain and compressing hay. Manager Sebbelov credits drainage irrigation and scientific practices for the large paying crop despite past wet spots and semi arid areas.
Mrs Emma Shea departed for Portland after learning her parents Mr and Mrs David Kins were gravely ill and unconscious. The Kins family were longtime residents of the city dating back to the 1860s when they lived with their daughter Libby Cossgraff, where a house fire caused distress and a stroke followed for Mr Kinsie.
Local growers report English sparrows have damaged many peaches in The Dalles this season. They multiply quickly and nest three times a year, with numbers rising in recent weeks. Officials note the species was rare here a few years ago.
In Thompson's addition sparrows are eating peaches and damaging fruit. Orchardists have shot some birds and plan to tear down nests where possible. The sparrow, once not a major menace, is now doomed, and a war to exterminate it will be carried on.
Last night at Island City the child of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Perry was badly scalded about the head neck and side after a pan of hot water fell on them while the youngster sat nearby.
Fragmentary report notes Mrs. Perry spilled hot liquid from a stove into a boiler, scalding a child. A physician treated the burns and judged recovery possible. Additional items mention Albany pigs and small prune sales figures in a separate context.
Fragments indicate a local messenger service issue or notice on Main Street, with hints of a warming or service delay message. Readable elements mention Messenger Service and Main Street in a brief public communication.
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