Theft and court actions in La Grande district news
January 24 1908 report from La Grande details A Hollweg custody in theft case involving Miss Neal’s purse at a school. Other items include estate case Pearson vs Hoon, forgery acquittal for John McCabe, Brisebois theft trial upcoming, Hess charged with selling liquor to a minor, Knights of Pythias team contest planned, Weston city boundary expansion bill, and Dr Vaughan notes cattle and horse health with minimal disease in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
A. Hollweg
la Grande
Holland
Warthy
Episcopal
Walla Walla
Holwege
Dick Brisebois
William Murray
Monay
William Hess
Golden Rule
James A. Fee
Mr. Hess
Knights of Pythias
Amathla
Baker
Union
Imion County
Baker County
Farmers Build Dyke To Shield Lands From River
Labor by farmers below Adems has built over 100 feet of dyke along the east side of the Tumalum below Milton to prevent river depredations on farming land. The high water earlier this month reportedly cut land valued at about $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adems
Hase
Tumalum
Milton
Pendleton Seeks Deals and Domestic Items
A jumble of notes lists farm loans, clothing, seafood, tobacco, hotel rooms, furniture, and real estate in Pendleton. Items include Grate's clam chowder, fresh fish at Castle's, Beegan smokers, a $2000 furnished hotel, N. T. Conklin cheese sandwiches, and a Milton residence being built by William Wagner with March occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Howard
Grate
Castie’s
Grate’s
Castle's
Joerger
Pendleton
Teutack
Teutech
Peoples Warehouse
George Brandage
Milton
M. B. Beiley
N. T. Conklin
Grats's
Baer & Daley
Phillips
Nolf’s
Dorman
Patton's
Fravers Opera House
E. T. Wade
Pendleton Academy
P. P. Collier & Co
Wiliam Wagner
Johnson Street
Modern Woodmen Social Invitation by Royal Neighbors
A notice invites Modern Woodmen and friends to a bas jeet social hosted by the Royal Neighbors on Tuesday evening, January 27, at Odd Fellows Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Marriage License Issued to Card and Kessler in Umatilla
A marriage license was issued to William P. Card and Clara Kessler, both of McKay Creek in Umatilla County, marking a formal union between the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam P. Card
Clara Kessler
McKay Creek
Umatilla County
Day Divorce Petition Filed in Pendleton
Mary E Day of Pendleton filed a petition for divorce from J Frank Day. The short notice mentions a quote from a Chicago Daily News item about medical students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Day
Pendleton
J. Frank Day
Giddy
Chicago Daily News
Harvard Boat Presented to University by Watson
The six oared shell used by President Elliott, Alexander Agassiz and the Crowninshield rowers for Harvard has been donated to the University by T. B. Watson. Built in 1857, the boat represents a historic link to early Harvard rowing and notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beilliot
Alexander Agassiz
Crowninshield
Harvard
University
T. 8. Watson
Fancy stationery and box paper line at 48c
A new line of fancy box papers in fancy shapes and new tints goes to 48c. Call and see them. We sell stationery blank books and office supplies.
Glassware Spring Goods Bowls and Jugs in New Cut Glass
Advertisement notes new Spring Goods including Berry and Fruit Bowls in New Cut Glass effects priced at 20c. Fancy Water Jugs offered from 20c to 4s5c, highlighting updated tableware selections.
Local Bargains Include Toilet Paper and Mounting Books
Sanitary toilet paper offered at 3 rolls for 25 cents alongside new mounting books roc. Paste ink and mucilages complete lines go for 5 to 6 cents each. Affordable household and office items advertised in a compact sale listing.
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Ysiin Underwear
Hur
Teutselh
Credomany
WEG
Pccurr Court
Eatate
Pearson
John of
W. M.perce
Weston
Kilgore
Normal Heights
W. M. Pierce
G. W. Vaughan
V. S
Greet
Cwinney
Ihaw
Jorppen
Main St
Court House
Alfred Geise
Hays’ Cigar
Maloy
Amokers
Suppy
Main Street
Wade
W. B. Jenkins
Westbrook Decker
Denver
Mary E. Maule
J. M. Hoon
Father Neate
Val Laces
Oregon
Nolf Store
Pingree
Boston
Crowner Bros
J. Clarke & CO
Court Street
Allen Brothers
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