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Newspaper
The Echo Register
Location
Echo, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
4
A fragment from Echo Oregon lists a weekly newspaper with ads and rates, train timetables, and public notices. It notes spuds and livestock shipping, reflects on a possible Constitutional Convention, and discusses farming, schools, and irrigation influencing Echo’s growth.
Eastern interest grows around Keho and Echo area as growers plan tree planting and rapid shipments. The text notes mountain stacks, straw men seeking information, Joe Cunha aggregations, and the advantage of Amber trees for quick growth and early fruit sales facilitated by nearby irrigation and fast transport.
The text discusses tariff settlements, trust gains, and a dispute over temporary buildings on government land for municipal water projects in San Francisco. It notes Eastern Oregon backing Celilo canal completion, Portland resistance, and predicts canal completion around a future date amid broader regional ambitions.
A vivid editorial urges Republicans to nominate honest progressive candidates for the Oregon State Assembly. It warns against rushed resolutions opposing referendums and asks voters to choose a representative body, not an appointed one, while stressing careful, deliberate voting to avoid risky nominations. The piece uses animal imagery to scold careless politicking and urges restraint and prudence.
Public sale of cattle and horses announced for Butter creek ranch, with Jersey and Holstein cows and calves and some good horses available. Sale on Tuesday, August 51 at 10:00 a m. Terms two months time at 4 percent interest with approved security. C P Bowman
Steam Laundry offers 1 washer 1 body iron 1 shirt and collar machine 1 gasoline engine 4 ten bushel baskets and other ready for business items. Neat Belo Ore details available by address or DB. Lisie Co sweeten shop and J Hatchens grocery confectionery stock at right price.
Notice in the County Court of Umatilla County Oregon in the matter of the estate of Barney L Sheridan deceased. Peter Sheridan administrator filed the final account with the court for hearing Tuesday August 3 at 10 a.m. in Pendleton courthouse. Heirs creditors or interested parties may file objections prior to the hearing. This notice issued by Judge T P Gilliland. Dated Echo Oregon July 21, 10a.
Notice of execution sale in Baker County Oregon by order of the Circuit Court. E W Jewett has real property at Lot One in Block Four Keante addition Behe Una Cilla Community Oregon. sale to satisfy judgments including sums of $205 and various interest, costs, and penalties. Sale set for the 28th day of Nnunstine in Pendleton with proceeds to be applied to the execution and costs.
The Interior Department announces a contest regarding a land claim near Pendleton Oregon. Notary Paulie will conduct a hearing at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on August 25 at the Land Office, with final wearing set for August 28 and August 21 at the Pendleton office, after due notices failed to reach the claimant.
Notice is given that Susan Almira Thomson has been appointed administratrix of the estate of Oscar F Thomson, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate must present verified claims with vouchers to the administratrix at Butter Creek, Umatilla County, Oregon, or to attorneys Raley & Raley in Pendleton within six months after the first publication dated July 23, 1910.
A notice for publication lists Heverly as claimant and Jeree W Cupetueer as witness in Pendleton Oregon. The State Dept of Interior announces intent to make a final proof for the Ne Seetha 18 parcel east of Willamette Meridian. Observers include Maud Coppinger and William A. Willian of Keho Oregon.
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