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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
8
City owners grow alarmed as new poundmaster targets untaxed dogs in a final drive before dawn. Recorder Cox reports 36 tags sold under his tenure and seven by the previous administration amid a rush for 16 remaining, with officials promising strict enforcement and possible large seizures tonight.
O G announces a capable committee arranging a special Friday night banquet at the lodge hall with initiations planned beforehand and all members urged to attend.
Hon H M Cake candidate for US senator in Oregon Republican primaries plans a Union County campaign. He arrives La Grande tomorrow, meets supporters, speaks at the Commercial Club, early morning Elgin visit, possibly an impromptu speech, with La Grande friends traveling to back him. He aims for Union City Friday evening.
A well known local businessman walked to the Observer office to settle accounts and promised a check, but the supposed debtor vanished as the chair turned. The scene was filled with disbelieving laughter and a final echo of April Fool. The manager, adopting the "fighting editor" persona, continues to seek the elusive visitor.
Lost ladies cameo pin encircled with pearls reported between Papuet church and J C Henry residence. Return to office by date 4 20 31. Watch repair offered by Heacock.
Max Zimmerman announces a combined market day and horse show in La Grande on April 18 to boost attendance in Union County. He plans a similar event in Baker City soon and insists the date will hold rain or shine.
An additional gang will move to the Blue mountains west side tomorrow to permanently repair washouts and damage from the recent O R N block. A gravel train team shovel and large crew will operate to restore the track and roadbed to first class condition despite miles of destroyed intervals.
At a meeting of the Epworth League delegates for the La Grande district of the Idaho conference Payette was selected to host the next convention set for June 18 19 20 and 21 It is expected that about 100 delegates will attend Herman Clark president and Miss Ora G Gates Baker City secretary headed the program committee The district leagues are reported to be in splendid condition and active.
The air motor on the turntable proves itself a time saver and has been installed long enough to be fully tested. One man can operate the motster locomotives where previously two or more were needed.
A new machine speeds tasks once done by hand power. Time is saved as the engine positions itself, reducing precision demands and pleasing the round house crew with the improved efficiency and output.
Salem set to host May 19 to 21 for the annual gathering of four Odd Fellows groups the Grand Lodge IOOF Encampment Rebekahs and Kremlin Muscovites locals plan events to welcome visiting Three-linkers. Previous Salem hosting earned praise in 1898. Willamette Encampment No 2 serves as grand hosts with key officers named.
The Farmers' Union bank, with stock held only by members of the Farmers' Educational and Cooperative union, opened for business in Ripley Tennessee on April 1.
The hospital ship Relief will sail for San Francisco this afternoon carrying 100 sick sailors. Most of the men suffer tropical diseases. The Buffalo has sailed for Diego carrying the mail of the Moet.
Harriman Rosas Dividend New York reports that a quarterly 1 percent dividend on Southern Pacific common, a 2 percent quarterly dividend on Union Pacific common, and a 2 percent semi annual dividend on Union Pacific preferred were paid today.
The Harta Hall hosts a prize dance tonight featuring the Price Waltz Danes. Entries include the undesired and excluded groups, with Heacock glasses fitting.
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