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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1906
Page
6
Work on the gravity water system from Rock Creek pushes toward Main Street in Corvallis. Delays in labor affect pipe timing, but July should bring mountain water to Corvallis. Albany and Eugene upgrades include new filters and improved river water quality for the valley cities.
Rev. B. F. Meridith arrives by late train from New York City to assume the local Methodist church post. He previously led Grace Church in Wakefield and is a Naugatuck and Connecticut Wesleyan University graduate. Gifts from church groups greet him as he preaches on Sunday. accompanied by Mrs. Meridith and two sons with wife joining later.
A stallion sale records a $5600 Percheron purchase by A J Sullivan of Starkey. Horse breeders eye strong demand as Dr P A Charlton completes annual veterinary inspections. Local figures Mr S F Newhart and others visit Pendleton and La Grande amid heavy snow and irrigation prospects.
State railroad officials attend the national association of railway commissioners in Washington D C for a convention on rate making regulations. Also note a program given by La Grande youths at Armory Hall on Wednesday evening inviting all.
A Saturday night sale at Piano House led shoppers to flood in for deep reductions on stock. Manager K Davis announced new pianos arriving nearly daily and urged continues through the week at 1516 Adena Avenue.
Rav H H Gibson traveled to Elgin this morning to conduct protracted meetings next week. J C Logan advance agent for Murray and Mack visited over Sunday. A J Jones of Pendleton spent Sunday in La Grande. J A Gillilan came from Pendleton to spend Sunday here.
In a city school election held Saturday afternoon 97 votes were cast with 69 opposing and 28 supporting the bond issuance. Voters believed improvements could be funded as needed without bonds.
Third Rank members urged to attend this evening as N L Acxres C C signs a Pythian welcome note to visiting members in the fraternal order.
We express gratitude to the many friends who came to our rescue during our recent loss. We acknowledge the favors extended to us and hope to return the kindness if opportunity arises. Mn. and Mrs. F. Wautwons.
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