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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
8
A Friday program by the G A R and W F C holds a tree planting carnival at the new brick school house in North La Grande under a nursery expert. Col F Ivanhoe and Henry Henson will speak. a flag drill and music by the L D S quartet are planned. the public is invited.
With few precincts reporting the county clerk lists 1742 Republicans and 1037 Democrats, totaling 2770 for the two parties. The final figures are expected tomorrow or the day after.
Dr. Pons offers eye care and optics with a stock of new nano-glass mountings and Rock Crystala lenses. He has visited La Grande for 14 years and promises better prices and up-to-date goods for all customers.
Mrs. A James issues a strict notice seeking two skilled dress makers only. In related news a person named "Dutch" Buckler was viloted at Hot Lake last evening.
The last load of equipment and seven patients were moved from the Grande Ronde hospital to the new building at the head of Adams avenue. The new hospital is ready to operate with first patients Ada West Jane Harris Shield Howard Raymond McCoy and Conaway among those listed. Centennial of Clovest New York marks 100 years since the Catholic diocese founding. A large program will begin the week of April 26 with masses and dignitaries. Ship Subsidy Bill Dead as committee rejects report ending hopes for passage this session.
The deceased priest and bishops of the diocese will be honored at the cathedral with an evening service. A reception at the Catholic Club will follow the rites and the celebration concludes Saturday at 2 o clock with a parade of Catholic societies.
The beloved La Grande resident known as Grandma Palmer turned 94 yesterday while receiving 33 visitors. Despite a winter illness she sat up, sewed a quilt, and recalled 1864 as her arrival year in La Grande. Her long life includes meeting Lafayette at age 12 and riding the first U S railway train, with a reputation as a living historian cherished by friends.
Roy E H Campbell of Imbler reports a potato sale of four cades bringing growers 61 cents per 100 after liberal commissions. He notes Union county will be the largest eastern Oregon spud producer and thanks shippers by buying a Stetson for Mr Ramsey. The piece ends with a church campaign note from First Baptist pastor W H Gibson urging enlistment for Evangelist Hounden shield’s visit on April 22.
La Grande travels to Baker City for a Saturday night basketball on skates game at Noyes rink. Manager Snodgrass has not fixed the lineup yet but expects the Aggre gation to play. The trip was moved to Saturday morning due to a fire delaying Friday plans.
Officials warn the city free delivery system may not start as soon as planned. With only four applicants, three must pass. if not another exam is required causing a delay and daily reexaminations are expected since papers were submitted.
Forty seven carloads of 60 pannier steel rails have arrived in Lia Grands and crews are laying them along the main line from Komela to Harom. As practicable, mountains will soon see heavier steel replacing the present rails. The Electric theater gains popularity with matinees drawing larger crowds and regular evening and afternoon entertainment. Children enjoy the show. adults also appreciate the pictures and songs. Remember the matinees Wednesday and Saturday afternoon.
In North Powder last evening J B Stoddard candidate for Union County representative and W F Anderson from La Grande spoke to a large audience. The joint address lasted about two hours as the North Powder band led the crowd and the event drew Republican supporters.
For Rent notice offers a 420 acre farm on Sandridge 7 at low rate. Contact BLACK & BRAMWE for details and to view property at once.
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