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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1911
Page
4
The faded clipping notes newspaper details at La Grande with subscription rates and mailing form. It lists editor and owner, postal handling as second class matter, and pricing for daily and weekly issues.
The article urges La Grande to address its dirt streets as paving lags. It notes years of neglect and calls for systematic work this summer to prevent mudholes and ensure lasting improvements, stressing prudent funding and council effort.
Brian P. Shutt the fahrman editor from Joseph was in La Grande on his way to Portland where he and Mrs. Shutt will stay for several days. Editor Shutt is a colorful figure who dislikes city hustle preferring longer life and calm work. He is content with Joseph and its spicy weekly newspaper.
Sloan P. Shutt is praised as the most scientific angler in Wallowa county aside from the mayor. The Irish American fisherman is noted for his firm reading habit and sturdy appearance, thriving in a region famed for its fishing and scenery.
The trial featured a juror entertainment moment as the defense sang Home Sweet Home to the tired jury. The defendant, a woman accused of murder, was acquitted. The unusual tactic prompted jokes about voice training for law schools.
The Oregonian notes strong Roosevelt support in 1908 style politics with parallel vigor to 1908 Taft nomination debates. Voter enthusiasm is highlighted as Roosevelt prospects draw attention from major factions and regional editors.
St Peter's Church announces Holy Week schedule with Palm Sunday services at 8, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Additional services span Monday to Thursday at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Wednesday at 1 a.m. and 7 30 p.m., and Good Friday at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 20 p.m. Offerings go to the Aged and Infirm Clergy fund. Upton H Gibbs.
Christian Science services are held each Sunday at 11 a m at 907 C Avenue. The subject for today is Are sin disease and death real.
Tomorrow the Sunday school meets at 9 45 led by Superintendent F H Green. Junior league assembles at 3 Miss Clifford in charge. Epworth league meets at 6 30 with Miss Faye Milligan in church supervision. Rev H B Hamilton preaches in the morning. he visits the Island for a 2 00 afternoon meeting. Miss Childers, a Salvation Army officer, will speak in the evening with strong religious work reputation.
Morning service will receive new members and celebrate Holy Communion. Evening topic, Ministers and the Church in light of Judge Lindgey’s Lecture. Sunday school 9:45 a.m. superintendent Mr. W. B. Pickens. Junior Christian Endeavor 4:00 p.m. Leaders Miss Bork and Mrs Rit ter 7 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at. p.m.
Druggists refund money if Laxative Bromo puinine tablets fail to cure. Each box bears E. W. Groves signature and costs 25 cents.
The notice explains voting credits via paid subscriptions to the La Grande Evening and Weekly Observer. Old or new subscribers gain extra votes for payments in advance or arrears, with premiums of 8000 and 1000 votes per year, plus 1000 more for cross subscriptions. Payments to a contestant exclude prior paid dates.
In Union County Oregon the County Court cites heirs to appear May 2 1911 in La Grande to show cause why the administratrix should be licensed to sell Lot 1 in Grandys Addition to pay estate claims.
Witness the Hon J C Henry Judge of the County Court of the State of Oregon County of Union with the seal affixed this 31st day of March 1911 Attest ED Wright Clerk By Forrest Ivanhoe Deputy
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