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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
3
The best use of savings is to deposit it where it will grow safely. The Spot bank is presented as the right place to keep funds for security and good interest. Every man and woman should have a Frese bank account. let us show how money grows in our keeping.
George Craig and B B Boyd, visiting stockman and real estate man, say Wallowa county will vote to continue being dry in the June election. They note business improved after saloons left, with former opponents now supporting prohibition, and many who voted dry two years ago remain dry advocates.
The La Grande Commercial Club building title transfers to the Elks Lodge after a final $1000 payment, reducing the total to $7000 of the $8500 price. Managers plan a swift cleanup of pending matters at tonight’s adjourned meeting. President Crawford requests full member attendance at the 8 o clock gathering.
Spokane Chronicle reports the Anti-Saloon League of Washington plans a strong fall campaign with forces strengthened district wide. Rev. W. J. Herwig of Spokane was elected assistant superintendent at the headquarters committee meeting, remaining based in Spokane as part of his promotion.
The funeral of 14 year old Mina Katie Cantile daughter of J H Castle was held this forenoon from the Van Hook farm home attended by Rev W B Gibson. Interment followed in Masonic cemetery. Cause of death pneumonia. Notify The Observer office if delivery not prompt.
An assortment of items including a Rhode Island Red egg stock ad offering eggs at $1 per 18 with contact, followed by multiple Republican campaign notices from Union County Oregon dated April 17, 1908. Candidates include T. T. Geer, J. B. Stoddard, Ed Rumble, Richard D. Hamilton, and others announcing nominations for Congress, Representative, Joint Senator, and Circuit Judge, pledging to uphold Republican policies and public interests.
Contractor G Holst offers masonry services with satisfaction guaranteed and rapid estimates. Also advertised is a stock ranch listing near Union with 1524 acres, 86 acres alfalfa, stock and machinery included, waterlogged land, contact C F Sleman at Inton Oregon.
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