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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment describes a public matter about delaying or awaiting legal action with unclear names or dates. The readable words reference waiting and a lawyer, but specific parties or actions remain uncertain.
A mix of local campaign commentary on the primary election and a public notice detailing postal card regulations from the Grande Ronde area. It includes editorials about candidates, civic involvement, and practical guidelines for postcard use and mailing procedures.
Alonmo Daw of MS and Glenn Sells Out to Elwell McGen Monie Daw owner of a fine A hore farm just north of Mt. Glenn through the Eat Estate Loan & Commission Company sold the name to Elwood McGee a recent arrival from New Mexico for 4000 dollars Rehearsals Are On Rehearsals are programag nicely.
The amateur theatrical next Saturday night showcases several promising performers. Despite a short rehearsal period, members aim to deliver solid portrayals while three or four professionals in the cast are expected to add polish and precision.
A Gibson Picture Gallery program on April 22 features a lively musical show and a slide display by society figures. Admission is 2 cents and includes a multi-act entertainment with sketches and romantic scenes from The Fir Cone tavern to scenes at the king's palace.
W F Anderson spoke to a large Elgin crowd last night using the band stand. Many listened intently as he discussed his Pure Politics message. Tonight he completes the series with his final talk as the candidate seeking the county clerk nomination.
Minnesota's Republican state convention opens in Minneapolis to select delegates at large for Chicago. The meeting is expected to endorse the Roosevelt administration and instruct delegates to back Secretary Taft. Delegates arrived united for Taft. state ticket selection set for July 1 in St Paul.
The guardian of Maggie Given heir, true name Margaret Given, an insane person, will offer for sale on April 11 1908 all of her rights in a described parcel in Union County Oregon. The sale is by private bid for cash with court confirmation, including water rights and ditches on the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 30 township 4 south range 40 east W M, less land previously deeded to Minnie Ostrander, with location in La Grande Oregon.
In Union County Oregon Samuel T Boothe sues Myrtle Boothe to declare their marriage contract null and void seeking equity relief. The summons requires appearance by May 2 1905 failing which the plaintiff asks for the decree and further relief. Published for six weeks in the Evening Observer La Grande Oregon by order of Judge Thomas Crawford.
Despite dreary weather, a large group of women attended the matinee at the electric theater this afternoon. The program notes another matinee is planned for Saturday afternoon.
A daughter was born last night in this city to Mr. and Mrs. F David Bloomquist. The newborn joins the family, with the birth announced in the local section.
St. Peter's Guild announces a spring rummage sale on May 1 and 2 in the Slater building. Proceeds support church programs and local services. Cash and carry event with items donated by parishioners and neighbors.
Notices list diverse fraternal groups including No 0 BF La Grande Lodge No 14 A F and A M La Grande Lodge No 41 and Brotherhood of Owls La Grande Nest No 17 K of P Red Cross Lodge No 27 Hope Chapter No 13 Star Encampment No 21 La Grande Camp No 7703 La Grande Aerie No 259 and others, detailing meeting nights venues and cordial invitation to visiting members.
A dark blue and white stock ink top is missing and Pinder is asked to notify this office.
M B of A meets on first and third Thursday evenings at 10 O F hall with visiting members welcome. J A Arbucelle, President, J Vanderpoel, Secretary Rebekahs. Crystal Lodge No 60 meets Tuesdays at the 10 O F lodge with visiting members invited Laura Stiles, MG Jennie Smith, Secretary.
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