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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1909
Page
5
Local items list residents travelers and visitors in Pendleton. Mrs Currey slight illness improves. Chris Johnson in town on business. numerous arrivals at hotels. officials and family associations announce movements and meetings. garden irrigation reminders and church series noted.
Mrs J M Berry hosted an elaborate 1909 social card afternoon with fourteen tables filled. The Berry home featured daffodils and carnations with soft candle lighting creating an artful color display. Light refreshments included caramel parfait coffee and relishes. First prize was a richly illustrated book titled Sweeter still than this.
A temporary Wallowa Booster club was organized Wednesday night in Talley hall with twenty two members pledging to recruit three more names. The group will operate until a permanent organization is set up. Harry Wallowa and Gorge Stoddard of La Grande reported that mill work will start as soon as materials arrive and lines up for summer operation.
A fragment urges investing 15 cents of a surplus in the March Everybody's to test chances in the financial market. It hints at returns and cautions about moving money to Wall Street with everyday funds in mind.
Union County invites bids for 140 cords of red fir and yellow pine wood cut to three feet eight inches. Wood to be piled in the courthouse basement at La Grande. Bids due by Wednesday May 5 1909. County court reserves right to reject any or all bids.
The question of real estate investments hinges on title soundness. An abstract drawn by us provides a complete accurate history of the parcel, ensuring sound title. Our work is guaranteed and up to date, covering the Union county area, including the Monny Hotel Block.
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