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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1908

Page

2

Elgin Builds New 20000 Dollar High School

Elgin advances toward a new two story brick high school costing about 20000 dollars. The building will have 10 rooms 12 grades and a full steam heating system. J N Roberts handles the foundation J D Slater the balance and Sutherland Heating will install the plant. Prof BE Batley named principal for two years.

Elgin Schoot J. N. Roberts J. D. Slater la Grande Sutherland Heating Company Walla Walla Northwest Furniture Company Portland BE. G. Batley North Powder Elgin Recorder

Elgin Baseball Club Elects 1908 Officers After Meeting

At a Saturday April 11 Elgin meeting the baseball club elected W. C. Christiansen as manager Dr E O Wilson as general secretary and Cash Towner as treasurer for 1908 The manager outlined season plans and urged mutual interest in a strong ball team.

Elgin Elgin Baseball Club W. C. Christiansen E. O. Wilson Cash Towner

Student Leaves College for Semester to Aid Union Republican

Stephen F. Selbird 11 leaves college for the rest of the semester to devote time to the Union Republican, edited by his father, in Eugene Oregon Weekly.

Stephen F. Selbird Union Republican Eugene Oregon Weekly

Socialists Appoint Tickets in Union County Convention

The Socialist party in Union County, Oregon, met in convention and adopted platform resolutions and nominees for state and county offices. Officers listed include Representative B. W. Barnes, Sheriff J. K. Titzgerald, Clerk C. We Tally, Commissioner J. T. Rich, School Superintendent E. G. Tippin, Assessor A. N. Mayville, Treasurer A. J. Warren, Coroner Y. Yoder, Justice H. A. Watson, and Constable John Fee. The platform declares support for international socialism and outlines aims to preserve private ownership while empowering individuals and preventing exploitation.

Socialist Party Calon County Stat Wocinilnts Peres Noon Ted x Rad He Ehataal B. W. Barnes North Powiler J. K John Fee Union County Oregon W. T. Girder

La Grande stock show and market day described as desirable publicity

The Rural Spirit notes La Grande Oregon will hold a large stock show and market day soon. The event will boost county interests by drawing buyers and general attention to the area.

la Grande Oregon

Central Railway grounds cleanup sparks improvement fever

Central Railway workers are tidying the depot area and clearing space between tracks. The Union Republican notes the move shows the company's wakeful effort to groom their right of way and enhance surroundings.

Central Railway Union Republican

Graining to a Dead Issue Says Dr Parker and Cough Syrup Claim

A Collier's Weekly note cites Dr H C Parker of the Indiana School of Medicine about medical views. Red Cross Drug Store advertises Blue Mountain Cough Syrup as a cure for coughs. Black & Bramwell Feed Store promotes oats and brewing barley. Pine Mountain Creamery Co announces ice cream availability.

H. C. Parker Indiana School of Medicine Collier's Weekly Blue Mountain RED Cross Drug Store

Ready for Business Housecleaning Offers Hand Service

The firm promises hand cleaning until a power machine arrives and will announce the machine’s arrival in the Observer. Scott and Altheide seek customer orders and guarantee satisfaction with personal service.

Scott & Altheide

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