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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1910
Page
2
Local reading notices priced at 10 cents per line with a per line rate for each subsequent insertion. The paper will not publish articles under a nom de plume and signed pieces are subject to editor discretion. Advertising and condolences are noted in brief terms.
GEO. H. Currie announces his resignation after fourteen years as founder and editor of the Observer. He cites responsibility and progress in La Grande and Union County, praises readers and supporters, notes no malice toward enemies, and introduces successor Brane Dennis of the Baker City Herald.
A new editor describes years of Northwest investigation to locate a suitable community paper. He takes over The Observer, praising the Grande Ronde valley and Wallowa County while acknowledging duties to a progressive local newspaper and its readers.
A speaker praises locating in La Grande and promoting growth in the Grande Ronde valley. He envisions drawing settlers to the area, uniting efforts with Wallowa county, and expanding ties with Indigenous lands to create opportunities and prosperity for individuals and the region.
The Alaskan presented at Steward's theatre Saturday night drew a crowded house but disappointed many. Performers lacked fit handling and enthusiasm though male voices and the chorus impressed. Totem Polesone and La Craqda Sem ly offerings underwhelmed, with patrons noting poorer than prior efforts.
A highly garbled passage hints at mountain rail lines near Ta Grande and La Grande, with references to war and local decisions. The legible bits mention Walle and Ghiy HAN, but no coherent events, dates, or clear entities to anchor a definite summary.
At the institution, management counts for a smart deal as Steward's theatre nears full houses. Owner and manager Mr Steward personally ensures patrons' comfort and welfare, treating attendees as guests.
City enumerators report residence districts easy to count but rooming houses pose major problems. Propriety owners neglect to provide names and ages of roomers, hindering accurate totals. In contrast, citizen cooperation in other districts aids the count, yet rooming house proprietors rarely secure data, risking an incomplete population tally for La Grande.
News says the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mytenger died at Pendleton last evening around seven oclock from a cough. The baby was about five weeks old. Funeral arrangements followed with Brotherhood of Conductors members sending wreaths. The father is an O R N conductor on the Pendleton Huntington run.
The sole optometrist in Union County offers on site lens duplication at Newlin's Drug Store. He claims to duplicate any lens in minutes without a prescription and promises delivery in under three to four days.
A large crowd gathered last Saturday night to view the moon through the Humphries Co telescope mounted on a tripod by the city fountain. Tonight the telescope will again observe the moon with the lens set on Depot street. Mrs Ellen Hunter spoke on missionary work of churchwomen to a good attendance and addressed women at 2:30 this afternoon.
E M Sanders of North Powder once ran a large Oregon creamery and after years visiting La Grande says the city has greatly improved in recent years and will forge ahead. He notes communities must utilize essential resources for prosperity and plans to keep watching the town’s growth.
The District School Board of School District No One Oregon invites plans and bids for designing and constructing a high school building estimated at about sixty thousand dollars. Sealed proposals due by 7 pm April 16, 1910. The board may reject all bids. Arthur C. Williams, School Clerk. 4-6-1
Notice from the water committee warns that water will be shut off if rent is not paid by the tenth of each month. The system will operate strictly on a business basis and fields offices will close after the 10th. readers urged to settle at the office and avoid service interruption. SIGNED by J. K. Sheak G. T. Fleming and W. J. Church Water Committee. 4-12-5-1.
Sealed bids for 940 cu yds of macadam pavement in La Grande Oregon will be received at the Recorder’s office until 4 PM May 4 1910. Bids must include a certified check equal to 5 percent of the bid. The City Council may reject any or all bids. D B Cox Recorder of the City of La Grande.
J. W. Bull superintendent of the Portland to Baker City telegraph line said the route now reaches Umatilla and will extend to La Grande in about three months. Portland to San Francisco line is also planned to run through to La Grande according to reports.
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