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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1911
Page
3
Prof J D Stout and family returned to La Grande last evening after weeks in Washington state. He did light outdoor work while away, and though somewhat reduced in flesh, he says he never felt better and will begin arranging matters for the fall term of school.
With Councilmen Mackey and Church absent last night’s session addressed cement walks on Adama avenue and proposed renaming Twelfth street to Caylor street. Residents seek sewer access changes, water mains for cement walks, and bids for Connerdale and 8 avenue sidewalk projects were discussed.
Pendleton Commercial club invites General Manager J P O'Brien and Harriman One officials to inspect southern county resources with aim to extend Umatilla Central and Pilot Rock branch. No date set. auto trip to be arranged with local delegation after O'Brien's acceptance and word on timing.
Fire at Medical Springs is under control with embers at risk from wind. Fire Warden Palmer departed for Rock Creek to direct containment. no report on progress received today. Also notes Ohio General Assembly members gather at Cedar Point for 11th annual reunion with anticipated discussions and a banquet headlined by Governor Harmon and U S Senator Pomerene.
The Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation Company runs a special train with reclining chair cars and sleeping cars to Portland linking to steamers serving North Beach resorts and Astoria. The train departs La Grande at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
In Glen Cove harbor today a fleet of sleek galling and steam yachts gathered for the New York Yacht Club annual cruise to Newport. Commodore will order the squadron under way early tomorrow morning for the first run of the cruise.
August Bird arrives in Portland and option to board steamer Potter at 7 16 am or Hensale at 5 pm with return round trip fare of 10 dollars including stopovers at Portland and Astoria for 15 days from the date of sale. Reserve cars now.
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