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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
4
Local notice from La Grande press service listing subscription prices and publication policies. Includes advance rates for weekly and daily editions, postal classification, article submission rules, and advertising charges. It notes letters and notices priced per line and condolence resolutions treated as classified notices.
The article notes many land dispute cases are being dismissed after judge and jury actions. It says most remaining docket items appear more like persecution than provocation, while a season of summer outings continues and people seek quiet pursuits before changes complete life.
The article describes the spread of White mustard across fields and towns, noting its rapid growth from farm plots to roadside verges. It cites legal measures to curb its spread, including fines up to 9109 per violation and municipal efforts to clear highways, instructing property owners to remove the weed.
The Pendleton paper lauds the East Oregonian for strong summer advertising and subscription gains, noting improved business prospects for Pendleton despite prohibition. It expresses belief that the public will recover quickly and expects continued local publication strength and influence.
Mary C Le Payee died Sunday after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held with a large turnout from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and many friends. Survivors include a father and several siblings. the family resided in La Granda after moving from TV City Missouri where she was born 46 years ago.
The funeral was held this afternoon for the Neteaen, daughter of Mor and Mire Pree and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Brookler. Mr Press arrived from Portland to attend the service.
Friends gathered at the Ivanhoe home to honor the district attorney on his 62nd birthday. A lively evening included greetings, games, photograph contests, a smoker, and a gold mounted fountain pen presented by Judge Knowles. Attendees included T. H. Crawford, Charles and George Cochgan, J Hodgin, J. C. Henry, A Huntington, J. M. Berry, David Hay, and others.
The La Grande band will perform in the park for a Sunday morning excursion. The I B B quartet will also entertain, with organizers promising a renowned group of musical experts to energize the crowd.
Lavey has tendered a letter of appreciation to the La Grande Commercial Club and booster group, thanking the community for support during his tenure. He plans to visit Portland next, awaiting his next position, while the booster effort continues under President Cartier’s leadership. A loan note offers twelve hundred dollars on first mortgage securities for up to nine years at 1 percent.
Pendleton reports Meacham hosts nearly 30 visitors over Friday with many camping through August. A dance pavilion rises as dancing is planned on Saturdays and select weeknights. About 5 people stay at the Joe Paris camp the Pines as tents dot the area while Meacham’s hotel remains crowded during peak season. Engineer James Nelson from Huntington runs the O R and W engine for a month in place of vacationing E W Myers.
Notice to water users urges patrons of the city water works to refrain from irrigating this evening to conserve water for fire protection as reservoir and lines are cleaned. Water Superintendent Gillman signs the notice.
Funds available to pay all outstanding general fund warrants up to No 871 endorsed March 18 1907 and water fund warrants up to No 75211 endorsed March 11 1908. Interest on warrants No 6644 to 6751 general fund and No 7398 to 76911 water fund ceases from this date August 3 1908 La Grande Oregon.
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