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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1911
Page
3
The fragment notes Granite Lodge Mo and other groups meet weekly with meetings on Mondays and Tuesdays at the I G O F hall. It invites visiting neighbors and members to attend, mentioning Katie Arbuckle and a vet reference among the readable lines.
C B and Hope Chapter No 12 states stated communications on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Visiting members are cordially invited. Carrick B Hunter W M Mary A Warmick GO.
General Evander M. Law born in Darlington South Carolina reached major general by war end. He joined the Confederate Army in 1861 as lieutenant colonel of the Fourth Alabama Infantry and later practiced law in South Carolina before moving to Florida.
State game warden Finley pushes for federal action to proclaim Bull Run waters as a wild game reserve amid a shrinking elk population. A southeastern Oregon sheep owner is accused of poisoning antelope carcasses to bait coyotes, with deputies pursuing the suspect. Officials confirm many readers, celebrities, and visitors are expected in town as Michigan College of Wad traces its roots to 1886.
Jubilee week begins at the College of Mines in Houghton Michigan with a grand silver jubilee celebration. The event marks a milestone in the college history as August activities unfold under colorful pageantry. Governor attends ceremonies highlighting the state college’s heritage and future.
Notice of street improvements to all concerned. The council will, ten days after service on owners and benefitted properties, order cement walks on North Fir street and a boundary area including ranges along Monroe and Ware avenues. Estimated cost 1250 dollars for the first district and 2125 dollars for the second. Public hearings set at 8 PM in La Grande City Council chambers.
Sealed bids will be received by the city of Elgin until 2 p.m. Saturday August 19 1911 for brick and stone construction of a new city hall. Plans and specifications available from architect J L Slater of La Grande or at the city recorder's office Elgin Oregon. The council reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Jesse Crum City Recorder.
Thousands of Pythians arrive by train and trolley to Lafayette Indiana for the Indians brigade encampment and jubilee. Camp Warner at Columbian Park is formally dedicated with a canvas city of tents to house guests as the encampment runs through the week. A large parade is planned for Wednesday.
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