Local notes on residents and travel in La Grande area
A roundup of residents and visitors in La Grande includes Lona Coe and May Fra y of Milton visiting J. F. Campbell family, Vera and Francis Smith returning from visiting Wes Liv Given, Walter M. Plerna traveling to Walla Walla, and Rev W. H. Gibson with his family planning a short outing. Also noted are camping trips to Mill creek, moonlight festival postponement, and local weather with rain east of here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Lona Coe
Mies
May
Milton
J. F. Campbell
D. Fitegerald
Lewiston
Idaho
Weeka
Mises Vera
Francis Smith Digtin
Liv Given
W. H. Gibson
Summerville
Vomigins i
I. G. Taylor
Miii Creek
Nelo Maath
New York
Denmark
Cove
Ba‘ir
C. J. O'Reilly
Eastern
Oregon
The
Catholic Church
Baker City
Isa
Father Whyte
O. C. Wallace
Portland
la Grande
T. W. Short
Tidna
Netta Slater
Dan
R. J. Slater
Pendleton
Ed Wright
Oregon Foresters
la Grande Lodge
Local Socials and Events Highlight Alicel and Island City Gatherings
Mrs Peter McDonald hosts guests in Alicel for Mr EL WW Bartlett’s visit to La Grande. The Five Hundred club meets at Mrs Joy Van Buren’s residence with Mrs EW Bartlett and Mrs J L Cavana as honor guests. Mrs J L Cavana hosted the Five Hundred club with Mrs Jay Van Buren winning the prize. Miss Jean McDonald entertains in Ginner in honor of Miss Bold Smitten and Meta Gordon of Walla Walla. Neil Grimmett receives praise for inviting a May Slumber party at her Island City home with Meta Gordon Enid Smitten Ruth Russell Stella Oliver and others attending. Dinner outdoors and childlike games planned. night guests include Meta Gordon Enid Smitten Jean McDonald Stella Oliver Imogen and Ruth Russell. A new threshing machine debuts in the valley, rated 1200 sacks a day, powered by a 20-horsepower traction engine, and described as top county equipment. Sxpec and rings advertising at Bracock’s in strong emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter McDonald
Alicel
EL WW. Bartlett
la Grande
Five Hundred
Joy van Buren
EW. Bartlett
J. L. Cavana
BH. Bohnenkaomp
Jay van Buren
Jean McDonald
Ginner
Bold Smitten
Meta Gordon
Walla Walla
Ruth
Imogen
Russell
Stella Oliver
Neil Grimmett
Island City
Enid Smitten
Dc Ceten
Walla Walls
Ruth Russell
Rey Oliver
Furnizh Ft
McMillan Clinic Ad Highlights Dental Services
Dr. W. D. McMillan advertises expertise in gold fillings and special attention to children's teeth. The ad lists Red 51 and Pairied i traction and notes location at La Grande National Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande National Bank
Inventor John Downy Acquitted In Insanity Plea Case
In Chicago on August 14, John Downy of Olympia Washington pleaded insanity and was acquitted of attempting to murder John Pondelack a wealthy Chicago manufacturer. The dispute stemmed from Pondelack marketing an invention sold by Wowling who claimed no profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Downy
Olympia
Wash
John Pondelack
Pondelak
Wowling
Procrastination Fatal in Vancouver Rooming-House Fire
Vancouver, Aug 14. R Warrner burned to death after stopping to button his shoes as a rooming house burned. Twenty occupants escaped. Bert Warrener, his brother, narrowly escaped by smoke. Bible school and church services listed with subjects and invitation from Rev. O H King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Austria
King Howard
England
Vancouver
B. C
R. Warrener
Bert Warrener
H. King
Boy Noted as Clever Speculator Hits Million Dollar Gain
New York reports Heare EB. Livermore dubbed the boy Speculator adding another million to his cotton profits. If the claim holds, he outsmarted experienced brokers by a calculated raid on the market, unloading cotton after a stealthy maneuver leaked to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
EB. Livermore
Wall Street
Livermore
Navy orders add 260 men for Mare Island cruise
Washington reports the Pacific Meet may lack personnel for the Bamoa cruise. The Navy Department issued orders for 260 additional men to be rushed to Mare Island at once to fill the muster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific
Bamoa
Navy Department
Mare Island
Leases skating rink and athletic hall by OBrien
Jack O'Brien plans to lease and operate a skating rink and athletic hall on the site, with Mrs G C Zuber. By September 1 he will open and run the rink and fit the building for large crowds for basketball and indoor baseball. Also notes Cardinal Gibbons’ return to Rome from Avrieto and a near attack by anti clericals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack O'Brien
Whl
G. C.’ Zuber
O'Brien
Hess
Rome
Gibbons
Arvieto
Cardinal Gibbons
La Grande Man Honored in Regional Regatta Staff
Admiral Geo. 8. Shepherd of the 14th annual regatta to be held at Astoria August 27 28 today named his officers and staff. Among the commanders on the staff are William Church of Lake A Johns of Baker City and J Maloney of Pendleton. This promises to be the most successful regatta ever held to this section of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Geo
Shepherd
Astoria
William Church
Lake A. Johns
Baker City
J. Maloney
Pendleton
Ball Scores From Yesterday City Baseball Card
Portland defeated Los Angeles 9 to 1 while San Francisco tied Oakland 1 to 0 in the recent scores roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Sos
Discrimination Suspected In Rail Fare Poster
A Democrat note questions Oregon Short Line August outing posters offering reduced return rates from Salt Lake City to points west to La Grande and Huntington but excluding Baker City. The paper urges rail officials or U S S management to explain why Baker City is omitted and warns of possible discrimination by shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short Line
Salt Lake City
la Grande
Democrat
Huntington
Baker City
Lumber order for Seattle water project tallies six million feet
Aug 14 report from Pellingham notes six million feet of high grade lumber ordered from Puget Sound mills to build Seattle's 28 mile new water supply line from Cedar Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pellingham
Puget Sound Mills
Seattle
Cedera
Notice of Public Land Claim by Kathryn Connors
Department of the Interior notice from La Grande Oregon dated July 18 1908 states Kathryn Connors of Sioux Falls South Dakota filed timber and stone sworn statement for land in sections 21 and 22 township 48 range 38 Willamette meridian and will prove claim September 2 1908 before the La Grande register and receiver with witnesses Amanda Miller Charles F Cleacy John K Wright and Water Spencer listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
la Grande
Ore
Kathryn Connors
Sioux Falla
South Dakota
Han
la Granile
Oregon
Amanda Miller
Sioux Falls
Charles F. Cleacy
John K. Wright
Water Spencer
Minnie B. Pierce
W. M
Seres
George A. Piorca
Peter Hogensen
Perry
Charles Farrier
Frank Gabhart
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Hom
Walter M. Plerna
Wolng
Walla Wallin
Rairest
AT. Hill
Canyon Ty
Aurelia Mines
F. BR. Faulk
Jess Paul
Prof
Hend@ricka
Jack Conners
Paul
J. F Ppbell
Union County
Hull
Smdler
Lot Snodgrass
Clarence Whiteman
Haines
Snodgrass
Berlin
Santa Barbara
Guisepp
Deoda
G. Chiconetto
Guest of
L. Cavana
Hracock
W. D. McMillan
Olynorpia Invator
Central Church of Christ
Wil Church
Times
Business Men's Association
Phippers
M. Born
Perfection Blue Fame
Northern Light
the Golden Rule Co
Dr. King
All
Luna
Newlin Drug Company
Polk
Gazetteer
Polk & CO
Foo
Arnold's
Arthms Cure Co
Bulding
W. Knaight
Ove
Farmers and Traders National Bank
Bualn Cos
S Percept Redemption Fund
the Farmers and Traders National Bank
Daily Observer
Grande Ronde Lumber Co
Perry, Oregon
W. E. Bean
Red
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