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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
5
An assortment of residents and visitors were noted traveling this morning. Assessor B A Hay headed to Elgin on official business while Elgin residents and visitors from various towns were seen en route to meet relatives, attend gatherings, or begin excursions to the beach and other destinations.
Bert M. Hutchinson and Miss from Wisconsin wed at the Da poeth Shene Sites Seneriecame home of Mr and Mrs W L Da in an intimate ceremony officiated by Rev W Seemann. The bride wore a blue traveling suit and the reception followed with light refreshments as friends extend congratulations. The couple will reside in Wattsburg.
A cinema program opens with the heavy dramatic and comedy lineup. The feature is the colored film Tragedy in Japan with vivid costumes. Scenic slides and other numbers promise entertaining and instructive viewing tonight.
The Central Church of Christ lists a 9:45 a.m. Bible school led by superintendent C. C. Fleach man with prayer and praise, a 10:45 a.m. Lord's Supper, 11 a.m. sermon "Let Your Light Shine," and an 11:28 a.m. service. Evening preaching at 7 p.m. features "Home Evils of Denominationalism" with Mina McReynolds singing "Face to Face" mornings and possibly evenings, Rev. O. H. King pastor.
Mrs Edith Williams says three dreams guide identification of the man killed by a train near Victorville two weeks ago. She believes the victim is her brother in law, based on her husband who is an invalid and dreamed three nights in succession of his brother's death near the wreck.
Department of the Interior notices Mary Rumelhart of La Grande Oregon has filed to make final timber and stone proof on land described in E NW Sec 12 Tp 26 R 87 B WM. Proof scheduled before the La Grande Register September 1 1904. Witnesses listed: Henry H Brill Lewis H Rumelhart Clara A Stoner Jane C Holmes.
The Observer announces a new department for book reviews by Walter Ferguson, starting with September issues. It highlights Munsey's September with stories, articles on Taft, Carnegie, telepathy, theater romance, and photographs, plus ten short stories and illustrated pieces. Also notices Minnie B Pierce of La Grande seeking timber land proof with witnesses named and October filing.
Two land claim notices from La Grande Oregon detail intentions to make final timber proof. George M Thompson of Adams Oregon and Peter J Lilly of Portland and La Grande list sworn statements and witnesses for lands in township 3 south range 34 east and township 4 south range 35 E W M.
Union county Oregon will pay certain county warrants issued before July 1 1909 through the county treasurer within 60 days from July 1 1908 or they will be canceled by the county court and payment refused. The listed warrants include City of Union Ambroag Wright A Wright Steve Correy D C Horton J B Moore Onion Electric Light Co. Witnessed by County Clerk J B Gilimam on June 27 1908.
A historic record notes a 960000.0 surplus alongside six undivided shares amid fiscal notes. The terse item signals financial allocations but provides no full context or names.
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