Aster Show Set for September 10
The annual aster show plans a September 10 event with extensive prize lists and is expected to draw attention from the city’s emblem growers and horticulture participants.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1909
Page
1
Committees Named for Annual After Show Details Soon
The executive committees of the 1909 after show set September 10 as the event date. A larger prize list and broader participation are promised to outdo past years. Mrs Bragg urges growers and competitors to begin preparations now while committee assignments are finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Observer
Ebbe. Bragg
Notable Attendance at Corner Laying Ceremony
J. D. Gillilan returned from Joseph where yesterday he took part in the corner laying ceremony. A large crowd gathered for the event and honored local progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Gillilan
Joseph
Church project marked by strong program and attendance
A ceremony noted the laying of a cornerstone for a new Methodist church with a $10,000 project cost. The event featured an excellent program and was well attended, reflecting community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Methodist
Train excursion to La Grande expanded for crowd
Advices from Baker City report the first train for the La Grande excursion has been materially enlarged to handle more riders. The train will arrive at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
la Grande
Tramp John Dee Arrested for Drunkenness by Officer Black
John Dee, among the city's vagrant population, was arrested today by Officer Black on a charge of being drunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dee
Officer Black
Judge Grants Continuance in Calhoun Trial
San Francisco reports another delay in the Patrick Calhoun trial as Judge Lawlor grants a further continuance due to the illness of Calhoun's attorney in the second trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Lawlor
Patrick Calhoun
Calhoun
Greek worker killed in Kamela coal chute accident
Passenger No 6 brought in from Kamela the dead boy of Nick Armous a Greek who had been in the country six months while employed by the O R & N. He was crushed between a coal chute and a car as the car moved forward. Inquest held at Henry Carr parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamela
Nick Armous
Henry & Carr Undertaking
la Grande
Henry & Carr Morgue
Pittsburg Riots After Pistol Fire Leave Six Dead
Martial law nears as six killed and six fatally wounded in clashes at the Pressed Steel Car plant in Schoenville and Miles Rock. State constabulary patrols and possible militia call up amid crowded hospitals, house to house searches, and rioters armed by fear, with deputies sworn in to quell the unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car Cos
Schoenville
Mike's Rock
Stuart
Harry Hxler
Harry Millhazer
John Williams
John C. Smith
Anton Guberna
Exeter
Gumbert
Miles Rock
Mendelsohn Optician Relocates To La Grande
Dr. M. P. Mendelsohn leaves his extensive practice for California and travels to La Grande to establish work as an optician. He will fit offices in the Hotel Foley building and resume practice, with announcements forthcoming. The Dalles Chronicle notes his upright reputation and prior tours through the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Mendelsohn
A. L. Golder
California
la Grande
Dalles
Guests View Orchards and Faris Delegation Pleased
A large delegation, including figures named Faris, viewed the orchards and received a favorable treatment accord. The visit highlighted the collaboration between local hosts and the visiting party as they toured the grounds and discussed agricultural prospects.
Taft and Dickinson at odds over Panama railroad plan
Bernard Baker claims Taft and Secretary Dickinson quarrel over freight tariff for the Panama railroad and who should run it. Baker says Taft wants federal oversight with private steamship links, while Dickinson opposes competition with overland routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bernard Baker
Taft
War Dickinson
Panama
Baker
Dickinson
Noted Financier Calvin Regains Health in La Grande Visit
FE E Calvin vice president and general manager of the Southern Pacific, recovering from a serious illness, spent a night with family in a private car named Berkeley in La Grande. He arrived on No 12 and rested before departing with Mrs Calvin and their children for Salt Lake on No 9. Mrs Calvin also sick with appendicitis, both narrowly surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
FE. E. Calvin
Southern Pacific
Gais
Southern
la Grande
Salt Lake
Forest Fires Threaten Homes Near Twenty Five Mile Creek
Farmers fight for safety as a new forest fire erupts in Chelan county near Twenty Five Mile Creek in the Washington forest reserve. Accessible details are scarce. homes and crops are at risk while foresters seek campers suspected of starting the blaze. Rangers, with aid from Crystal Springs Ferndale and Rosemont, battle the flames after a prior three week fire was extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Mille Creek
Chelan County
Washington Forest Reserve
Forestry Department
Crystal Springs
Ferndale
Rosemount
Nelson
B. C
Kotenal
Expected Wallowa County Elgin crowd attends tonight’s concert
The expected crowd from Wallowa county and Elgin arrived by train today to attend the concert this evening, signaling strong local turnout and anticipation for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallowa County
Elgin
Eastern Oregon Hosts Welcoming Watchword La Grande Ho
La Grande Ho marks a massive Eastern Oregon welcome as Baker County sends 150 delegates and 430 Salt Lake guests to events with nine palmfins trains arriving under A B Moseley and George Smith. Local volunteers coordinate decorum transport and photos, with L D S church hospitality praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Baker City
Salt Lake
Portland
Forest fires on reservation controlled by firefighters
Forest fires burning the Coeur d Alene reservation for several days were brought under control by firefighters. Early estimates placed losses at varying amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coeur D'Alene
Aus
Fires Threaten Towns Near McGillivary
As the fire season closes, dangerous blazes are reported near McGillivary with several nearby towns narrowly escaping total destruction. Fire crews fight flames, containment remains urgent as residents brace for possible redirection of evacuations and continued hotspots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGillivary
Roesch Boy Cops National Guard Rifle Honors at Perry
Oregon youth H O Roesch of Pendleton won first in the governors match at the Perry Ohio national shoot, scoring 50 of 50 for a perfect score and taking a $500 trophy cup. He also excelled at 1000 yards, skirmish run, and 200 yard rapid fire, earning additional prizes and cash, while a Pendleton funeral prompted wreaths from local railroad conductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
National Guard
Perry
Ohio
H. O. Roesch
Pendleton
Julius Roesch
Three Burglaries Hit Town In One Night
Three local businesses were entered in a single night with two thefts confirmed. Newlin Drug Store lost 80 dollars, Kirtley Livery Stable reported 18 dollars taken, and Red Cross Drug Store narrowly escaped as a burglar forced a rear entry. Police chief Walden suspects a professional gang of vegemen behind the raids, with no arrests yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newlin Drug Store
Walden
Oregon
Kirtley
Red Cross
Joe Whitby
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emblem Growers
Mre
Miseee
Mannillou
Utah
Harriman
United Press
Kaiser Wilhelm
E. H. Harriman
Faris
Baker City Union
Perry Elgin Joseph North Powder Haines
Cae
Calvin
Washington
Wallowa
A. B. Moseley
George Smith
Sugar Company
Tabernacle
Seattle
Roesch Boy Cops
Camp Perry
Charles Norris
Norris
Newlin
Newlin Drug Company
LA Grande, Ore
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