Oliver Returns from Old Kentucky Home Gaming Visit
Oliver visits Old Kentucky for Home Gaming held from the 13th to 17th with an estimated attendance of 100000. He recalls boyhood scenes and expresses no regret about choosing the Great Northwest and Granda Ronde valley. KEEP YOUR MONET AT HOME. La Grande sugar supports local labor and pay to workers. buy La Grande sugar to patronize yourselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Kaentcky
Everein
Oliver Lef
North West
Granda Ronde Valley
Islands
la Grande
Last Rites for Hon M Baker in Grande Ronde Valley
A long funeral procession followed the remains of the Hon M Baker to the cemetery this afternoon Rev B F Meredith conducted the services at the grave Many pioneer residents attended noting the loss of a man who helped shape the valley water works and reservoir project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Baker
F. Meredith
Methodist Church
Grande Ronde
Complete Fight Returns in Nevada Showdown
The Osserven has arranged to receive a full slate of ringside notes from the Battling Nelson versus Joe Gans bout in Goisten Nevada next Monday afternoon. The event promises extensive coverage of each round for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Osserven
Nelson-Joe Gans
Goistent
Nev
Better Water Coming Following River Cleanup Efforts
Water superintendent reports improvement as a cleaning and rinsing effort continues. Officials estimate full relief within a day or two after several days of elevated levels. Public advised to conserve and monitor updates.
Social and school notices fill town page
Mrs Mary Mitel Gerthrude returns for Miss Mitchells school year. One social dance at Club Hall tomorrow night at nine with Mrs Garne G Bakera arriving from Tacoma to visit her late father Hon M. Rev B F Meredith to Westar. Jason Lee Ay to be absent for his absence. Prasidin Gillian to preach. D H Steward, manager, returns from Northwest cities with bookings including Dora Thorne and Henrys minstrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garne G. Bakera
Tacoma
Hon. M
B. F. Meredith
Westar
Jason Lee Ay
Prasidin Gillian
D. H. Steward
Dora Thorne
Charies
Hi Henrys Minstrels
Hottest Day on RBC Reaches Record in London
London records an almost all day heat burst as temperatures hit a new high for the ninth day in August. Officials note widespread heat effects and demand for cooling measures in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps News Association
London
Twenty Five Initiated into Foresters of America
The Foresters of America initiated twenty five new members at a business meeting last night. A royal feast followed, featuring many delicacies, as state deputy Baker noted twenty additional applicants were absent and could not be admitted. He predicted La Grande will soon have a thriving lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foresters of America
Baker
la Grande
Foresters
Fire burns dry grass on vacant corner lot
Firemen responded to a grass fire on a vacant lot at the corner of O and Fifth streets. A boy playing with a small fire started the blaze which spread to nearby fences, triggering the new alarm system for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O and
Fifth Street
Iences
Tax Notices Out Sheriff Childers Toda
The sheriff's office announces mailing of tax notices to taxpayers. Residents should verify assessments, pay by deadlines, and address any discrepancies with the Tax Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Childers
Baker City to Have Fine School
Baker City notes a September opening for about 1,600 pupils with an anticipated strong faculty. The school adds a commercial course and a new building costing around $20,000, promising a top Northwest level of facilities and offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Baker
Schoo
Addy Yeor
Plipla
Ness Pontion
Ngt
Ar City
Northwest
Poor Leaving Valparaiso
A Valparaiso dated note reports hundreds of poor families and individuals leaving the city as businesses cut staff. Serge conditions persist with limited street access after 7 PM only with passes from proper officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Dreyfus to retire from army on pension in October
Paris reports Major Alfred Dreyfus will retire from the army in October on a pension. No confirmation of the report could be obtained. In Imbler Oregon, Mr and Mrs Chas Cole welcomed a daughter on August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Paria
Hain
Alfred Dreyre
Cole
Imbler
Oregon
Chas. Cole
Dainty Treats Advertised By Wide Reputation Chef
A damaged OCR ad promotes a restaurant claiming careful cooking under orders of a chef with wide reputation. It promises a varied daily bill of fare and urges patrons to dine with them for a rest and a pleasant dining experience.
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the Golden Rule Company
Adams Avenue
GEO. T. Parr, B. Simmons Prasidant Sec'y and
Mgr
Parr-Simmons Company
Grande Ronde Valley
Jefferson Ava
Greenwood St la Grande
Watts Drug CO
Depot
Postal
Shelflex
E. M. Wellman & Company
ADAM
H.C. Girwan
Lems
Tracerymar
Mari
Ington
Walla
Pri
Myron _ llwaukee
He Pa
Grande Lairk
Ind
M. Rogenands
Spokks
N. M. Pollock
Walter
Lymaz
Mary Mitel Gerthrude
Mitchell Will
JW. Baker
Esters
O. James
Lloyd
RBC
Sporting Goods
MRS. T-N- Murphy Hardware and Crockery
Tad
the Heaks
Fine School
the Model Restaurante
Aarbuckle
RED Gross Drug Store
Mas Lennan
Prosekiten Prasipeciat
Coats
Andrews
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