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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
4
The La Grande Evening Observer lists George H. Currey as editor and proprietor and notes United Press Telegraph Service. It details subscription rates and notes mail delivery options, plus publication policies against nom de plume articles and signed pieces subject to editor revision.
Local reading notices priced at 10c per line for the first insertion and 6c per line for each subsequent insertion. Resolution of condolence offered by the newspaper for a line.
Notice in this paper outlines an election to approve a tax levy for public schools for the coming year. The proposed rate may range as a result of city fire code costs, with expected impact on property owners and street improvements. An open meeting is set for December 11 at the Opera House to discuss the Grande Ronde Reservoir Irrigation project contract terms with land subscribers.
When the contract date for the Owhe Irrigation project was announced farmers swarmed in and 11000 acres were subscribed. They valued water and agreed to pay 55.00 dollars per acre for access.
The message notes a project price of $20 per acre and indicates handling water expenses are under half that amount, attributing the costs to Owens County farmers.
Some congressional hopefuls nationwide plan a campaign push based on opposition to Cannonism should Uncle Joe not run for speaker again. While some may dislike him now, they won’t forgive him if he withdraws early in the race.
It is understood President Taft favors postal savings banks and would push Congress to pass the bill, a difficult effort requiring strong presidential lobbying and legislative action.
Mexico and Arizona will be candidates for statehood as Congress opens next Monday. The session is described as the most interesting in years due to numerous matters of public importance.
The death of Congressman David DeArmond of Missouri removes a brilliant minority party member and his loss will be felt when Congress meets next Monday.
The article notes Vice President Sherman has been largely overlooked but, as presiding officer of the Senate, is poised to gain public prominence.
Van Duyn Co announces one thousand dollars worth of holiday goods now open for inspection and ready on Saturday. Shoppers urged to come early and make selections while line is complete.
La Grande lodge No 16 I O O F and visiting brethren are invited to attend the second annual Roll Call at the Odd Fellows hall on Saturday night December 4 1909. I R Snook secretary.
Leather and cloth bindings fresh from the factory arrive at Filvertincrn's Family Drug Store. Teachers Bibles and teacher's testaments are offered in new leather and cloth editions.
Brakeman Schley remains in a stupor at the hospital two days after falling from a moving freight train. Doctors and nurses report little improvement as he struggles to speak and clearly identify his relatives. Attempts to reach his Ohio relatives by telegram have failed so far.
The Baptist Church at the corner of Sixth and Spring streets invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m B Y P U at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m The morning theme is The True Foundation and the evening Revised Scripture for Nominal Christians Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p m weekly.
Washington Avenue and Sixth Street. Rev W Seemann minister. Morning subject The blessings of Jehova. Anthem Christian the Morn Shelly. Evening subject A Journey Across the Continent Hold Thee My Hand Gounard. Gospel Solo Mr C L Cochran. Sunday school 9:45 am W L Brenholdt superintendent. C E Services 6:30 pm Lesson from First John 1 John 4 7 21. Mid week services Thus day 7:30 pm.
Second Sunday in Advent schedule includes Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning Service at 11 a.m. Evening Service at 8 p.m. Vestry meets Monday at 7 30 p.m. St Peter's Guild Thursday afternoon at the rectory. Choir practice Friday at 7 30 p.m. Upton H H Gibbs rector.
Corner of M and Fourth streets HH. BB. McLeod Ph D pastor Sunday School 9 45 G H Currey superintendent Morning services 11 00 Subject Call of Gideon Class meeting 12 for 30 minutes Epworth League 6 30 Evening services 7 40 Subject Memories Everyone invited to attend these services
Special announcements announce the Oregon Idaho convention of the Young Men's Christian Association to be held in Corvallis from January 21 to 23 with Fred B. Smith of the International committee as the chief speaker.
The M. E. Church South will hold Sunday School at the usual hour with Rev. J. W. Oliver delivering the morning sermon. No evening services are planned.
The Stale of Flora's Elopement closes tonight in a regular musical comedy ending. A packed house will witness the final performance of this apirated comedy. Tomorrow night Blundering Billy takes the boards.
Ladd Canyon Dec 4. A stormy evening did not deter a good sized crowd from enjoying the Thanksgiving program on Nov 27. E. EK Jones chaired the meeting. Adolph Peebler spent Thanksgiving at Cove with her parents T. B. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Van Fleet of La Grande joined Mr. and Mrs. James McClure for Thanksgiving dinner.
Forty men compete at the University of Oregon with eleven chosen for the team. A supplement to the February Bulletin will publish a complete directory of Oregon high schools with teachers, subjects, and experience, mailed free. Oregon versus Washington debaters to meet in spring as women students lead in literary society activities.
Funeral and private party services offered by E L Bussey. Baggage transfer and night calls advertised with contact numbers Red 241 and Main 25. Stand location noted at Paul’s Cigar Store.
Local store runs a brief sale to clear an entire line of cut glass noted as among America's best. The event takes place for a few days at Silverthorn's family drug store near the factory outlet.
Notice to legal voters of school district No 1 Union County Oregon to meet at the High School December 9 1909 at 2 pm to vote on a tax levy for maintenance and expenses, interest on bonded debt and bond payments. Henry Hanson chair. Arthur C Williams district clerk.
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