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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1911
Page
8
A fragmented classified snippet lists values such as 1.00 1.25 1.50 and 3.00 alongside mentions of a $50 value and entries like PEPE S898 and Reese 4-Ate. The readable portion suggests a pricing or listing page with unclear context and stray alphanumeric tokens.
Banquet organizers at Foley hotel report strong progress for December 1. One hundred plates sold as committees led by Collier Wood and Dunn arrange speeches tied to city election returns. Call for reservations to reserve plates.
A girl abducted from La Grande was pursued by La Granite police. The search extended through Sunday night into Monday as Deputy Sheriff Graham and Officer Brady pursued clues to Summerville. A truck was used to reach the Hilde mountains and a team was hired to assist, with a discovery near Summit after a long snowbound chase.
Farmers from across Oregon gather in Pendleton for the Farmers Educational and Co operative Union of Oregon second annual convention. The meeting begins Tuesday at 10 o clock and runs through Wednesday with expectations of higher attendance than the first gathering at The Dalles. Local organizers include President John W. Norris of La Grande and Clyde Williams of Buhl with J D Brown of Taaho assisting.
A large Woodmen of America delegation gathered for a year end meeting last night and elected officers. Will Dunn was re elected Venerable Consul with A W Nelson as Worthy Adviser and Will Landrum as Clerk. Charlee Harding was re elected Banker and Charles Murchison re elected Escort. FP W Pattison became Trustee and Arthur Van Fleet Inner Guard with C E Kline as Outer Guard.
Circuit Judge Knowles issues order calling a grand jury to meet tomorrow. Sheriff Childers carries subpoenas serving witnesses, signaling numerous important matters to be presented before the body.
Notice says a general election will be held December 11 1911 in La Grande Union County Oregon to elect a mayor recorder chief of police treasurer and four ward councilmen for wards 1 3 4. The notice lists the offices and wards to be filled.
The city asks voters to reimburse J. K. Wright for a treasury loss of 1567.07 from Farmera and Traders National Bank. Polling places in three wards include court house, city recorder's office, and 2110 Fourth Street with appointed judges and clerks. Election hours 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. November 29, 1911 per city council order.
Multiple small ads appear offering items for sale including Plymouth Rock cockerels and general household rooms for rent. A stolen bloodhound pup is reported by Dp C Brichoux with a warning of prosecution if not returned. Also two furnished rooms with board are advertised at 1031 Seventh and M.
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