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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1905

Page

8

Local items from Union and surrounding areas

Mayville spent the day in Union. Mrs. Fred Spain of Union visited yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bragg are in Baker City on a short visit. Attorney Estob re-elected mayor of Echo amid opposition. J. P. Winter of Pendleton was in the city on business. C. G. A. Bridewall and M. E. Stevenson of Elgin were here last evening. Central Church WMU meets tomorrow afternoon at 2. T. W. Davidson, promoter of the central railroad, was in Union yesterday. Snow in the high mountains signals ample water for mining and irrigation next spring. J. F. Bator of Union attended La Grande wreier this week and mills from La Grande Inland and Union came to view the mills. Adams sisters to appear December 18 at M. E. Sunday school event.

A.M Mayville Union Davis Baker City Tia VI Fred Spain Mrac E. E. Bragg Estob Echo J.P. Winter Pendleton T. W. Davidson The Central Railroad J. F. Bator la Grande Cuy M. E Adams Sisters

La Grande Commercial Club Building Association Holds Election

The La Grande Commercial Club Building Association elected officers last night at the clubrooms. William Miller was chosen president, F. L. Myers as vice-president, Turner Oliver as secretary, and G. S. Dunn as treasurer.

la Grande Commercial Club Building Association William Miller F. L. Myers Turner Oliver G. 5. Dunn

Bound Over on Assault Charge in Bible Case

Billy Smith was charged with an assault and brought before Justice of the Peace Hough. He waived examination and was bound over on a $200 cash bond to appear at the February term of the circuit court.

Billy Smith Justice of the Peace Hough Circuit Court

Election of Officers at MWA Grande Camp

MWA Grande Camp MWA held its election of officers last evening. Elected for the ensuing year were S. Williams as vice president, W. F. Hendricks as warden, Joe Smith as resort, E. C. Davis as watchman, J. A. Whitby as sentry, and W. F. Hendricks as manager.

Advent Lectures at St Peter’s on Virtue Sin and Salvation

The rector leads a three part lecture series at St Peter’s Church on Fridays at 7 30 p m under the title Human Nature and Religious Truth The topics are The Obligation of Virtue December 8 Sin and its Consequences December 15 and Pardon Atonement and Salvation December 22 The aim is to show Scripture Doctrines align with human nature and to reach thoughtful readers A cordial invitation is extended to all interested in these questions.

St. Peter’s Church

Lost Tickets For Season Holders

Official records indicate duplicates will be issued for lost season tickets to the entertainment course. The notice is signed by 0. H. Kina.

H. Kina

Card of Thanks for Our Little Girl

We express heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends who helped us during the sickness and death of our little girl. Mr. and Mrs. Souu acknowledge the support and sympathy received.

Miss Irene Murphy Hosts 14th Birthday Party

At Miss Irene Murphy’s home a group of sixteen friends gathered to celebrate her fourteenth birthday. Games showcased their skill and humor with prizes awarded to Ethel Gulling and Rody Corbett. Attendees included Kathleen Thomas, Maud Snodgrass, Maud Johnson, Genevieve Christopherson, Dalla Jackson, Marjorie McCall, LaVelle Florence, Frank Earls, and others.

Irene ‘Murphy Ethel Gulling Rody Corbett Kathleen Thomas Maud Snodgrass Maud Johnson Genevieve Christopherson Dalla Jackson Marjorie McCall LaVelle Florence Frank Earls Stanley Carpy Arthur van Fleet Herbert Ormond Lester Johnson Albert Edward Roy Corbett

Santa Claus Headquarters Report in Local Bazaar

A special messenger surveyed town shops to locate Santa Claus. The inquiry found Santa’s stock in the Golden Rule basement, with a vast array of gifts from toy sheep to a complete doll house. The report notes the stock is larger than usual and ready for visitors to see.

Santa Claus Santa

Requisition Refused Over Defective Papers

Governor Chamberlain refused Alabama's request to extradite J G C Hill held in La Grande Oregon for selling mortgaged property. The governor ruled the papers defective making the requisition invalid.

Salem Chamberlain Alabama J. GC. Hill la Grande

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Holiday Goods and Toys the Golden Rule Company Claus Golden Rule Adams Avenue CG. A. Bridewall M. E. Stevenson Elgin City C. W. BM Central Church G. L. Thorne Mwa Advent Haviland Vinner Jardiniers Rogers Haviland China Prides Elegand Havilard Children’s Department Childs T.N. Murphy SIS Brown Kersey Chicago
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