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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
4
Local paper reports on the irrigation committee launching a drive to increase acreage by about 10 500 acres with half already taken. Special addresses highlighted Odd Fellowship, and members gathered at the bagonet hall for a fellowship repast before continuing at the lodge.
The speaker argues that land near irrigation shows dramatic value gains once water is supplied, noting government land sales at low prices and predicting steep price increases within three years after project completion. Along the La Grande Cove corridor 16 miles, 160 to thousands of acres may see more houses and barns built as irrigation expands.
The Blalock fruit ranch gains a million dollars in land value from an artesian well. The note urges attention to valley water potential and forecasts future value with water access. A call to attend Saturday school meeting emphasizes building a new high school. Roosevelt and Governor Chamberlain are referenced in a cordial political aside.
Nearly 144 members of La Grande Lodge No. 16 I O O F answered the first roll call last Saturday evening. The lodge, organized for about 60 years, saw the entire roster present or send communications with many members out of town in Panama Alaska and the sunny southland. Over 100 members attended in person as names were read and each replied present before the lodge.
Fire in a hotel caused dense smoke that filled a hall and shaft delaying guests. Elevators evacuated fleeing crowds to the lobby with everyone unharmed beyond smoke irritation. Mr and Mrs Stramwell relocated to another hotel. Fire department arrived within half an hour and the blaze damaged furnishings, with burnt wood materials displayed at a local drug store.
There will be a special meeting of the Blue Lodge at Maszon Temple this evening at 7 30 to arrange the funeral of our late brother W. G. Peach. L. H. Russell W. M.
Christmas shoppers can find pretty and useful presents such as shopping bags and other purchases at Silver thorn and Mack's drug store.
Bishop Chas W Smith newly elected Methodist bishop passed through La Granite en route to Portland where his episcopal residence will be. Former editor of the Christian Advocate for 24 years he is noted as a churchman and banker having presided over the Central National Bank Wilkinsburg Pa. National examiners praised his bank’s methodical regulation during his tenure. District Superintendent J D Gilli n accompanied him on the train from Haines to the city.
An endican variety of dolls, both dressed and undressed, are arranged for sale at Siiverthorn and Mack’s drug store, showcasing a wide range of styles and sizes.
City police request the man who removed a fence from Mrs. Honan’s lots and stole sidewalk timbers to restore the property at once or face further action. The suspect is known to authorities.
The Blue Mountain Creamery guarantees 34 cents for December and requests delivery of cream to meet demand for butter fat.
A limited supply of hand colored Ki ser photographs titled American scenes advertised at The Little Shop located at 906 Main Avenue. Call at once to secure one of these festive Christ mas greetings.
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