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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
8
The Herald of Osteopathy notes that practitioners increasingly use precise nomenclature tied to physical findings rather than vague terms. A special Blue Lodge meeting at the Masonic temple at 7:30 p.m. is planned to arrange the funeral of Brother W. G. Peach, per W. M. L. H. Russell.
The president lauds the Atlantic cruise's high condition and enlists praise for the navy's personnel. He urges Annapolis reforms, including graduate ensigns and midshipmen serving as petty officers, and calls for January board appointments with limited June duties. The final notice notes Senate and House attentiveness to the message on December 8, 1908.
Patrons tonight at the Lyric will witness the famous box mystery by the Hoyts. The moving pictures are bright and fresh with several numbers sure to please. A trial visit may convert casual patrons into regulars.
Bank condition report from La Grande Oregon showing assets total 150111.04 with loans 104054.59 and deposits 108.54? The cashier Geo L Cleaver attests to accuracy with notary Sherwood Williams and directors Holmes Oliver Miller.
In Union yesterday Dr. C. H. Law won the mayor's seat with little opposition. The closest race was for marshal. Newly elected officials include councilmen J. Hutchinson and N. Skoonover, recorder W. D. Hanks, treasurer C. S. Oliver, marshal B. Plaster, and street commissioner D. Conner.
T W Davidson, director and general constructing manager, says the Central Railroad of Oregon will extend from Union to Cove and then to La Grande next summer. The plan hinges on exiting receivership early next spring, with possible full Grande Ronde valley network completion soon after.
The Woodmen of America Lodge elected officers for the ensuing year and set installation for the next meeting night. Officers include M. McMurray C E C Davis P Charles Disqua advisor J A Arbuckle banker Cal H Jordan clerk William Earls escort George Beldin watchman James P Potter sentry A L Richardson and G L Biggers physicians D E Cox manager William Earls camp deputy With 93 members the lodge plans to increase membership and interest. The meeting night was changed from Monday to a new schedule.
T. W. Davidson manager of Mammoth Oil & Gas and W. B. Butterfield director visit La Grande to show their Vale property. A derrick and boiler are in place and a new standard drill will arrive in two weeks for imitation. They plan a few weeks in Wallowa county to attract financiers. Ladies' Aid society of the Pres-
The Presbyterian church plans a Wednesday meeting at Mrs I T Richardson’s home at 2 o’clock to settle all business related to the annual bazaar.
Attorney and Sheehan of Joseph arrived in the city this evening. Editor Lee Tuttle came up from Eigin this afternoon. J H Hutchinson of Union attends circuit court. Attorney L J Davis defends J W Dimmick at circuit court. Cashier J B Thorson of Elgin transacts business in La Grande this evening. Colon R Aberhart arrives from Joseph. John McAllister shows slight improvement after illness at Springbrook farm. Ed Wright confined at home with a cold. W O W meets this evening. good attendance urged. Chris N Krogstad, postcard fame, returns to Menomonie to make it home after years west. He spent time at St Maries Idaho with timber claim and other property. favors Menomonie as home and life joy.
Hon. O. Swackhammer and Ells Finley were married on Wednesday December 4 1908 in Los Angeles California. After December 20 they will reside in San Diego where friends wish the couple joy. Swackhammer, a county pioneer, has long been known to many residents and will start a new home in Union.
Portland reports Lee McCoy jailed on a serious charge after he and a companion allegedly beat and robbed a pedestrian near Albina. The accomplice confessed, aiding police, as McCoy was captured in Spokane and brought back for trial.
City officials report the annual tramp drift is down but a large share of the hobos encountered carry pistols. Chief Walden and subordinates round up rough tramps in yards, with officials noting a high prevalence of pistols among the group.
In The Dalles Wasco farmer Roy Palley is reported dead after an accidental self-inflicted gunshot while cleaning a rifle following a hunting trip. Local authorities record the death as an accidental gun mishap.
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