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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
5
Numerous figures named Hub, Anderton, Pro, and others were seen in court and business venues. Attendees included JAuosney, George Pro from Union, and elections officers at the Eastern Flot tonigh. Various residents traveled to or from La Grande Enterprise and Portland.
In Maulmomsh county a bank robbery at the Bank Ride left $14,000 missing. Pinkertons join the investigation after local police stalls, aiming to arrest the robbers within 48 hours.
New York reports the American League directors presented the Detroit baseball club with the league pennant signaling its title win.
An Elks lodge committee clarifies the park benefit ball is a standard society event with no admission charge for ladies beyond the gentleman’s ticket. Hosts expect a large crowd of dancers as decorations remain modest and punch booths aim to liven the evening. Mrs. W. W. Berry will host the Kaffee Klatch Friday afternoon.
Dr W D McMillan announces painless dentistry with expert gold work and special attention to children's teeth. Office located in the La Grande National Bank Building with two telephone numbers available.
Mr Rooney representing the American Correspondence School of Law stops at Hotel Foley to advertise three year 100 scholarship plans. Judge Chapman of Michigan outlines a study program as a lure. All law students are urged to meet before Friday evening in San Francisco. M W Chun, tied to Durham White Stevens murder, is now a fugitive after four months missing. Chang's trial has begun and Chun was released on own recognizance last July.
A band of wafer breakers cracked the State Bank safe in Maize Kansas and carried off six thousand dollars in cash. A posse is pursuing the robbers.
New York and London mark the 200th birthday of John Milton with formal university observances at Columbia in New York and special exercises at Cambridge and Oxford among schools and literary societies.
Readable notice notes stock of dressing rolls and cases described as feathered and leathered available at Silver Thorn and Mack's drug store.
Real estate notice from Tu Van Duyn Realty Co seeking two unimproved lots in good locations. Call or write with details. both phone lines available.
Attorney Leroy Lomax operates from 15 16 Swetland Building in Portland Oregon offering legal services and representation.
A booster verse invites a large crowd to tonight’s park benefit ball with a lively pledge to dance and sing as the music fills the hall. The poem centers on Willis and the festive fundraiser aims to boost attendance and support for the park.
In Day ton, Walla Walla, the drys defeat the wets by 158 to 125. Bendbow, a Citizens party candidate, defeats Morgan the Republican for mayor. Citizens show broad satisfaction over the result.
The Pastime presents Alfonse Daudet drama The Substitute and a Pathe double feature with a young hero and a bullfight setting. Scenic theater headlines boast Mae Hart and Gordon Price vaudeville, three nightly shows at 7 40 8 30 and 9 30 with 15c adults 10c children and 10c matinees.
Representatives of commercial organizations from about sixty leading cities will attend as Secretary Straure opens the meeting in the Department of Commerce and Labor. Permanent officers will be elected and plans refined for council work.
New York hosts the 23d annual Southern Society banquet at the Waldorf Astoria. Woodrow Wilson of Princeton will discuss Conservatism, True and False. Martin W. Littleton will speak on Some Lessons of Yesterday and Today. Dr. B Parkes Cadman will address Stonewall Jackson.
Alabama and western Florida Methodist ministers and laymen gather for their annual conference in Greensboro. The meeting draws over 300 members, with local Methodists hosting visitors and providing hospitality.
In Oregon Union County Circuit Court Edna L. McColloch sues John B. McColloch seeking a decree of divorce and general relief. Summons requires appearance by November 10, 1908, with first publication November 20, 1906 in the Weekly Observer La Grande. Judge J C Wisse signs order. Cochran Cochran represents plaintiff.
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