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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
5
A roundup of city notes including visits by Claire Gillian A. F. Kline G B Moats and George Currey tours to Boise and Elgin visits by J H O Nea l and M J Buck sey. Events include football practice, street light wiring progress, and an upcoming Mormon tabernacle lecture.
A wedding ceremony was held yesterday afternoon at J. E. B. Dorsett’s residence, 2601 First street, for George E. Swafford of Condon Oregon and Miss Lolomon Dorsett. About 40 guests attended with Mic my Humes as matron of honor and Jesse Lee Tuttle as best man. Rev L Myron Booxser officiated and a wedding dinner followed. The couple left for their home in Condon where Mr. Swafford runs a drug business.
The O R N Co offers a special round trip rate of 6.30 to Yale for the Oregon and Wallo Development congress meeting December 16 and 17. Tickets go on sale December 15 to 17 with final return by December 21. Idaho’s governor is urged to call a special session for December 28 to revise the Idaho statutes. Also notes Christmas shopping at Silverthorn Mack drug store and two Belgian-Clyde stud colts for sale by Eichenberger.
Dr W D McMillan offers painless dentistry with expert gold work in La Grande at the National Bank Building. Special attention to children's tech and office contact via two phones.
Grand Chancellor Gus C Moser will visit the Red Cross lodge Monday night December 14. Members and visiting knights are urged to attend the event and show support.
In juvenile court this morning the Stull Norden and Newman boys faced charges after admitting stealing a bundle of sacks. Testimony linked the Stull and Norden youths to other crimes, while Newman faced weaker proof. Judge Henry reserved ruling until tomorrow morning. Witnesses noted youths could dispose of stolen merchandise easily in the city.
The Ladies' Guild of St. Peter's church will hold a substantial tea at the home of Mrs. James A. Russell at the corner of Third and Main on Friday afternoon starting at 3 o'clock. Various fancy articles for Christmas gifts will be offered. The note recalls a past lunch and urges an early call tomorrow afternoon.
The W. T. U. reception for tomorrow afternoon at the Baptist church has a revised program. Welcome address by Mrs C. T. Thornton, response by Mrs C. F. Deal, vocal solo by Mrs Fred Gelbel, address by Mrs Hattle Wolfe of Union, vocal duet by Mesdames Bolton and Vinacke, scripture by Mrs M. R. Stevenson, Baptist choir music, and refreshments.
Amanda Johnson, who twice wandered in the Blue mountains near La Grande while attempting to reach Wallace, Idaho, was found safe after officers learned she was not demented and secured work. She earned about 26 dollars last month, got lost again en route to Pendleton, and walked from Huntington to La Grande, buying a ticket to Wallace this morning and possibly visiting Spokane on the way.
The jury found John Minnick guilty of stealing two heifers and recommended mercy. The Nadine case dominates today’s court, with jurors selected and evidence underway. Several major criminal cases are queued for trial once this matter concludes.
Shopping bags and purchases make pretty and useful presents for Christmas. You will find them at Silver Thorn and Mick's drug store.
The Model Restaurant offers a regular dinner for 25 cents. J A Arbuckle, proprietor, promises rapid courteous service and popular prices with a strong claim of perfection in cooking. Open daily.
Mesdames Henry Peebler and E. T. Peebler visited with Mrs. Frank Counsell. Jerry Conaway is back in La Grande Hospital with a leg injury. Miss Kate Braden has a severe cold. Charles Turnbow visits relatives then returns to Joseph. Mrs. Willard Couch home from Elgin. Mrs. Counsell to Hot Lake sanatorium for gall stones operation within a month. Ladd Canyon library gains about a dozen new books. An old liniment ad and tomorrow night’s basketball lineup are included.
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