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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1908

Page

2

Bancroft Concert Draws Wide Praise At Mormon Tabernacle

Bancropt people report a successful Bancroft concert at the Mormon tabernacle last evening. Dr Bancroft and assistant In View Lewis delivered engaging oratory with strong public reception. Tonight the duo repeat performances and the program includes Dr Bancrofts Hoodoos idea. Critics call last nights talk humorous witty and logical and among the best in La Grande in years.

Bancroft Mormon Tabernacle Lewis

No. 6 Delayed After Minor Yard Derailment

Passenger train No. 6 was delayed about a half hour in La Grande due to a slight wreck in the yards. Engine S51 pulling a freight derailed its tank tracks in the east yard. A switch engine cleared the main line, and No. 6 passed before noon. Investigation ongoing to determine the derailment cause.

la Grande East Yard No. 6 Round House

Bridge Nears Completion Over Grands Ronde River

The new railroad bridge above Orn Dell on the Grands Ronde is nearly finished. Riveting remains light, steelwork is in place, and approaches align with rails raised slightly above the old structure. Pay your bill tomorrow at the Midget market for 20 percent savings. Two carloads of Rock Springs coal arrived at Grande Ronde Cash Company.

Grands Ronde River Orn Dell Rock Springs Grande Ronde Cash Company

Bid Notice for County Poor Farm Real Estate Sale Oregon

The Union county Oregon county court invites sealed bids by noon January 7 1900 for four described parcels known as County Poor Farm Union with water rights. Each bid must include a five percent certified check and is subject to rejection of all bids. The notice is dated December 5 1908 and signed by ED Wright County Clerk.

la Grande Oregon W. M County Union Union County ED Wright

Annual Meeting Notice for Eastern Oregon Trust and Savings Bank

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Eastern Oregon Trust and Savings Bank will be held at the banking rooms on Thursday January 14 1909 at 2 p m for election of a board of directors and other business. GEO L CLEAVER cashier.

Eastern Oregon Trust The Eastern Oregon Trust & Savings Bank

Local Rent and Sale Notices Mix Meet Immediate Needs

Pleasant rooms for rent with or without board near Sixth and Spring. Furnished six room house for sale with furniture optional. La Grande Investment listing rentals and sales. Three room house for rent on Second Street via Maggie Mahaffee. Five room near center via Geddes grocer. Wants include a one room cottage to rent and a 10 acre fruit ranch for sale or exchange. Lola parcels sought near Grande city area. Van Duyn Realty Co listings with phone contacts.

LA Grande Investment Second Street Maggie Mahaffee Washington and Second Streets Grande City

Special Rate to Oregon Idaho Development Congress

Announcement of a special rate by the O R N Co to Yale for the Oregon and Idaho Development congress meeting December 16 and 17 with round trip $6.30. Tickets on sale December 15 16 17 and final return December 21. Also advertisements for local sales and real estate by Burger Severson with contact details.

Yale Oregon and Idaho Development Congress Meéeta

For Sale Suburban Acreage and Small House Listings

Classified notices list two to four acres of suburban property with contact numbers, a small house on a 1403 130-foot lot offered by owner, 40 acres of fruit garden or alfalfa land for sale cheap by G. D. Huffman in La Grande, plus a Lady’s saddle, a bridle, and three fox terrier pups with a Red phone listing.

la Grande Burger & Severson, P. O Phone Ace B. W. Kammerer Adams Avenue J. Bachant Cherry Street G. D. Huffman

Seven Room House for Sale George Hansen Property

For sale a seven room house with bath and pantry closet room corner lot good location street and sidewalk improvements done part cash terms on application bargain to be taken soon inquire at Ferguson book ator 12 3 1m

George Hansen Ferguson Book

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oxford Newlin Book Coal Section 19 Township 4 Range 40 Otter GEO L. Cleaver Cashier Hent Mra Laura L, Stults Geddes Grocery van Duyn Realty Co St. Tor Eale Fred Housh Fourth Street Burger & Severson P.O the Peoples Store Temple of Economy
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