Local Items Reflect Community Life and Trials
Local notes report residents from Selbird and Joseph in town for events and visits. Illnesses include J W McAllister worsening, while a Lyceum conference draws Union residents. A court judgment of 6.20 favors Baumgarden, with appeal filed. The Farmers Institute moves to December 17 at Grange hall Inland City and police move reform school duties to Salem.
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Wilbur McCully
Joseph
J. W. McAllister
Eastern Star
Masonic
Fom Buckman
Alleel
George T. Cochran
Ly P
Engineer King
Engineer Pike
Fingineer Hillman
Elma Bay
Christian Church
Evangelist
Harria
Baumgarden
Herman Roesch
Justice Court
Hodgin
Roesch
Farmers’ Institute
Grange Hall
Inland City
Island City
Observer
Walden
Salem
Otto Stull
Bhdwin Norden
Reform School
Henry
George Hibberd
Salt Lake
L. F. Massee
Baker City
Bill Clerk
Butter fat price pledge and holiday goods sale
December butter fat at 34 cents as Blue Mountain Creamery Company seeks more cream to meet demand. Newlin Book and Stationery Co advertises low holiday prices. Central Church of Christ outlines sermons and Bible school schedule with special Christmas song practice and greetings from Rev. O. H. King.
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Blue Mountain Creamery Company
Newlin Book and Stationery Co
Central Church of Christ
C. BE
C. E
O. H. King
Third High School Team Beats Grape Hall 10 to 0
The third high school squad defeated the Grape Hall football team yesterday afternoon by 10 to 0. The game was stiffly contested with the little fellows returning after a hard fight for victory, bearing a tired look.
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Grape Hall
Oakland business college promises top west facilities
Polytechnic Business College in Oakland offers high grade training with large offices for real business practice. Graduates find employment, with pleasant home-like host families for students. Courses include business training, shorthand, typewriting, telegraphy, civil, electrical, mechanical and mining engineering. College journal and FRE cards offered on request.
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Twelfth Street
Oakland
Calif
Townley Ranch House at Hot Lake Burns Down
Fire near Hot Lake destroys the W. J. Townley ranch house and all contents. Estimated value about 1200 dollars, insured for 500, origin suspected to be a defective flue. Tenant Mr Woolever occupied the house while leasing the larger ranch and dwelling.
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W. J. Townley
Hot Lake
Woolever
Park Fund Boost From All Sides With Friday Fundraiser
Local drive for park funds gains momentum as schools plan Friday night basketball where half proceeds go to the park. Skating rink managers will donate half after the game, encouraging public support for a good cause.
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Park Fund
Memorial notice and theatre listings fragment
A memorial note thanks friends for support after the death of Jacob B. Walter on December 4 1908 in La Grande. Expressions of gratitude are extended by Sophie Maye Walter and family. Also brief theater notes announce a new Lyric film house program with Mrs Hoyt and Mr Hoyt performing on stage.
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Jacob B. Walter
la Grande
Sophie Maye Walter
Parson
Lyric
Hoyt
The
Major theater season ushers in George M. Cohan musical
The city welcomes a 75 person company presenting Little Johnny Jones with a large cast and chorus. Indications point to a fashionable crowd. At the Steward on Thursday December 17 a strong program at Pastime with films A Dual Life and A Ragged Hero. The Football Bond promises lively cinema. The Pastime features new reels Her Flowers and The Magic Handkerchief. Atkinson Brothers and Louw Dunbar vaudeville acts arrive from Ogden and Boise. Last night’s attendance was solid and crowds are expected again tonight.
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Little Johnny Jones
Geo. M. Cohan
America
Oan
Ita
Walt
Jond
India
Gardinier
Ogden
Atkinson Brothers
Louw Dunbar
Boise
Chamberlains Mniment for Back Pain Relief
If you have pains or lameness in the back bathe the parts with Chamberlain's Mniment twice a day massaging five minutes each application. Then dampen a flannel and apply over the seat of pain. You may be surprised at how quickly the lameness disappears. For sale by all good dealers.
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Chamberlain
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J. W. Oliver
Olytechnic Business College
Polytechnic Business Colllge and School of Engineering
Townley Ranch House
Peach
G. W. Peach
Dr. J. Peach
Angie E. Vantress
Mary L. Young
Parsons
the Golden Rule Co
Evening Observer
OLD Mission Pictures
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Toys and Erick Bra
E.m.wellman & CO
ED Stringham
LA Grande Oregon
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Iie
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GEO
Cohan
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