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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1910

Page

8

Old Friends Meet at Pioneer Threshermen Reunion

W H Fletcher of McMinnville Yamhill county attended a state meeting with fellow pioneer threshermen. He has operated a machine yearly for over a decade and renewed acquaintance with former employee Receiver Colon R Eberhard of the United States land office. Fletcher once introduced a separator with a blower attachment and recalls hiring Eberhard as a boy during the 1892 depression era to buck straw. Both recall the long employment, though Eberhard vividl y remembers the work more.

W. H. Fletcher McMinnville Yamhill Fletcher Colon R. Eberhard United States Land Office Fletche

Water payments face enforcement tomorrow by city official

Delinquents will suffer a water service cut as Assistant Water Superintendent Hoyt begins enforcing the council’s payment resolution. Notices were not issued before the tenth due to election matters, leaving many consumers short on funds. Tammany Hall in New York sustains heavy fire damage with paintings saved to the streets.

Hoyt Tammany New York Tammany Hall

Water Service Shutdown Over Fine Paid

A resident faces a water shutoff when a dollar fine remains unpaid. The situation awaits payment and a return of service, with the town monitoring the prompt settlement before restoring supply.

Fruit Condemned By County Inspector at Local Grocery

County fruit inspector L Stilwell condemned three boxes of apples at a local grocery last week. He also halted a carload of apples for improper stamping and had them restamped.

L. Stilwell

Big Crowds Attend Meetings

Large crowds fill both morning and evening sessions as community meetings draw widespread participation in the town hall. Attendees include local residents and officials discussing issues of public interest.

Evening service greets preachers at Methodist church

Rev L C Elliott addressed a large audience at the Methodist church yesterday, with folks remaining seated until near 10 o clock. Daily meetings to be held at 2 30 and 3 20 each afternoon.

L. C. Elliott

Orpheum Theatre to Install Steam Heating Plant

Manager S. A. Gardinier announces a steam heating plant will be installed at the Orpheum Theatre today. The system, to be operable in about three days, will heat the dressing rooms stage auditorium box office and offices. The work follows a season of larger than expected wear.

S. A. Gardinier Orpheum Theatre Wear

Gardinie Opens With Fewer Runs Than Leader Declares

A fragmented line notes Gardinie finishing with fewer runs than the opening week leader, reflecting uncertain standings. The brief indicates ongoing competition and shifting positions among competitors.

Emy Mr, . Gardinie

Annual Meeting of La Grande Commercial Club

The La Grande Commercial Club will hold its annual meeting in the club room Tuesday evening December 13 1910 at 8 o clock to elect three directors and address any other business. A full attendance is requested as several important matters will be considered and a special invitation is extended to all citizens.

la Grande Commercial Club

City hopes for public input on coming year plans

Community leaders invite residents to attend a meeting to share ideas for the city’s plans and welfare in the upcoming year. John Collimir, president, urges broad participation to shape priorities.

John Collimr

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