Local Items from La Grande and surroundings
Local notes cover La Grande visitors, holiday plans, and community events. Movers include Joe Richardson a UO student home for holidays, Miss Hate Short from McMinnville, and Miss Imogen Russell returning from Walla Walla. Ice harvest prep, skating, a successful Ladies Aid food sale, new calendars, and business calls at The Observer are reported alongside local accidents and farm activity.
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Ung
la Grande
Detoday
Vv. i
Quel Yalion Farm
Bamber
Thomas Dancing School
Joe Richardson
University of Oregon
Mias
McMinnville
Eccles
Thedur
North Powder
Thomas Bruce
Irene Murphy
Edna Wieser
Portland
Julius Roesch
Dutch Pond
Effie Baker
Summerville
Helen Currey
J. A. Thronson
Imbler Fruit Ranch
Imogen Russell
Walla Walla
St. Paul's
J. A. Russell
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. EB
Observer
la Grande National Bank
Blue Mountain Creamery
M. Buchard
Union County
Buchard
Gavin
James
Lou Wissler
Preas
Clyde Kiddle
Island City
Holmes Business College
We Wou
Ralph Russell
Main Avenue
Ralph
Ballinger Iff Timber Attorney Generalship Food for Thought
Washington December 19 The article discusses Ballinger and the Attorney Generalship as a topic of debate with Knox named in consideration. It notes speculation on appointment and political maneuvering shaping the cabinet post.
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Ballinger
Knox
Washington
Abe Ruef Sentence Postponed to Thursday
San Francisco judge Lawler delayed the sentencing of Abe Ruef, found guilty of bribing Supervisor Furey, until Thursday. The court stated Ruef's attorneys must act now and warned no further delays will be granted.
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Ruel
San Francisco
Lawler
Abe Ruef
Furey
Ruef
New York donor funds study on executive ability in children
Dr Leon Bibert Landone, head of applied sciences and arts in Los Angeles, says a wealthy New Yorker has provided 100000 dollars to fund a program at ten thousand dollars annually. The research focuses on school work that fosters executive ability rather than mere theoretical knowledge.
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New York
Leon Bibert Landone
Apy
Sciences and Arts
Los Angeles
Castro Buys Rifles After Venezuela Crisis
Castro opens talks to buy 50,000 rifles and other munitions after a cablegram says Vice-President Vincente Gomez declares himself president of Venezuela. Berlin reports the development and ongoing negotiations.
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Castro
Hiffel
Berlin
Vincente Gomez
Venezuela
Annual Masonic Officer Election Notify Members
All members of the A. F. and A. M. are notified that the annual election of officers will be held this evening and a full attendance is desired.
Marriage license issued to D. W. Sanford and Lottie Manger
A marriage license was issued today to D. W. Sanford and Miss Lottie Manger, both of Hilgard. Andrew J. Wisdom, long-time resident of Indian Creek, was adjudged insane today after recently recovering from typhoid fever, with potential return to his normal condition anticipated.
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D. W. Sanford
Lottie Manger
Hilgard
Andrew J. Wisdom
Indian Creek
Citizens File Injunction Over Half Million Bond Plan
Eugene citizens move to block the council from building a power plant on the McKenzie River. Mayor J D Matlock is named as a defendant. The action follows voters defeating the proposed half million dollar bond issue for Ritchey Creek municipal gravity system in October.
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Eugene
Ore
McKenzie River
J. D. Matlock
Ritchey Creek
Imbler Property For Sale by Owner
Imbler Oregon listing offers a hotel and barn with 7 lots priced at 2000 dollars, a shop with 6 lots at 400 dollars, a 6 room house with 6 lots at 1000 dollars, and a 2 room house with 3 lots at 700 dollars. Terms available by contacting W. T. Hartley Imbler Ore dated 12-18-26.
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W. T. Hartley
Imbler
Ore
University of Oregon Glee and Mandolin clubs on Baker City trip
The University of Oregon Glee and Mandolin clubs paused through La Grande en route to Baker City for a pop ular performance. They expect strong support and claim this year’s group is better than last year. H. M. McKinney, former football star, joined them in La Grande this morning.
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University of Oregon
la Grande
Baker City
H. M. McKinney
Knights of Pythias Call for Monday Work Night
The Knights of Pythias announce work in the first and second rank on Monday night December 21. Members and visitors are urged to be present.
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Knights of Pythias
Frst
McKinney Casts Vote On Senate Question In Oregon
H. M. McKinney former Oregon football star and Baker county legislator arrived in La Grande and declined to affirm any successor to United States Senate. He said his talks focused on arguing with Turner Oliver over Governor Chamberlain's election, showing anti-statement views.
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la Grande
H. M. McKinney
University of Oregon
Baker County
Turner Oliver
Geo. F. Chamberlain
United States
Petaluma Ex-Marshal Confesses Embezzling 1200
E. Ward longtime city marshal and ex officio tax collector in Petaluma California confessed to embezzling 1200 dollars. He is a near wreck and has threatened self harm. Friends guard him as authorities assess his condition.
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Petaluma
Cal
Funeral for Crosgen Child Held at Cedar Street Home
The funeral for the 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Crosgen was held this afternoon from the family home on Cedar street with Rev O H E King pastor of the Central Church of Christ officiating.
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Oscar Crosgen
Cedar Street
O. H E. King
Central Church of Christ
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