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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1904

Page

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Masonic Officers to Be Installed in La Grande

La Grande Lodge No 411 A F and A M and La Grande Chapter No 9 B AM set to install officers this evening at the Masonic Temple in a quasi public ceremony. Officers listed include Worshipful Master Dr M K Hall senior warden F A Kilpstrie junior warden A C Williams secretary IM Berry treasurer Io Le Grande Chapter officers Frank Kilpanck H P M K Hollkin Jackson scribe EJ Reynoke captain of the host W J Charen principal officer J M Berry secretary OT Bacon BR A captain 0 W Nore mast 1st veal MacWoods 2nd veal Frank Holmes master 3rd veil.

la Grande Lodge la Grande Masonic Temple Kilpstrie O Ralston A C Williams IM Berry le Grande Frank Kilpa M K HoiLkin FM Jackson Sciibe EJ Reynoke Hos J Charen J M Berry OT Bacon Nore MacWoods Frank Holmes

Installation services promise large attendance in La Grande

The ceremony features a long list of officers led by Worthy Patron Mies Mertie Aldrich Worthy Patron and a large turnout is expected by members. The event, described as one of the most imposing of its kind, will include officers such as Matron Mere WH Bobenkarp, Secretary Mire Mary Wernick, Chaplain Clara Lyle, and other dignitaries.

Mies Mertie Aldrich Worthy MK AW Mere WH Bobenkarp Mire Mary Wernick Mr Rewne Mires Fil Breaure Mie E Laflyy Vooductess Mre de Heil Adad Charlie Noyes Kath Forrest Ketber Evsie Crandall Morita Beccu Electa Clara Lyle Chaplain Aldrich Marshal MacWood Warder Paul Lederly Sentinel Mra Nellie Neil la Grande

Cold Wave Grips Mountain West and Plains

Weather bureau reports reveal a severe cold wave moving across the east slope of the Rockies. Temperatures drop to 30 below in Havre Montana and Cheyenne with subzero readings across Dakota and western Wyoming, as a man is found frozen near a Union depot amid high winds and sleet in central Kansas.

Washington Weather Bureau Rocky Mountains Dakotas Montana Wyoming Havre Cheyenne Union Depot

Snowy Utah Holiday Grace Carpeted By Fresh Snow

Salt Lake reports a heavy Christmas snowfall with about three inches already on the ground by day after Christmas. Weather officials note lingering cold and plans for snow clearance and travel advisories.

Salt Lake

Ore strike yields 76 gold bar at Mayflower mine

A 76 ounce gold bar from the Mayflower mine in the Cornucopia district arrives at the manager Boggs office in Baker City. The new strike draws much interest as ore runs high.

Baker City Mayflower Cornucopia Boggs

Must Not Retreat Mobilizes Doctrine at Mukden

General Kara Patkin addresses the troupe urging persistent advance and completion of any formed plan. He warns against retreat even when detachments are small, insisting operations be carried through to the end.

Mukden

Harris-Nevins wedding in this city

In this city on Saturday December 24 at 8 o clock pm Mr Ernest Frederick Harris and Miss Winifred Paul to Nevins the Rev Webb of Cove officiating The rites were performed in the parlors at Hotel Summer and the ceremony of the Episcopalian church including the ring service was carried out Mr Harris is a well known and respected young man and the bride is a well loved young lady of Elkin Ob server extends best wishes for a lifelong happy marriage

Harris Nevins Ernest Frederick Harris Winifred Paul Webb Cove Elkin

First Christmas in Oregon by Lewis and Clark

On Christmas day 1805 they moved into seven cabins on the Columbia River. The text describes rough log cabins with clay chinks, roaring fires, and the explorers arriving with wet blankets, redade of firearms, and Christmas salutes. It emphasizes the scene as the first winter home of civilized men on the Columbia.

Great Columbia River Plymouth Jamestown Lewie and Clark Fort Clateop Eva Dmery Dye

Wealthy farmers urged to invest in real estate now

The piece notes that many affluent farmers with liquid funds could profit by buying property in town before a anticipated surge in prices. It contrasts them with others who have less readily available cash.

Little News From Seat of War

It was announced today that eight officers and 66 sailors were killed during the efforts of the Japanese to destroy the remnant of the Russian Port Arthur fleet, Yokoshama. Dec 26 The steamer Maneha carrying ten foreign navy at four peers and 17 members of the Japaneses house of representatives and officials sailed today for Port Arthur to permit an inspection of the conditions in the vicinity of the boldked port.

Tablo Port Arthur Yokoshama Maneha House of Representatives

Lewie and Clark Methodist Conference Planned in Portland

Methodists of the Pacific northwest plan a Lewie and Clark Methodist conference to be held in Portland in connection with the exposition. Five conferences Montana Idaho Columbia River Puget Sound and Oregon will unite for the gathering. Each group has appointed boards of commissioners to meet at the Taylor Street Methodist Church in January to discuss plans and arrange the program.

Methodists Pacific Northwest Lewie and Clark Portland Montana Idaho Columbia River Puget Sound Oregon

Magazine price shift signals higher future copies

Too Cheap Everybody's Magazine announced that more copies sold at 10 cents means higher earnings and that future issues will be 15 cents. The move aims to ease advertiser burden caused by low prices and could influence other publishers of cheap standard magazines if circulation remains steady.

Everybody's Magazine Everybody’s

Religious Sects Show Increase Across Denominations

Herald reports most sects show higher growth than prior years with Episcopal and Methodist gains leading. Episcopal membership rose 3 percent to 2, etc. Methodist up to 3,064,735 from 1 percent prior year, while Presbyterian growth varies by region amid a global faith total of about 1.43 billion adherents across major faiths.

Herald Eplccopal Church Eplecopal Church Presbyterian Church Southern Presbyterian

Land Office Moves to Foley Building on Adame Avenue

The United States land office staff relocate from Washington Street to the Foley building on Adame Avenue. The new offices offer central location, better heating, stronger vault, and improved facilities as records are transferred today. Real estate activity rises citywide and prices are urged to rise. a Leap Year Ball at LD8 hall is announced for Thursday evening.

United States Land Office Washington Street Foley Adame Avenue Register Sam LD 8

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