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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1904
Page
4
Le Grands Lodge No 41 meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Hope Chapter No ventates and meets the Wednesday of the same months. Clara T Lyle presides with Mary A Wico as officers.
An old style watch service will be held at the Methodist Church tomorrow night starting at 9 o clock. The program includes a long service at 9, Epworth League at 9 30, and three addresses by pastors on Life and Prospect followed by closing words. All are invited with privileges at the close of any address.
Justice Hinkle of Spokane City Police Court ruled saloon keepers liable for selling liquor to any minor even if they appear of age. He said bar staff must judge by appearance and that a "No Minors Allowed" sign does not excuse service to admitted minors. The decision aims to curb youth drinking and stricter enforcement may follow.
The court fined two boys aged 18 and 19 for entering a saloon and obtaining intoxicating liquor. Officials noted that lying to the saloon keeper does not shield the establishment from responsibility and that the keeper must know customers are of age.
The agricultural department released a bulletin outlining 1904 U S crop outputs. Corn produced 470,000,000 bushels, winter wheat 333,900,000 bushels, spring wheat 219,000,000 bushels, oats 894,000,000 bushels, barley 140,000,000 bushels, flax 23,000,000 bushels.
Two car loads of flat class shingles were received by the Stoddard Lumber Company, expanding stock and supply for local building needs.
Testimony pours in praising Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. A Benterv ille V witness says three years of bronchitis ended after using the remedy, which allegedly also treats pneumonia grip and throat troubles with trial bottles and regular sizes offered.
The notice advertises 16 inch wood lengths 4 feet poles sold at low prices. Contact H Atkinson at Old Town Store for details and ordering.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen will hold a Christmas dance at Commercial Club Hall on December 30. Supper will be served by J F Johnson proprietor of the Spokane Cafe at his Depot Street location.
A. P. Tait, pioneer Grande Ronde Valley music teacher, touts piano and violin popular courses for budding players. He notes former pupils now teach or perform professionally and invites attendees to a concert by the University of Oregon ensemble of 20 men on December 21 with 60 cent admission.
A compact notice outlines a program to produce box coats at lower costs by New York makers. It highlights cost reductions, sourcing efficiency, and local production steps aimed at accessible pricing.
Local shop promotes a complete line of bonte cured breakfast bacon and home cured meats. Old customers will recognize the quality and a sample order is urged to prove Harris Most Market’s superior products.
Notice describes public sale of three quarter sections of plow land four miles south of Island City. Land offered in bodies or divided for salt. prices range from 25.00 per acre to 50.00. Fall grain yields noted, with mentions of 45.00 and 50.00 per acre. Minnisots Landman listed.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to me will call at the harness shop and settle up before Dec 50, 1904. Any bills not paid before that date will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. J H Obilds
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