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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1905
Page
3
The bill amending the city charter passed the senate and expands city limits north and east to divide the city into four wards. It increases councilmen from six to eight and adds a road tax collection provision. It also rectifies wording on wooden buildings within fire limits. No emergency clause delays effective date ahead of the next city election.
The Presbyterian church was crowded for last night’s services with wide attention and several nearly persuaded to convert. Rev Needham preached on atonement and the Christian faith, citing Bible verses about the precious blood and urging commitment to Christ. Prof Powers led stirring singing including I will pass over you and The Precious Price.
Dr Woods Hutchinson secretary of the state board of health explains to the Oregon Daily Journal that exposure avoidance best prevents grip and that nine tenths of so called colds are due to infection. Isolation in a warm room with rest is advised and venues like theaters hotels and Pullman sleepers are identified as common spreaders.
In Montpelier Vermont the afternoon saw Governor Bell listening to requests for a reprieve for Mrs Mary Gore who is under a death sentence for murdering her husband. Supporters urge clemency before next Friday. The debate contends whether the Governor will grant a reprieve or the Supreme Court will issue an injunction.
The afternoon nominations list new postmasters including Winslow Ridant at Lake Port George P Manley at 8anger and Herve Friend for Hollywood with Washington D C noting Feb 1 as the source date.
Notice states Ella C Peach left husband without cause and Wa Peach will not be responsible for her debts. Dated La Grande Oregon January 27 1905. Wa Peach
Air members of the La Grande camp of Modern Woodmen of America are urged to attend. A delegate to the state and county convention will be elected tonight.
All union clerks are requested to attend a special meeting at Labor Hall this evening at o clock. GA Molden presiding.
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