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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
2
Notice says a bay driving mare branded 66 on the left hip and weighing about 1050 pounds was found about November 1, 1907, at a location 244 miles east of 14 Grande. Owners may claim by paying pasture and notice fees. contact W. J. Hughes Route 2 La Grande Oregon.
Mayor Meetinger Fred Housh reports a slight water flow in the power ditch near Cove during the thaw. The summit remains frozen, with current flow from thaw not yet supplying full generation. If thawed snow increases the flow to past levels, power may run by Sunday on street lights but not full house lighting.
Chaperoned by Mrs. Jay Van Huren the La Grande squads depart by westbound train for Pendleton tomorrow morning. Twelve players will ride including regulars and one substitute per team. Girls at forward are Hattie McMurray and Frances Massee with Ruby Theis at center and Floy Massee captain and Ethel Gulling as guards. Vera Wells as substitute. Boys lineup to be chosen from Merrill Childers Joe Caylor Jerry McKinnon Fred Young Don Scott McMicken and George Bernie.
Pendleton attorneys and businessmen met Baker City league committee to discuss the proposed lateral district for eastern Oregon. No agreement emerged. Pendleton urged retaining the district headquarters and refused to withdraw in Baker’s favor. The conference was amiable with full discussion of the situation.
Discussion on who should receive the headquarters under the present bill yields no clear outcome. Pendleton avoided a definitive stance at the meeting while Baker plans to renew efforts to secure the position for East Oregonian.
Mickey Williams completes final sparring ahead of a 15 round bout with Lou Daly of Spokane at the Commercial club floor in La Grande. Daly arrives tonight and both fighters rest up for the big showdown while locals expect a competitive clash given Daly’s ferocious power and Williams’ speed and resilience.
A Washington anecdote attributes a quip to the president after a visitor said he had married recently and become a father. The president reportedly replied that it is nicer to be a loving sire than a sighing lover, delivering a playful compliment.
The Falr Department Store displays new spring sample goods from the Royal tailors. The management invites the public to call and inspect them, praising their colorings and patterns as surpassing anything shown in La Grande.
The Farmers and Traders National Bank holds its annual meeting at the lending house on Tuesday February 3 1908 from 10 a m to 12 m to elect a five member board for the coming year and transact other business. Dated January 10 1898 J W Scribner Cashier.
Real Estate Loan and Commission Co claims it sells more property than anyone else and urges sellers to list only if they intend to sell.
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