Local items from La Grande and surrounding areas
Local notes from La Grande report business visits and health updates. Lee Hodgin of Joseph and Kenneth Williamson are noted as visitors and patients, while Perry Arthur travels from Kamela for business. Concert and skating party details at Noyes rink appear alongside social gatherings and class initiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hodgin
Joseph
la Grande
Kenneth Williamson
Perry Arthur
Kamela
Noyes
George Palmer
Elgin
Lee Bell
Court House
Tacoma
Daniel M. Wolfe
Hall
Warren EB
Hood River
Richard Kelly
K. Moxoguchi
Baker City Herald
J. M. Dressler
Prairie City
Hot Lake
D. W. Earls of
Pendleton
Union Nurseries
J. B. Weaver
Union Nursery
Weaver
Union
Grace Hopper Heads to Seattle for January Visit
Miss Grace Hopper left today for Seattle to spend the priny months with her sister. The Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will hold a tea at the manse Friday afternoon February 7 inviting all to attend. The city enforces the dog tax ordinance strictly this year and tags must be obtained before dogs are captured and placed in the pound. J Lorenso Zwickey the Swiss Canadian artist will give a popular entertainment at Central Church of Christ next Monday evening. Mr. Zwickey brings art entertainment with color, perspectives and humor. Mr. W M Quinn and daughter Mildred plan to depart for Portland to join Mr. Quinn who is stationed there for the prevent. Constable I W Faulk is appointed special truant officer for Buc head North La Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hopper
Seattle
the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
City Recorder
J. Lorenso Zwickey
Central Church of Christ
Zwickey
W. M. Quinn
Misa Mildred
Portland
Mr. Quinn
I. W. Faulk
Buchead
North la Grande
Mr. Faulk
Ladies Aid meeting at Presbyterian church yields funds
The Ladies Aid society met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. BE. E. Bragg. Several comforts were completed and refreshments served. Proceeds from the sale will bolster the church aid fund. The Afternoon Koffee Klatch was hosted by Mrs. J. Cc. Gulling this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
BE. E. Bragg
Church Aid Fund
Koffee Klatch
J. Cc. Gulling
City law makers debate lights and contracts
The council debated street lighting with Grande Ronde Electric and considered cancelling the contract if cheaper options from other cities exist. Negotiations with Amalgamated Sugar involved their plant and power, while bond changes and saloon relocations were discussed. Voting procedures, liquor license timing, and sidewalk petitions plus monthly city bills were addressed. A Beaver Creek water report earned thanks after a costless investigation. A church revival at Central Church of Christ yielded many converts and growing Bible school attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Grande Ronde Electric Light Company
F. G. Taylor
Amalgamated Sugar Company
Recorder
Light Company
Dalles
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Baker City
F. A. Blackwell
Fidelity Surety Company
Ll. Remillard
Depot Street
B. F. Wade
Beaver Creek
Richardson
Jackson Avenue
Birch Street
Sermon and Prayer Meetings Rally Converts
A pastor named O. H. King praises clear preaching that combats sin with love for sinners. December cottage prayer meetings and a week of seven gatherings foster humility and prayerfulness. Converts share in services and expect many more to obey the Lord, giving glory to God the giver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H
King
Tomorrow’s railroad work force to stay at full strength
Local railroad officials expect to keep a full round house and related crews at work tomorrow, doubting an early weekly hour reduction. They anticipate no Friday lay-off this time, though if it occurs it will be later in the month. A gold watch with Waltham movement was lost between Geddes grocery and Wagner St. Reward offered. Daly and Williams set for a 15 round bout Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round House
Geddes Grocery
Wagner Bt
Pen Face
Waltham Movement
Pleane
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Karl Stackland
Cove
Rome
York
Archie Bacon
Lytton Tyanhoe
Mra
David Brichoux
Mra. Keeler
Snook
Hhe
Republican Paimaries
L. L. Handford
William Oliver
Grande Ronde Electric Company
Jack Brittain
Grande Ronde Electric Grit Company
Christian Endeavor Society
Brother McSparran
Brussels
Oregon
Daly
Williams
Orchard Grove
L. P. Day
Poultry Farm
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the Real Estate, Loan and Commission CO
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