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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1907
Page
6
Rev. W. S Shaogle of Pendaton outlines plans for the M E Church South district conference to be held February 16-17 at the Uns City M E church South located at Cirnor 5rd and Jeffar bon Streets.
La Grande Aerie No 259 hosts a social session this evening to honor Grand Worthy Chaplin J. Hinkle. All members are requested to attend.
La Grande leaders and residents hear Mayor Stoddard express willingness to serve another term if voters approve his past performance. He says he seeks the people’s consent, dismissing any need for others' assurance and signaling his name will appear on the ballot.
The east bound Jumbar six, expected yesterday morning, arrived at seven thirty due to a delay. Darkness left passengers without lights and sparked complaints from a few, but most endured by singing and whistling. Locals foiled by using matches to locate seats.
Crowds gathered at Central church last evening for a lecture by Dr J M Driver but train issues prevented his arrival. Management does not know when he will appear and says he will be brought to the city at a later date.
Local lodge committees have finished reports on a suitable building site for an Elks Hall. The finance committee will report next Thursday evening, after which the hall location will be announced.
L H Russell returns from Baker City on a business trip. Judge White of Baker City arrived to conduct courthouse business. Mrs J E Conners departs for Pendleton to visit Mrs W L Van Nuys. Elgin realtor Wr McElroy visits the city. Special council meeting expected to draw crowds. Ralph Harder leaves for Pendleton to work at the creamery. A W Harper and L T Harper of Lawrence South Dakota visit with E O Harper and may relocate to the state. Mrs J C Smith hears her brother Jack Morris is dangerously ill in Ely Nevada. Mrs Harris heads tonight to Ely Nevada. Mrs Geo Hanson and son Benjamine visit from North Powder to see her parents, joined by sister Nora.
Readers recall two weeks of stage travel from Elgin into Wallowa county marked by rapid wheel changes and lively sleigh bell sounds. The unusual route alternated between wheels and runners with bumpy transitions through hills and valleys to reach inland towns. This week most of the journey to Wallowa town was completed on wheels.
Mrs J F Steinbeck ended eighteen months of suffering with a serious operation performed yesterday at 10:30 a m by Dr Moormeister assisted by Dr Volp at Union hospital. The operation was successful and she rested well last night.
W R Jasper recovers slowly from injuries suffered last week when a team startled on the road south of town, the wagon ensnared the harness, he was thrown to the ground and found severely bruised near the E Grout residence. He was taken inside for medical aid.
Fitting of glasses should be done by a specialist. Many eyes have been harmed by entrusting vision to an incompetent seller.
Dr. Pons, expert in eye and nerve measurements, offers free consultations at Summer Hotel this week with hours 9 am to noon and 5 pm to 7 pm. He can duplicate any lens in an hour at a reduced price. Dr. F. E. Moore is recommended for trusted glasses fittings.
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