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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1905
Page
3
It pays to patronize local packing houses as insiders in the San Francisco market fail. The piece argues outsiders make promises then fail when markets fall, while home firms in the city with steady contracts pay fair prices regardless of market swings.
The last of the special services was held last evening with good attendance. Rev. Needham delivered a crowning sermon on The Resurrection and praised speakers and singers, including Prof Powers and Mrs Laughlin. The event featured Mrs Laughlis’s sale and a duet, ending with a blessing and praise.
Church schedules listed include Christian Science at 1 8 Page street every Sunday at 11 a m. Latter Day Saints Sunday School and Mutual Improvement Association at 1 30 p m. Catholic Mass at 11 am with Benediction, regular weekday Mass. Central Church of Christ at 1308 P St announces Bible School 3 pm, Morning Worship, Evangelistic service 6 45 pm, midweek service 7 30 pm, with nightly preaching next week and a general invitation to all members.
Postal notice lists Notary Public and claims against the government with requests for correspondence. Readers are urged to submit responses to the address given, Lockbor 613, for official processing and settlement considerations.
Fragmentary lodge directory item listing names such as Gilham W and C J Vanderpool with titles W M and Clerk, referencing La Grande, Snook, Ben, A M La, and local meeting places like Jobs Hall and Povillage. Partial notes include H Huffman as worshipful master and Mary a W. 3e0 recap.
Rev E B Haya, pastor, invites all to Sunday School at 10 am and Evening worship at 7:30 pm with morning and evening programs led by the Junior and Senior Endeavor groups. The choir, directed by Mrs Lyle, performs The Brand of Christ and A Quist Review. Special meetings begin Sunday with Rev Albert W Harteborn visiting Tuesday.
Church notices invite all to Epiphany Sunday School and Holy Communion at 8am. Morning services at 10am with Heavenly Shoes and evening services at 7:20pm and 6:30pm. Pastoral address and friendly welcome for strangers. bring friends.
A severe February storm cripples Seattle harbor with the steamer Diego breaking from the dock and damaging a trestle, the Golden City rammed and badly damaged, ten boats leaving port, eight sloops wrecked, a large scow sunk, log booms broken, and city docks heavily damaged as debris clearance continues. Similar reports rise from other northern ports.
Washington Feb 10 following changes after March to be made by the President Ambassador McCormick moves from St Petersburg to Puria to succeed Porter Myer will shift Rome to St Petersburg Henry White moves to Rome and Henry L Wilson becomes minister to Belgium succeeding Lawrence Townsend who resigns
Jurors could not agree on Koeley indicted for keeping a saloon open on Sunday. After an all night session the verdict was discharged. It is reported that five favored conviction and three favored acquittal.
Federal Grand Jury proceedings in Portland hear from ex Governor Geer and ex Receiver J T Bridges who reportedly turned state evidence. Indictments are expected to be announced this afternoon.
A late night storm caused the receiving ship Philadelphia to break loose from moorings in the Bremerton Navy Yard. She drifted in heavy seas, losing steam and water pipes overboard and suffering extensive damage to electric light and telephone systems. Full extent not yet known.
Rowland and Clifforde present Over Niagara Falls a thrilling melodrama at Stewards Opera House for a single performance on Wednesday. The company is acclaimed for comedy pathos and startling mechanical and electrical effects that captivate audiences.
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