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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1908

Page

5

Local notes from La Grande Pendleton and Baker City

Local items report visits and trips of Chester Hanson J J Pearsons Elgin A B Heulat J W Jott and 0 A Coffin in Baker City La Grande and Pendleton W D Spencer Mrs M J Donohue convalescing Father Whyte to return early March Miss Lulu Mitchell Edwin Union S K Cole Padre Whyte duties transfers Noordhoff M B Gullitt abroad stock movements H L Alexander Imbler funeral Mrs Jacob White quarantine Andrew Alstott J P Kennedy social meeting planned Elizabeth Miller Prosser C T Galloway Union Manger road clearances Harry Mays Portland Harry Miller to arrange spring minstrels I W Crawford quarantine J J Strong fence Harris sisters Alma and Florence Brummerville Mabel Johnston Moss Chapel teachers examination Mrs Harry Miller Clint Draper Baker City Elks minstrels Dayton Dayton boy funeral Thronson Shimesley and James Officer Shensley replacement aster show in Pendleton

Chester Hanson North Powder J. J. Pearsons Elgin la Grande A. B. Heulat Baker City J. W. Jott A. Coffin Spokesman-Review W. D. Spencer M. J. Donohue la Grippe Lulu Mitchell Union K. Cole Father Whyte St. Vincent Hospital Portland J. Hopper Golden Rule Pendleton Tribune D. HB. Stewart Father A. Sullivan Pendleton H. L. Alexander Imbler Jacob White Mormon Tabernacle Andrew Alstott J. P. Kennedy Elizabeth Miller Prosser C. T. Galloway Mountain Division Harry Mays Joseph Harry Miller Salem I. W. Crawford Walden J. J. Strong Thomas 8. Harris Alma Florence Harris

District fair plans decorate pavilion with asters

The district fair will be held next fall with a large pavilion adorned by many hues of asters. Councilman J T Williamson is expected to recover and be at his office tomorrow after a brief illness. Petitions circulate in First ward to place W Wainwright on the official ballot for councilman. Rev Dressler now in Prairie City is at Hot Lake for knee injury treatment and shows improvement. Sleighs came from the mountains this afternoon and the mountain fronds are in excellent shape for the season.

J.T. Williamson W. Wainwright Dressler Cove Prairie City Hot Lake

Frizsel and Johnston Wed at First Baptist Church

Frizsel of Frizzle ranch and Miss Vesta D Johnston of Summersville wed yesterday at 3:90 at the pastorium of First Baptist Church with Rev Otheen officiating. Attendant Miss Mariel Johnston, bride’s sister, teaches at Moss Chapel school. The couple will honeymoon at Union and live on the Fringel ranch near Bummerville.

Frizsel-Johnson First Baptist Church Frizzell Vesta D. Johnston Summersville Otheen Mariel Johnston Moss Chapel Pleasant Grove

Pilot Rock Saloon Fight Sparks Local Intimidation

Pendleton Oregon February 12. A Pilot Rock saloon committee of 12 warned C S Tellison from Thomas Jacques hardware against opposing them. Tellison refused and his employer also refused to discharge him. The tactics mirror earlier Pendleton gambling agitation and a local worker was forced to resign to protect his employer.

Pendleton Ore Pilot Rock Tellison Thomas Jacques Hardware Hia

Grand Master Coming to Visit Local Odd Fellows

Grand Master Richard Scott of Portland will pay an official visit to La Grande lodge No. 16, I O O F, on Monday evening February 24. Local members plan a rousing reception and may invite nearby lodges to join, aiming for a memorable event for officers and members.

Odd Fellows la Grande Lodge No. 16 O. F Richard Scott Portland

Fans Agree Baker City Will Enter Pro Baseball League

Baker City fans meet to join a professional baseball league including La Grande Pendleton and Walla Walla. A committee will seek subscriptions from residents and business leaders to fund the project.

Baker City Baseberg la Grande Pendieton Walla Walla Ainance Ha

County Registrations Lag For Primary Election

County clerks report registration slow with about 1000 voters yet to register. Around 690 reside in city precincts and similar numbers in the rural areas. Primaries close April 7 with May 15 reopening for the June election.

Horses Wanted for Red Front Livery Stables Sale

Twenty five head of horses and mares weighing 1050 to 1400 pounds offered by C. W. Todd at Red Front livery stables La Grande Oregon. Horses must be in good flesh and well broken to harness. Date Saturday Feb 15 1908. Lower age and blemishes not considered.

C. W. Todd la Grande Ore

Trees and Shrubs Offered by Union Nurseries Oregon

Union Nurseries in Union Oregon advertise a large stock of apple cherry pear and shade trees at reasonable prices. They invite readers to Bend for a price list and offer real estate sales and loan commission services with a bold sales claim about selling more real estate than anybody.

Union Ore Bend Real Estate, Loan & Commission Co

Valentine Gift Books In Town At Ferguson's

The only Valentine gift books in town are at Ferguson's 2 11 31 Ferguson's.

Valentine

Grafting Declared Dead by Indiana Medical Expert

Dr H C Parker of the Indiana School of Medicine states grafting is a dead issue in modern medicine, signaling a shift away from the procedure. The claim reflects the expert's view on evolving surgical methods and plant grafting in medical practice.

H. C. Parker Indiana School of Medt

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