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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1907
Page
6
Circuit court in Wallowa County continues with Judge Smith presiding over the O'Sullivan versus Blakely case. Sheriffs office notes proceedings may shift to the jury this afternoon as witnesses and arguments proceed.
The Socialists met last evening and altered their ticket. EC Davis was withdrawn as a candidate for councilman in the First Ward and placed on the ticket for treasurer. W N Monroe takes the councilman spot in place of Mr Davis.
La Grande grocers accept potential law changes as the legislature weighs a bill requiring full nutrition style labeling. Delegates from Oregon Grocers Association campaign in Salem while inland towns telegram representatives. The clause would force labeling of every packaged item with net weight before sale.
The Portland Oregonian reports a new Gallary regulation increases the county treasurer’s salary from 1000 to 900. Baker County superintendent also gains a raise, but the statewide raise description was unclear and may have applied only to Baker County.
The Ladies of the Methodist church will host a George Washington party on Tuesday February 19 at Mr. Scriber’s home on 4th Street. A music program features instrumental solos by Miss Massee and Sterwood Williams, vocal solos by Miss Williams and Miss Aldrich, a duet by Mr and Mrs Cleaver, and readings by Mrs Bridges.
Chas E Funk and wife of Fr terprisa traveled to Portland on a business trip. L Andraws, eight months as Imbler flooring mall engineer, visits city and will return tomorrow. Mrs Eva Andross arrives from Portland and will stay several days. visits to Adcock Fritz furniture store possible. Miss Rose Zweivel of Summerville returns home after two day visit. High school girls basketball team heads to Baker City tomorrow. coach Miss Barber will chaperone.
The City Recorder lists candidates for city offices. For Mayor A L Richardson and J B Stoddard. Marshal Ralph Atchinson and opponents L Reyburn John Walden J F Steinback. Recorder J R Snook C W Tullis. Treasurer J K Wright E C Davis. Councilmen by ward include M McMuray W Monroe. A V Andrews B F Lewis. F L Meyers Z Reisland. J T Williamson J K Sheak H A Watson. Socialists marked with an asterisk.
Contractor West continues sinking the artesian well to 426 feet for the R. O. & N. Co in this city. Work progresses very satisfactorily with aim of natural flow but pumping remains needed to meet water requirements.
University notes from Oregon detail Dr Condon’s death at home near Eugene and campus funeral plans under the student body. Track previews note Grout Noll and McKenzie heading to competitions. rowing and boating stories recount Grout’s rescue of sailors and Berdek Brindley mishaps. Enrollment at 568 with Eugene gains of 12 percent. interstate debates under Brindley. junior annual upcoming.
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