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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1908

Page

5

Valentine party fun at M E church Sunday School event

The M E church Sunday School held a heart themed party for three intermediate classes at the Cleaver home. Thirty six children enjoyed games prizes went to Ray Williams and George Roby with heart guessing and hunt contests. Refreshments included strawberry ice cream and heart wafers.

St. Valentine M. E. Church George L. Cleaver Cleaver Ray Williams George Roby Ruth Kilpatrick Pay Milligan Irma Deal Inex Knowles Helen Currey Milfred Bush Sylvia Hughey Lenora Hughey Thelma Leffel Vera Leffel Haxel Richardson Marie Fox Tex Scott Constance Brichoux Elles Brisehoux Dorothy Haworth Olive Massee Marie Bolton Christine Wheatly Edith Cartier Nora Arbuckle Gladys Ooesterling George Currey Roy Currey Cecil Bolton Virgil Bolton Willard Carpy Kenneth Carpy Howard Richardson Geo. Ruby John Ruby Millard Stearns Scott Wheatly Bert Andrews Philip Orton Roy Fox Paul Massee

City Briefs Show Local People Visiting and Moving

Local notes report visits and arrivals in La Grande including John Ormond from Boise and editor Maxwell of the Union Scout. Several residents announce jobs, candidacies, marriages, and travel to The Dalles and Portland as quarantine ends and business picks up in La Grande.

Ditor Maxwell Union Scout John Ormond Boise Lee Tuttie Elgin Union Henry Ringhart la Grande M. J. Wilson G. W. Nelson McFadgen Pendleton William Miller la Grip E. E. Bragg C. A. Bridwell F. Underwood

Short Change Artist Targets La Grande Establishments

A slick short change artist has visited La Grande, leaving victims short by one dollar on two dollar purchases. He allegedly plates a two dollar note and, when giving change after drinks or cigars, tricks the merchant. No police complaints yet as victims refuse to plead guilty to being nabbed.

la Grande Loth

County teachers' examination pass list announced

The county teachers' examination results show first grade recipients A M Winn of Summerville Mrs Alice Maxwell of Elgin Bes isle Fisher of La Grande and second grade winners W F R Jones, La Grande A L White, La Grande Rowena Wilson, Union Helen Love, La Grande Mabel Johnston, Summerville.

A. M. Winn Summerville Alice Maxwell Elgin Bes‘isle Fisher la Grande W. FR. Jones A. L. White Rowena Wilson Union Helen Love Mabel Johnston

Tyson Boy Dead in Nebraska Appendicitis Took Child

News from La Grande reports Har old Tyson formerly of the city died of appendicitis at Elmwood Nebraska on January 21. Bil Tyson was known among La Grande youngsters. Two years ago the family moved to Nebraska and took their son with them. He was 10 years old at death.

la Grande Harold Tyson Elmwood Neb Bil Tyson Tyson Nebraska

Phones Grow as Home Independent Expands City System

The Home Independent Telephone company advances a citywide expansion while construction progresses rapidly and a large list of residences already subscribes to phones.

Home Independent Telephone Company

Hope Chapter No 13 meets Wednesdays for stated communications

B. G. Hope Chapter No 13 of the Order of the Eastern Star holds stated communications the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Visiting members are invited. Mary O. Forrest W M and Mary A. Warmick Secretary.

B. G. ‘Hope C. E Mary O. Forrest W. M Mary A. Warmick

Meeting Notice Amid Unclear Text

Incomplete OCR excerpt shows a meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 2 o'clock sharp in the north area near Mexico. Attendees and exact location are unclear due to transcription errors.

Bair Aenide Enipegh Aig

City to spend 50000 to curb rats in Frisco

A San Francisco citizens health committee approves a 50000 measure to hire 750 rat catchers and eradicate the rat problem in the city. The plan aims to rid Frisco of the penta scourge and improve public health.

Frisco San Francisco Citizens’ Health Committee

City churches list a.m. and evening services

A roster of church services across denominations including Catholic, Latter Day Saints, German Lutheran, Church of Christ, First Presbyterian, First Baptist, and First Methodist Episcopal. Times cover morning worships, Sunday schools, evening services, prayer meetings, and special union plans.

H. G. Meske First Presbyterian Church W. Loomann First Methodist Episcopal Church Deal George H. Currey Frances E. Willard Haworth League Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian Churches Presbyterian Church

Timber Land Public Notice in Oregon 1908

Edward Morrill of La Grande Oregon filed sworn statement No 6906 under the Timber and Stone Act to purchase lot 12 section 24 and lot 2h in township 1 south range 35 BEW MM He will prove the land is more valuable for timber than farming before the La Grande Oregon register April 14 1908 Witnesses include Henry K Chariton Denver Chariton William K Adams and J B McCoy of Kame La Oregon Adverse claimants must file by April 14 1908

U. 8 la Grande Ore California Oregon Nevada Washington Territory Edward Morrill Henry K. Chariton Denver

Final Settlement Notice for John H. Bay Estate

Notice is given that Anna B. Bay administratrix will present her final account for the estate of John H. Bay in Union County Oregon. A hearing on objections and settlement is set for March 3 1998 at two oclock pm at the little courthouse in La Grande Oregon. Dated January 17 1008.

John Tl. Ray Union County Oregon Tuesaday Little Court House la Grande Anna B. Bay John H. Bay

A Notre Dame Lady's Appeal to Sufferers for Home Cure

A Notre Dame woman offers a free home treatment for rheumatism and related ailments. She claims the simple remedy removes uric acid, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, and revitalizes the body, with testimonials from users. Proof requested at Box Tt Notre Dame Ind.

Notre Dame Han Mia M. Lumbere Box Tt Ind

Democratic Circuit Judge Candidate in 1908 Primary

A candidate for nomination on the Democratic ticket announces for the office of circuit judge of the Tenth Judicial district covering Union and Wallowa counties. He pledges to administer the circuit court impartially, speedily and economically if nominated and elected in the April 17 1908 primary.

Tenth Judicial District Union Wallowa

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