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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
5
Numerous short notices report residents and visitors in and around La Grande and nearby towns. People travel to Portland and Elgin for business, surveys, or visits, with several plans for returns. Weather outlook calls for occasional rain tonight and Friday.
Patrons enjoyed a vaudeville and play bill at the Pastime and Steward Opera House last afternoon and evening. Curtiss Comedy presented Out West and The Sea From Mexico with strong performances. tickets ranged 7, 10, and 30 cents. A local option law reward of 250 dollars was offered for evidence leading to conviction of liquor violators in Bilgin precincts. 25 dollars for a first conviction and 16 dollars for a second.
Central Church members staged a surprise farewell for Rev and Mrs King after a prayer meeting. A committee escorted the couple to the basement where refreshments waited and Mildred King unveiled fine silver and glass as thanks. The event ended warmly with expressions of appreciation. Next Monday in Spokane, Alex D Thomson and Miss Mive Pearson wed after time in La Grande, with plans to live in Wallace. The Ludice Aid Society hosts a supper and meeting at Mrs Hanna’s on Adams Avenue. Eyeworth League social follows a regular meeting and a Christa Endeavor high tea. Friday Afternoon Katcho Klatch is planned by Mr EB Breese.
Notice states a 2-year-old heifer with ear markings was taken up by W E Gates in September 1908 and is kept at his La Grande location. Owner may reclaim by proving property and paying charges. Also found is a suitcase on the mud near Moss Chapel. owner may recover by visiting the office and paying for the notice.
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