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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1906
Page
6
The La Grande girls defeated Baker City 5 to 4 to claim the championship in a hard fought game. Both teams showed strong generalship and effort with a tense second half ending in an even score before La Grande finally broke the deadlock to win.
Edwin W Devine filed his petition today in the clerk office as a Republican candidate for county commissioner. Devine resides on Ladd Creek.
Rain did not deter worshippers as the auditorium filled for the revival at Central Church. Two new members joined at the morning service, while Evangelist Handoaker is slated to speak tonight on The Devil's Devices.
J D Casey of Hilgard spent Sunday in the city and R C Rinehart arrived from near Imbler. C W Neasly came from Prosser Washington on business and will return this evening. Mrs H B Pidcock and daughter Miss Mayme left for Salt Lake for a few days. Mrs E B McKiddy returns from Friticeton Missouri where she visited relatives. Frost is melting and plowing will start on Band ridge if weather continues. J Slater of Pendleton came for circuit court. Judge A S Bennett of The Dalles arrived to appear in the O R N versus W A Gassett case. Mrs David Kinsey returns to Baker City after visiting here.
Edward Kinsey of Portland Oregon Furniture Company left for Elgin on business. D J Peters from San Francisco joined A V Andrew, the tailor, as first class cutter. Engineered Parker came from Pleasant Valley for a few days. Dr G W Biggers, now in Portland, visited on legal business and plans Southern California winter. Wm Reynolds returned home after two months in lows with cold weather reports and below zero frigid temps.
The notice announces the annual city election with polling places judges and issues for voters. GRIT COURT excused jurors today. State v Hunter for mare larceny noted. Wm Grant v Harrold verdict for 1660. W A Gassett v O R N for injuries seeks 7000. COLO N Q mini monthly dance tonight.
WreThylor succeeded Ches Woodhouse as superintending officer of the La Grande sugar factory and arrived from the east this morning. The company pursues a banner year for the beet industry by purchasing several new farms and preparing to irrigate large tracts if needed.
The Oregonian notes F D McCully of Joseph is viewed as a probable candidate for State Treasurer. He is described as well and favorably known across Oregon and likely to win if he enters the race, considered stronger than current aspirants.
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