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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
5
Portland and Baker City bound officials return by night trains. Businessmen travel to Portland while shop repairs proceed. Local health concerns include neuralgia and meningitis. snowstorms slow rail traffic and local commerce.
Rev. J. D. Gilliland returned from Salem where he attended a Willamette board meeting. W. W. Queen division signal service superintendent is in La Grande today. He reports Gilliland family comfortably located in Portland. Route Agent J. E. Birch departed for Kamola on the delayed westbound after a day here in Pacific Express company interests.
A son was born near the city today to Mr and Mrs Horace Williams in a modest family announcement.
A notice lists Royal Purple ties available at The Fair for the Elks ball on Saturday evening. The item highlights a splendid assortment as part of event attire.
Clerks at the La Grande post office back a bill by Congressman Wilson of Illinois to cap work at 48 hours per week and require eight hour shifts. The move follows union gains in classification and promotion, with nationwide branches promoting shorter hours and a yearly 30 day holiday.
La Grande reports unusually large sickness but also signs of improvement. J D Slater and his wife are improving. John Housh of Nibley, 41, has pneumonia but not dangerous. Rev Upton Gibbs plans recovery. Dr W Grendy rested easier with hopes of a speedy return. Mrs Zuber ill with ja Erippe but improving. J Belden in the early pneumonia stages shows recovery signs.
Protracted meetings are held at the union church. Mrs. Morton visits union residents house. The city council orders publication of the general election notice for March 9 1908 naming mayor recorder treasurer marshal and councilmen. Election details list ward voting places and named judges and clerks.
London reports that negotiations toward an arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain are in progress. Government officials declined to elaborate beyond noting active discussion, signaling cautious progress on the diplomatic effort.
The Republican congressional convention of Ohio’s Fifth district met in Bryan on February 26 and endorsed Secretary Taft’s presidential candidacy unanimously. Delegates expressed renewed confidence and unity as they prepare for the forthcoming convention.
A mover to build a denatured alcohol plant near Imbler aims to process local potatoes and cull fruits before harvest. Washington cites 50 to 60 cents per 100 pounds paid for potatoes and 26 cents per gallon sale price, with potential profit despite higher value in La Grande. The venture promises market stability, higher land values, and use of small potatoes, boosting farmers and merchants. A separate court summons in Union County seeks a divorce decree for William G. Peach versus Ella C. Peach, with six weeks to answer starting January 1908.
John Berry helps son Harvey move near Elgin as Mr and Mrs Draper welcome an eight pound girl. Anderson Bros prepare to move and open around April 1 while L M Jensen runs the Imbler Cash store promoting bargains drawing many buyers.
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