City Election Notice for La Grande 1908
The La Grande city council announces the general election to be held March 19 1908 for mayor recorder treasurer marshal and one councilman from each ward. Voting places and judges for each ward are listed with specific names and locations.
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la Grande
Ore
Jiana
I. Clark
B.C. Davis
Arthur Wranick
D. E. Cox
Arthur Curtis
City Hall
Council Room
H. W. Stoner
David Bay
George Hall
H. EB. Coolidge
A. W. Nelson
B. W. Grandy
R. L. Lincoln
Arthur Williams
W. Logan
C. C. Hamilton
Harris
Fir Street
Logsdon
Wm. Thompson
E, Fowler
Cummings
Thomas
Bnook
City of
Profanity Proclaimed Harmful to Society and Decency
A reflective piece condemns profanity as useless and injurious to individuals and social harmony, arguing no one gains from it and it degrades mental standards, manners, and communal life.
The Two Fishermen Moral Timed By a Rainy Day
A fable about two men named Optimistic and Pessimistic planning a fishing day. One braves a storm with fresh bait while the other stays ashore fearing rain and cold. The tale warns against inaction and urges cheerful resolve with prudent risk.
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Optimistic
Mr. Peasalmistic
Tam
Civic League backs Richardson and city reform bid
The La Grande Civic League endorses Mayor Richardson for re election and pledges support for Bolton Bay Dunn and Wright. It plans a local option vote in Union county next June and formed an executive committee to circulate petitions and public statements. It cites Sunday closings gambling suppression and higher liquor licenses as achievements.
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Richardson
Bolton
Bay
Dunn
Wright
Union County
la Grande Civic League
Charles E. Cochran
G. L. Cleaver
F. G. Taylor
J. K. Wright
Des Ste
League endorses candidates and schedules committee meeting
The executive committee pledged support for Dr. Hall and other hopefuls including N Bolton for First ward council, David Bay for Second ward council, C B Dunn for Third ward council, and J K Wright for treasurer. A committee to decide remaining offices will meet next Sunday afternoon. Union Nurseries of Union Oregon promotes apple cherry pear and shade trees at reasonable prices.
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Hall
League
Papyiaid Alay
Os Richardson
N. Bolton
David Bay
Dunn
Tird
J. K. Wright
Union
Ore
Proctor Announces Candidacy for Union County Recorder
D. H. Proctor declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for Union County Recorder. He seeks the party’s support at the upcoming primary election.
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Union County
D. H. Proctor
Water arrears notice from La Grande city patrons
To delinquents the water patrons of La Grande are warned that arrears must be paid by March 1, 1908 or water will be cut off. Water Committee. Also ad copy for odd papers and bundles sold at The Observer office. The La Grande Evening Observer offers home delivery for 65 cents a month.
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City of
la Grande
la Grande Evening Observer
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Ocurrey Brothers
United Frees Telegraph Service
Thia City Indorse
Wall Street
Providence
Civic League
F. D. Haisten
Adams Avenue
Water Committee
Observer Office
Oregon
Blue Mountain Marble and Granite CO
Fir
la Grande, Oregon
Max Zimmerman
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