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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1910

Page

4

Debate Program 15 Announced for Local Event

High school hosts a practice debate on The Commission form of Government with Baker City teams. Both sides prepare for tomorrow's events. judges include Fred Steiner William Moore and J P Neill. Admission 26 cents. crowd expected at Presbyterian church.

Baker City Presbyterian Miss Baebler Miss Neill Heldenrich Green Williams and Grady Jno Hodgin Clyde Dillabaugh George Currey, Jr Lillian Moore

Louis James and Company Snowbound Show Reaches Wilbur

Wilbur Washington February 24 Louis James and Company arrived after the Merchant of Venice baggage car issue left the train blocked by snow. The baggage car toppled trunks and props as a packed audience waited. Two rotary plows and shovelers freed the train at dawn. James finished a Seattle engagement Tuesday and was to perform here last night.

Wilensburg Wash Louis ,James and Company Merchant of James Seattle

New Piano Player Joins Star Theatre in La Grande

Robert Forrest formerly of the Oh Joy theatre in Portland arrives in La Grande to preside at the piano for the Star theatre. An expert musician, he plans to wow audiences with first class music and bring his fan La Granite with him as his home.

Robert Forrest Oh Joy Theatre Portland la Grande Star Theatre

Cleanup Day Proposal Seeks Citywide Sanitation Drive

A town proposes a cleanup day to remove yard debris and rubbish with city wagon pickup from rear lots. Citizens would prepare barrels for disposal at a designated dump, funded by the city. The plan aims to improve appearance and sanitation and gain support from residents, Health Board, and the Commercial Club. Also notes executor D Sommer files final account for Bertha Sommer estate in Union County Oregon with March 28 hearing at La Grande Court House.

Board of Health Commercial Club Bertha Sommer State of Oregon Union County la Grande D. Sommer Calvin R. Thornton Jno. 8 Hodgin Ingald City Paral Thornton Administratrix

Mikado Rehearsal Draws Strong Local Attendance

A special rehearsal for Elks benefit participants drew a large crowd last evening and proceeded satisfactorily. A further rehearsal is planned this evening at o oclock for the men's chorus, with Miss Kelly urging full attendance as stage positions are assigned.

Elks Miss Kelly

Engineer Alfred Phipps Killed in French Camp Collision

Alfred Phipps a Southern Pacific engineer with 40 years of service died when a work train collided with his locomotive at French Camp near Stockton California last night. The accident occurred February 24. Firemen and railroad officials investigated the fatality and pending details were awaited.

Stockton Calif Alfred Phipps Southern Pacific French Camp

Notice of Final Settlement and Distribution

Notice states a final settlement and distribution plan is set forth. Legal fiduciaries request approval from the court and will administer the estate according to the specified allocations. Parties with claims may appear to contest the settlement by the designated deadline.

Southern Pacific announces Portland to Los Angeles excursion tickets

The railroad sells round trip excursion tickets from Portland Oregon to Los Angeles with March 19 sale date and six day going limit plus 90 day final return. Two ticket types exist: straight fare at 80.40 and a feature ticket with inclusions. Some tickets require validation for return passage while others do not.

Southern Pacific Co Portland Oregon Los Angeles J. H. Keeney

Union County Oregon School District 1 Clerk Note

Board of School District No 1 Union County Oregon notes U O Williams as Clerk. Official record details the district administration and clerk designation in Oregon.

Board of Directors Union County Oregon Board of School State of U. 0. Williams State of Oregon

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