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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1908
Page
8
Blackburn Gunnee, a Mt. Glenn resident, was crushed between two logs while logging near Mt. Emily. Both bones of his right leg were severely broken just below the knee. Dr. N Molitor treated him and he is reported resting in bed this morning.
George Decker and Frankie Madden will headline a first boxing show for the South Norwalk club in Connecticcut. The eight round exhibition is allowed by city officials, but no future plans are promised.
A crowded hall in Portland heard Grand Master Wedard Scott of Portland announce an official rite for the local lodges. A banquet followed at the Model restaurant with about fifty attendees before Scott and associates travel to Baker City to oversee tonight’s lodge ceremonies.
A Prill, dairying on Rock Creek, reports Dairy income from March 15 to November totaling 74 dollars from the Blue Mountain creamery and hog sales worth 300 dollars. He notes hogs fed by skimmed milk and asks whether dairying pays under such conditions.
Arrangements by Aiex Zimmerman set Elm Street as the hub for La Grande's first market day. Horses and cattle will be on sale with buyers from afar, as Zimmerman auctioneers from a farm wagon oversee the event. Elm Street becomes the central location for stock sales and public gathering next Saturday.
Pendleton High School asserts the final score of the Saturday night game was miscounted. Officials from Walla Walla dispute the tally and Pendleton requests the game be awarded to them.
A federal investigation into an alleged furniture trust in the Northwest opens with testimony naming independent dealers and the Northwest Furniture Dealers association. Witnesses describe ongoing efforts to curb competition and maintain a fixed price system despite claims the group dissolved after earlier probes.
The Union County Auto Club expects a larger summer turnout as many residents consider buying new cars. A half‑mile athletic park rack is proposed, promising multiple meets and local enthusiasm. A letter from E W Davis disputes mayoral saloon accusations, defending fair play and listing sheriff candidates and party tickets.
Residents in Pendleton and Baker County mobilize over a proposed district court seat. The push backs a plan backed by Senator Fulton and Congressman Ellis, warning that delay until after the primaries could anger voters and affect support in Baker.
A mother in Heatly grieves as Fed Harris and John Thirtis, sons of Mr. and Mrs. John Harris of Celilo, vanished Thursday evening. The family and friends search for the missing teens, urging any information on their whereabouts.
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