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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1909

Page

6

Local fraternal lodge notices fill La Grande page

Fraternal groups meet weekly in La Grande including M W A Camp No 7703 C F at I QO and Grand Aerie No 269 F O E. Hopé Chapter No 13 holds meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Various orders invite visiting members to attend and lists officers. Also legal notice of Mary Aldrich estate final account set for March 2 1909 and property bargains offered by La Grande Investment Co.

la Grande Camp No I QO C. F. Bet M. McMurray la Grande Aerie No. 269 Ellis’ Hall Hopé Visling Rachel FE Worstell W. M. Mary A Warnick la Grande Lodge Roach Elka’ Club Depot Street Washington Avenue Dunn G. BE McCulay

Local Delegates Prepare Rules Ahead of Conference

The Sau Grande high school rules committee and faculty representative for the eastern Oregon conference met last evening with James F. Wall to draft exhaustive rules to guide the upcoming conference. Other delegations prepared similar plans to ensure ready work when the meeting opens, with inviting schools confirming representatives or proxies for tomorrow and Saturday.

Sau Grande High School Eastern Oregon James F. Wall

William Miller to Attend Idaho Oregon Development Congress

William Miller of Union County will attend the Idaho Oregon Development Congress in Boise as the official county representative. The Boise meeting is described as a major event with notable speakers, ahead of next year’s session in La Grande.

Boise

Ground broken planned for Carnegie library in The Dalles

The Dalles reports that ground will be broken within weeks for a Carnegie library. Major E M Wingate said a message from Home Trust Company Hoboken confirms the Andrew Carnegie gift remains available. The Angell contract for the building will be signed with Mayor Wingate and City Recorder Filloon after a conference, then construction starts.

E. M. Wingate Home Trust Company Hoboken Andrew Carnegie KE. Angell Wingate J. M. Filloon Bk, BK. Angell Portland Bialles

Revival at First Baptist Draws Attentive Crowd

Last night a good congregation listened with rapt attention to a thrilling sermon at the First Baptist church. Several manifested deep interest. Tonight Mr Bailey will speak on Divine Healing with light on the debated doctrine. Bring a friend. W H Gibson.

Bailey W. H. Gibson

Copper Ore Sample From MacDonald Mines Near Butte

Copper ore from the Mac Donald mines near Butte Montana with La Grande investors is sent to the city. Treasurer George L. Cleaver notes a sample around 39 dollars per ton. The ore is not especially rich but development proceeds rapidly with new expenditures and improved leadership under reorganization. W. W. Randall remains on site observing activities.

Butte Mont George L. Cleaver

Florida State Fair Entertains Negro Exhibits At Tampa

In Tampa on February 24, the Florida state fair continues at the Tampa Bay hotel grounds with African American exhibitors. Notable attendees include Hooker T. Washington and other leaders presenting industrial achievements to eager visitors from across the region.

Tampa Fila Florida Tampa Bay Hotel T. Woshington

Coeds Edition Out at University of Oregon

The Observer notes the annual Woman's edition of the Oregon Weekly from Oregan University. The piece highlights the renewal and artistic layout. It praises the coeds for adopting the practice as a yearly affair at the school.

Observer Exchange Opegen University of Oregon Num Ber

Pastime Theater Attracts Attention With New Program

The Pastime theater under new management draws crowds as the current program offers new moving pictures and improved performances. Audiences note the films are new and excellent and that the teams displayed their best during last evening’s show.

Ed Carpenter Returns from Portland Visit

Ed Carpenter reports meeting former townsman C W Nelson in Vancouver where Nelson serves as roadmaster for part of the North Bank road and his son Charles assists. Strong interest in Snan development noted.

Portland C W. Nelson Vancouver North Bank Road Charles

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