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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
4
The council adopted a resolution calling Chicago bonding company to assume a bond issue for the Daily newspaper contract. The bid included advance payment terms for daily weekly and monthly editions. A January 29 rescission possibility was noted and company bid funds were examined for forfeit issues.
The year 1908 closes with cautious optimism across the Northwest. Despite distant panics and economic unease, the Grande Ronde valley anticipates a strong grain crop and rising lumber markets. New home building, fruit orchards, and cannery prospects suggest improved business conditions and higher stock prices in the coming year.
Oregon debate grows over bank depositor protection with possible initiative and referendum action if Congress fails to provide safeguards. Citizens weigh the Oklahoma-style measure as a path to secure funds while awaiting the next election.
A quiet and reticent longtime La Grande resident known as 8. Flower died this morning at Rev. J. D. Gillilan’s residence. Born in La Lake City and once in Idaho, he lived a hermitlike life devoted to helping others. The private funeral was held today, reflecting his unusual life and anonymous benevolence.
The intense itching from these ailments is almost instantly relieved by Chamberlains salve. Many severe cases have been cured by it.
Washington announces a postal change effective tomorrow that lowers a letter rate to 2 cents for direct sea routes between the United States and Germany. Germany bound letters sent via New York ports will use reduced rates, while those routed through Great Britain or France must pay the standard postal union rate plus 3 cents for each additional ounce. Also notices a household furniture sale within 10 days by Mrs. F. M. Housh at Spring Avenue and Fourth Street.
North Second Street redevelopment proceeds with enclosed lots and planned Cedar Street bonety property work this week. Denny moves into a new North Fir Street home. The note excludes ongoing building lots now under construction.
Pendleton news reports a tragic accident as nine year old Arthur Pinckney son of former Councilman Charles Pinckney was killed when a dirt car used in street paving rolled over him. Authorities investigate the incident on December 31.
Local manufacturer seeks an agent to market a new fireless cooker and heat insulator heads. The ad targets cheap, permanent improvements and promises a profitable fringe of three hundred dollars. Address Range Roller Insulator Mfg Co 289 E K Wash Portland Ore for details. Also complete threshing outfit offered by RANDR Investment Co.
Robert Herrick’s new volume To gether is on sale at Ferguson's, alongside Charles Rann Kennedy's The Servant in the House. The notices highlight fresh literary works and author names.
More Revivals, The M. E. church South commences a series of special meetings tonight at the church on North Fir and U streets. Rev. Cranshaw a well known revivalist will have charge of the work and will be assisted by Rev. Taylor pastor of the local church.
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