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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
7
Moonday evening meeting of M W A La Grende Camp No 7703 at the I O C F hall. Adjl and visiting neighbors are cordial invited to attend. Relief committee listed with names E E C Davis Charles Bisque A J Warner D E Cox E C Daves Co D B Cox Clerk.
Local fraternal groups list meetings and invitations for F C and La Grande Aerie No 259 F C B Star Encampment Hope Chapter No 13 O S B L O F etc with dates on the second and fourth Wednesdays and Saturdays. Officials’ names and contact notes appear alongside meeting details and hall locations. Fresh honey sale mentioned by Oswald Volswnkler.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in Washington issues notice to all persons with claims against The Farmers & Traders National Bank of La Grande Oregon. Claims must be presented to Walter Niedner, Roostner, with proof within three months from the date of the notice, or they will be barred.
La Grande Lodge No 16 meets Saturdays in their hall with cordially invited brethren. Court Maid Marion No 22 meets Wednesdays in K of F hall with attending brothers urged. Grande Lodge No 41 holds regular meetings on third Saturdays at 7 30 p m. Red Cross Lodge No 27 meets Mondays in Castle Hall with a Pythian welcome. Hive No 7 meets first and third Thursday at 2 pm. Several lodges invite visiting members and list officers and meeting places in La Grande area.
Notice to all dog owners that the 190% dog tam tags are available with the city recorder and that after January 1, 190% any dog found without tags will be taken up and disposed of per city ordinance. J. W. Waldon chief of police. Also an advertisement from Hange Roiler Incubator Mfg. Co. Portland Oregon seeking buyers for a Never-Cool Roiler Insulator and Fireless Cooker promising high income with a small investment.
The old standyby offers a dining option described with inconsistent text. The note mentions open day and a paragon of per, referencing the Model Restaurant as a potential choice for dinner.
A wrecker moved a coach at Hilgard from La Grand about 9 10 last evening, forcing No 2 to run late past 11 00. Severe mountain snow blocked the O R & N line delaying eastbound No 6 until near noon. The Joseph train remained near schedule despite winter conditions.
Baker City dated story describes Copperfield on Snake River as a wide open town for Northwest railway and Oxbow project laborers. It notes housing available and a practiced scammer who exploits workers plus a seductive siren. The piece labels Copperfield as center of foul immoral activity and pace comparable to infernal regions.
In Harrisburg on January 7, prominent Pennsylvanians gather for the State Federation of Historical Societies session. Historians explore historical research topics and network with fellow enthusiasts during the meeting opening today.
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