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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1909

Page

5

Local Items Highlight High School Debates and Weather

Pendleton high school defeated La Grande in a recent debate while Elgin and Pendleton teams faced postponed matches. The area sees cold weather with 18 degrees reported and about nine inches of snow in Boise valley. Utilities and local business updates include water pipe work, a sugar factory visit by K A Ackerly, theater plans in North Powder, and plans for a basketball team at the local high school. Mrs Helen Tuckey funeral details and several residents traveling to Hot Lake are noted.

Pendleton High School Lande Pendleton Collier E. Polack J. G. Dgrost Portland D. Zweite Elgin Hot Lake Endicitia George Mapes J. C. Kesler Blanch Parker Ed Winkler James Peach Boise Valley Kate Awelfel Summerville Union Republican George Parker Kamela White Inian Republican W. C. Parks Walla Walla Denny MecCall Nien L. M. Jensen Gimbler Sandridge Harl Metomes Tigin la Gramie Union Mra. Knight Mailon Mra Anthony Sixth Street

Night of Laughs Lights Up Scene at Bert Steters Show

An uneven but lively evening featured the Bert Steters and Brett Mason performing with audience jokes and a lighthearted vibe. The crowd enjoyed a repeated hit at each act, despite uneven delivery.

Anna Belle Bert Steters Brett & Mason

Clean sidewalks prompt action in city

Citizens respond to snow drifts blocking sidewalks with calls for prompt clearing. The notice urges diligence by property owners as future storms may recur, stressing that pedestrians should not endure alternating dirty and clear paths.

Pastime Theater Presents Evening Musical Program

The Pastime theater opens tomorrow evening with a special musical program by Ross and Shaw the Instrumentalists. Tonight continues the Sunday program with saxophone duets from Yama Yama tremolo Antoniophones from Sextette From Lucia a duet Let Me Go Back from Royal Chef trombone numbers I Would Live or Die for You and Mandy Lane featuring late ballad and popular tunes.

Ross & Shaw Royal Chef Trombones

No More Booze Says Medical Men in Spokane Ban

Following a stirring arraignment of alcohol use by physicians at medical banquets and social functions, the retiring president of the Spokane County Medical Society urged doctors to practice sobriety henceforth.

Spokane County Med

Amendment Bans Alcohol at Future Banquets

The medical society, including Dr. W. D McMillan and Dr. W. W Potter, passed an amendment to the by laws prohibiting the use of liquor in any form at future banquets of the organization.

Ical Society W. W. Potter

Elgin Trains Delayed as Storm Disrupts Schedule

Westbound passenger trains on the O KR and N lines were delayed by storms. The Joseph train waited for the westbound this morning on Saturday and service remains reduced with no relief expected for days. No. 2 and the westbound were late yesterday and today No. 6 arrived at 11. Travel is light as freight and passenger business suffer.

Joseph

Watchman on the Wall Sermon at Local Church

Church meetings resume tonight amid renewed fear with the Watchman on the Wall as the subject. Sunday morning focuses on Dark Light and afternoon children's service invites all Sunday schools. Evening talk titled A Family Row follows Mrs Harris’ soul stirring solos.

Christian Church

Roosters for Sale in La Grande Oregon

Puré bred Plymouth roosters for sale by J E B Reynolds R F D No 2 La Grande Oregon dated January 6 1961 Also rental of light housekeeping rooms at 1301 Madison Ave and a French class offer via Hox 432 La Grande Oregon Beneficial health notices for Chamberlain Stomach and Liver tablets and Liver pills advertised by Bilverthorn Mack and Mr J P Kiote Edina Maine with testimonials and dealer listings

Plymouth J. EB. Reynolds la Grande Ore Oregon Wit Chamberlain J. P. Kiote Edina

Get Rich in Alberta Land Sale Promises Huge Wheat Yield

Canadian Pacific plans to sell 3,090,000 acres of Bow River valley wheat land east of Calgary at 10 12 and 15 per acre with eight to ten year terms and one percent interest on deferred payments. The ad touts 30 50 bushels of winter wheat and 60 110 bushels of oats per acre, claiming crops pay for land and no residence is required. It offers a one tenth cash option, travel paid, and a guaranteed look at land in winter with a trip from Pendleton La Grande or Umatilla county promises. Jonathan Johnston and J Reynolds publicize from Oregon urging readers to invest.

The Canadian Pacific Bow River Valley Calgary Pendleton la Grande

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. B. Thorson Ken Wade Powl Allowa County Mercury Helen Tuckey E. C. Tuckey Second Street K. A. Ackerly Waverly Wash Spokendan Saxaphone Antoniophones Lucia Eeekane Ernest Ball Mandy Lane Win McKenna Dr. W. D McMillan la Grande National Bank Christian Church Meetings Golden Rule Co Newlin la Grande, Ore J. E. Stevenson, D. D. S Hill's Drug Store Roosters tLight Madison Ave Bilverthorn & Mack Alberta Umatilla Jonathan Johnston J. #. REYNOLDS
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