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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1907
Page
6
Local store announces deep discounts on leftover winter merchandise including men’s suits reduced to 6.75, children and boys suits half price, men’s shoes to 1.45 and 0.98, blankets to 1.25, ladies hose to 0.08, and ladies shoes at 1.45, plus outing flannel at 1.98.
After a long illness John Wilson is seen on the streets. RH Vatkinesh returned from a business trip to Union. JH Lieshmaneft travels to Baker City on a brief visit. Mrs Dr Easley of Elgin visited La Grande in the morning. Geof Combs from Elgin transacting business. J E Gilkison and Ran kin of North Powder were county seat waiters last night. S Mang W Miles of Lostine attended in the city for a business with RE Trill about Elgin Planning Mall Co. Frank Phy transacting business in Pendleton and returns tomorrow evening. County Assessor JH Morton in Portland for assessors' convention. David F E Johnson of Salem visiting his brother F E Johnson, may locate in La Grande. H C Cotner and daughter Miss June left for Portland for health reasons. Miss Daisy Whitlow left for Portland to attend a school and visit The Dalles en route. Rev W H Gibson left for Pendleton to assist in protracted meetings. Attorney Chas Murphy of Baker City came to defend R R Kelly charged with resisting an officer. Mrison of Palouse Wash and aviator Ec Polack in city last night, returned to Hot Lake. J F Campbell of Milton now with Easterbay Bridge Co constructing a large steel bridge on the Grande Round river in Union county. left for La Grande to resume work. Stillwell & Co offer strictly pure hog fat by phone Main 16.
Mrs. W. W. Gerry arrived from Pendleton for a two week stay in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Barry recently relocated to Pardleton where Mr. Barry is now employed.
Mr and Mrs Henry Pudbier hosted a well attended dance last Friday. Mrs Wo Graham returned from Baker City after attending her aunt Mrs Amanda Bowman’s funeral. Miss Kate Harmons Wile Baker City visited her parents. Mr and Mrs Oscar Crossan moved to La Grande. Mrs Join Green visited from Payette Idaho. Fourteenth anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Willard Gouch featured a crystal wedding cake and dining room set. Attendees included Mesdames and Messrs Sherwood Braden Poebier Paterson Counsell and Miss Ellen Stevens visiting Essa Winn. Next literary meeting set for Jan 11 with an interesting program.
Martin Jarnagin returned to Iola Idaho after a two week visit. Lulu Fowler suffers from la grippe while Christina Vanderpool improves. Rev Mochell leaves for Woodburn Oregon to pastor the Presbyterian church due to health. Several locals travel for work and medical procedures including the Franks and Tiffany families. The community notes a shoe machine upgrade at Fowler’s shop and a school term return for Alex McKenzie. A January 4 recital drew a good crowd.
The Grange of Oregon continues the See America First theme with a Blue Mountain Grange program on Saturday January 19 featuring roll call on Historic People and Places of New England. Items include songs by the Grange, essays by Longfellow and Harvard College participants, recitations, instrumental solo, discussions on The People's Lobby and legislative problems of today, and select readings.
Dr Seemann preached on Our Conception of God from John 14 6 last night warning against various theories of God. He discussed how God revealed Himself and how to know Him. Mr C G Cochran sang Grace Enough For Me, moving the audience. Dr Seemann to speak tonight on The Power of Love. all invited.
In this city on Wednesday at 8 30 p m January 9 1907 J B Smith and Clara Stoll united in marriage by Rev E B Hays. The couple are well known here and will make the city their home with many friends offering congratulations.
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