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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1908

Page

8

Week Ahead in American Politics and Social Events

New York briefs forecast a busy political week with Bryan dinners in Lincoln and Democratic unity events in Cooper Union. Hughes’s presidential boom surfaces at New York Republican meetings as social affairs focus onRoosevelt era cabinet dinners and a high profile Austrian envoy event.

New York Aride Tran Congress General Interne Engrose Mr. Bryan New York State Progressive Democratic Teanue Cooper Union Ausistos Thames Ayo Tom L. Johnson Cleveland Bryan United States Jefferson Davie Av- Konrad Ix Wall Street South W. J. Aryan

Coyote Killing Method Attracts Starkey Rancher

Henry Hill of Starkey Prairie explains a hunter’s method using a tree and scaffold to shoot coyotes at night or on moonlit days. He notes coyotes are hungry in winter, making pelts valuable for robes and fur coats, and describes scent avoidance from his tree perch.

Henry Hill Starkey Prairie

Pendleton to Host La Grande Girls in College Exhibition

Miss Ethel Gulling arranged a Pendleton high school basketball game against La Grande Commercial club girls for Thursday evening January 16. Pendleton lineup includes Vogel Johnson Jordan Gibson McPherson Rader Nolen Rader. La Grande lineup features McMurray Massee Guilliag Musser Roesch Cotner Wella. A fast contest is anticipated with La Grande bearing heavy costs to host the event.

Ethel Gulling Pendleton la Grande Commercial Club la Grande E. Vogel N. Johnson G. Jordan R. Gibson D. McPherson H. Rader N. Nolen L. Rader H. McMurray F. Massee BR. Thelsen ER. Guilliag Frances Musser Wiards A. Roesch M. Cotner V. Wella St Batitantes Commercial

Premium Bacon and Grocer Announces Fancy Swift Shipment

The lr Grocery and Bakery will have a fancy shipment of Swift's Premium ham and bacon ready for the rode Monday. Read the Observer Monday for details and call the store to view the goods.

Swift

Mrs Woods dies after long illness in city

Mrs Nephi Woods died last evening after a prolonged illness at her city home. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM at the Mormon tabernacle with Bishop J Black officiating. Interment will be in the Mormon cemetery. The family includes father and five children: Robert 19 Emily 16 Rosine 13 Leroy 9 and Alexander.

Nephi Woods Mormon Tabernacle J. Black Robert Emily Rosine Leroy Alexander

Verdict Finds West Guilty of Second Degree Murder

Ben West was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a jury. The judge scheduled sentencing for Monday January 13, with West to serve life in Salem penitentiary. The defendant remained impassive after the verdict as observers noted the case's grim outcome.

Ben West Salem Baker City

Brook Trout Arrive For Idaho State Fisheries

The first shipment of eastern brook trout ordered for Idaho state fisheries is expected this week from Pennsylvania. Robert Stiles, superintendent of slate fisheries, plans to supervise first arrival and transport to the Hay Springs hatchery. Four shipments are anticipated to meet the total order, with thousands more trout slated for Idaho waters by early spring.

Hoy Springs Blaine County Pennaylvania Hales Capital News Robert Stiles Slate Fisheries Hay Springs Idaho Hategory

Central Church Evangelistic Meetings Progress In Attendance

The Central Church of Christ reports growing attendance and conversions during evangelistic meetings led by Evangelist Meparian. Themes include Ungodliness and the Judgment to Come, What Shall I Do With Jesus Who Is Called Christ, and The Reformation. The work of Christians expands with more entering the new life.

Jesus Christ Parian

Bonds Illegal Threaten City Bond Reissue After Court Ruling

Deputy City Attorney Frank S. Grant filed an appeal in the circuit court after Judge Cleland ruled last June bonds were invalid. The decision centers on whether council placed measures on the ballot rather than via initiative petitions, impacting a $3.1 million water bond and potentially delaying reissuance after Supreme Court review. Mrs. Mary E. Gardner, mother of A N Gardner, died near Baker City at 70 after being summoned by a hospital message. Gardner’s family receives sympathy.

Supreme Court of Cleland Circuit Court Frank S. Grant Senec Smith F. I. McKenna Celland Supreme Court Petisons Gandner A. N. Gardner Baker City Mary E. l Garanek Gardner

Poultry Investor Plans Large Scale Chicken Park near May Park

Aiothier M Puuley Paras and W Kelly, new owners of the six acre May Park tract, were in the city purchasing materials for a chicken park project. Kelly intends a large poultry operation with about 1000 hens.

Aiothier Mpuuley Paras Kelly May Park

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