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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1908

Page

5

Local Notes From La Grande Busy Community News

Local items report illness of Street Superintendent H W Stoner with pneumonia. promi nent residents J A Westerson Elgin and F J and Eugene Graham Remington Idaho visit La Grande. Elks social tonight and a lecture at Presbyterian church by Maurice Fitemaurice on rise of the workingman.

H. W. Stoner J. A. Westerson Elgin Elks Mac Wood Golden Tale Henry & Carr Golden Rule Company BE. Z Carbine William Remane Portland Presbyterian Church Maurice, Fitemaurice M. C. Engle la Grande Bridgeport Baker City Hanes Crossing Clark's Creek Blue Mountain Athletic Association Observer Jess Masse Pendleton

Davis considered for circuit court seat and local notes

Attorney L. J. Davis of this city may run for district judge. Mrs. John Kennedy improves. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Turner celebrate their Golden Wedding at Big Creek after 60 years married in Adrian County Missouri. The Whirlwind Remedy Co organized with 10000 capital in Union. Summers reports on travels and shipments including apples, onions, and blankets between Cove, North Powder, and San Francisco.

J. J. Davis Circuit Court John Kennedy J. J. Turner Whitrhwind Remedy Company Potter W. T. Wright Portland Ll. J. Davie May Hirsh G. W. Routh Big Creek Andrian County Missouri Union J. Hutchinson MecCommis W. Sehoonever B. F. Wilson North Union The Central Railway Cove North Powder C. Wilson San Francisco J. P. Wilbur

Bal Finance Talks Leave for Point Soon

A fragment mentions the balance of the family with a move to a point soon, tied to a Union Republican context. No clear names or dates are provided, leaving the main action as an imminent relocation connected to political affiliation.

Diego Will Ballance Union Republican

Lumber Market Outlook From Walla Walla Tour

R D Hamilton reports from his lumber circuit including Portland and Seattle that markets are quiet for now but should open in two months. He has two cutting crews now and will add a third Monday to prepare 1000 cards as Walla Walla dealers expect annual contracts in spring. Coal prices in Walla Walla may keep wood prices down despite steady consumption and only moderate price strength anticipated.

R. D. Hamilton Portland Seattle Walla Willa Walla

Grand Rally at Central Church of Christ Sunday

All members and friends of the Bible school are urged to attend at 10 0 a m tomorrow. Classes for all ages offered. Despite 170 attendees last Sunday, expect more and join the effort.

the Bible School of Central Church of Christ

Meetings Continue at Central Church of Christ

Meetings continue at Central Church of Christ with more delegates joining. Last evening three more speakers presented sermons as a brief service lasted at 7:90 pm and a busy day is planned tomorrow with meetings next week.

Central Church of Christ

Dock Proposals Opened for Brooklyn Navy Yard Drydock

Washington Jan 18 new proposals were opened by the bureau of yards and docks for completing the Brooklyn navy yard drydock. The work under the original contract is about 15 percent complete with a price of 757,800 dollars. The process has sparked a controversy between the government and the contractor.

Washington Bureau of Yards and Docks Brooklyn Navy Yard Cwme

Kelly to Fight Neil in California Boxing Match

Eddie Kelly of Buffalo meets Frankie Neil of California in a long 96 round bout before the Colma club. Local interest centers on Kelly’s eastern record and whether he can handle a lengthy trip, with Neil favored.

Kelly Neil San Francisco Eddie Kelly Buffalo Frankie Neil California Colma Club

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