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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1908

Page

5

Local people bustle through La Grande scene

Local items from La Grande report a string of visits and travel. Beez Carbine returns from the east. Many residents, including Mrs. Pepper and Mrs. Currey, face illness and improvement. Others arrive from Elgin, Meacham, and Pendleton, with plans to Boise, Portland, and North Powder. Community events include a Five Hundred club gathering and a Browning lecture at the Presbyterian church.

BEZ Carbine George Liedby James Pepper South la Grande George H. Currey Bessie Geibel Fred Geibel E. Jo McHough Meacham R. C. Mays Elgin Forwarding Company la Grande John Reeves Union Frusturer J. W. White Jack Childs Meachim W. F. Hendricks Kennewick Wash W. J. May Radium Springs A. P. Sprague Ed Rumble Elgin Boise William MecGue Land Racitor Peendleton Five Hundred W. H. Bohnenkamp Seemann J. D. Matheson Portland Sidney Haines Vallejo Cal California Frank Stein Seatile Los Angeles North Dakota G. M. Richey Chester Newlin Margaret Porter 401 Club Miss Porter W. H. Gibson First Baptist Church Pendleton Walla Walls New Walla Walla Park Street

Observer expands paper orders as demand grows

The Observer reports a carload of paper from Maine to La Grande with freight costs of 522.02 reflecting rising demand. The store notes improved equipment including a Merthaler Notype and a seven face variety, enabling the job department to handle intricate work previously unprofitable, signaling growth and capability beyond Portland rivals.

Observer Droya la Grande Maine Portland

Social Day at Neighborhood Club Social Afternoon

The Neighborhood club hosted a social afternoon with guests arriving at 1 o clock. The program featured instrumental solos by Stella Oliver, vocal pieces, a monologue by Mrs. B. C. Moore, and encores, followed by hot punch and wafers as conversations continued.

Mise Stella Oliver Sylvia Chrysanthemum Ada West

Insolvent Hall Damon creditors to be paid at least 76c on dollar

Creditors of the insolvent Hall Damon company will receive at least 76 rents on the dollar. About 30 creditors attended a meeting yesterday. bills total about $15,000 while assets reach $40,000. Mayor M. J. Duffy of Cove chosen trustee for the bankrupt firm.

Hall Damon Company Clafina M. J. Duffy Cove Trives

Evening Show Scheduled at Elec tric Theater

Light problems delayed publication of the program but the theater announces an entertainment this evening. Patrons are urged to come early to avoid the rush and enjoy the good pictures and performances at the popular playhouse.

Electric Theater

Ed Payne place offers 10 acre orchard tracts in Union County

The land in Union County is described as fertile perfect for cherries apples berries or vegetables. The Ed Payne place has been subdivided into 10 acre tracts for sale by La Grand Investment Co. Buyers may purchase on installments via Wilsell. Located in La Grande Oregon.

Department of the Interior United States Land Office la Grande Ore Lovell E. Tipton Lodi NY SW BE. W. M Thomas H. Daly Army Navy Marine Corps United States Spain Oregon Union County Ed Payne Wilsell LA Grand Invesment Co

End-of-School Social at BR G Fritts Home

An end-of-school social hosted by the Epworth League at BR G Fritts home features a speaking and song program, an old fashioned spelling bee, and dinner. Prices set at 100 cents for pins.

BR. G. Fritts Tatle Bes

Notice of Final Settlement for George McFatridge Estate

The administrator B L Leavitt has filed the final account as guardian of the George McFatridge estate. The Union County Oregon court fixed February 4 1908 at 10 a m at the La Grande courthouse for objections and final settlement and distribution. Cochran & Cochran represent the administrator. D14 11 18 26 01

George McFatridge State of Oregon Union County la Grande B. L. Leavitt

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T-N- Murphy J. W. Noble Blose Grande Mra Didion Freewater Western Oregon Colonteries Company E. CC. Moore Middle West S. R. Weiser Grant Carload Papla Hier Dutfey BE. W. Davis J.T. Williamson Cove, Oregon Bissell Grand Rapids Johnson Bros W. B McCall the Golden Rule Co LA Grande, Oregon George MacFatridge Cochran & Cochran Mars la Besson Christian Campaign Central Church of Christ P. Stapler J. A. Arbuckle Leading Business College ELKS H.W. Behnke M. Walker
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