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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
4
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The Hermiston irrigation meeting urged residents to support a vast water rights venture spanning twenty two thousand acres for future settlement. Organizers stressed low colonist rail rates and urged attendance at Stewart's Opera House tomorrow at 2 PM to push irrigation plans forward and ensure the enterprise's life or death outcome.
Attorney C H Finn asked for a delay before Justice Stewart in a case tied to a police complaint. Cox hopes to dispose of the matter this afternoon if possible, though another postponement may be requested. The city’s first such action is led by Chief of Police John Walden, accusing Anderson of selling H Cole one pint of intoxicating liquor on Thursday.
New York reports the governor's mansion badly damaged by a snowstorm. Repairs will cost about $2000 as gutters are blocked with snow and water is leaking inside.
The First Baptist Church at Corner Sixth and Spring lists a 9 45 Sunday school with Dr Stevenson as superintendent, 11am worship on The Dynamic in Revival, 6 36 Young People led by Minas Beatrice Greene on Life's Lessons, 7 30 evening Worship The Liberating Power of the Truth, and a four night One Accord prayer meeting at 7 20. Friday features Russell H Conwell lecturing Acres of Diamonds with Dr Alexander Blackburn introducing him. revival meetings begin Sunday January 31. Pastor W H Gibeon invites all to attend.
Sunday school at 845 led by H. Carter with Epworth League superintendent. H Clark presides as president and J D Gibben BD DD district superintendent preaches at 11 AM and 7 30 PM.
Mayor M K Hal and Recorder D E Cox prepare to sign the ordinance aligned contract with American Light Power for Beaver Creek water project. Pending signature by Lowry, work may start after thaw. five months planned to complete once pipe line begins and material is on site.
Rev Walton Shipworth district superintendent of The Dalles district and Rev J D Gillilan La Grande district with headquarters were conferred the Doctor of Divinity degree at Salem during President Homan’s inauguration.
Washington avenue and Sixth street announce morning and evening worship with special music by the choir. Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Superintendent W T Brenholts. Holy communion on the third Sunday after Epiphany. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 20 p m led by Rev W Seemann D D. Litany and choir practice Friday at 7 36 p m. Rev Upton H Gibbs rector.
Red cow with speckled face marked T. F. with a circle bar on the right and J.D. on the left. The notice includes “Phone Farmer 1943” and ends with “1-14tr T. F. SHERWOOD.”
The February Scrap Book issue features Hamard the First Detective of Europe and The Women Who Are Plain. It includes The Unhappiest Man on Earth and Strange Ways of Reading the Future, with Munsey’s lead piece The New Pierida praising Henry M. Flagler.
The Elks' home dedication drew a large crowd with 200 Milests and guests from Baker City. Toastmaster George Smalls led remarks by F. S. Ivanhoe C. E. Cochmn J. H. Uracherd W. B. Sargent Woodson I. Patterson and W. S. Levens. A social banquet followed the dedicatory services showing strong community support. Lost Battenburg handkerchief on La Grande streets. reward offered.
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