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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1909

Page

2

O'Brien Seeks Pro Baseball Setup in La Grande Area

Sam O'Brien says he has multiple offers to organize professional baseball in the La Grande region and will locate fast players for class A or B leagues. He expects to sign players for 1909 within two weeks and aims to deliver a pennant winning club, while withdrawing from La Grande for now.

Northwestern Middle West Bi Tam Grande la Grande W. J. Bryan Oregon Ths O'Brien Versntila

Pendleton Girls Win In High Scoring Basketball Clash

Baker City January 3 Pendleton girls basketball team defeated nearby high school girls 19 to 6 in a fireworks game. Pendleton led in the second half after a tight first half with a decisive run.

Baker City Pendleton

Unsigned high school game notes and lineup scribbles

Fragmentary report shows a single goal by each side and most scoring from free throws. Second half fouls caused frequent changes and a listed lineup includes Pendistune Conter Gertruda Jordan Bunton Vogel Nona Johnson Uch Gibson Lucile Rader Baker Conter Huxel Panting Mamie Danning Velma McMurren June Dodson Gertrude Thompson with positions across forwards guards.

Pendivtune-Conter Gertruda Jordan Bunton Vogel Nona Johnson Guardy Uth Gibson Lucile Rader

Union Race Meet Possibility For Fourth Celebration

Union could host a race meet in early July with around 30 strong horses available, says local horseman F. K. White. Integrating the event with a Fourth of July celebration could make a notable city occasion, though formal decision remains pending.

Union F. EK. White

Shoal Ball Gathers Team for Cove Camp

Disappointment hits theShoal Ball team as Cove sickness postpones a game. La Grande lineup features Schofield Geddes King Ingle Burt with Childers Carpy Hamilton as captain and Earle as manager. A two month focus on basketball follows with a rotating captaincy and ongoing practice.

Landrum Beott Nelson Cave Schofield Geilden Regula Childers Carpy Hamilton Geddes King Ingle Burt Cles Cal Earle Harry Squa Capiils

Reform in Richland Sparks Vigilance Claim

Richland, near Baker City, faces renewed law enforcement efforts by local option supporters forming a Vigilance committee. One arrest's made as Charles Keller faces liquor sales charges. trial expected Monday in Richland before Judge Chirke. Elgin banker J. B. Thorson arrived from Portland.

Richland Baker City Ku Klux Klan Carrie Nation Vieilance Eagle Valley Vigilance Committee Charles Keller Ia Woitheaday Keller Ia the Herald Hhis Jay Chirke

Six Day Bicycle Race in Kanais City

Bent and speediest bicycle racers from the country will compete in an endurance race in Kanais City during the cornlne week. The event starts after January 25 with daily heats at 2 p m and a Sunday rest day. Officials announce a schedule of times and venues for the week.

Bent

Notice of Estate Appointment and Claim Provisions

A. M. Bennett appointed by Walon County Court as administrator of Ukell Bennett deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the administrator at his home two tales southeast from Taueie. Dated December 20. H. M. Bennett Administrator and J. H. Lloyd attorney for estate.

A. M. Bennett Mon Walon County rWle Ukell Bennett Taueie J. H. Lloyd

Complete Threshing Outfit For Sale At Bargain

For sale at a bargain a threshing outfit with Hus bees ran about 200 diya. Time given on approved security by LA GRANDE INVESTMENT CO.

Hus Bees LA Grande Investment CO Plymouth J. E. Reynolds F. PD la Grande Ore van Duyn Realty Co Oregon

Pendleton Bank Consolidation Reportedly Completed

W N Thompson and associates have bought control of American National Bank and plan to consolidate it with Commercial National Bank of Pendleton. Directors named include T J Morris, W L Thompson, Dr W G Cole, A C Ruby, A D Stown, and T N Stanfield. Officers elected are T J Morris president, A D Stowville vice, and W L Thompson cashier. The new owners claim undistributed profits and a balance sheet around 1.4 million.

T. J. Mort FL W. Vincent W. L. Tompaon W. G. Cole A. C. Ruby A. D Stown Tt. N. Stanfield T. J. Moresident A. D. Stowville- Pre W. L. Thompson

Hindon Paddock Hosts Elgin Servicu As Pomeroy

Hindon Paddock is set this morning to host a service in Elgin where he will serve as Pomeroy.

Elgin Servicu

Why Not Try Popham's Asthma Remedy

For sale by A. T. Hill, druggists, with Ives prompt relief and positive results. Trial package offered at ten cents. Sold by druggists. price one dollar. Listed under Villans Miz, Co, Props Clevelam.

Ives Drugeters Met Clevelam

Sunday at the Churchill First Baptist Church Program

Sunday at the Churchill lists a church schedule at First Baptist Church corner Sixth and Spring with 9:45 Sunday School 11 morning worship 6 30 and 7 36 evening service and a week of revival meetings. Russell H Conwell lectures Acres of Diamonds and Dr Alexander Blackburn intro revival begins Sunday January 31 inviting citywide attendance.

Jay Russell H. Conwell

Sunday services at Epworth with two sermons

Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with G H Currey as superintendent. Epworth league meets while H Clark serves as president. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by J D Gillian D D with Watrict as superintendent.

G. H. Currey Epworth League H. Clark J. D. Gillian D. D Watrict

Holy Communion and services at Washington Ave church

Morning subject Our Father and readings follow The Pity of Evil as the Avening survey. Special choir music 45 dollars a month. Rev 5 We Seemann D.D. ministers the Third Sunday after Epiphany. Sunday school at 10 am. Bible class 5:15 pm. evening service 4 pm. Litany and choir practice Friday 7:30 pm. Rector Rev Upton Gibbs.

Washington Avenue Sixth Street Sam M Upton ‘J. €Ibbs

Unclear City Heat Coal Delivery Prompted by Co

Fragmentary note mentions heat coal delivery in the city and a prompt contact at a main number. References Rondeash Company and a date style 1-13-16 appear, but details are incomplete.

Rondeash Co

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O’brien Seattle Jack O'Brien Bigin Wellows Ard Joseph We Feld Pelota Iin Beyes Cove Loos J. B. Thorson Elgin Banker Portland Kanais City Jan Vate of Gregon Iotice H. M. Bennett Merchants of Oregon Oregon Merchants Mutual Fire Assurance Association Dayton Oregon Merchants Mutual J. W. Oliver Ricn's Madison Ave Rok Fourth Street Ladd Property Pauline Lederlee Pennsylvania Ave la Grande City First Street Range Roiler Insulator Mfg. Co E. Wash. St Jersey Dutll Fir Street Pendleton Bank Consolidation Cuehiar Pomeroy Popham A. T. Hill Drogg'st the Churchill First Baptist Church Stevenson Beatrice Greene Les Methodist Episcopal Church First Presbyterian Church St. Peter'a Springer Tat Kammerer Adams Avenue Commissioner’s Fee J. Bachant Cherry Street Huffman Smith la Oregon Roosters Ge, Fowler PEARE Business College Portland, Oregon
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