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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
4
Local notices cover subscription rates and publishing policies for La Grand’s Evening Observer. Editorial mentions include proposals on whipping post repeal, hunting funds distribution, and county fair preparations in Eugene Union and Granite Ronde amid regional snowstorms.
The La Grande district held its most successful Methodist Episcopal ministerial conference ending at noon with many attendees now returning home. Speakers delivered addresses and special business was transacted as the meeting adjourned and next year’s location is left to the district superintendent and conference secretary.
Indianapolis citizens and national figures gathered for a tariff revision meeting, as assurances poured in from across the country ahead of the convening in the city mid next month.
John J. Gaur and R. Mills district managers arrive to boost local membership. A banquet is planned to acquaint the eastern visitors with local men and discuss matters of interest to members tonight. Attendance is urged as the meeting follows a changed schedule.
Indian faithful braved cold and biting wind on a Sunday morning to fill the Putuilla Indian mission church. Over 45 worshippers, some traveling up to 14 miles, attended as observance and devotion filled the service according to the Pendieton Tribune.
An advertisement touts a versatile skin remedy praised as excellent for chapped hands sore nipples burns and various skin diseases with easy access through local dealers.
President Homan of Wilumett University and Dr. Rader editor of the Pacific Advocate arrived this afternoon from Bummerville after attending the District Conference. They expect to leave for Portland tonight but if the train runs late they will attend the Methodist church prayer service and greet attendees.
During motion hour this afternoon the term begins next Monday. Cages disposed include Bowman administrator vs Powell settled and dismissed Cochran vs Regional Office judgment for plaintiff on stipulation Watts vs Watts dismissed on motion Clarke vs Marshall demurrer to complaint overruled Lang & Co vs Swaney seized and dismissed.
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