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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1909

Page

4

Funeral Held For Palmer Junction Man In Elgin

Fred Hermiston 47, recently of Palmer Lumber Co at Palmer Junction, died after a weekend hospitalization. An Eagles Lodge member, his body was taken from Grande Ronde Hospital to Elgin for funeral rites by his lodge fellows who noted he had no known relatives in the area. The service was set for this afternoon.

Fred Hermiston Bevers Palmer Lumber Co Palmer Junction Grande Ronde Eagles Lodge Elgin

Cruiser Trapped In Siuslaw Mountains After Nine Day Ordeal

Bernard Wehrweingen, a Portland timber cruiser, wandered nine days in the dense Siuslaw Mountain wilderness with little food and no shelter. He and fellow cruisers worked along the Siuslaw river, with a camp at Knowles creek. On January 20 Schweringen was sent alone across the mountains.

Eugene Ore Siuslaw Mountain Bernard Wehrweingen Portland Schweringen Siuslaw Knowles Creek

Man Found Severely Cold and Near Death in Meadow Camp

A man traveling from Zo to Meadow along a land section went missing after planned return to a Meadow camp. A five day search found him unconscious under a large tree, nearly dead from cold and hunger with little hope of recovery.

Boise Drugist Attacked by Wildcat Near Boise

W D Cole, a Boise druggist, was attacked by a wildcat while hunting five miles from Boise Idaho yesterday. A companion fired killing the animal after it struck, saving Cole from fatal injuries.

Boise Idaho W. D. Cole

Miss Lavender Stars In Top O World Extravaganza Cast

Miss Wil Nell Lavender, a noted Atlanta and Rome society figure, joins the Top O The World Company as Prince Tiny Mite. Daughter of D T Lavender, longtime Old Richmond and Danville Railroad official, she has two stage seasons with Madame Butterfly and The Merry Widow. She is praised for beauty and a sympathetic soprano voice.

Atlanta D. T. Lavender Richmond Danville Miss Lavender Madame Butterffly Merry Widow

Lyle Tuesday Myercale To Meet Tomorrow Afternoon

The Lyle Tuesday Myercale will convene tomorrow afternoon as a fine program has been prepared. The event aims to showcase community talent and provide an engaging slate of activities for attendees.

Open Meeting Aids Women’s Education Fund In Oregon

The Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs plans an open meeting with a free will offering for the loan fund aiding deserving young women’s education. The topic is Forms of Instrumental Music led by Miss Stella Oliver and Mrs. F. B. Currey with a program including Beethovens Sonatas and a vocal solo by Mrs. T. Scroggin.

Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs Stella Oliver F. B. Currey Sonota Beethoven Alles Stella Oliver Sonota Pathetique George Birnie W. W. Berry T. Scroggin

Ladies Aid Society to Meet at Mrs McLennon Home

The regular meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will be held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. C. McLennon, 808 O. Ave. There are things of great importance to come before the society at this time and a good attendance is desired.

Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church A. C. McLennon O. Ave

Women in Campaign for Meat Trust Break

Mrs Anita Comfort Brooks, president of a Goth am Club, launches a card crusade urging every woman in the United States to write to President Taft demanding a break in the meat trust. Thousands of letters sent nationwide kick off an endless chain. If successful, plan to target the fish trust next.

New York Anita Comfort Brooks Gotham Club United States Taft Meat Trust

Shortage prompts meat and rail price cuts

Officials move to undermine boycotters by trimming shipments of dressed meats and rails to ease shortages and stabilize markets.

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Workers Here for Evening of Gifts and Talks

On Tuesday in La Grande workers attend an event with International Se tray Merritt and State Secret Phipps speaking at 2 30 p m and 7 40 p m An informal reception at the home of Mr and Mrs B Smith on Sixth Penn Avenues supports the Sitka Alaska Indian School hostesses include Mesdames J D Turner Oliver W L Brenholts and W and R B Smith All invited to attend and contribute.

International Se Tray Mr. B. Smith Sixth Penn Avenues Sitka Alaska J. D Turner Oliver W. L. Brenholts R. B. Smith

Barbers raise hair cutting price in La Grande Oregon

Notice from January 26 1910 in La Grande Oregon states barbers agree to raise hair cutting price 25 cents effective after February 1 Jolly Desillt Coffey Hagane Myers Kelly and others signers. Blacksmith wanted for camp or sawmill work with steady employment and good wages at Meacham Lumber Co.

la Grande Oregon W. Kh. Rivette Ore Bbc Jolly & Desillt Meacham Lumber Co

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PFI Roya Grocery Bakery hia _jre Northwest C. J. Black Black Che Deal A. B. French la Grande Town Newick Washington J. Co. Gulling Fourth Street Observer Depot Jefferson Second Washington Avenues J. P. Brenholsat C. Avenue Cedar St Malin R. W. Leighton P. O. Box Adams Avenue Flill’s Bor L. Meyers Grande Nat'l Bank P. O Chas E. Perry Hotel Semmer Jackson Ave Employe Socoms Palmer Camp Eagles Cruiser Just Qualily Wildcat Miss Wil-Nell Lavender Women IN Campaign J. Be, Coffey D. A. Hagane Myers & Kelly Christianson Bros
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