Committee to Revise Premium Lists Schedule Tomorrow
A committee will meet here tomorrow afternoon to accelerate work on premium lists as the older edition has already been revised.
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1909
Page
1
A committee will meet here tomorrow afternoon to accelerate work on premium lists as the older edition has already been revised.
A special committee meets at 3 pm at the Commercial club to secure copy for the premium lists for the Eastern Oregon district fair to be held in La Grande. The revised list adds at least 500 in special prizes with dead matter removed. Members arranging premiums include J B Reynolds William Miller and C O Ramsey and efforts aim to engage Bob Withy.
Combs of Caton station, a peat master, focuses on distribution of premium Mets as the keynote of the affair. The meeting centers on the motive and aims to secure support. Mac Wood learned today that Mr. Withycombe will come, and a strenuous effort is promised to attend.
The State Merchant Protective Association of Oregon has named John Collier of this city as a delegate to the National Irrigation Congress in Spokane August 9 to 14. Collier serves on the association’s executive committee and will represent the Merchants Association of the State. The congress is billed as a major event with leading figures including President Taft expected to attend. Also noted is a report of excellent fishing in the area with fine strings of fish caught locally.
The charter lawyers note a few minor errors in the buyers communication. They identify corrections needed and urge prompt revision to ensure compliance with the agreement. Local officials await final version for signing.
Attorneys for eastern bond buyers report the special charter election last month satisfactory and the Beaver Creek municipal water project is legally watertight. The American Light & Power company notes minor clerical errors that can be corrected, while Rush Construction is urged to proceed with the $146000 project.
La Grande won a dramatic in city game that stretched into a long innings, delivering a memorable, high energy performance. The contest drew fans as both teams battled through a tense finish.
A historic 16 inning game at Lincoln playgrounds between Elgin and La Grande drew a small crowd but delivered intense action. Bradley's timely hitting and solid defense kept the drama alive through extra innings, with late misplays shaping the nearly three hour marathon. Nelson and Auburn pitched all game, with standout moments including Bradley's decisive hits and a series of extended at bats and defensive plays that captivated local fans.
Oscar Linebarger was laid to rest this afternoon from Henry and Carr undertaking parlors. Rev S W Seemann officiated at the Odd Fellows cemetery. Remains arrived the previous evening from Salem after the demise occurred.
The Indies of the Catholic church host a social Wednesday evening at 1604 Fourth Street the residence of Mrs Julius Roesch. The event invites attendees to gather for fellowship and community activities.
Harvest time arrives as orchardists prepare to pick cherries. Binders have begun work and headers will start this week, marking peak farm activity as farmers and dealers gear up for the market.
Mrs Ivanhoe calls for aid shipment to be made on Saturday. Sweet peas are wanted at A-Y-P for Union Day activities. Local organizers urge timely delivery of flowers to support the event.
Mrs. Ivanhoe leads preparations for Union County Day with a call for sweet peas to decorate the Oregon building. She urges La Grande and county delegates to attend next Tuesday, with support from William Hall. An informal reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Oregon building.
In San Francisco on July 19 attorneys for both defense and prosecution announced readiness as jury selection begins. Calhoun, a traction magnate, is charged with attempting to bribe John Furey, a former member of the old holding board of supervisors. Fifty jurors were summoned for examination starting immediately.
The case of Elia Gingles, a lacemaker accused of stealing lace, was given to the jury today after sensational testimony that shocked the country.
A mass meeting was held after services to form a law and order league aimed at enforcing the local option law. Rev. C. E. Deal presided with W. L. Brenholts as secretary. committees on policy and program were named for a Sunday mass meeting to finalize the organization.
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