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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1908

Page

8

Cardinal Gibbons Beloved Prelate of Catholic America

Baltimore July 23 Cardinal Gibbons aged 64 today is praised as the grand old man of the American Catholic Church Born in Louisiana July 23 1834 he rose from priest to bishop to archbishop and finally cardinal Admired for his modest life tireless work and daily routines his schedule includes 6:20 wake time 7 o clock mass reading newspapers and constant visitors from priests to secular callers his cordial manner and memory for people mark his public image

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Cardinal Gibbons Democratic Figure in Baltimore Catholic Life

The article paints Cardinal Gibbons as accessible and democratic in Baltimore. It details his daily routine including visits, conversations, and charity, noting his charity, lack of ostentation, and broad social reach among both Catholics and Protestants. He greets visitors, walks with others, and often covers charitable expenses personally.

When is a man learned

A town gathering debated the meaning of learned with no consensus. A notable doctor, Sivemseriy of Mercersburg Seminary, was praised as a top Greek scholar yet accused of lacking horse sense. A neighbor traded his fat pigs for smaller ones, leaving the scholar's pigs in the pen, provoking reflection on true learning.

Sivemseriy Mercersburg Theological Seminary German Reformed Church United States Filao

Presbyterian Women Host Missionary Meeting

The Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet Friday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs C M Humphrey for the weekly gathering and discussion.

Presbyterian Society Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Mra C. M, Humphrey

Well Pleased Tourer Brooks Sees Valley Crop Outlook

Jay Brooks, once a top local merchant and now with wide county interests, toured the Grande Ronde valley inspecting crops. He said he expected crops to be very short and compared the situation to California's Sacramento valley. He planned to return to Santa Rosa tomorrow evening.

Jay Brooks Arid Grande Ronde Valley Brooks Sacramento Valley California Santa Rosa

W. R. C. Urges Members to Attend Saturday Meeting

The W. R. C. requests every member to be present at the regular meeting this Saturday at 7 20 for business of importance to be transacted by order of the president.

W. RB. C Rock Springs

School Board Holds Regular Meeting and Resigns Noted

The board met in a regular session at Clare Arthur Williams office last night. Mix Blaite of North Piatt resigned, leaving the fourth grade vacancy. Harriet Harrly was elected to the second grade. North Side building work progresses and a $500 payment to contractor J. L. Slater was ordered.

Clare Arthur Willams Attoy Mix Blaite North Piatt Neb Wae Miss Hinke Almont Harriet Harrly J. L. Slater

Walden of Alberta Seeks Location in La Grande Visit

J. B. Walden arrives in La Grande from Alberta Canada seeking a suitable settlement. He has lived in California and notes it is a fine country but too hot in summer. Walden is a friend of the Metcalf family.

J. B. Walden Alberta Canada la Grande California Mr. Walden Metcaif

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