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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
3
La Grande band leans toward accepting Intermountain Fair Association’s invitation to the Boise band contest this fall. Manager Bacon says a few members must return before a definite decision is made. The trip promises a splendid venture with strong advertisement value and honors for the group.
Conductor R Wissler will operate the new passenger run between Huntington and Pendleton when the Salt Lake special starts later this month. A daily through train from Salt Lake to Portland will displace the current schedule, with two sections and a standby crew at Pendleton for emergencies. Once the regular service begins Wissler takes his daily mountain crossing duty, and the Wissler family will not relocate to Pendleton.
A north side outhouse owned by Uncle John Stottson was destroyed by fire at 1 30 this morning. Firefighters prevented spread to the residence, resulting in minimal losses. Origin undetermined but suspected to be caused by a lighted cigar left inside.
The Elgin Recorder notes a good hay crop with strong grain and timothy yields. Grain is ripening fast and binders will be in use within a week. Observers are urged to read the Observer for updates.
Major Frank Rose, veteran of three wars, will lecture with a concert at the O O F hall tomorrow at 3 PM. The program blends vocal and instrumental pieces with Indian school works and war tales including scalp practices and major battles. Admission 25 cents for adults, 10 cents for children.
Central Railroad General Manager England reports inquiries from wealthy buyers seeking to purchase 20 000 to 200 000 acres in a single block in the Grande Ronde Valley. Smaller adjoining tracts may be considered to partition for small farmers, inviting local landowners to engage.
The Oregon building at the A Y P exposition will receive sweet peas tonight for County Day. Mrs Ivanhoe will receive the blooms at No 5 and President Collier of the Commercial club requests all contributing ladies bring their blossoms to the Peoples store by 6 PM. Island City gardens will provide a large quantity and out of town residents plan to send towers of blooms.
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