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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
8
J. Smith vice president of the American Light and Power Company visits the city to close final details on selling Beaver Creek water project bonds. He reviews records with City Attorney Baker and City Recorder Cox. The steps are described as purely technical.
Sunday school at 10 a m led by superintendent Mr Wilson. Preaching at 11 a m by Pastor Rev J L Ireland. Judges 16 20 and he was not the Lord that departed from home. There will not be any evening services as we will close in favor of the Tabernacle meeting.
A daughter was born yesterday in this city to Mr. and Mrs. Wb. Gamble. The birth is recorded in local notices.
Attorney Charles Cochran delivered the principal address praising early settlers and Captain Williams, hero of the Grande Ronde battle. Poets Wm. T. Curley and M. L. Carter, with Mrs. Caron and Mrs. Stillwell, offered tributes. Officers were reelected and La Grande chosen as next meeting site.
Past Exalted Ruler C. S. Dunn returned to his local Elk lodge after attending the National convention in Los Angeles. He came with Raymond McKennon, while Mrs. Dunn visits friends in Walla Walla and Miss Ethel McKennon stays in Roseburg. Dunn shared features of the gathering with members who could not attend.
The list shows uncalled letters for the week ending July in the office. Names include Mrs J L Conklin Florence Heller Mrs L Morgan Miss Alice Williams and gentlemen Mr F McKercher Mr B J Parker G C Stephenson. Letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office August 1 1909 if not delivered.
Private sale includes range kit chen cabinet dining table chairs beds dresser and small cedar table to be held Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at the home of D H Jordan opposite the courthouse.
In Hammond on July 24 a train struck an automobile killing 15 year old Richar'd Flagg and 17 year old Harris Eberhard and seriously injuring two others riding in the car.
The city declares an emergency ordinance banning drunkenness on streets and public places. Signed by the mayor and posted in all wards, it takes full effect after midnight tonight with fines from 2 to 25 dollars or 1 to 15 days imprisonment for violations.
For sale alfalfa hay by C D Scott located one-quarter mile east of the Flouring Mill in Independence phone 1546. Also for sale a house with eight lots to the south of La Grande with city water, good wells, a large barn and abundant fruit, contact Thos 8 Harris at 1202 B Street.
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