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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
4
United Press telegraph service rates list monthly and yearly options. Postal details note second class matter and submission rules. Advertising rates show display ads at ten cents per line per insertion with higher fees for notices of condolence and thanks.
Fragmentary local text discusses voting patterns and attitudes toward prohibition. It mentions Watlawa County and compares election majorities to a prior cycle, with rhetoric on social norms and eastern peoples. The passage is garbled and includes rhetorical questions and stray phrases.
A foggy survey discusses dry counties in Oregon and potential liquor policy changes. It notes the effect on towns from Pendleton to the Snake River and predicts that drug stores and education funding will influence voter sentiment.
New York reports optimism as the Olympic committee prepares to select the U S track and field team for the London championships. Officials believe Americans can field athletes who compare well with European and Australian contenders, and anticipate a strong showing despite potential score drops from past Olympics.
Text mentions Dan Kelly entering the event at Britain stadium during the Wrenco-Britten exhibition and bets favoring an American victory.
In Los Angeles a trial ends with John Owens facing extortion charges. Attorney Anderson delivers closing arguments while J Owens, once allied with J Evans, confronts a past life in Portland and a debt dispute resurfaces involving a civil suit for $5818.
President Roosevelt announces at the White House that after the end of his term he and his eldest son Kermit will sail to Cairo, Egypt, to outfit for a long African big game hunt, signaling the end of third term ambitions.
Atos op m public worship and Bible study hosted at the home of A C Huntington. The event titled The Stranger at the Door includes a program and tea from 5 to 6 pm with Rev C B Deal inviting all. W W F M 8 and W H Mu hold a related gathering. All cordially invited.
Notice from the Department of the Interior La Grande land office states Jante H Yentzer of Elgin Oregon filed timber and stone claim No 5966 on March 6 1908 for a specified land parcel in Township 2 South Range 36 East Willamette Meridian and will present final proof on August 10 1908 before the register and receiver at La Grande Oregon.
Claimant witnesses are Joshua C. Smith of La Grande Ramuel Parker of Elgin Carrol L Yentszor of High Ore Albert Touscher of Elgin and F Bramwell Beglater listed for the record.
Local farmer reports a two year old filly missing or stolen. She bears FB branding on the left shoulder and a white stripe down the full length of her forehead. Any information should be reported to authorities.
A snapshot of Sunday school times morning worship evangelistic services and special programs at multiple congregations including Latter Day Saint, Central Church of Christ, Christian Science Mahaffey building, First Presbyterian, Pieet Hapeiet, and Methodist Episcopal churches. Details include Bible school times prayer meetings choir offerings and sermon topics such as God the Creator The ABC of Gospel Truth and The Royal Grant.
Classified notices show furnished room for light housekeeping offered by Mrs. Huttle R. MacDonald at 1614 Sixth Street. Also listed is a land rental opportunity for 320 acres via F. Bramwell and J. Black with contact by phone, while a buyer seeks a first-class milch cow.
A long list of local fraternal groups meets weekly at various halls in La Grande. Woodmen of the World and other orders invite visiting members to attend their Saturday or midweek events, with officers named for each group and reminders of venue locations.
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