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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
8
The forecast emphasizes a return of warm weather this week signaling summer’s approach and urging readers to prepare. Officials note sustained heat may affect activities and require hydration and sun protection.
LaGrande unveils a modern eastern Oregon hospital on a hilltop offering valley views. The facility includes basement and three floors with three wards, seven rooms, two nurses’ quarters, surgical and day nurse staff, and a matron Mrs. Grace Berrie. Since opening in April, 17 patients are being cared for.
The locals shift positions with Abe and Joot saved Fuchel for Sunday. Manager O ficinese adjusts pitching by moving Zimmerman from center to other spots as Cotteman takes the pitching role. Fournier catches for La Grande with Fuchel in center and Baker City in the mix.
Sealed bids for furnishing the district with desks benches and teacher desks are invited by the Montebrid School Board No. 1 Union County Oregon. Bids due by 4 pm July 1908. Furniture delivery to La Grande Oregon by August 7 1908. Board may reject any or all bids. Arthur C Williams School Clerk Board
A lively Saturday concert on Adama Avenue drew an appreciative crowd as the band demonstrated clear musical growth. Program highlights included marches Union Forever Eagin Convention Constellation and a mandolin dance, with proceeds building town spirit and promising further civic support.
A local event lists frozen fruits and home made ice cream for sale tomorrow along with pure home made cakes. Vendors promise tasty cold treats and a quick trial to taste samples. The notice invites residents to visit this up to date market on Sunday.
A Tacoma jury awarded John Smith 316 440 in a personal injury case against Griffin Wheel Company after he was injured on the job. The suit claimed 20 000 in damages.
The report covers local baseball actions including Perry and Union at Tinton and Elgin, upcoming games at Elgin tomorrow, and Baker City hosting Walla Walla in an exhibition where fans criticized Munson for poor play. It also mentions a Wallowa county purse game of 2000 dollars with $500 forfeits posted and a week until play.
A. J. Garity & Co of Island City employed twelve men over the summer to build a harvesting machine described as a hay rake redesigned on a new application of older principles. Washington ranchers have shown considerable interest, with about 48 900 dollars worth of machines burned out this spring and summer. The bulk of the machines will be shipped to Washington on Monday, with another batch slated for July shipment.
Mrs. Daniel Croppey, 39, killed her husband and six children before fatally shooting herself in a domestic massacre. Neighbors reported she had slept deeply the night before and rose to prepare breakfast before the shootings at the family table.
A morning blaze in Uteelty leveled the O. R. & N. depot after a spark from engine No. 22 ignited the roof. The fire spread rapidly, leaving the structure a total loss before it was checked.
The report notes substantial destruction and the inability to determine a reliable estimate of the loss. Agent Buchtner resides in the depot area and his property was largely affected according to the account. The text reflects uncertainty in valuing the damaged freight and assets.
Work trains and crews will move toward the front from Wallowa Monday morning. A bridge gang will build the bridge and haul materials, while residual gravel is transported to the front as needed. Officials plan a general resumption of construction Monday, with material accumulations in local yards ready for use.
Mortie Aldrich appointed administratrix of Mary A Aldrich estate by Union county Oregon court. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within months to the administratrix at Arthur Williams office La Grande Oregon. Dated June 8 1908.
It notes Robert R. Watts of Salem Massachusetts suffered kidney disease for five years and found relief after Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports losing flesh and poor health improved after less than two bottles. The piece cautions summer kidney irregularities from excessive drinking or overheating and urges immediate attention with Foley's cure.
A sorrel two year old filly branded F. B. on the left shoulder with a full white forehead stripe and one hind foot was found and returned. The second foal, branded the same, was located a day later. Fred Braden aided in the recovery near Ladd Canyon.
An item notes a delicious chocolate soda served at Silverthorn and Mack’s soda fountain with a date code D$-27-627 indicating a catalog or price reference.
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