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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1908

Page

5

Local residents return from travels and ongoing projects

Harris French arrives home from a briét vnelt to Portland. George Stoddard expected home from Logan Utah tomorrow. J M Kochensparger leaves for North Powder to oversee a well drill. Clyde Kiddie returns to UA C for vacation with family in Island City. Neill returns from Eugene after University of Oregon study. Several others travel to Seattle Pendleton Walla Walla and Portland for visits and events. Chief Walden and Mrs Newila visit Apolane while Knights of Pythias delegates depart La Grange for Portland.

Harris French Portland George Stoddard Logan Utah J. M. Kochensparger Tnetaining North Powder Clyde Kiddie Island City En Neill Eugene University of Oregon Harriet Neil Young Whitman College Barney Hubers Summerville Masonic Grand Lodge Warren Chandler Joreph Hill Forest Grove Lewis Coust Washington Peter Cecil Coe Milton Hive Polack George Schweiger Seattle Tacom Anna Relsland Pacific States Central Office Pendleton Pelnts Edna Wiseler Bonnie Forrest St. Helen's Hall John Walden Walla Walla Wallen LW. Fantk FF. Newila Mee L. Reith Apolane Eimee J. W. Buch Mhue Mountain Creamery Miared Anthon Mies Milnewed Ethel Fuller Baker City Mia Carrie Sackeon Clarence Ecar Neri Ackles Knights of Pythias la Grane Edna Morrivem Fred Schilke Schilke Morrison Yach M Street Minn Emin Stuart Don Vielling George Actides North la Granie Aetna Life Insurance Company Mire Ted Kiddie Kiddie Wile Ne Ware Grans A.M. Withel Aleo Alopolite Grand High J. E. Reynolde Albert Gibbons Land City Dtr. Gibbons Clyde Gale Harney Country

Soligitors Are Successful In Funding La Grande Celebration

The organizing committee reports unprecedented success in fundraising with business leaders contributing more than ever and offering free labor and goodwill. Yet money remains essential as subscriptions exceed the minimum, enabling La Grande to host its historic celebration.

Peti la Grande

Local residents travel plans and reunions noted

Mr. and Mrs. A. Gardinier return to La Grande to reside again. Mr. and Mrs. J. S White depart for Pendleton and Portland. Roger Deal and wife with Mr. and Mrs. John Underwood plan an overland trip to Kalmath Falls. J. Q. Richardson the pioneer returns from Portland after attending Oregon Pioneers events and the Indian War Veterans reunion.

A. Gardinier Tacoma la Grande Pendleton Portland Roger Deal John Underwood Oregon Multnomah Field

Taft Allies Seek Platform Changes at Chicago Conference

Delegates discuss anti injunction removal, rate rules, and railroad policy while Washington Oregon and California factions select credentials and resolutions committees. Rumors place Fairbanks Delliver or Cummins as potential vice presidents amid Arizona New Mexico statehood talks and Knox millionaire backing.

Washington Platform Committees Rowevelt Taft Delliver Cummings Pairbenkes Chicago Fairbanks Menage White House Cummins

Annual School Meeting In Ivanhoe Shows Little Interest

The Ivanhoe annual school meeting held at the high school elected one director to replace F. S. Ivanhoe. W. L. Brewholts received five votes though not nominated. Only 46 votes had been cast by eight o clock, indicating low interest compared with past years.

F. 8 Ivanhoe Afr Ivanh Wiely Ucesed W. L. Brewholts

Fourth anniversary of the General Slocum disaster observed

New York marks the fourth anniversary of the General Slocum steamer fire from June 1904. Memorial services will be held by survivors relatives and friends of the victims. Captain Van Semaick, who commanded the General Slocum, is serving a ten year term in Sing Sing prison for criminal negligence.

New York Toley General Slocum van Semaick

Meriden Geengerfest Showcases German Music

German visitors from Connecticut towns attend Meriden Conn event blending state edengerfest with a special song service honoring Emperor William. He recently presented a collection of German music to the society.

Meriden Conn Connecticut William of Germany

Flever Leads Grading Of June Examination Papers

Mina Gertrude Blever oversees the eleventh grade paper marking for the June examination. Mia Denning of North Powder and Miss Syra Kuhn are unable to attend La Grinde, leaving the work to Blever alone.

Fighthree Mina Gertrude Blever Elett Mia Denning North Powder Syra Kuhn Neithelr Mice Denning Miee Kohn Mins Biever

Baker City couple wed at Methodiat church ceremony

In Baker City this morning Charlee Hy and Colton Love from Adna were married by Nev at the Methodiat church. The ceremony occurred in the parlor of the Summer Rote with Pearl Colton and Mary Love as attendants.

Baker City Charlee Hy Colton Mies Adna Love Maker City Nev CLRB Deal Methodiat Church Pearl Colton Mary Love

Pacific Monthiies Mere Arrive for June Distribution

After nearly two weeks of delay the Pacific Monthlies for June have arrived and are being distributed. Subscribers who call at this office for their copy will be served at once.

Maine Sportsmen's outing kicks off with rifle, canoe events

The 14th annual Maine Sportsmen's association outing opens in Kineo Me with a rifle match, a canoe race, and taking contests as featured events.

Maine Sports Kineo Maine Sportsmen'’s Association

Heavy Train Arrives with Full Cars Westbound

A westbound passenger train today consisted of 13 cars with baggage and express. All chair cars and coaches were comfortably filled.

Restoration to Entry of Lands in National Forest Oregon

Notice that 116 acres in the Immah National Forest Oregon are open for settlement and entry under the homestead laws. Eligible prior settlers with agricultural use claims before 1906 and not abandoned may file for a homestead entry with preference rights before August 1908. Lands described lie west of Minam River in section 10 township 2 south range 41 east, applied by M N Myrick La Cande Oregon. University official stamp: Fred Dennett Commissioner. Frank Pierce Assistant Secretary.

Wittin Imaaht National Forest Oregon United States United States Land Office Lo Grinds Bwa Bey Minam Rooer Renge Enat W. Meridian M. N. Myrick la Cande

Wood and fence materials offered for sale in La Grande

Tamarack and pine wood offered at 4 per cord with delivery in La Grande. Tamarack fence porta priced at 10 cents each. La Grande Investment Co and La Grande Cash Meat Co advertise. a restaurant advert also noted. July 1 spilling and city watch references appear amid the fragment.

la Grande LA Grande Investment CO

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