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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
8
City youths propose buying stock in Albhetic Park to fund and control football and to support the baseball club. Wealthier residents are urged to invest as well, with the aim of securing park facilities for upcoming seasons.
An obscure early notice describes a gathering at the Firet Mapeiat church led by Pastor W. B. Gibeon and eight others. It mentions the King's rereenger boys and Dr. Wiggers organizing an hour of pollification and a challenge plan submitted two months earlier.
Messenger boys brought eleven new names into the school and tonight residents enjoy cream and cake with games and innocent sports.
An announced work train left for Iowa county this morning. A score or more of laborers rode the train, conductor Connens had not been given hire, so Mr. Wyatt took the train out. Mr. Connere will take charge once period capines are ready.
Danes from the United States and Canada attend the convention of the Associated Danish societies of America in Minneapolis on June 16 as winter’s crowds arrive to join the event.
The Georgia Funeral Directors Association held its annual meeting today. Tenders and members gathered in Atlanta for the event.
The state Convention of Bike act has been postponed from today. A meeting of the state offices will now be held in Macon on Friday.
Ana Dillon fifth grand master of the B of L. F. E. arrived this morning and held an afternoon gathering with the order.
Head Clerk C W Hayes announces a firm stand for rate readjustment at the Modern Woodmen of America 15th head camp session in Poorla June 16. Ten possible plans are outlined and a further session within the year is expected to address the rate question.
Fire Cetters from cities and towns across northern Minnesota begin competition in the Firemen's Tourney as the big tournament opens here today.
In the matter of the estate of Georgy Newbert deceased A citation is issued to A A Newbert and others to appear July 6 1908 in Union County Oregon to show cause why an order may be granted for the sale of a described property in La Grande Union County Oregon The document bears Judge I C Twenty and Clerk J B Gilland with official seal and date June 3 1908
Two good, gentle family milk cows for sale inquire at 1417 Washington avenue. 6-120.
In a tense nine inning game La Grande squandered a late lead against Walla Walla after a crucial coaching decision at third base. The rally began with Zimmerman's single, O'Brien's out, and a string of runs that overwhelmed La Grande in a high scoring affair.
The piece notes Cotteman’s solid record and improving form, commends Munson for orderly conduct after the opening game, and expresses cautious optimism that La Grande can win three of four or at least break even in upcoming contests.
The Sugar Company reports thinning of 2900 acres underway with improved results this year. Field Manager Sebhelov cites white labor and strict measures with Japanese workers as key to faster, fuller thinning. Warm weather spurs beet growth near La Grande and a hoped for bumper crop matching prior years.
Department of the Interior notices Sante H. Vextzer of Elgin Oregon to prove up his timber and stone claim No 5054 for the NW SEY and NEY SEY of section in township and range, Willamette meridian. Hearing before the register and receiver at La Grande Oregon on August 10, 1908. Witnesses: John A. C. Smith, La Grande Oregon. Arnold Parker, Elgin Oregon. Carroll L Vonteer, Elgin Oregon. Albert Taucher, Elgin Oregon.
Notice declares Mord Aldrich appointed administratrix of Mary A Aldrich deceased in Union county Oregon. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within a month to the administratrix at Arthur Williams office in La Grande. Dated June 5 1944.
The note highlights chocolate treats at Silverthorn and Mack’s soda fountain with a puzzle tag Di-27-697 asking which paper carries the news.
Eastbound and westbound specials and passenger trains appear with varied arrival times. No. 1 Portland Special and No. 2 Chicago Special are listed with arrivals around 9:25 a.m. and 6:10 a.m. respectively, plus other speeds and departures.
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