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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
8
About half of the pipe ordered by the city for La Grande along Grandy avenue has been laid by Water Superintendent Gilman and will soon be at the disposal of subscribers. Completion is awaited with interest due to the coming summer heat and current limited facilities.
Fire Chief Jones calls all department members to report to the central house tomorrow night. The meeting will decide how many and which companies enter hose teams for the races in the celebration. Expected that no outside teams participate. internal company events to be arranged.
The Methodist church ladies announce a large cooked food sale to run all day on Saturday before the upcoming celebration. Location to be announced later.
Wanted fifteen boys and horses to carry banners for floats in the parade on July 4. Inquire at Bohnenkamp's store for details and application.
Notices indicate Mrs A D Vandecar will be in La Grande at the Summer hotel on June 27 for one week offering hair goods, and invites patrons to bring their combings for purchase or reuse.
Joseph Caplin was arrested after a quarrel at the Ritter studio over a newspaper advertisement he deemed derogatory. Ritter and his wife testified. Caplin admitted the incident. He was found guilty and fined 15 dollars with a possible appeal discussed by his attorney George T.
Two machinists two boiler makers and two wipers at the railroad shops will be laid off for two days as the fiscal year ends July 1. Officials aim for a strong showing and the year’s reports are being prepared before resuming operations at full strength on July 1.
Ralph Chinaault suffered severe bruises after an unshod horse kicked him while grooming a valuable horse for a patriotic display. He was knocked unconscious for over two hours, later moved to his room, and is now recovering with bandages after medical attention.
La Grande bans all firecrackers except those No 7 or smaller on July 3 and 5. Violations face full legal penalties per city police chief Lou Rayburn.
The Blu Mountain Association schedules a special meeting at the Observer office tonight at 7:80. All members are requested to attend.
A 24 year old image contrasts with a recent Ritter photograph showing La Grande’s early sparse homes. The two pictures highlight the city’s rapid growth in under 25 years, with Attorney C. H. Fine presenting the older shot.
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