Local items report mobility and visits across towns
Fred Gaskell leaves for Portland and many locals visit relatives and attend business. The Curtla Comedy company returns from Wallowa county. Notables like Mayor Hall and Dr Huffman are mentioned with medical or official duties. Advertising booklet from J. K. Gill Co features David E. Rieck as publicity manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Bay
I. A. Stoop
Elgin
RE. Riesland
Wallows
Mimmigh
Meacham
Mayas
Cooachman
George Kreiner
Dreamland Theater
C. H. Savage
LA Grande
Baker City
H.R. Williams
Twin Falla
William Tillman
Portland
Upton H. Gibbs
A. W. Leffel
Wallowa
R McKinzie
Summerville
McKinxie
Ike
J. K. Gill
J. K. Gill Goe
la Grande Boys
David E. Rieck
Reception at Christian chapel honors Ford Billie new pastor
A large crowd attended the reception at the Christian chapel last evening for Ford Billie the new pastor arriving from Lincoln Nebraska. Welcoming addresses were given by local pastors and Mr Elis thanked the group for their support as the new minister. A banquet for about 150 followed in the church basement with a three course luncheon and light refreshments at Mrs Grace Barrie's home.
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Christian Chapel
Ford Billie
Lincoln
Neeb
New Minster
Wi. Seemann
Presbyterian Church
W. B. Gibson
First Baptist Church
Elis
Grace Barrie
A. T. Hill
George Carpy
Stélla Ingle
Third
Washington
Death at Worth Powder
A fatal accident delayed the program as a heavy wagon collided with fog, causing instant death. Funeral services were held at 2 PM with the community expressing deep sympathy. The vaudeville bill featured Reno and comedians Matt and Wright along with the film “Shangha led,” praised as dramatic and entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saveral
Cuncrad
Reno
Matt
Wright
Shangha
City Council Passes Near Beer Prohibition Ordinance
The council approved an ordinance banning near beer sales within the city after a protracted debate. It makes selling near beer a misdemeanor with fines from 10 to 20 dollars or 5 to 26 days in jail. Prineville Review notes the lengthy aldermanic wrangle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prineville Review
Grant Keys Returns From Panama Canal Work
Grant Keys recounts three years with the canal project and his aviation experiments. He describes government administration for workers and natives, compares his engineless focal machine to the Wrights, and notes his plans after leaving Panama for New York and Ta Grande before reuniting with his family.
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Culebra
Oro Dell
Keys
Fefler
Suw
Cooper
Cooper Dg
Panama
New York
Ta Grande
Paname
Singer and Wheeler & Wilson Machines at Frank Harris Art Store
City treasurer notices funds on hand to pay warrants issued on the General Fund of La Grandeity up to No 6065 endorsed July 16 1907 and warrants No 689% to No 6968 ceasing interest from March 10 1909 J K Wright City Treasurer.
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Reliable Singer
Wheeler & Wilson
Frank Harris
Mr. Blarkis
A. H. Stone
General Fund of
la Grands
J. K. Wright
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Fred Gaskell
John A. Catella
Alleek
R. Hy Wildlania
Twin Falls
le Bontia
Pendleton
Mr. Willson
Tmbler
William Day
Hornea
Dan Sommers
Henry Rinehart
Curtla
Sa Grande
Wallowa County
Charles H. Button
Joseph
P. A. Mosier
M. K. Hall
Gene Moon
Jack Wright
Lower Cove
Dave
Bohnenkamp
Cords
Second Street
Mr. Bohmenkamp
The
Cavent Topic Club
7. K. Wright
Sixth Street
M. K. Wall
Worth
Heér
Fourth Street
Observer Office
Grant Keys
Morgan Lake
Oxfords
Ladies’ Boots
Hamilton Brown
Krippendorf-Dittman
the Peoples
Opera House
la Grande, Ore
Thomas Bruce
Elgin, Oregon
Slough Investment CO
Silverthorn’s
Wereld
Nesivlair
Cherry
H. L. Winn
Pennington
Blue Mountain House
T. J. Gray
Prop
van Duyn Realty CO
Timber Lands
Orchkerd Lands
Ling
Busi
Ness
D.M. Hunt
LA Grande, Oregon
Mackeral
City Grocery and Bakery
E. Pclack
Bell Pione
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