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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
3
Notice from Union county Oregon for School District No One to hold a bond election March 27 1908 at High School. Voters decide 25000 for constructing and equipping a high school by ballot Bonds-Yes or Ponds-No polls 1 to 4 pm. Board of directors appoints Williams and Bay as clerks and chairman.
Notice states funds on hand to cover all outstanding General Fund warrants up to No 6968 endorsed July 10 1907 including interest ceases from March 10 1909 La Grande Oregon March 10 1909 J K Wright City Treasurer
The Scenic theater, heavily remodeled, opens Monday night with The Dog Catcher as headliner. Manager Gardinier offers De Corret and Rego plus four acts, singers dancers and talkers, along with moving pictures. Advance seats for Charles B. Hanford sales began at 7 this morning.
The piece praises Shakespearean drama and highlights Charles B. Hanford as a rare talent. It notes the public’s awakening to Shakespeare and announces Hanford’s appearance at Steward's Opera House on Monday March 22 for an engaging performance.
Sigel Coffman of Medical Springs reports his flock thriving with 700 ewes and 700 yearlings. He notes 46 pairs of twins and four sets of triplets among new lambs, with grass pasture and a favorable season ahead. He expects wool to bring 16 to 18 cents per pound.
Angela May, comedian MacEvoy, and cartoonist Kippy star at the Pastime theater with two more performances. Notable acts include Just My Style from Fontana and The Rosary, with May delivering a contralto highlight. The packed house praises the entire program and matinee crowds confirm tonight's new pictures. Sunday night features May in a $5000 Irish point lace gown.
The Union County Sunday School association schedules a convention at Island City on March 24 and 25. All Sunday school workers are urged to attend. W. H. Gibson serves as president with T. T. Cock as secretary. a good time is anticipated.
A special grand jury convened in Los Angeles under instructions to indict only former and current city officials in the recall campaign that led to the resignation of Mayor A C Harper. John Fishburn, president of the National Bank of California, serves as jury foreman.
A brief advertorial notes Pineules as a remedy for backache and rapid relief from lumbago rheumatism fatigue and related symptoms, claiming broad efficacy across multiple discomforts. The note emphasizes fast action and general wellness appeal.
Department of the Interior La Grande Oregon announces an application to select land under federal acts. Opponents may file affidavits of protest by April 19 1909 regarding mineral character or disposal purpose. Brevity notes indicate protest must be filed in this office.
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