Union visitors and locals bustle through La Grande
Local items report Union visitors L Andrews A Russell and editor Meorea Selbird in La Grande with Master Mechanic J T Langley conferring with railroad officials. Dalles Debating team rode westbound home from Baker City. fireman Graybear improving after Echo wreck. Mrs Maury Morris left for Portland after six months with her daughter Mrs N Hilton. Lloyd Simmons of Boise visiting parents Mr and Mrs F C Simmons. Cr Burnett moved tally from North Powder to La Grande for summer. Alaska stay planned. Sheriff Ed Rand escorted two prisoners to Salem. O R and W N officials J P OBrian and E W Campbell traveled in private cars. Mrs J B Oliver went to Pendleton. Crawford and Cochran visited Baker City to judge debates. J B Stoddard announces candidacy for registrar with stance on No 1. M B Jennison returning to Zimmernat Wis. Carrier exam led by Clyde Finch from Pendregon. Bradbury suffers stroke in Baker City. Mrs H A Palmer of Wallowa in city from Hot Lake with daughter Mrs E O Anderson, who nears hospital discharge. Anderson to relocate to La Grande briefly. Old paper sale notice and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. Burnett
North Powder
la Grande
Alaska
Ed Rand
Baker City
Salem
J. P. O'Brien
Oregon
E. W. Campbell
J. BR. Oliver
Pendleton
T. H. Crawford
C. EB. Cochran
J. B.stoddard
M. B. Jennison
Walter Spencer
Zimmermat
Wis
Heo
Clyde Finch
Pendrecon
Otto E. Didion
Corent Topic Club Discusses Foreign Immigration
The Current Topic club was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Hanns Miss Margaret Anson and Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Currey at Anson's home. Mrs. Brenholts and Mrs. Osbourn and John Hodgins spoke on immigration. Music by Miss Oliver Miss Ruth Bush and Sherwood Williams a vocal solo. A mixed quartet by Cleaver Wil flames and Miss Bush performed. Refreshments followed and a next meeting is planned at a member’s home next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corent Topic Club
H. RB. Hanns
Margaret Anson
Fred B. Currey
W. L. Brenholts
G. C. Osbourn
John Hodgins
Stella Oliver
Ruth Bush
Sherwood Williamsa
G. L. Cleaver
Sherwood Wilflames
Mies Bush
Birth notices from Elgin and surrounding areas
A series of birth announcements dated March 1905 to March 1998 record several newborns born to couples in Elgin Union North Powder and nearby areas. Entries include a son or daughter, multiple families, and mentions of locations such as the Flat and near Elgin with weights noted for at least one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stoop
Elgin
Ralph Smith
Union
George Yarvington
Democratic meeting gathers county committeemen for campaign
County Chairman T. A. Rinehart called a county Democratic central committee gathering in the city last night to plan the upcoming campaign. The meeting expressed that no full county ticket should be placed in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Rinehart
Democratic Central Committee
Observer Names New Circulation Chief After Resignations
C Wilson resigns as circulation manager of The Observer to take a window trimming job in a Walla Walla department store. Oakley A Coffin will return as circulation head, having left Spokesman-Review to accept this post. Wilson departs for Walla Walla early next week.
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C. Wilson
The
Observer
Walla Walla
Oakley A. Coffin
Spokesman-Review
Wilson
the Observer
Disappearance of Harman Continues in Oregon Town
A local search for Harman spanned Baker City and La Grande after his sudden absence. He is described as about 6 feet 7 inches tall, 176 to 180 pounds, wearing a dark gray coat and vest, black trousers, shoes, and an all wool shirt. A false tooth and a plain gold ring on the left little finger are noted. Relatives and lodge members urged contacts with Frank Robinson, the police chief, or Harman’s Spokane wife for clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
la Grande
Frank Robinson
James H. Graham
J. A. Keeney
Alan
Mr. Harman
Kile
Candidates Prepare Petitions for Joint Senator Nomination
Two candidates are filing petitions to run as joint senator for Wallow and Union counties. Turner Oliver of this city and Ed Rumble of Elgin are circulating petitions for the Democratic and Republican primaries respectively. Both are expected to subscribe to Statement No. 1 without modification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Oliver
Ed Rumble
Elgin
Wallow
Union
Pioneers to Hold Annual Reunion in Weston
Umatilla County Pioneers announce their annual reunion to be held in Weston on May 28 29 and 30. Executive committee members indicate the three day gathering will bring together local early settlers and former residents for fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Umatilla County
Weston
Pioneers
Associaton
Extra Session In Sight In Washington
Washington leaders say a new legislative session is likely as senate and house leaders agree on early action and potential agenda items. The announcement signals possible urgent measures and rapid schedules ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Roosevelt Plans Extra Session to Revise Tariff After March
The Roosevelt administration plans to call an extra congressional session after March 4 1909 to revise the tariff. The move aims to adjust duties and address pending economic concerns and revenue needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Birthday of Jaures Celebrations Across Mexico
Numerous celebrations were held today throughout the republic to honor the 102nd anniversary of the birth of Benito Jaurey, the renowned Mexican statesman and patriot, with events in the City of Mexico and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Mexico
The
Republic
Benito Jaurey
Battery in Sight Seeks Peoria Battery via Seattle Club
Jack O'Brien reports that the Seattle Baseball association can secure several first class men for La Grande club including a Peoria Illinois battery regarded as extremely strong. The deal would bring skilled players to strengthen the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
la Grande Club
Jack O’brien
Seattle Baseball Association
La Grande Seeks O'Brien for Team if Desired
The brief note mentions Mr. O'Brien as a potential addition to the La Grande squad, contingent on his interest and suitability for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. O'Brien
la Grande
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T N. Murphy
L. Andrews
A. Russell
Meorea Selbird
J. T. Langley
Dalles
Graybear
Maury Morris
Portland
N. Hilton
Lloyd Simmons
Boise
Mrs
F. C. Simmons
A. P. Bradbury
H. A. Palmer
Wallowa
Hot Lake
Mra. E. 0. Anderson
Observer Office
J. A, Arbuckle
Prop
Mrr
Jd. & Nise
William Fields
Lincoln Wood
Homer Bechtel
Wilber Davis
R. E. Eaton
Opal White
R. E. Stockweather
Near
North Powder, March 20
Son
Harman
England
France
Germany
Kia
Reyes
Jaures
Imbler
A. A. Fisher
Grande Ronde Lumbe, Co
Perry, Oregon
Ghain
W. E. Bean
Red
the Peoples Store
Gkonen
Grande Ronde Valley
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