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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1908

Page

8

Enterprise Wins Overtime Thriller At Noyes rink

Enterprise edged La Grande 11 to 9 in a two game series opener at Noyes rink. Crowe fanned 11 for La Grande and Cryshaw tallied for La Grande despite a bruised finger while Enterprise benefited from Savage and Pace at the plate and a star turn by their catcher. The home team promised lineup tweaks as the crowd savored a high tempo contest.

Enterprise Noyes Cryshaw la Grande Crowe Williams Savage Pace Bilyeu Ferguson Kooser Hutton Button Vistors mumMary Rune William Childera Ferguséfn Bilyew French Forsythe Rogers Scriber Andrews

Hard Luck for Officers on Westbound Trip

Two army officers en route to Spokane were stranded in Baker City by a westbound train. A special engine from La Grande failed to return until 6 20 PM. They rode a better engine to Pendleton to catch a Spokane connection, despite repeated mishaps.

Spokane Baker City la Grande Pendleton Baker

Campbell Funeral Held for George Campbell

The funeral for George Campbell was held this afternoon at the family home with Rev. W. H. Gibson of the Baptist church officiating. Interment followed at Masonic cemetery. Campbell, born in Kentucky in 1836, moved to Missouri in the 1850s and came west in 1863 settling near Weston in Umatilla county where he worked in freighting for years.

Vehrs Home Robbed as Thefts Plague Valley

Thieves target the valley area centered on Herman Vehrs. A gold watch and chain belonging to Mrs Vehrs disappeared along with a neighbor’s watch chain and a cake from a pantry. Police alerted pawnshops ready for Vehrs family initials and purchase date marked on the stolen items. A liberal reward is offered for recovered property.

Herman Vehro

Longtime resident dies. family mourns in city

A local obituary notes the death of a long time resident who arrived with his family about 15 years ago. He leaves a wife and three children aged 18, 16, and 10. He was a faithful member of the Baptist church. Several relatives and friends, including J. T. Lieuallen, George Lieuvallen, and Mrs. Dayton of Athena, and Mrs. W. S. Perry of Pendleton, attend the funeral. T. Lieuallen is described as a brother-in-law of E. G. Adcock.

Ley Harry Walter Maggie Baptic Church J. T. Lieuallen Adams George Lieuvallen Mra Dayton O Athena Mra. W Perry Pendleton T. Lieuallen E. G. Adcook

Forestry talk inspires local court gathering

Gran? ccercsir Pajw Viet addressed Local Court Maid Marion No 22 with a history and purposes of forestry. Grand Secretary A B Puletty of Portia sent an official address to members and guests. A special musical program and banquet followed, setting a new committee record before Grand Secretary Dalguy departed for points west.

Eant Marion No Grand Secetary A. B. Puletty Portia Dalguy Points West

Evening program at The Electric promises strong acts and laughter

Manager Sherwood announces a regular program change tonight with exceptionally strong numbers. The show offers plenty of laughs and the pictorial dramas are said to be better than average. See the regular page for the updated schedule.

Sherwood

Sunday closing agitation ends in street fight

Rev. Moore of the Presbyterian church and W. L. Witherell clashed on Main street, drawing in bystanders. All three defendants pleaded not guilty at first, paid fines, and Berry’s charge was withdrawn. Moore’s congregation reportedly supports his action.

Rev. Moore Presbyterian Church W. L. Witherell Main Street E. C. Berry Recorder's Court Moore Witherer Berry Wallowa Sun

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