City to bid on first street paving bid in Ellensburg
The city of Ellensburg seeks bids for its first street paving attempt with specifications for brick asphalt and bituminous methods. Officials urge harmony between city council and property owners as substantial spending on street improvements looms. The note highlights past census work and praise for La Grande Sunday School youth gathering as a hopeful sign for future citizenship.
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Ellensburg
Wash
Tte
United States
la Grande
Commercial Club
Barber Asphalt Company
Portland
Tabernacle
Temperance Movement Influence Traced to Sunday Schools
A fragment suggests credit for current temperance influence goes to Sunday schools. It claims lessons from Bible schools contribute to longer life spans, as reflected in mortality tables from life insurance companies in the United States.
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United States
Easter Day Observed At St Peters Church
Easter at St Peters featured a grand communion altar display of mehta flowers tulips and hyacinths The eleven oclock service drew a full house with special music and a sermon on The Lord is risen Indeed The missionary offering was the largest yet under the rector and the Sunday School Lent offering surpassed last year A parish meeting is set for seven thirty this evening to elect vestrymen
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St. Peters
City Council Disapproves Bid on Reservoir Work
At a Saturday night special meeting three bids for the new reservoir exceeded the appropriation, delaying final action. Council members and officials toured the site to explore raising walls by three feet and will decide at the next meeting. A nearby house may serve for sewerage dumping if needed and near beer licensing may drop to 500 to 600 dollars while Sunday closings are kept. Relief for Hilgard residents is planned and a temporary bridge across the Grande Ronde near Hilgard begun to restore county road access after flood damage.
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Grande Ronde
Hilgard
Willamette Defeats Oregon In Intercollegiate Debate
Robert Eakin Jr of Willamette spoke in rebuttal for the victorious team as the Willamette University law department defeated the University of Oregon at Portland. The debate centered on whether railroads in interstate business should be required to incorporate under a Federal charter.
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Law School
Willamette University
University of Oregon At Portland
Riday Evewins
Robert Eakin, Jr
Wakins
la Grande High School
Robert Hakin
Cove Woman Sells House to W Conners in Early Week Deal
Mrs. Anna Ragsdale of Cove sold her house and lot in South Le Grande through C. J. Black to William Conners. Conners will take possession at once.
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Anna Ragsdale
Cove
C. J. Black
William Conners
South
le Grande
Conners
College Singing Girls at L D S Tabernacle
Tomorrow evening the College Singing Girls with Walter Eccles sing as the La Grande Lecture Course finale. Eight refined young ladies join Walter Eccles in a lively college pageant. Tickets available in advance at Selder's confectionery. prices student 25 cents adult 50 and 75 cents. Doors open 7 20. show starts at 8 00 p m.
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L. D. S. Tabernacle
Walter Eccles
Walter Etcles
Selder
Teachers Return from Pendleton Meeting in La Grande
La Grande teachers return from the Pendleton annual meeting and resume classes after a restful break. They praise the cordial reception and splendid treatment received in their sister city.
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la Grande
Pendleton
A Stubborn Cindérella at Steward Opera House
Manager Mort H. Singer brings the Princess Theatre production to Steward Opera House on Wednesday March 20. The musical play features characters named after Chicago University classmates of authors Frank R. Adams and Will M. Hough. Act I is set at Alma Mater, Act II shows a railway wreck in the Southwest, and Act III an orange fete at the Coronado Beach Hotel California. Homer B. Mason leads the castle. original Princess Theatre company presents the show in full.
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Princess Theatre of Chicago
Mort H. Singer
Steward Opera House
Frank R. Adams
Will M. Hough
Chicago University
Cornado Beach
California
Homer B. Mason
Princess Theatre
Express President Dudley Evans Dies After Operation
Colonel Dudley Evans, president of the Wells Fargo Express Company, dies in New York after gallstones operation. Evans had long been associated with the company in Portland and other coastal cities.
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New York
Dudley Evans
Wells- Fargo Express Company
Portland
Special Knights of Pythias Meeting Invites Members and Guests
Knight of Pythias members are urged to attend at the K of P hall Monday at 8 30 p m with wives mothers and sweethearts for an open meeting with the Pythian Sisters. Refreshments will be served and a pleasant evening is promised. Ed Wright Chancellor Commander.
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K. of P
Knight of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
ED Wright
Little Boy Dies After Explosion Injuries
Ron of J W Nelims dies from injuries after a heavy powder charge exploded near his home while logs were being split. He was severely wounded, his hand and arm shattered, and his limb injured. Doctors failed to save him. Mr and Mrs Rolling were at his side when he died.
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Saturda
Rolling
Repair plans for railroad depot foreseen, not a new build
Around the railroad offices the present depot is to be extensively repaired enlarged and moved back to gain space. Hopes for a new depot were said to be exploded though unofficials suggest reconstruction work may start soon.
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Tamor
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LA Grande Evewing Observer
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United Press Telegraph Service
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Episcopal Church
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LA Grande Boy Excells
Willamette
L. D. S&s. Tabernacle
Express
A. V. Oliver
Corner
Greenwood and Jefferson
Ron
Lagre
Mrs
Edw.Olney
Intel
Ligent
P. Hall
Edw
Olney
Mr. Olney
XP Hall
Hotel Savoy
Jefferson Avenue
Elm Street
F Gerald
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