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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
8
Portland and San Francisco Chico split a Sunday twin bill with Portland taking a 4 to 0 win over San Francisco Chico and falling 1 to 0 to Bun France. Oakland beat Los Angeles 6 to ?.
Sacred Heart academy of La Grande defeated visitors from Baker City 26 to 9 on Saturday afternoon. North Powder pickup team lost to La Grande 5 to 3 with Eckhart pitching. Pendleton beat Walla Walla 3 to 2. Union defeated Perry 8 to 3. Ice cream orders welcomed by local vendors.
Gerrit Oldenberg of Ramsey and Oldenberg, a leading fruit and potato buyer, returned from a six week trip through Nebraska and Arkansas. He reports considerable Grande Ronde potato shipments but a generally weak market in the midwest. He notes farmers in those states are willing to immigrate but short of funds. later in the season they may have more money as crops are harvested, predicting a fall influx of homeseekers. Some migrants came west this spring seeking work and places to invest money.
Santa Cruz Cal May 4 Enthusiastic crowds welcome the Atlantic fleet gathering for a two day program beginning with a barbecue for 300 officers at the Big Troea and concluding with two balls. The second squadron from Monterey joins the first as torpedo boats arrive. A collision between the Illinois and Alabama caused significant damage as the Minoa drifted and struck the Alabama.
The Pastime theater advertises a change for tomorrow afternoon through Thursday featuring a strong comedy lineup. A film titled The Dream of the Rubber Fiend is billed as one of the funniest in the industry with a supporting song "Down at the Baby Store."
The Amalga Sugar Company reports most seeding complete in the La Grande district with only a few acres left in Amalga and Union districts behind. Favorable weather has allowed crews to advance work steadily as Utmont crew members continue planting.
Booster Zurcher of the Roseburg Commercial Club drew a proposed one story glass sided exhibit building for the Southern Pacific depot area. The city project may cost around 500 dollars and a club trustees meeting will decide on action soon as possible.
Express Hobbers Luis Cutting and Rodolfo Alvares were jailed in Laredo Texas after confessing to a Wells Fargo heist of $63,000. The money was discovered in Cutting's room at the Wells Fargo office.
Union county precinct committeemen meet tonight at 4 in the old Elks hall Scriber building to select delegates for the Oregon state convention in Portland on May 14. County Chairman J. H. Peare calls for full attendance after a careful precinct canvass and planned consensus across the county.
Federal Judge K M Landis fined several railroads a total of 12400 for breaches of the 28 hour law in livestock shipments. The Rock Island suffered the heaviest penalty at 6350. President Roosevelt will take no part in the national campaign and will avoid speaking or hosting delegations at Oyster Bay.
Water customers not on meters who want city water for irrigation must apply at the recorder’s office. The water superintendent will turn on the supply during irrigation hours from 5 to 7 p m. H C Gilman, Water Superintendent.
Washington May 4 Representative Watson Republican whip of Indiana said the Vreeland currency bill the child labor law mail affected the District of Columbia and the government employees liability law would be noted at this session in his view The remarks suggest the measures may advance this term
Lakewood New Jersey May 4 doctors released no formal statement as rumors spread that Grover Cleveland is gravely ill amid reports of a heavy denial from Mrs Grover Cleveland and Dr Bryant.
Mirth Record born May 2 to Mr and Mrs Wright of Cove. A son born May 4 to Mr and Mrs Sutherland of Cove. Infant son of Mr and Mrs George Gekeler dies Sunday May 3. OR RENT six room house with bath and pantry. WANTED couple to run a nearby ranch. LOST three ladies underskirts in La Grande area. Reward offered.
Local attorneys will travel to Pendleton this week as Union county cases, including the Grande Ronde Electric company matter, are argued at the May term Supreme Court. District Attorney Ivanhoe is already there with Cochran & Cochran joining later for what may be the final presentation of arguments and evidence.
Idaho Board of Pardons will settle the fate of Marry Orchard tomorrow by considering Judge Wood’s mercy recommendation. Protests against commutation to life imprisonment are not expected. Veronaea still seeks a commutation.
Ed Reynolds advertises hay for sale in La Grande Oregon offering alfalfa and grain hay at five dollars per ton. The post lists F D No 2 as the delivery area and contact.
Lyle Tuesday Musical gathers at the home of Mrs N Meistor Tuesday afternoon at 2 90. All members must attend as important business and the annual election will be held. Also a piano recital by Prot amm Day pupils on Saturday afternoon celebrates careful training and decor.
Dr. Wi D McMillan advertises painless extraction and expert gold work at La Grande National Bank Building with special attention to children's teeth in Red 361.
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