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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
4
A morning blaze gutted the R. E. Porter residence below the hall with Mrs. Porter and her children fleeing in their night clothes after waking to flames. The family climbed out windows, three children leaped from the porch, and only a rocking chair survived. The cause remains under investigation.
Chief Justice J M Hill of Arkansas notes in a southern trend that today there are 23 schools for every saloon in his state, reversing a prior ratio of 23 saloons per school. The change stems from educated public sentiment and a steady shift toward stronger school systems across the region.
The Pendleton East Oregonian debates whether Ora Jay should be graded with high school athletes or rival rivals from other circuits. It notes Jay’s consistent victories and asks if natural gifts plus careful training place him beyond typical high school competitors.
The New York World plans a Sunday May 10 anniversary edition, the largest and most attractive issue yet. About 200 full size pages, with a budget near $100,000 for printing and distribution. Each copy will cost roughly 10 cents to produce and include color sections on cinema, music, real estate, national affairs, and New York City, plus the usual comics and weekly magazine.
Oregon and Washington socialist delegates head to Chicago for the national convention, meeting in Pendleton this evening and joining California at Balfour Bay before continuing to Chicago. Oregon attendees include C. W. Harzee The Dalles B F Ramp and KR RK Ryan Balem Mrs Mollie Crabtree Portland and D C Warner Corvallis, eight Washington delegates to join this party.
Notice to stockholders of the Building Association of the A BC BE No 434. A meeting is set for May 1 at 7 30 o clock to adopt by laws and address other business. By order of stock committee U S Dunn Exalted Ruler.
Circuit Court of Oregon Union County issues summons against plaintiff Oregon Railroad Navigation Company and defendants John Enaatlack Sean Eastinck and spouses Alonzo Crane Ethel Crane Ali W. Crane minor Christo continuing action in civil case.
The document outlines a temporary summons in a case where plaintiffs seek judgment and a property appropriation affecting lots 2 3 4 and 5 of block 12 Riverside addition La Grande Union County Oregon to support railroad side tracks and repair facilities. It notes defendants Eastiack Eastlacks Crane and heirs must answer by June 12 1908 and handle damages. It includes attorney names and publication dates.
County court opens its May term with auditing bills as its main order. Judge Henry and commissioners J. M. Seider and Hew Brown attend the session.
Por Sate seeks exchange of second-hand or gan for team work and requests some poles. Contact Hendricks, the reliable piano tuner, through The Evening Observer, Union County’s representative paper. Patronage supports the newspaper at 5¢ per month.
W F Anderson has disposed of his interest in the Anderson and Meyer barber shop on Adame avenue. Mr Meyers, the junior member, is now the sole proprietor. Mr Anderson is undecided what vocation he will follow.
Cedar View merchant B. G. Stewart declares buyers receive the worth of gold in weight for constipation malaria or biliousness when purchasing Dr King’s New Life Pills. Sold under guarantee at Newlin Drug Co. drug store. 25¢ Evening Observer 65¢ per month.
Notice reads that all members are required to be present for an election tonight overseen by foreman P. A. Foley. A lost small gold watch with black velvet ribbon engraved on back, owned by Helen A. Burkitt, was misplaced between the rink and Geo. Cleaver's residence. Please return to Mrs. Cleaver for reward.
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