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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
5
Ernest Lewis of the Grand Ronde Caph Company says the Townley orchards at Union will yield a very fine crop this year with minimal frost damage. Cherries should meet a normal quantity and quality, with shipment equal to last year’s output.
Local items report various residents traveling for visits and court duties. Dr. N Molitor returns from Southwestern Oregon, Ella Stafford visits from Union, Mrs J T Williamson returns from Eugene, and Comrade Burnett seeks Hot Lake treatment. Local officials and lawyers move between Elgin, Pendleton, Enterprise, and John Day country for business, court, or land matters while others travel to Flora and Wallowa.
Tomorrow the Park board will serve a dinner in the Masonic hall from 11 o clock until cleanup. Attendees are urged to join the ladies for a feast featuring baked beans brown bread coffee cakes pie and more cake.
The article lists volunteers serving as relief coordinators for Tag Day at Van Duyn's real estate office. Scheduled shifts run 7:00 to 10:00, 10:00 to 12:00, 12:00 to 12:30, 12:30 to 2:00, 2:00 to 4:00, 4:00 to 5:00, and 5:90 to 8:00 with names including Mrs Capernell Mrs Polack Mrs Turner Oliver Mrs W L Brenholts Mrs Chester Newlin Mrs Donahue Mrs D E Cox Mrs Vincent Palmer Mrs A L Richardson Mrs O E Silverthorn Mrs W H Rash Mrs A G Geddes Mrs A V Andrews Mrs W W Berry and Mrs Fred Schilke.
The Eastern Oregon track meet moves to Pendleton on May 25 to accommodate teams in both Corvallis and Eastern Oregon events. A black pony named Billy with a V brand on the left hip and H on the right shoulder, white hind foot, was seen near Eichenberger place on Ladd Hill around March 25. Information leading to recovery is rewarded.
Observer ad buyers report strong responses as want ads appear in the paper. Agencies credit targeted placements and clear copy for increased inquiries and traffic to client campaigns.
Los Angeles bigs up Mothers Day with a fund for destitute mothers to be distributed today. The mayor urges worship attendance and white carnations as a motherhood badge. Ann Jarvis is honored as founder while Mrs. Lulu Skinner Lee and Mrs. Phoebe Hearst contribute $10 each to aid mothers.
Baker entries failed to qualify in the 100 yard dash the pole vault and the 120 yard hurdles. Hall was second in the half mile and Denham won his bout. City Herald reports on Baker performances at the meet.
May reports from Constantinople note steps to prevent whitewashing by the committee investigating the Avia Minor massacres with American England consular involvement discussed. Martial law to be maintained indefinitely. In Olympia Washington former Adjutant General Ortis Hamilton jailed for inability to post 10,000 dollars bail. La Grande public schools to employ at least twenty six teachers next year including the superintendent. eighteen teachers chosen last night by the school board with more to be decided Friday.
Salem May 7 The Railroad Commission issued an order directing the Oregon K. R. N. to maintain an agent at Rufus after local citizens petitioned for a new depot.
Salem May 7 The State Board of Normal School regents meet at 3 tomorrow and will likely close the normal schools for the next two years unless the people or legislature provide funds or establish other schools. Members will pay their own expenses to Salem.
Washington, May 7. Baker City will receive a long-awaited federal building after years of delay. Senator Chamberlain secured the bid call and a satisfactory adjustment, and construction will now be pushed to completion.
San Francisco prosecutors said the Calhoun trial should wrap up within about two weeks. The statement came as the defense prepared for closing arguments and jury deliberations.
Doctor Pons presents a wide stock of up-to-date optical goods valued at ten thousand dollars. A specialist with fourteen years of experience will examine eyes and provide choices this week only.
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