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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
8
Harry U. Meyere announces purchase of W. Anderson's interest in the Anderson and Moyers barber shop and will manage the firm. He thanks past patrons and pledges continued service and patronage.
The Union county track meet is canceled due to lack of nearby tracks and high spectator costs. La Grande's team heads to Baker City for the Oregon meet. local fans plan to travel, while Pendleton faces eligibility questions for star Jay amid ongoing investigations.
A massive police parade in New York drew five thousand uniformed officers for a drill reviewed by Governor Hughes Mayor McClellan and city officials. The event featured medals for conspicuous bravery awarded to twenty eight heroes who earned the Rhine l u n d e r Bell or Meyer medals for exceptional daring.
The school board announced the teaching staff for the coming year with several new faces among the corps. Many current instructors were retained led by Principal H. J. Hockenberry, and a full list of rehires includes Nellie Neill Gertrude Hiever Aric Riddle Elizabeth Hannell and others. New hires include Mrs Stella Ingle Nell E Young Emma C Pickler Elizabeth King and J Mansager. Several teachers failed to tape on for positions and the lead instructor will head agricultural chemistry at a Knoxville college next year.
Madrid May 9 Conde San Eugenio royal physician to King Alfonso and Queen Victoria reports the queen is expecting a second child to be born late June. Gala celebrations are planned with prayers in the cathedral tomorrow as Alfonso, Prince of the Asturias, marks his first birthday born May 10, 1907.
The secretary of the treasury reports receipt of all 20 million dollars from national banks by today and a further 25 million dollars is asked to be paid by May 23. The note ends with unclear phrases about UC and Heacock.
The La Grande high school will hold its first graduation in two years on Tuesday evening May 26. Six graduates four years of study will receive diplomas. The class includes Misses Mae Noyes Alberta Hopper Blanche Kessler Messrs William Nell Fred Young and Henry Stein. The track team travels to Corvallis Wednesday, so the date avoids a clash. Full ceremony program to follow.
The article outlines Women’s clubs loans to aid education for young girls and the advantages of federation. It notes access to the Bureau of Information run by Mrs. Mary L Wood at Portsmouth NH, offering literature, study outlines, reference books, yearbooks, and guidance without cost. It urges closer cooperation and unity of action among clubs.
The U S Land Office of La Grande Oregon publishes a contest against Homestead entry No 14188 by William H Patten alleging failure to comply with the homestead law and abandonment of the land The contestant Frances Lorrie seeks evidence at 10 oclock a m on June 3 1908 before the register and receiver Affected parties are to be served or notified by public notice due to impossible personal service Filed affidavits support the contest and the notice is issued by Register Hoot F C Bramwell and attorney H Lloyd with dates listed as 4 2 9 16 23 20
Messrs La Fountain and Dozier sell their Pastime theater interest to John Wilson of the city. The new proprietor will take over next Tuesday and plan changes at the venue. Details of management and arrangements will be announced upon Mr Wilson’s taking hold. The retiring proprietors leave after a pleasing run since opening.
At the hospital Mrs T J Scrogginte shows improvement while Irwin Oliver recovers from appendix surgery and Elmer Kirwis of South La Grange was able to leave the hospital yesterday.
In circuit court today Judge Gantun ruled that Oregon state referendum law does not apply to municipal ordinances unless the city charter has been amended for direct application. The decision centers on the relationship between state referendum provisions and local charters in Porsiana.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company sues John Eastlack Susan Eastlack Alonzo Crane Ethel Crane Alfred W. Crane and Christopher Crane. Defendants must appear and answer by June 12 1908 or the plaintiff will proceed.
The suit seeks judgment and appropriation of parcels 2, 3, 4, and 5 in block 12 Riverside addition La Grande Union county Oregon to build additional side tracks switching facilities and repair shops for the railroad. Plaintiffs request damages to defendants Eastiack Crane Wy rane and Crane and to pay costs and orderly possession after trial. Published summons issued by Judge T K Crawford with first publication May 1 1908 and final publication June 12 1908. Attorneys for Plaintiffs: W W Corts W A Hopring Cochran & Cochran.
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