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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1909
Page
4
The La Grande Observer notes rain cheers farmers and lawn owners amid recurring crop shortages. It highlights irrigation plans, praises band uniforms, and mentions Pueblo Colorado as a closed town while offering subscription and advertising details from the publisher.
The Methodist Sunday school divided into Blue and Red groups led by Ruth Bush Marble Green and Lila Dawson Walter Ferguson. Blue team won by one point and will host a social evening one week from next Friday with a juvenile spelling match refreshments and a jolly time for 43 members.
The Observer notes La Grande will field four men and one hurdler for the Corvallis interscholastic event, departing tomorrow morning. The team plans to return by Tuesday to join the Eastern Oregon meet in Pendleton, with members including Waldo Geddes, Frank Millering, Jay Millering, and Fred Long.
Four room house on one acre with orchard for rent or sale located one block east of North Ride school house. Contact Black 1561.
Playwright and newspaper writer turns to drama with A Message From Mars showing at the Steward on May 22. The current cast features Dr. Lillie of Imbler and Mrs. Elmer of Summerville, who were at Grande Ronde hospital for an appendix operation.
The Neighborhood Club praised duties well done and harmony across all sections. The president thanked past officers and the club planned a September resumption, with the park committee led by Mrs. W M Ramsey, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Williams continuing park movement efforts.
Baseball enthusiasts in the La Grande band started a push for amateur baseball clubs. A new group may form soon, eyeing Keystone Overalls as flashy uniforms. Fans welcome the prospect of entertaining amateur play.
Through trains Nos 7 and 9 on the O. K. R. N. will not have electric lighting until May 25 due to Chicago manufacturers failing to supply motors and equipment on schedule.
A 16 year old seeks employment options on file with city officials. Contact Redl442 for potential job leads or formal signup.
In 1907 the Merchants of Oregon saved over $10,000 by carrying part of their insurance in the Oregon Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Dayton. In 1908 they expect to save $15,000 as neighbors paid $1,500,000 in profits to outside firms. JW. OUVER, Agent.
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