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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
4
The La Granda Evening Observer edited by George H. Currey announces daily publication except Sunday. Subscription rates, post office registration, and advertising charges are listed. It prohibits nom de plume articles and requires signed contributions with editor discretion.
Florence McCall leads the carnival queen ballot this afternoon with 200 votes. Stoddard has 69 votes and Mrs M K Hall 40 as results show.
J. E. Huff reported three of his top horses missing from the pasture and alerted the sheriff this morning, but by afternoon he phoned to say the animals had been located.
The text argues that thinking clearly requires focus on one thing at a time and living in the present. By applying a principle, emergencies fade and uncertainty dissolves. Clear vision links to higher purity of purpose and merging with the infinite for spiritual insight.
Officials of the 0. BR. & N. approved ballast on the mainline between Huntington and Bakerity. An appropriation has been made, and work is expected to start in favorable weather this summer, with additional ballast possible as winter approaches.
The families express gratitude to the people of La Grande Island City and surrounding valley for sympathy and help after a terrible bereavement. They thank those who searched for the bodies and those who contributed financially. They hope to perform the last rites and visit the graves. Signed by Mr and Mrs Perry De Lapp Mr and Mrs Wil B Smith Mr and Mrs Ry Needham
Electricians worked this afternoon at the county jail installing lighting in several cells. Preservation of safety and improved visibility were cited as the goal of the upgrade.
Good Candy Cheap: McDonald's chocolate priced at 40 cents. gale Saturday sale reduces to 25 cents per box at Silverthorn's Family Drug Store.
Mrs. A C Stewart proclaims that the Simmons household furnishings belong to G D Simmons and are not for sale. She asserts no one has the right to sell them.
A private sale of household items including table chairs sideboard beds dressers range carpets refrigerator and canned fruit will be held on Tuesday Friday and Saturday. Inquiries should be made at the home of O M Haacock opposite Court House.
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