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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1908

Page

8

Oregon Voting Laws and Penalties Outline

The article details Oregon election rules and penalties for coercion bribery or intimidation by individuals corporations or groups. It notes fines up to 1000 and imprisonment for violations including influencing voters and importing or inducing ballots and improper conduct on election day. Also reports ice man Grandy injured in fall from horse at Deal Canyon with chest injuries and recovery outlook.

Oregon Hite Mable W. B. Grandy Mr. Grandy

New Location for La Grande School of Munley

Mr and Mrs Porter Day proprietors of the La Grande School of Munley have purchased the Krouse Property on Greenwood Avenue and are moving into their new quarters today. The trash reboot will be conducted there instead of the former quarters on Adame Avenue. Dressmaking and ladies fine dresses advertised. Mrs OB Wolla featured in Black Ge1.

Porter Day la Grande School of Munley Krouse Greenwood Avrendo Adame Avenue

Local notices and campaign notes from La Grande

A stream of short items from La Grande includes names of residents and visitors, political candidates and campaign travel, health updates, and social visits. Highlights mention Mrs. Cullmith, Attorney C. H. Finn, Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. Worstell, M. J. Buckley, Mrs. Hagans, Mrs. Stafford, and others in various towns.

W. H. Stafford Union J. H. Oliver F. D. Lee Hame Harry T. Sherwood Land Office R. Haworth Nellie Johnson la Grande Baker City Erin T. H. Crawford Elrcult Elgin Wallowa F. Hawley Mia Cross South la Grande Eleanor Davis Mildred Oliver South la Grandee Mary Walker Ray Carpenter Ed Rumble Wallown Unison Sarah Williams Salem Tom Wiliams Ladd & Bunh B. A. Townsend Pendleton Townsend J. D. Matheson Divinion J. H. Watson G. W. Beacon Tf. A. Marr Vale Thie Élwa Alem

Ladies Ald Society Considers Progressive Dinner Plans

A Presbyterian church Ladies Ald Society held a business meeting yesterday afternoon with no definite decisions. they are exploring a progressive dinner as a future event. Other items include a Thimble Party honoring Mrs. Archie Miller of Wallowa with music by Mrs. Pred B. Currey and Mrs. A. L Richardson, decorated rooms, and a two course luncheon. Five Hundred club met at Mrs. H. Cavena in May Park. Kaffea Klatch will not meet this week.

Ladies Ald Society Ladies” Ald Society The Presbyterian Church Stelia Ingle George Carpy Archie Miller Wallowa Pred B. Currey A. L Richardson A. T. Hilgave

Memorial Day Program Attracts Wide Interest

The Observer notes a Memoria day program planned for next Saturday. Women from the W E C will entertain G A R members and 4¢ Little Girls with a 12 o clock dinner at the Odd Fellows hall. After dinner the march to the tabernacle leads to the afternoon program featuring a state of the union float led by 31 Fed Beinke.

Observer W. E.C Odd Fellows’ Hall Tabernacle

La Grande to Host June Organ Concert by McClellan

La Grande will host a concert featuring the new organ with Prof J McClellan of Salt Lake City as lead performer. The event gathers church leaders and local L D S members, promising a splendid program and high quality music as the instrument debuts.

Tx Grande de la Grande J. McClellam Salt Lake McClellan le United States Bend of the City

Large Packing Plant Near Gro Dell Nearing Finish

Grande Ronde Meat company advances on a Gro Dell packing plant with the structure nearly complete. Last carpentry work is planned this week as steel framing nears completion and new tea making machinery is expected to arrive soon for installation. The plant sits beside the Oro Dell slaughterhouse property, reflecting substantial investment.

Gro Dell Grande Ronde Meat Company Tas Oro Dell

Local business and civic notices in city yesterday

Fragmentary notes record Habler and Oliver in the city, W. Hamilton and son visiting on business, Judge Crawford canvassing and socializing, W. Fl Roelline handling confections, and B. Fl Webb furniture moved to Alteel plus Albert Rolling on the move.

Wanted Dairy Hand Seeks Position

Classified note from a dairy worker seeking employment. Inquiries directed to the Observer office for details and arrangements.

School year ends with exams and summer plans

The current school year concludes after tomorrow with no bells to ring. Examinations wrap up today and Friday will see teachers handing out grades. Teachers then begin summer quarter plans, some returning to California and others taking quiet vacations in remote corners of the state.

Ome California

Elks Host Watkins Jubilee Singers for Benefit

The Rikw hive lodge brings the Watkins Original Wennesee Jubilee Singers to perform in this city for one night next Thursday. Proceeds go to the Elks building fund. Tickets available at various city locations. The troupe previously played at the Central church lyceum and carries testimonials from Portland and Spokane.

Rikwhive Watkins Wennesee Jubilee Singers Etka’ Et BBC Central Church Lyceum Portland Spokane Elks’ Building Fund

Cove Baseball Promotes Game With Invitation to Attend

Cove Baseball Manager Sotck announces a game between Cove and Elgin next Sunday at Bunney May 21 2004. Admission is 26 cents at the gate and invites readers and friends to attend the baseball event.

Cove Sotck Elgin WBA Jaime Bunney

Sherwood Electric Film Show Promises Local Entertainment

A garbled notice describes an event at Sherwood Electric with a program including two songs and performances by Mr. Ferrin. It mentions a full program display and a May date, noting a historical reference to a Confederate general and Vicksburg.

Shorwood Electric

Confederate commander-in-chief dies at home

Phen D. Lee the last general of the Confederacy dies today. A notice from Childs Harness Shop announces a fresh line of tents wagon sheets bed covers and summer robes arriving at Jack Childs harness shop on First Street.

Phen D. Lee United Confederate Veteranns Iast Childs Jack Childs Firstreat

For Sale and Notices in Local Market Listing

For sale two extra fine fresh milk odwe sold cheap if taken at once. Apply to Robert Miller avenue. Celebrate Holy Communion tomorrow Ascension day at St. Peter's church 10 a.m. FOR RENT three rooms for housekeeping modern conveniences inquire Black 622 through Mire Ede Swarts or phone.

Robert Miller, & Avenue St. Peter's Church

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