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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
4
Published every Friday morning under George H. Carret editor proprietor. Notices: 3.50 to 6.50 and 1.00 for certain features. Requests sign-your-articles policy and ad rates upon request. For rent or sale: four room house on one acre near North Side school, contact Black 1591.
An editorial in the Spokesman-Review argues inland freight charges from the east are excessive, costing Washington state billions over decades. It cites ICC findings that interior rates are too high, notes railroad schemes to obscure rate cuts, and urges justice for inland cities like Walla Walla Wenatchee and Colfax.
Citizens note growing anticipation for the Portland Rose show with many locals planning to attend. The call comes amid a sense of communal enthusiasm and event chatter downtown.
Ambiguous reviews surround a new film titled The Resurrection shown at the Pastime. Critics across major outlets praise its adaptation of a Toletay novel, noting strong forays into modern themes and cinematic scope.
Corner M Avenue and Fourth Street hosts Sunday services led by Pastor C. E. Deal. Bible School at 9:45 a.m. with Geo. H. Currey. Morning Worship at 11 o’clock titled Two Retired Generals. Epworth League at 7 p.m. with installation of officers and Prof. H. J. Tokenberry speaking on The 20th Century Epworthian. Special music and farewells to Professor and Mrs Hockenberry. Prayer meeting Thursday 8 p.m. Cordial welcome.
Corner Sixth and Spring street hosts Sunday School at 0:45 led by superintendent Dr J B Stevenson with 21 attendees. Morning Worship features a sermon on Grounding Experiences In Christian Life and Service. Evening Worship sermon titled The Manysided Man of Nazareth from a Businessman's view. W H Gibson pastor extends cordial welcome.
Washington Avenue and Sixth street hosts Rev S W Seemann D D ministering Morning service titled The King to be Crowned Evening topic The Miracles Special music at each service Sunday school 945 am C E service 700 pm Prayer meeting Thursday 800 pm Brotherhood meeting Wednesday 800 pm at Mr H R Manoa home
Whitsunday schedule includes Holy Communion at 8 A M Sunday School at 10 A M Morning Service at 11 AM and Evening Service at 7 PM Rector Upton H Gibbs presiding.
The last day of the carnival queen contest runs to midnight with votes being collected at 10 pm and sealed, then opened at 12 am at the Commercial Club to announce results. The afternoon tally shows a close race among finalists Bill, Mike, and others.
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