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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1909
Page
8
The Taylor Stock Co opens a week of engagements at the Pastime on Monday with strong local endorsement. The company arrives with a favorable reception and expected performances to draw audiences.
Baker City previews a strong repertoire with The Gambler and the Girl, a Western comedy drama opening at the Pastime. The company’s return promises a full house and lively reception from local audiences.
Three weeks after a deadly accident at Island City the wagon box linked to Perry De Lapp and Mrs. Smith was recovered two and a half miles downstream by A B E Huff and Leon Wynn. The box floated, snagged by debris, and remains grounded at the Huff ranch with no clues to the missing bodies.
A special train will run to Elgin tomorrow at 10 o clock to carry Elks members and friends of the late Uncle John Hill who died at Elgin Pridar and will be buried tomorrow afternoon. The train will also carry baseball fans and will not return until after the game ends, with Cove. A large number of Elks and baseball fans are expected to join the trip.
Classified listing notes furniture for sale from the household of Mrs L Smith on Adams Avenue. Items include house furnishings offered by the owner.
Sealed bids due by 5 PM June 2 1909 at the City Recorder office for 1653 square feet of cement sidewalk at the Court House La Grande Oregon. Plans and specs available there. Each bid must include a 10 percent certified check. Committee reserves right to reject any or all bids. George Kreiger chairman.
In La Grande the heaviest mail loads since the system began were hauled from the post office. Carrier Stoddard bore 67 pounds, Ball carried 67.5 pounds. The article notes the popularity of free delivery and that residences and businesses prefer home delivery to self-picking up mail.
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