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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1908

Page

5

Local items scattered through La Grande notes

Local items report Henn Caylor returning from Union and Miss Finvengs Alppergett leaving for Portland for a month with her mother. Several residents travel to Summerville and Portland for shows and gatherings. Rail yard work begins on a new building, and charity care plans include sending Father Eads to a Spokane home.

Henn Caylor Union Kamata Ayliisa Isin Gaea Mira Feantey Portland Rose Show Mea BE. Cole Miemma Cole W. Bursham Chester Langlois Curry County la Grande Mies Myrtle Austin Walla Walle Jefe Elgin J. E. Whiting Boho

Social Week Highlights From Inland City Gatherings

The past week featured multiple society events from Sunday to Memorial Day. Weddings, birthday observances, club meetings, and entertaining gatherings were reported across Inland City with notable hosts and attendees mentioned.

Lee Childere Inland City Mice Gray Minecs Myriie Wna Katie Carbine Vincent Palmer Cranford A. L. Ptchardson Grandma" Richardson Ald Avelety The Presbyterian Church Five Hundred Club Mra. Cavana May Park Stella Ingie Mra. Carpy Archie Miller Wallowa Baptist Missionary Society

Mock Convention Highlights Currant Tonle Club Meeting

The Currant Tonle club wrapped up its season with a mock Republican convention at the Brenholtes home. Speakers included Iren holts and Robert Smith while taft Hughes and Cannon were named by senators and representatives in the staged roll call. The evening closed with feisty character barbecues and a two course luncheon.

Gare Weason Geo. B. Cortelyon H. E. Hanna Henry Cabot Lodge Dr. Seemann Burton Ohio Wm. Miller Cleaver Beveridge Indiana J. E. Wright Wiliam H. Taft Falcoe Oregon Fred Currey Charles E. Hughes Timothy Woodruff New York Tt. B. Smith Joseph G. Cannon Hopkins Ilinois L. Brenholts Joseph Bm. Foraker Charles Dick Upton Hovertyn Elins O. Pont Joseph M. Dixon Montand Hodgin Roosevelt Jonathan Bourne Gen. L. Cleaver Philinder C. Knox Bob Penrose Pennsylvania C. Williams

Walters Qualify in Early Interscholastic Trials

Island City joins Eastern Oregon contenders as qualifiers emerge from Corvathia try-outs for the 100 and 220 yard dashes. Port land academy and Salem area schools lead in sprints while Muton of Salem wins the half mile. Trill Hall of C A C shows hammer throw reach. The finale proceeds today.

Island City Oregon Corvathia McDaniel Portland Academy Dart Portland High Cornell Bhort Astoria Kay Salem Fisher Mast Portland Stout Jenkine Eugene Melor Waltern Islanda City High Muton Graham Hill Military Academy Grigga Corvallis High Trill Hall

Misinterpreted Visit Sparks Family Quarrel in Manila

A Manila mother-in-law had stayed with her daughter to stir trouble with the husband. When she returned, she found the daughter crying on the doorstep and asked who had left him. The daughter denied encouragement, while the mother-in-law exclaims surprise and disbelief in a tense domestic scene.

George Philippines Conalp

Forfeit Claim Over Alleged Game Throw by Cove Manager

RAitie Hudson responds to Brock accusation by offering to forfeit $0 to Cove manager if he can conclusively prove the claim that Hudson threw the game between Bigin and Cove. The dispute centers on sportsmanship and alleged misconduct in a recent match.

Brock Bigin Cove Luwt Cove Omae Raitie Hudson

Royal couple to mark second wedding anniversary

Madrid May 20 King Alphonso I and Queen Victoria will celebrate the second anniversary of their marriage tomorrow. Anticipation grows for a second royal child within the next month or two as the couple awaits a birth in the near future.

W. E. Taggett Enterprier Simeater Cairn and Wallowa Mia Jovi Nibley Ollie Clayton Edna Margaret Nibley Salt Lake Joseph Nibley Portsland Pitcher Hadeon la Grande O'Brien Baker City Ametilla Wile Tralsmarter J.D. Matheson Sells-Fioto Circus Pendleton Run P. Rusk Joseph U Wallowa Madrid Alphonso I Victoria

The Split Party Reflects on Bryan Unity

The Charleston Newe-Courier notes it is pleasant to reflect that Mr. Bryan cannot split the party wider, implying continued party cohesion despite intraparty tensions. The line suggests a satirical view of factional divides within the party.

Bryan Charleston Newe-Courier

Court summons for property appropriation in La Grande

In the Circuit Court of Oregon for Union County plaintiff sues John Eastlack Susan Eastlack Alonso Crane Ethel Crane Alfred W Crane and Christopher Crane. It seeks judgment authorizing appropriation of two to five blocks in Riverside addition La Grande for railroad side tracks switching facilities and shops with damages to be awarded. Publication ordered for six weeks starting May 1, 1908 ending June 22, 1908.

Btkte of Oregon Astin Country John Eastlack Susan Eastlack Alonso Crane Ethel Crane Alfred W. Crane Christopher Crené Juvan Fartiack Alonzo Crane Ethel Crang Christopher Crane State of Riverside la Grande Union County Ta Grande Gald Enterprise Eafd Susan Eastiack T. BW. Crawford

Notice of Land Contest in La Grande Oregon 1908

Department of the Interior directs Frances Harris to appear June 9 1908 before the La Grande land office to contest Homestead entry 10185 by William H Patten alleging failure to maintain residence and abandonment. The notice details service difficulties and lists Lloyd as contestant attorney and Bramwell as registrar.

Department of the Interior U. S, Land Office la Grande Oregon United States of América Frances Harris Wilam H. Patten Township 3 Range 40 BE. W. M Willy BH. Patten Spain United States United States Land Office

Room mate misreads wine list as table of contents

A roommate replies with a hiccup that the wine list is now his table of contents, leading to a humorous misunderstanding about what is being read.

Electric Bit Tart Promoted as Cure for Climate Ailments

The article touts Electric Bit Tart as the best remedy for climate related illnesses including malaria fever jaundice and general debility. It claims to purify blood and combat nervousness insomnia and bodily weakness sold under guarantee at Newlin Drug Co. with a stated price.

Newlin Drug Co Price Ite

Childs Harness Shop Adds Tents and Bed Covers

At Childs harness shop on Pir street a full line of tents waron shoots bed covers and summer robes has arrived.

Childs’ Harness Shop Jack Childs Pir Street

Delicious chocolatey served at Silverthorn and Mack’s

The report notes that only the most delicious chocolatey is served at the roda fountain associated with Silverthorn and Mack.

Silverthorn & Mack's Silverthorn & Mack Roda Fountain

McMillan Promotes Dental Arts at La Grande Bank Building

Dr. W. D. McMillan of Red Ft showcases expert gold work and special attention to children's teeth at the La Grande National Bank Building, highlighting his dental services and attractive displays for families.

W. D. McMillan Red Ft la Grande National Bank

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