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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1909
Page
4
George B. Currey editor announces subscription prices and terms for daily and weekly editions. The La Grande paper notes manuscript policy, article submission rules, and advertising rates including local notices, condolence resolutions, and cards of thanks.
Mr and Mrs J Hockenberry depart for Portland tonight ending eight years of steady teaching at La Grande High School. The city mourns the loss of a devoted educator whose influence shaped many boys and girls and elevated the school’s moral standing.
A meeting of farmers last week failed to produce action on the Central Railway extension. Some ranchers oppose any route cutting across their holdings while others welcome the prospect, signaling continued disagreement over the road's right of way through Union County Oregon. Guardian sale notice and land filing follow.
The readable text mentions a program for women and children with names Gale Gositte and Disteper 5 and a signer F D Yalston, but the fragment is incomplete and lacks clear actions or dates.
Fire Department honors the late Mrs Joseph Jones at her funeral with a large turnout alongside Elks, Eagles and Masons. A church audience hears Professor Hockenberry reflect on eight years of guiding local youth with principled living and truthfulness.
A church audience praised a Sunday speaker who urged payment of honest debts. After the speech the congregation sang God Be With Us Till Meet Again and several attendees exchanged farewells. Ay and Mrs. Stevens depart for Portland to join Professor Hockenberry and his son in the architectural business there.
The Woodell family holds its second annual reunion at the Oliver Shaffer grove east of Island City on June 19 and 20. The first day is for family only, with Sunday open to friends. Visitors should bring luncheon and a preaching service is planned for 2 o clock Sunday afternoon.
The fragmented note mentions Bios and TobR with a 925.00 camera and UM WMA within a window. It references New Nita Tyee with unclear context but points to an itemized listing or listing-like capture.
The last meeting of the Current Topics Club will be held Tuesday night at the home of W L Brenholts. Members should arrive by 8 p m as the District School will begin promptly.
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