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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
5
Bakersfield era items show a busy day with travelers and officials. Rev. Dr. and Mrs. E. E. relations, local bank schedules, and church leaders depart for Chicago for the Catholic Missionary meeting. The Belmont and Ormonde families visit Hood River and Wallowa, while engineers and clergy plan about ten days away for the gathering.
A self described "Pat Lavey" writes from San Francisco recounting a death hoax, travel to Los Angeles and Mexico, and financial struggles. He claims to have secured a property stake near a gold broker and says he plans to return to Muskogee within 30 days as a "very live corpse," detailing negotiations with Mexican officials and intent to die by own action. He requests readers not to believe the death report.
Frances J Honey the graft prosecutor opened the third Ruef trial in San Francisco. He announced Ruef offered a $4000 bribe to Supervisor John Forey for passage of the overhead trolley franchise. Heney detailed the trolley ordinance and alleged offers from Patrick Calhoun of United Railways through Supervisor Gallagher.
Noon Day Tanethon Me and Mr G E MecCuliey host a noon luncheon at their home in honor of their father Hon J W Sadduraga and his private secretary John C Young. The table features brane cah delalras and vines with guests including Mrs Campbell and children, Mr and Mrs Hugh Huron, Mr and Mrs George Buda, and other local residents.
Mrs RL Meigeral hosts a Melighetd tea party at Main venue this afternoon with ladies enjoying hospitality. Long stemmed dahlias and anthems add beauty to rooms as a dainty lunch is served. Mr and Mrs Bramwell entertain Senator Bourne and his private secretary John Young at dinner tonight. Mrs Berry hosts an evening Kaffee Klatch.
Dr W D McMillan provides painless dentistry with expert gold work. Specializes in children's dental care. Office located in La Grande National Bank Building. Both phones listed for patient contact.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Weagle mourn the death of their infant son aged about four months He died shortly after 4 o clock this morning The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock from the family residence on North Birch street with interment at Mason Cemetery.
Cashier Meyers of the La Grande National Bank refutes street rumors that the bank will assume deposits from Farmers & Traders Bank or pay 50 cents on the dollar. He says no claims have been transferred or paid and that the bank has not touched any funds.
Sunday activities at the First Methodist Episcopal Church include Bible school at 9 and public worship at 11 with Rev. Deal as pastor. Music by the chorus choir directed by Laura Green, and Epworth League sessions discuss Church Building.
The First Presbyterian Church at Washington Avenue and Sixth Street invites all to morning services with Sunday school at 9:45 led by W. E. Brenholts and an evening service at 8:40 featuring special music by the choir.
The fragmentary text announces a cordial invitation to a listed event, with unclear names, times, and places due to garbled OCR. It mentions a religious service and a social invitation but lacks concrete details.
The local church announces morning and evening services with a Sunday school at 9 45 and a sermon by Dr Fred C W Parker. Due to the pastor’s injuries the revival dates shift from November 16 to begin January 31 and run through February with Dr Alexander Blackburn as guest speaker.
Jack O'Brien announces that all bills and claims against him are to be presented for settlement while denying any debts to merchants in La Grande. He states willingness to pay incidental debts immediately.
In Portland on November 6 a head on train collision in dense fog at 26th street injured scores of passengers. Glass was shattered as riders were hurled from seats and some were thrown against windows. Women were trampled in the aisles.
Notice to all persons with claims against The Farmers & Traders National Bank of La Grande Oregon that the same may be presented to the undersigned.
Notice is hereby given that the partnership of Roesch & Bunker is dissolved by mutual consent. Walter E Bunker retires and Herman Roesch continues the business, Roesch to pay all debts and collect all accounts owed to the firm.
A vintage ad from E D Selder touts The Candy Max as a place for all budgets. It emphasizes generous portions and fine flavors for any purchase size from an ounce to a 5 pound box.
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