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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1906
Page
6
Bragg plans to distribute allotted books to school districts across the county to establish library nuclei in each school. Teachers and students await arrival as state support for school libraries via the Oregon School Library Commission gains momentum.
County Superintendent E E Bragg announces the Eastern division of Oregon State Teachers Association meets at Pendleton November 26 28. Dr A E Winship and other noted educators will speak with reduced rail and hotel rates offered to attendees. Frank K Welles president and LR Traver secretary urged attendance.
The Inman family announces the death of their daughter Zetta Inman aged 10 months. Funeral will be held from the family home near Heda Streets with Rev. BF Meredity officiating. The Inman family recently resided in the area and expresses sympathy.
Councilman Gardinier left for Portland on the 10 50 train. Several residents and visitors, including H S Massee, Chas W Chapman, T N Proffit, and Dr G W Biggers, are in La Grande for business or possible relocation. The Foresters meet at 7 50 this evening. Temperance Legion meets tomorrow after school. various residents travel to Union, Baker City, Walla Walla, and Portland for work or visiting relatives.
In circuit court this morning the State versus James Robarts was heard. By noon attorneys addressed the jury and Roberts faced charges of implicated theft in the Lockhart robbery. He is being tried for accepting stolen money with a verdict expected today.
Secretary Fred J. Holmes of the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Association announced receipt of the state check to pay premiums for the last district fair. The check, delayed by mail, will be used to issue payments to prize winners as quickly as possible.
Island City football team schedules a game against Elgin next Saturday on Elgin grounds. The Islanders face lineup losses but expect a compelling matchup with notable players missing from the squad.
The county court opened this morning and has been hearing a mix of minor matters and discussing legal pills, with sessions continuing.
Sir Thomas Lipton was greeted warmly in Dayton as his promised visit began. Governor Hives and Senators Faraker and Dick met him and escorted him through the city. Prominent yachtsmen from Buffalo Cleveland Toledo Detroit and Chicago attended a representative banquet in his honor this afternoon.
Grain markets report from Chicago shows Wheat opening at 72 percent and closing at 72 percent, Corn opening at 42 and closing at 42. Oats opened at 34 percent and finished at 34.
Yesterday Judge Eakin filed a written decision on the demur in the case of Councilmen E W Bartlett and S A Gardinier over ruling the demur to the indictment. The case will go to trial at the February term. If the demur had been sustained the case would have been dismissed.
John Bosker plans a new basket factory in Hillsborough after losing a large plant in the San Francisco fire. He previously operated a basket factory at Greenville Oregon.
The ladies of St Peters Guild will hold their annual bazar and dinner on Wednesday November 21 at the Elk's Hall. Many useful and dainty articles will be offered for sale and tables will be loaded with a wide array of foods. Remember the date.
All members are urged to attend the meeting this evening for officer elections. The committee will serve oysters. By order of Lizzit Ellsworth, Clerk.
The note remarks that some restaurants fail to serve hot dishes fresh, comparing them to icy or off cold service. It emphasizes inconsistent heat and quality in meal presentation.
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