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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1908

Page

7

Notice to Contractors for Erection of M. and M. Co. Building

Bids will be opened at the Eastern Oregon Trust & Savings bank parlors at 14 o clock on November 18 1908 for the erection and completion of a business building for the M. and M. Co Plans and specifications may be seen at architect Robert Millers office NW 1107 Adams avenue A good and sufficient bond is required The owners reserve the right to reject any or all bids GNovi0-18

Eastern Oregon Trust & Savings Bank Robert Miller Adame Avenue

Obscure Ledger of Names and Amounts Unclear From OCR

Fragments list numerous individuals with scattered figures and initials such as David Benge Andrew Lun and Lewis with small payments or entries. The readable data resembles a financial or payroll-like record, but with extensive garbled text and misread names.

Sunday Church Services and church notices

Parish schedule lists St Peter's Episcopal Holy Communion at 8 a m and services through 5 p m with Bible class and choir, details for First Methodist Episcopal on M avenue and Fourth street with Bible school at 10 a m and sermons at 12 m and 7 30 p m, Epworth League, and meetings. First Presbyterian on Washington avenue and Sixth street hosts morning and evening services with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and choir music, plus midweek prayer meetings and temperance topic. Corner Sixth and Spring streets reports Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning service and evening sermon, with youth hour and temperance emphasis. pastor W H Gibson improving.

First Methodist Episcopal Church M Avenue Fourth Street Geo. H. Carrey Epworth League H.C. Vinacke CR. Thornton Mins Hattie McMurray Rev. C Dea First Presbyterian Church Washington Avenue Sixth Street Spring Streets Jas. EB. Stevenson J. W. Oliver Young Peoples Mr. Starkey W. H. Gibson C. G. Greene

Sunday church schedule with sermons and classes

Sunday at 9:45 a m Bible school led by superintendent C. C. Pleshman with special classes for men and women. 10:40 prayer and praise, 11 10 Lord's supper, 11:30 sermon titled Normal Congregation. 6:30 p m Juniors meet in basement and P. C. E. in main room with Rev. O H King pastor.

C. C. Pleshman Aermon C. E O. H. King

EXTRA HEAVY RUSH AT 0 R AND N RAILWAY

The 0 R and N railroad faces an exceptionally busy period with two switch engines kept on the jump to sustain movement. Main line trains run long and frequent as fruit lumber and coal shipments surge. A coal shortage adds pressure while local freight remains heavy.

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Advertised Letters List Includes Local Names

The notice lists advertised letters for residents including Mrs Jennie Burstel Mrs Nellie Cramer J A Enberg Joe Davidson Horace H Forbisbl A W Hogue Henry Neault Ben Rogers Sparks Martin Co Wm Sheperd Ramith G M RICHEY and is signed by the postmaster.

J. A. Enberg Joe Davidson Horace H. Forbisbl A. W. Hogue Ben Rogers Sparks Martin Co Wm. Sheperd Ramith

Christianity Elevates Women in World and Faith

A quotation by Herich Johnson argues that Christianity has raised women to a higher dignity by transforming qualities once deemed weak into divine worth through Christ. It asserts the gospel empowers women, aligning honor with spiritual virtue.

Christ Herich Johnson

Best of Service by Day and Night Hacks for Funerals

Day and Night Hacks provide funeral and private party services. Baggage transfer offered on Sundays by E. L. Bussey and associates.

Remains of George Palmer logging car moved for repair

The remaining parts of the George Palmer logging car, derailed near Elgin, were sent to AlbinA today for assembly with new components. Dehom pottery at 906 Main Street, formerly Hunstock studio, is involved in the transfer.

George Palmer Elgin Albina Dehom Pottery of the Little Shop Main Street Hunstock Studio

La Grande City Warrants Funds Availability Notice

La Grande Oregon November 4 1908 city treasurer announces funds on hand to pay outstanding general fund warrants up to No 4765 endorsed March 14 1907 and that interest ceases on warrants No 6752 to 6765. Funds exist to pay water fund warrants up to No 7766 endorsed July 7 1968 with interest ceasing on warrants No 1512 to 7764.

General Fund of la Grande City

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Gedar Stoddard Lumber CO G. C. Scheurer Wallowa Union County THE George Palmer Lumber Company D. R. Eccles Tysburg Dearie C. P. Ferrin the Bridge of Sighs Matinees A. Gardenier Helen Brandon Satan Witches Art the Music Hall Waltere and Murray David Benge Do Oi Andrew Lun Lewis C. W. Thurston RB. Carr J. R. Muna Lee Boyd Svcd I. W. Faulk J. HB. McLachlin Babe Richard J. Wada Satecia Ona Hopking Cnessacie Mike McDowell Mra Rowe Mathson Ole Mathson B. Carr B. A. Stewart Eec Canes T. M. Wenger C. L Brown George Hamilton Laura Davis St. Peter's Church Upton H. Gibbs First Central Church of Christ N. A. West One Price Store Jennie Burstel Nellie Cramer James Furguson E. A. Myera Miss Birdie McCann Mies Hattle Orr Aliee Porter Lena Roberson Aktle Wilson Lalu Wheeler Henry Neault G. M, Richey Milano Oliver la Grande National Bank Bussey Paul E. L Edison Newlin Book & Stationery CO Oregon City Treasurer Heinzs City Grocery E. Polack Prop G. FE. Fowler Daily Observer
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