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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
3
Notice states funds exist to pay all outstanding general fund warrants up to No 6745 endorsed March 14 1807 and interest ceases on warrants No 8752 to 6765. Funds also available to pay water fund warrants up to No 7766, endorsed on water fund from No 7612 onward.
FE De Selders expands confectionery with hot chicken tamales and bite sized guinties. The store invites customers to order for ready service.
A terse reflection notes that the gravest failures touch the soul and haunt conscience, warning that moral compromise leaves lasting damage beyond material loss. The passage emphasizes inner harm over outward outcomes.
Amalgamated Sugar officials led by Fred G. Taylor and F. S. Bramwell returned from Wallowa County after meetings in Joseph, Enterprise and Lostine with Salt Lake officials. Local leaders pledge acreage and plan to set aside land for sugar beets as prospects grow for making sugar beets a major industry in Lostine and Enterprise.
In Why Girls Leave Home a wholesome, coherent drama promises exceptional merit at the Steward on Wednesday December 2. The tale follows a wilful girl drawn into questionable pleasures by a man, with the story unfolding as a cautionary dramatic work.
Thanksgiving weekend brought surprises in college and high school football. Portland hosted Oregon with Muttnomah Athletic Club blanked 10 to 0. Pendleton High beat Columbia College 4 to 0. Baker City beat Weston Normal 23 to 6. Seattle saw Washington defeat Oregon Agricultural College 32 to 0. Pennsylvania beat Cornel 4 to LT. Utah and Idaho tied 0 to 0.
La Grande teachers return from the Baker City annual association meeting. Pendleton hosts the next gathering with J. Landers as president and FLEK. Welles as secretary. Nell Nell of La Grande serves as treasurer and EB. E. Bragg joins the executive committee.
The 13 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs P V Stiles of Mille Andros farm east of Island City died yesterday. Funeral is set for tomorrow at 10 from the Presbyterian church with interment in the Masonic cemetery.
A notice seeks the owner of a lost gold watch and leather fob with a white and blue charm bearing the letter G. Return to this office for restitution.
D R Eccles presents motion pictures and illustrated songs featuring Wrongfully Accused and Won't You Come Over and Play Croquet. Other offerings include How to Prosper in Business and All Aboard for a Good Time. Doors open seven. ladies matinee Wednesday eight. children's matinee Saturday.
Oakland and San Francisco businessmen seek country raised youths for commercial roles. The Polytechnic Business College of Oakland offers a complete course with proven placement in business positions and homelike, low-cost accommodations. An illustrated catalogue is sent free upon writing to Prof. W. E. Gibson, 306 Twelfth St, Oakland, Cal.
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