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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
5
Local items note Miss Molly Proebstélis home from a visit to Arizona and various community notices. The Baker Herald and Observer cover church events, political club meetings, notable visits, and regional movements among residents and organizations.
Sufficient funds are in the hands of the Union County treasurer to pay all warrants issued before November 1, 1906. Interest on the warrants will cease after September 28, 1908. Dated La Grande Oregon September 28 1908. John Frawley Treasurer of Union County.
Mrs. George L. Cleaver will entertain a few intimate friends at dinner this evening. Mrs. Guy McCully will entertain at bridge whist next Thursday afternoon.
Dr W D McMillan offers painless dentistry and expert gold work with emphasis on children's teeth. Office located in the La Grande National Bank Building, both phones listed for contact.
St Peter's Episcopal Church holds Sunday School at 10 am and morning service at 11 am with an evening service at 5 pm. Vestry meets Monday at 7 30 pm. Rev Paddock to visit and preach Thursday at 7 20 pm. First Methodist Episcopal Church announces Bible school at 9 45 am and worship at 11 am with a noon class, 6 30 pm class meeting, and 7 30 pm sermon led by Mr W L McDiar mid, with Rev C B Deal as pastor.
Rev O H King presides at Washington avenue and Sixth St with morning worship at 9 45 praise and prayer 10 45 Lord's supper 11 10 sermon 11 90 two Great Covenants Law and Gospel CC E and Junior CE 6 30 preaching 7 30 sermon on A Terrible Disease and the Divine Cure or the Secret of Contentment Holy communion and new members received in morning Evening service subject The Man Christ Jesus Sunday school 9 45 W L Brenhort s superintendent CE service 2 0 p m prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 Rev S W Seemann D D minister.
Manager Gardinier announces three weeks of vaudeville attractions and says the system will be made permanent for a time at least. The plan targets steady shows and longer term scheduling to establish routine entertainment.
The Pastime drew a large audience with multiple silent reels. Crazed by Jealousy impressed viewers with its clear presentation while Pollewman Dream offered dreamer missteps in a light comedy. Willies Fall from Grace satirizes a Sunday school hopeful who slips into trouble and learns a lesson. How Glue Is Made appears in brief screening notes.
A local notice announces tonight’s cinema program starts promptly at 7 16 with longer films for the week. Heacock's orchestra performs several selections while the house remains warm and comfortable. Mr Burton's songs are well received and earn encores.
Island City reports a successful Rally Day at the Union Sunday school with attendance doubled from the prior week. Rev. McDiarmid of Pennsylvania preached and sang, while church leaders plan a heavy curtain division to separate primary and advanced classes for better instruction. Ed Kiddie travels to Portland and Seattle to visit his daughter Netta and Miss Stella Hunter. The M M Co sells its Main street brick furniture store to the Odd Fellows lodge for a future hall. Rushing work continues on the Plio ner Flouring Mill company warehouse and sidewalks burned in the recent fire are being repaired.
An advertisement from The Boss Butcher Stilwell promotes fast home delivery of first class meats. The message states meat will arrive almost immediately after the call and highlights the market as a specialty for quick service.
A sister’s illness and death prompt a public expression of gratitude to friends who stood by her bedside. The writer thanks those who offered assurance and sympathy and notes the Christian kindness will not be forgotten.
The structure, nearly three stories high and containing 26 rooms, features three steel vaults spanning the floors. It has hot water heating, electric lighting, and bed chamber call bells. The bishop’s public office and private room occupy the first two floors, with Father Kerrie’s apartment opposite. completion cost exceeds $20,000 and the home is praised as a state showpiece. A letter of congratulation from Protestant clergy accompanied the house warming.
The union county Oregon equalization board will meet at La Grande courthouse on Monday October 19 1908 at 10 o clock a m Petitions for reduction must be in writing verified by oath of applicant or attorney and filed with the board during the first week It is by law required to be in session and petitions not so made verified and filed shall not be considered.
The Old Standby invites you to choose dinner at The Model Restaurant featuring simple options and steady service. Enjoy classic dishes in a familiar dining room with quick seating and reasonable prices.
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