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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
5
Local items record visits from Cove Summerville and Freewater, ongoing court and church meetings, a sugar factory workforce, and a Wallowa fair Union County day. Notable mentions include Elgin vs Wallowa football, Joseph Hopper and Pendleton visits, and a lively Current Topic club gathering with a Bonnie Brae dinner plans.
St Peter s Episcopal Church lists the tenth Sunday after Trinity with Sunday school at 10 and services at 11 and 6. Rev Bishop Paddock will preach Thursday evening and visit the parish. First Methodist notes Sunday school and worship times with sermons by Rev Jacob Finger and Rev C E Deal. A cordial welcome to all.
Washington avenue and Sixth Street hosts morning holy communion with new members received into the church. Evening sermon titled The Man Christ Jesus. Sunday school and prayer meeting details follow with Rev W Beomann, D D officiating.
Notice says sufficient funds in hands of county treasurer to pay all warrants issued before November 1, 1906 and interest will cease after September 24, 1908. Dated La Grande Oregon September 24 1908. John Frawley Union County Treasurer.
Island City faced the local high school squad in a 2 pm practice match at the ball park. The game served as tryouts for the season as Cove and Baker City tests loom, with La Grande showing strong second half depth.
Postmaster General Meyer orders local postmasters to work with schools to inform pupils about postal operations and delivery methods. Lectures may cover registry money orders and parcels post with a plan to boost efficiency and reader accuracy. Local postmaster Richey cites 13 415 172 misaddressed items at the dead letter office last year.
Engineers overhaul locomotive to rearrange the fire apparatus after a faulty test under high officials. The engine hauled nine cars up the hill before dying, and after current repairs it will be tested again to ensure it will fire properly.
The union county Oregon equalization board will meet at La Grande city courthouse on Monday October 19 1908 at 10 am. Petitions for reduction of assessments must be in writing sworn and filed in the first week of session. The board will sit for 30 days or until business finishes. Deod-wit R A Hug Assessor.
Decide on a meal at The Model Restaurant tonight. Options include popular staples and chef specials, with service starting at 6 p.m. Reservations recommended.
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