Local items from La Grande reflect travel and visits
Mrs Upton H Gibbs is confined to the house while many locals, including George Currey and Sumpter-bound travelers, make trips to Wallowa. Miss Emma Harlan visits from Council Ida ho, with others arriving from Chicago and San Francisco. Carpenters lay a colonial verandah in downtown La Grande, and talk of a territory fire system grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton H. Gibbs
George H. Currey
Wallowa
George Ball
Sumpter
Emma Harlan
Council
Idaho
Her Mathers
W. Ludlow
Chicago
David Bay
A. B
Tonicia Taok
Cook
Jack O'Neill
Points West
George T. Bil
Baker Cis
Athena
Crandall
South Im Grande
Paddock
At Peter's Episcopal Church
A. Floyd
Sixth Street
W. Richardson
Lower Cove
la Grande
Richardson
Jower Cove
South la Grande
Goodnough
Drunken Watchman Miller Found Dead in San Rafael
In San Rafael California on an October day Jacob Miller a watchman succumbed to alcohol craving and died after asking to be locked up. His body was later found by a fellow worker.
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Bulidos
San Rafael
Cal
Oct
Jacob Miller
Murderer Exonerated in Tacoma Case
In Tacoma Harry Blarr who killed his uncle Joe Bley mistaking him for a burglar has been exonerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Harry Blarr
Joe Bley
Tag Day Planned by Methodist Indies in Near Future
The Indies of the Methodist church announce a Tag Day to be held in the near future. The event aims to raise funds for church activities and missions. Funds and volunteer participation are expected to be highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indies of the Methodist Church
Fifty One Miles of Road Reaches 51 Mile Post on Wallowa Extension
Lostine Oct 9 special says the construction crew laying steel on the Wallowa extension reached the 51 mile post this morning, about five miles from Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Lostine
Wallowa
Enterpriga
Evening Koffee Klatch Guests Named
The Evening Koffee Klatch will be entertained this evening by Misa Margaret Newlin and Mr and Mrs FL Meyers at the latter's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koffee Klatch
Misa Margaret Newlin
Mr. and
Mra
FL. Meyers
Dentist Dr McMillan Offers Painless Dentistry
Dr W D McMillan advertises painless dentistry and expert gold work with special care for children's teeth. Office located in the La Grande National Bank Building and both phones listed.
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la Grande National Bank
Buckskin Carriage Horse Outruns City Pound Likely in Oregon
Councilman J. T. Williamson boasted his buckskin horse could outrun anything four legged. The horse escaped and ran from Williamson toward the city pound where a dollar fine was entered against the councilman for the uncatchable mount. Poundmaster Gleason’s rope skills were noted as the buckskin reportedly achieved the lead and breached the fence.
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J. T. Williamson
Oregon
Williamson
Ue Poundmaster
Gould da
Gleason
Buffalo Bill
Tedugory
Williameon-way
Coupings
Buckskim
North la Granie
Coffee: Why Schilling's Best Claims Superior Value
A short promotional note asserts Schilling's Best coffee is superior and that customers will keep their money if they disagree the product is the best.
The Modesty of Women and Medical Remedies
A fragmented ad-like text argues female modesty hinders medical exams and promotes Dr. Bierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness. It touts nonalcoholic ingredients, doctor endorsements, and a booklet from Dr. R. V. Floren of Buffalo New York, claiming strong cures and practical evidence.
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Shane
Dr. Bierce
Eure
R. V. Ploren
Ofuffalo
N.Y
Pierce
Sunday Church Services and Pledge Drive Notice
Sunday at the churches lists Holy Communion at 5 a.m. and services at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Those with pledge cards are asked to bring them filled out and signed, as unsigned cards are valueless.
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Trinity
Central Church of Christ Fall Bible School Rally
Central Church of Christ announces its annual fall rally with special vocal and instrumental music. A welcoming atmosphere and men’s class precede worship. After the school session, observed events include a Lad’s supper and a short address. Youth groups meet at 6 30 p m with evangelistic service at 7 30 p m led by Rev. C H King.
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Central Church of Christ
Bible School
C. H. King
Sunday Services Cancelled Evening at Presbyterian Church
Owing to the pastor's absence there will be no evening services. Morning hours will be filled with Sunday school and church services.
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Inst Presbyterian Church
Pinst Method and Frtesnnal Mhnech Corner Service Schedule
Sunday schedule lists Bible school at 11 a.m. public worship at 4:30 p.m. Epworth League on the Christian's Two Sufficent Guides led by Mrs. Mary Riesland-West at 4:30 p.m. Evening evangelistic service by W. L. McDiarmid of Franklin Pa at 7:30 p.m. Weeknight meetings 7:30. Rev C B Deal pastor invites all to attend.
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Avenue
Fourth Street
Philadelphia
Epworth League
the Christian
Mary Riesland-West
W. L. McDiarmid
Franklin, Pa
C. EB. Deal
Poator
Coffee at 10c per pound with long freight discounts
A sale pitch promises coffee at 10 cents a pound delivered via 3000 miles of railroad freight from the roaster. The grocer refunds the money if you don’t like Schilling's Best, with the seller paying the grocer.
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Schilling
Special Election to Approve La Grande Charter Amendments
Notice for a special election in La Grande Oregon on November 24 1908 to approve amendments to the city charter. Polls open 9am to 5pm with ward polling places ward judges and clerks named. City Hall ward one officials J P Clark BE C Davie Frank Kilpatrick and clerks William Miller Arthur Crutin.
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City of
la Grande
Union County
Oregon
City of Grande
Council of the
City of la Grande
Recorder of the
Art
Severn
Firet
City Hall
J. P. Clark
BE. C. Davie
Frank Kilpatrick
William Miller
Arthur Crutin
Council Chamber
Peter Kuhn
F. 8. Bramwell
George Ball
H. E. Coolidge
A. W. Nelson
Judge Rameey
Penn
Avenue
C. C. Penington
B. W. Grandy
John Cates
C. A. Vurpillat
A. C. Williama
Bernata Logeien
Orme Ponemaren
G. BE
Wher
John Sheak
J. Vanderpoel
Warren P. Noble
E. Cor
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Red Cross
Frank Grdloway
W. D. McMillan
Ngham
Pophant
A. T. Hill
O’connel’s
Coats
J. A. Arbuckle
Inah UK
Rey
Acre
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
C.W. Preston
Depot Street
Bussey
Paul
KL. Bussey
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