Local items recount routine travel and events in the region
W A Weale traveled to North Powder for business as J M Hints and James McCoy arrived for local matters. Pacific Express agent J B Birch inspected the focal office as No 4 train ran late. Peter O’Sullivan returns from Pendleton and J W Oliver from Union. many farmers attend the Walla Walla fair. References to Coolidge, Roberts, Grady, and several visits note social and civic activity. Gearin speaks at the opera house. Eastern Star members Mac Wood and Sadie Given go to Baker City. Eva Harmon visits Portland relation to a Michigan lumber interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Weale
North Powder
J. M
James ‘McCoy
Bpokane
J. B. Birch
Pacific Express
Peter O'Sullivan
Pendleton
J. W. Oliver
Oregon Fire Relief Association
Union
Walla Walla
B. B. Coolidge
Wallowa
Coolidge
Goring
Woborts
Clausty
Roberts
Fred BR. Bwaney
Council Bluffs
Iowa
H. A. Clemens
Senator Gearin
Portland
Opera House
H. C. Grady
Mesdamee Mac Wood
Sadie Given
Eastern Star
Baker City
J. K. Romig
Baker
C. M. Dumphey
Huntington
Eva Harmon
Faginaw
Mich
Vislt
M. Richey
Harmon
State Electors Named for Presidential Vote Across Counties
Local voters will soon select presidential electors rather than directly choosing the president. The list shows electors from various counties including Gilliam Multnomah Douglas Linn Marion Baker Coos Umatilla Benton Clackamas Washington Yamhill and Union. Notable names include W T Grider and J B Lee among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter 8. Beck
Umatilla
W. T. Grider
Unton
James E. Quick
Coos Fc
Warner
Benton
Fence
John W. Bennett
Clackamas
William R. Lake
Multnomah
Michael J. Malley
Thos
A. Sweeney
For Sale Thoroughbred White Leghorn Breeding Stock
A single comb white Leghorn breeding group offered for sale. Inquiries directed to F. B. Houston Box 46 La Grande Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Houston
Box
la Grande
Ore
Local music club installs new officers for coming year
At the home of retiring president Mrs. N Molitor the Lyle Tuesday workers reinstall officers for the next year. Elected are Mrs. E C Moore president Mrs F B Currey vice Mrs Robert Newlin secretary and Mrs B Polack treasurer. A solo by Mrs Corbett and a piano piece by Mrs W W Berry entertained. The group outlined plans for the year and served refreshments. Mrs Julius Levy of San Francisco arrived to visit her sister on Penn Avenue and was warmly welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BN. Molitor
N. Molitor
J. Z. Richardson
Fred Currey
Anthony
E. C. Moore
F. B. Currey
Robert Newlin
B. Polack
Tiina Ass
Julius Levy
San Francisco
Penn. Avenue
Dr W D McMillan Dentist Painless Dentistry
Dr W D McMillan offers painless dentistry with expert gold work and special attention to children's teeth. Office located in the La Grande National Bank Building with telephone contact information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande National Bank
Scenic show draws two full houses with new vaudeville
The Scenic offered a full house last night with new vaudeville acts pleasing the audience. Walter and Murray received special favor for their new, well executed act. Mr Cheries Baker delivers clear announcements and picture descriptions helping viewers understand the films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Murray
The
Scente
Cheries Baker
Defections from Bryan Mount as Taft Support Grows
Democratic leaders across the nation desert Bryan and urge votes for Taft and Sherman. Chicago’s William Prentiss breaks with Bryan, calling him a failure and praising Roosevelt’s record. California’s John J. Barrett registers as a Republican, shocking party elders. North Carolina editor Slag McBee backs Taft for unity and governance. Baltimore’s George R. Willis, former Police Board president, will vote Taft, citing lack of trust in Bryan. Public sentiment appears shifting among Democrats nationwide.
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Bryan
Taft
Sherman
Richmond
Taft Business Men's Club
Baltimore
Chicago
Wiliam Prentiss
Taithepuewu Ow Bryan
Deneen
Stevenson
Prentiss
Dunne
Ardeit Bryan
Prevutiss
Roosevelt
Macks
Murphys
McGrawe
Taggarta
Sullivans
Joe Baileys
Democratic Party
John J. Barrett
Democratic Party of
California
M. F. Tarpey
Mr. Barrett
Barrett
Judge Taft
Slag McBee
The
Churchman
New York
Mr. Taft
South
Theodore Roosevelt
George KR. Willis
Police Board of
Old School
Wilila W
Wincere
United
Mr. Willis
Minnie B. Pierch Timber Proof Notice at La Grande Ore
Notice of intention to make final timber proof filed by Minnie B. Pierch of La Grande Oregon for lands in section 1 and 12 township 4 south range 7 E W M. Hearing set before the La Grande land office on October 27 1908. Witnesses include George A. Pibree Peter Hogensen Charles Farrier and Frank Gabhart. Register F Cc Bramwell. Aug 14 Oct 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Oregon
U. S. Land Office
Ore
George A. Pibree
Peter Hogensen
Perry
Charles Farrier
Frank Gabhart
F. Cc. Bramwell
Register
Bear Trap Foiled: Monster 500 Pound Bear Downed
Mr Brain's midnight pursuit of a bear in Cove overtook a half mile from the Devore place near the electric light plant. T J Ryan of the Devore plant set a monster trap, but the bear escaped the trap and was later killed by a rifle. The beast weighed over 500 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brain
Cove
Devore Place
Electric Light Plant
T. J. Ryan
Areus Major
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Summer Cold Hay Fever
Cored Hay Fever and Summer Cola from Batesville Indiana reports lasting three months of summer cold symptoms that disrupted business. A. J. Noebaum credits Foley’s Honey and Tar with quick cure after other medicines failed. His wife also benefited, according to A. T. Hill, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Noebaum
Batesville
Ind
Foley
A. T. Hill
Williams Mfg Props Cleveland Ad by A T Hill Druggist
Manufacturer listing for Williams Manufacturing Company props in Cleveland presented in an advertisement styled by A T Hill, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Mfg, Co
Cleveland
Roosevelt Hot Shot on Haskell and Taft Campaign
A letter condemns Governor Haskell as unfit for public trust and links him to national campaign management for Bryan. The author urges judging Mr Taft by deeds, not words, arguing party goals would harm the country and cause confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Mr. Taft
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BE. R. Butler
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Frank J. Miller
Linn
O. P. Coshow
A Huckenstein
Marion
J. McAllister
Sam White
Prohibition
W. P. Elmore
Hiram Gould
Washington
A. J. Hunsacker
Yambill
McKereher
W. D. McMillan
Nebraska
William Prentios
Sage Bryan
Crates
Democrats
North
Department of the Interior
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O’connel’s
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T. Spoo
Cotton
Coats
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San Francines Chronicle
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