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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1906
Page
6
Mrs. C. T. Crawford hosted the Kaffen Klatch this evening. Mrs. W. H. Bohankamp entertained the Five Hundred club at her Caldwell Idaho guest Mrs. Wm. Mosby last night. A lavish supper featured a wreath of nasturtiums and white roses and dialias decor.
Rev and Mrs J D Gillilan witnessed the Pendleton marriage of son James D Jr to Miss Sybil M Dan iel. The elder Gillilan performed the ceremony in a large gathering. The couple left for Portland for a brief trip then return to Pendleton where they operate a business and reside in a well furnished home.
Philip Edmonds, arrested last Monday for breaking into an A N car and stealing merchandise, was arraigned before Judge Eakin today. He pleaded to the charges, and the judge sentenced him to two years in the state penitentiary. Edmonds, about twenty six, says he hails from Wisconsin and asked to be taken to the penitentiary promptly.
Five year old Tunaralot, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Delong of Ajcel, was laid to rest today. Interment followed at the Masonic cemetery with Rev B F Maredith officiating.
Stewart Huetz, an actor from Bose Idaho, was burned to death in an oil stove explosion at Brandon theatre in Everett this morning after leaving the stove burning while he slept.
G G Latimer visits Baker City this week while J W Messner, B F Webb, and D W Sheahan conduct business in the city. Lois Bueh of Kirksville Mo tabs legal work. Ethel McKennon travels from Portland for ten days with friends. W O W holds an eight oclock meeting. street supervisor Stoner builds storage. Heacock opens a new jewelry store. coal supply concerns affect rail towns. Richard Lambert leads the Steward Opera Company visit Friday and Saturday with praise from coast papers.
Miss Lois Buehl, leading attorney from Kirksville Missouri, is in the city for land office business. She is known as a capable prosecutor with a large practice and a history of representing clients across many states. This is her second Oregon visit this year as she meets with Dr. and Mrs. Moore during off hours.
Walter Plarce announced in La Grande that Le Grande Ronde Electric Company will replace the current system with a new arc light setup expected to arrive around January 1. The city will gain an electric light system claimed to be second to none in the United States.
City officials alert riders to ordinances mandating a bell on every bicycle wheel and lights after dark. The Observer notes business streets within free limits are restricted territory for cycling activity.
Richmond report states Mrs. Jefferson Davis received state troops and Confederate veterans honors at burial today near President Tyler’s monument.
The Methodist Episcopal church holds its first quarterly conference this evening at the parsonage with all board members urged to attend. Presiding Elder Gillilan will be present. McDonald's candies are pure wholesome and available fresh and delicious at Scheurer's.
There will be a meeting of the stockholders of the Grande Ronde Weil Company at Allcel, Oct. 27, at one o clock p m to decide what shall be dons with the wall and casing. S. L. Brooks, Pres. P. A. McDowato, sec.
At the regular Elks meeting last evening, several new members were initiated. After the initiation, attendees enjoyed an elaborate supper. The lodge reports rapid growth with new initiations at nearly every gathering.
The Junior league of the MEL church presents a short program and entertainment in the church parlors tonight. Admission is to be nominal and all are invited to attend. The little folks will recite and refreshments will be served after the program which starts at eight o clock.
Water will be shut off on Monros street between North Depot street and Second street and on T street and Madison Avenue after eight o'clock A M on Oct 20 for repairs to water mains.
The O R and N company in this city hires a night watchman for their coal stock. An official hinted the move could prevent fires and deter night raids while noting a watchman might repay his wages by safeguarding the fuel supply.
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