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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
2
Imbler reports plans at Page mill to install electric lights in the engine room and a 75 by 11 foot warehouse being built. Kiddle aims to buy three dynamos to run day and night, and a flour bleacher will make the mill among the region's best. Other items note Beddis barn, Jensen brick room addition, Galla from San Francisco in spuds market, local snow, apples in cold storage, potato digging soon, Brooks paints his house.
The University of Oregon Glee and Mandolin clubs will tour eastern Oregon during Christmas holidays with stops in Salem Portland Hood River Pendleton Baker City La Grande The Dalles and more The clubs are described as the strongest in years with about 50 men vying for six places under director I M Glen and manager Merie R Cheesman.
Mr and Mrs Colon R Eberhard just married in Joseph spent last evening in La Grande on honeymoon en route to Portland to visit his mother. He once sought the joint representative seat for Union and Wallowa counties and though defeated his La Grande vote was strong. The couple stay with Judge and Mrs J W Knowles before touring Portland and return to Joseph for Mr Eberhard to resume his law practice. The bride formerly Miss Knap er is highly esteemed.
No complaints filed as of now with no petitions presented to lower assessments. The time limit runs until Saturday night and a demand for adjustments would set an unusual precedent. Lost Pearl-handled penknife between Heulat's store and the Farmers feed barn. reward offered at the local office.
Union high school football heads to Union for a big afternoon game against La Grande. It’s the first meeting in two years and could decide the county title as the winner must then beat Cove to claim the laurels.
Mrs M M Davison of 479 Gifford Ave San Jose California praises Electric Bitters as a strong family remedy for headache biliousness torpor of liver and bowels emphasizing its digestive benefits. Sold under guarantee at Newlin's drug store for 60 cents.
Patrons are asked to call Main 18 for editorial or news discussions and Main 12 for business matters. Subscription business and complaints should go to the business office using Main 13 two rings as directed by central.
The ad promotes dining at The Model Restaurant The Old Standby with paragon cooking, faultless food and rapid courteous service. It touts popular prices and a regu lar dinner for 35 cents and tickets for 4.50, inviting patrons to try the establishment.
The city of La Grande Oregon calls a special election for November 24 1908 to approve amendments to the city charter as proposed by the council. Polls open 9 a m to 5 p m with ward polling places and appointed judges and clerks listed.
Mary E R Swauger administratrix files final account in Union County Oregon. Court sets November 2, 1908 at 2 PM for hearing objections to the report. Notice dated October 34, 1908.
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