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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1908

Page

3

Fraternal Lodges Schedule Meet Weekly in La Grande

Numerous fraternal groups including M W A La Grande Camp No 7703 La Grande Lodge No 16 and Woodmen of the World hold regular meetings across evenings in local halls. Visitors welcome from EB Cox Clerk to J Vanderpoel Secretary and other officers, with details on hall names and meeting nights.

M. W. A. la Grande Camp No Reich la Grande Lodge No. 16 BH. Blystone N. G BB. Cox Cc. J. Vanderpoel Bec la Grande Aerie No Bile Hall D. H. Proctor W. P Woodmen of the World la Grande Lodge No K. of P. Hall Corpe M. M. Marquts J. H. Keeney Consu A. FF A. M. la Grande Lodge No A. F L. H. Russell W. M D. Huffman

Just What You Ordered from the Boss Butcher

An advertisement urges customers to trust their meat orders will be fulfilled exactly as requested. It invites calls to Main 16 and features the nickname of the shop as the Boss butcher.

Telephone Line Franchise Secured in Wallowa County

Wallowa Sun reports that Crowe secured a five year government line franchise and will start construction in November. The toll line will charge 25 cents with three phones on the government line to Sled Springs and nearby stations, with 15 cent switches from Wallowa. Crowe plans to order supplies upon return to La Grande and commence work early next year.

Wallowa Sun Crowe Flora la Grande Ihe This Place Sled Springs Chico Billy Meadow Wallowa

No Harm Done by Engine Noise in Rear Alley

Newspaper notes that the late night disturbances behind the N. K. West store were not gunshots but the over-explosion of a gasoline engine powering the private electric light plant. Last night noises caused worry until clarified as engine exhaust and misfire.

N. K. West Privates Electric Ght

Local option drive gains faith in state legislature

Reverend Royal W. Raymond, superintendent of the Washington Anti-Saloon League, returns from a state tour and says he expects a favorable majority in both the house and senate for the local option bill. He urges continued effort through the election day and cites the league’s two aims: defeat of Joe Cannon and suppression of the liquor trade.

Royal W. Raymond Washington Anti-Saloon League Saya Spokane Chronicle Raymond House Senate Friends of Local Option Mr. Raymond Anti-Saloon League Joe Cannon

Wallowa City Bans Wooden Structures in Business District

The Wallowa city council last Friday enacted an ordinance requiring fireproof materials only for new buildings in the business part of town. Drafted by attorney A B Cooley, the measure was passed after suspending Rule 5, with two readings by title and one in full, then approved and ordered for publication according to the bylaws.

Wallowa Cooley Tle Wallowa Sun

Amalgamated Sugar Announces Shift Report Times

The day shift is asked to report for work Monday morning and the night crew at 7 p.m. next Monday at the Amalgamated Sugar Company.

Amalgamated Sugar Company Amalgamated Sugar CO

Notice to creditors of The Farmers and Traders National Bank of La Grande

The Comptroller of the Currency announces creditors must present claims against The Farmers and Traders National Bank of La Grande Oregon to Receiver Claud Gatch with proof within three months from October 13 1908 or risk disallowance.

Washington, D. C Farmers & Traders National Bank of

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