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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1908

Page

3

Fraternal lodge notices and meeting times in La Grande area

Local notices list meeting nights and visiting member invitations for Masonic and Odd Fellows chapters, Woodmen of the World, Pythians, Foresters of America, and related groups. Entries specify halls, rhythm of meetings, and names of officers inviting attendance.

Woodmen of the World la Grande Lodge No W. O P. Hall Corpe M. M. Marquis J. H. Keeney

Fruit land purchase near Imbler signals orchard future

J. A. Throwson buys 80 acres from C. BR. Hibberd at Imbler, with 31 acres already set to Gano trees and 49 more to be planted this fall. Throwson, experienced in fruit and nuts, believes Sand ridge land near Imbler is ideal for commercial orchards and foresees a region becoming a vast orchard in a few years.

J. A. Throwson C. BR. Hibberd Throwsco Tne Éhards Imbler

Average Wheat Crop Varies by Region Report

Washington state informs that the crop expected wheat yield totals about 27,000,000 bushels with growers earning similar to a normal year though prices are higher. Oats and barley also decline with oats about half last year’s yield. local mills use 6,000,000 bushels remaining in the belt.

Arrasmith Northern Pacific Great Northern Washington Atrasmith

Oregon Apple Growers Likely Unaffected by Freight Rise

R H Weber of this city and state board of horticulture says Oregon apple growers will not feel a freight rate increase since Oregon apples are shipped directly to New York for wealthy customers. He notes shipments to the middle west via Chicago would carry higher costs, but Oregon producers should evade major impact.

R. H. Weber State Board of Horticulture Oregon Mr. Weber Chronicle New York Middle West Chicago

Foresters Court Maid Marion adopts midweek meeting change

The Foresters court named Marion No. 22 adopts a resolution to meet mid Wednesday evening at o'clock starting this evening. Full attendance desired as business of importance will be before the court. Also notices lumber for sale at half price from old mill buildings.

Marion No. 22 G. V. Hendricks H. H. Huron Summerville

Tragic electrocution of 16 year old at Alden candy factory

John Bates aged 16 employed at the Alden candy factory in Portland was instantly killed when his right hand touched a high voltage cable on a fourth floor fire escape. The accident occurred at noon as he paused to eat, after waving to a friend. An inquest will be held and the electric company questioned about unprotected wires near the escape. Also included are unrelated notices about patent remedies and a final settlement notice for the Swauger estate filed in Union County Oregon with a hearing set for September 7, 1908.

Portland John Bates Alden Candy Factory North Tenth Street John Bates Candy Works Coorner Oarden Electric Light Company Mary B. Swauger Emanuel Swauger Union County Oregon

Wise Men Know When to Speak and Be Silent

A compact proverb notes that wisdom lies in choosing silence or speech as the moment and purpose require. It emphasizes restraint and timing as marks of true prudence.

Fragmented Tea Ad Prompts Misread Pricing Claim

A garbled OCR snippet mentions tea quality and money back promises but is unreadable. The fragment cites buyers and refunds but lacks coherent details or clear entities.

Notice to Lot Owners on Monthly Payments

A notice to lot owners instructs them to leave monthly payments at Henry and Carr's in the Cemetery Committee building. The message seeks to guide unfamiliar section members to proper payment drop location.

Faint Heart Leads by Nose in Fair Indy Opinion

A terse editorial mocks a pale stance guiding public mood in Indianapolis. It argues bold leadership wins in the capital city, contrasting cautious sentiment with decisive action. The piece critiques hesitant policy and praises clear, proactive governance.

Notice of Filing Pinta Surveys in Willamette Meridian Townships

Notice that approved plats of surveys for fractional sections in Townships 6 North Range 44 East and Township 4 North Range 41 East Willamette meridian have been received. They will be filed Tuesday September 15 1908 at 9 a m and applications for land entry in these townships will be accepted thereafter by Register F C Bramwell and Receiver A A Roberts.

East Willamette Meridian

Price Cut At Jolly and Dislett Barbershop

JOLLY and DISLETT announce shaving price reduction from 25 to 18 cents. After September 1 the original scale will be in effect to better accommodate patrons while maintaining high quality service.

Second hand dealer ad targets quick sale calls

A terse ad urges selling to R. A. Crawford, a second-hand dealer, offering the highest cash price and listing the phone number Black 1521 for contact.

R. A. Crawford Black

For Rent Rooms Opposite the Hon

Modern house listings offer rooms for rent near the hotel area. Call after 7 p m for details and availability.

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