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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1908

Page

5

Local items from Grande Ronde area visitors and residents

Local brief lists residents and visitors in Grande Ronde and nearby towns. Names include J B Larkin A Bout of Morgan Eileen Peate Miss Florence Harris Wm Heide Bert Winpuple Malph Harper and others. The notes mention travel to Pendleton Grants Pass Baker City and Portland for work, study, and family matters with several hospital and regatta references.

B. Larkin Morgan Grande Eileen Peate Weiser Jack Heally F. M. Fox Test Bert Winpuple Ayétte Thalia City Elgin J. F. Babett, Jr Eagle Valley Malph Harper Dayton Waa David Pitzgerald Miss Baker Iowa Grants Pass Charles Wilson Grande Rone Hospital G. A. Blake Baker City Jodi Crandall L. L. Warner Thoxelyn Trent Baker Ocity

Taft and Roosevelt Await Toledo Meeting Response

The Taft party awaits Roosevelt’s decision on the Foraker Taft discussion at Toledo. It is stated Taft expected to meet Foraker there. A social event is planned this evening at Mrs. O Connell’s home, 1104 avenue, hosted by Catholic ladies.

Middle Bass Island Taft Roosevelt Toledo Foraker

Railroad to Burns Country Planned by Eccles

Grant Geddes of Oregon Lumber and Sumpter Valley railway received word from David Eccles that officers and directors will visit Baker City and Burns Harney County by auto. The delegation includes Eccles Nibley Dee and W H Warthy with Geddes and West guiding. A Burns extension is strongly hinted as likely to materialize. In other notices, M J Alston thanks choir and friends for funeral kindness after his wife's death. Funeral for the late Dillon held at Henry Carr chapel with interment at Masonic cemetery beside his recently laid sister.

Bere A. Benham Mise Bertha Kelly Astoria C. Hy Metiit Atton, O A. S. Richardson C. E. Upton George Ball Sumpter Hail Melvin Lark Clark J. L. Reavis Walla Walla Wallowa County Thomas Wade Landi Iy Grant Geddes Oregon Lumber Company Sumpter Valley Railway David Eccles Ogden Baker City Burns Harney County Auto Says C. W. Nibley Judge Dee W. H. Warthy Utah Construction Company Baler City Joseph A. West Sumpter Valley Burns Country

Presbyterian Cooking Exchange Cancelled Wednesday Afternoon

The Presbyterian church announces a cooking exchange rescheduled from Wednesday afternoon to September at 2 oclock. It will be held at Men W. H. Bohnenkamp on Second Street with Uy a invited. Hosts plan a Coke book and beet recipe collection and offer a buffet lunch at one.

Presbyterian Cooking Exchange Presbyterian Church W. H. Bohnenkamp Second Street

Mrs. Roberts Dies After Long Illness in Pendleton

Mrs. A. A. Roberts wife of the United States land office receiver here died at the family home 910 Main Street after a two year struggle with consumption. She will be buried in Heppner with interment at the family homestead where she grew up among Oregon pioneers. Her husband son Edward 15 months and three sisters in Pendleton and Portland survive, with a wide circle of friends mourning.

A. A. Roberts United States Land Office Main Street Heppner Morrow County Nevada California Edward Thomas Ayers Eugene A. Vaughn Pendleton Frank Richardson Portland Roberts Cassinx Matlock Heppir Uwaithin County iMern Oregon

Ladies Aid Host Cooked Food Sale at Furniture Store

The Ladies Aid of the Baptist church will hold a cooked food sale Saturday afternoon at Adcock and Fritts furniture store. Proceeds benefit church missions and outreach programs.

the Ladies’Aid of the Baptist Adcock and Fritts’ Furniture Store

Strawing Roads: Farmers to Pay for Dusty Highways

Strawing roads is funded by county road work with stockdale directing hundreds of loads of harvest chaff spread across dusty districts. Teams haul straw from fields to roads, delivering around 40 loads per mile, improving highways for heavy hauling and reducing wear on farm stock and wagons.

Walla Walla Stockdale Erdin

Pastime to Feature J K Hiatt Singing at Event

At the Pastime the management hopes to please patrons by securing J K Hiatt, the well known angel of corn songs, to sing Moving Day this evening. The notice mentions Pounders Week and a $100,008 municipal appropriation, with the fund already larger than expected.

Fontime J. K. Hiatt Angel of Corn Philadelphia

Fire Near Baker City Burns South of Town

A fierce forest fire raged about 12 miles south near the Bennett and Wisconsin mills, burning a three mile long washings covered district. Workers from the mills fought the flames all night. the wind kept the fire from reaching buildings, and damage is expected to be limited as timber had been already cut.

Baker City Burnt River Bennett Wiecenein Bennett & Ben Wisconsin Mills

Chicago Marathon Draws Large Field at Main Athletic Club

Chicago, Sept 4 The Manila Marathon run of the main Athletic Club of Chicago, a major event of its kind in the West, will be contested tomorrow from with a big field of entrants.

Chicago

Remains Escort Planned for Mrs Roberts at Elke Club Roone

A gathering is set at the Elke' club roone this evening at 6 34 to accompany the remains of Mrs Roberts wife of Brother A A Roberts to train No B Cc & Dunn.

Elke’ Club

Catholic Church Social At Mr O Connell Home

The ladies of the Catholic church hold an afternoon and evening social at the home of Mr. O Connell 1104 O Avenue. A good attendance was seen this afternoon and refreshments will be served this evening drawing many to attend.

O'Connell O Avenue

Canyon Tomatoes At L Thorn Grocery

Fresh home grown Canyon tomatoes available at L Thorn's grocery for 0c per box. Grown by Fred Braden. Sale notice dated 4 11.

L. Thorn’s Grocery Fred Braden

Two Boxes Best ToKet Soap For The Price Of One

Red Cross drug store promotes a sale offering two boxes of ToKet soap for the price of one. The bargain highlight targets value for shoppers seeking basic personal care items. Limited stock may emphasize urgency.

Red Cros Drug Store

Grange Notes Show Picnic Plans at Proebatel’s Grove

Bluse Mountain Grange held an afternoon meeting last Wednesday with a postponed alfalfa discussion due to a leader's absence. Final arrangements were set for a picnic to be held at Proebatel's grove near Saturday. All are anticipating a pleasant gathering.

Bluse Mountain Grange Proebatel's Grove

Community Granges Contest Shapes Up For State

Members debate a friendly contest between single and married members with rewards for the winner. An merit reading by Ethel Redhead on The awakening of farmer. Next meeting emphasizes canning and preserving fruits and vegetables. Attendance high. notes from Mattie H Golden, Sec. B. M. G. No. 345. Two for One. Two bottle liquid hand sanitizer for the price of one.

Mian Ethel Redhead

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