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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1908

Page

5

Local Items From Baker City and Nearby

Local notes report William Miller at Palmer junction and Conductor Waffle back on the Seton-Huntington run. Several residents travel for family visits, work, or illness while others plan trips to Portland, La Grande, and Baker City. Indian Jim moves toward Snake River hunting grounds. The community anticipates a railroad reaching Joseph by Christmas as Wallowa County grows more connected.

Lwilliam Miller Palmer Junction Waffle Seton-Huntington Peter Larm Caleb Nina Hunstock Main Avenue Thorson The Elgins A. W. Leffel Elgin Run Mestead Wallowa County Skiles Seattle Hot Lake Elfreda Roedell Walla Wal Anna Riestand Will Treain D. W. Robell la Grande Oregon Frank Bay Bay & Zweifel Umbing Arur Waegle Imbler Planing Mesdames J. P Connolly Fredutherford Frank O'Hara Wallowa BE. Bragg Island Alexander R Blackbirn First Baptist Church Bakerly Ealed Seng Mil Jim Oies Snake River

Paper manufacture in Maine prompts monthly eel paper shipment

A damaged OCR note references a Maine facility at Mechanic Dit e producing a large monthly shipment of paper. It mentions a company supplier and an unusual unit of measure for the sheets, with a figure of one million reels of paper and per sheet output, but the text is garbled and names or dates are unclear.

United Fates Mechanic Dite Maine

Police patrol drags drunken man from near brewery

A man in a beastly state of intoxication was found on Jefferson Avenue near the Brewery building. Police used a Foley hotel push cart to haul him to the jail as he could not name himself. He will be cross-examined once sober to learn where he obtained the alcohol.

Jefferson Avenue Foley Hotel

What Should Be the Tests of Church Membership

Evening subject The Marvelousness of Unbelief. Special music by the choir. Sunday school 9 45 a m. W Brenholts superintendent C I serve Jee GIO op am Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m Rev 8 W Bes minn D D minkster.

Washington Avenue

Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity Services

Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity schedule includes Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. and evening service at 1 p.m. Rev Upton TH Dibbs, rector.

Upton TH Dibbs

Bible School Rally and Services Announced

A church bulletin lists a 45 minute Bible school for all ages and a special Bible class rally with prayer and praise. The Lord's Supper at 11, sermon at 11 20 titled The Passover of Tarael and Our Passover. A separate evening preaching service at 6 30. All are welcome, including strangers.

Bible School Bermon Tarael Anain Jantor CC Fermon Elrangers

First Methodist Episcopal Church Service Schedule

Corner M Avenue and Fourth Street hosts Bible school at 11 a.m. public worship with the sermon on Patience. A class meeting at noon led by Mrs. HL Rogers. Byworth league discusses The Christian's Path to Fame led by Miss Lulu Dawson at 6:30 p.m. Evening worship on Why Saturday is Not Our Sabbath. Epworth League meeting Tuesday 7:20. Teachers' meeting Thursday 7:45. Prayer meeting nightly. Social at the parsonage this evening. Rev. C. E. Deal, pastor.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Fourth St HL Rogers Byworth League Lulu Dawson Epworth League Buetnese C. E. Deal

South La Grande Ladies Host Evening at Parsonage

The Methofiet church women of South La Grande host an entertainment and refreshment night at the parsonage next to the church. Attendees are assured a good time and plenty to eat.

Pastime theater crowds overflow as two shows offered

At the Pastime theater last night the venue could not hold the crowd. Many were turned away while patrons bought additional tickets from ushers to see Meg and the Olympic game footage. The program showcased diverse feats of skill and strength in clear, bright pictures. The same show repeats tonight.

Meg

Village Gossip Inspires Local Theater Review

The Sherwood stage features at Village Gossip a lively tale where the gossip spreads trouble for the innocent, while a rebuke and reward balance the plot. Furz performs stunts that elicit audience notices, and Rug Pickers provide heart and novelty to enliven the program.

Mr. Furz

Beenie Program Show Delivers Laughs and New Shorts

The Beenie manager Mr Gardinier promotes this week’s bill with the Merry Widower causing smiles for all. A store hero woos a fur lady but is outdone by a college man. The Coward follows a large patient man abused by a bully and learns virtue. Oh What an Appetite is another new number released September 2 described as courle.

Gardinier Beenie

Dying on Hich Mountain Side Near Valdez Alaska

Dr F L E Chaney a prominent local physician lies fatally injured on a Valdez Glacier mountainside after a 14 hour exposure. He ascended with three men to 2500 feet before slipping 200 feet down a rocky incline. Chaney formerly lived in Portland Oregon as hundreds search with axes and lanterns up the mountain.

Solous Valdez Glacier FL E. Chiney Dr. Chaney Portland Ore

Guarantee law upheld by Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court upholds Oklahoma's Henk Low constitutional, ruling in favor of the guarantee law as applied within the state. The decision reinforces the law's mechanisms and implications for enforcement in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

Supreme Court Upholds Bank Deposit Guarantee Law

The Supreme Court today upheld the bank deposit guarantee law amid national campaign controversy. Oklahoma adopted the first law of its kind into operation, with efforts to declare it unconstitutional being rejected by all justices.

Oklahoma

City leaders embark on elk hunting trip by Beaver Creek

The week begins with Mayor M K Hall Chief of Police J W Walden and Water Superintendent H C Giman visiting Beaver Creek headwaters for a hunting trip They plan to be away one day and return with a supply to sustain friends through winter rations.

M.K. Hall J. W. Walden H. C. Giman Beaver’ Creek

Banking Ad Promises Conservatism and Best Service

Time loans overdrafts temporary bonds warrants and other real estate liabilities listed. The ad touts capital stock surplus and undivided profit and circulations, while urging readers to open an account with a bank claiming a conservative, trustworthy record and strong future guarantees.

Judge Bean Hears Turner Oliver vs City of La Grande

Judge Bean takes testimony in Turner Oliver v City of La Grande to secure evidence ruled out in the prior trial. The case concerns a right of way on a portion of O avenue and ongoing efforts to address alleged street issues amid complex proceedings.

Bean Turner Oliver Vn City of la Grande O Avenue

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