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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
4
The La Grande Evening paper explains subscription rates and advertising terms, notes editors Currey Brothers, United Press service, and requires signed articles. It lists pricing for daily, weekly, and advance payments and outlines notices and condolences charges.
The piece lists rapid transit speeds across vehicles including boats autos trains and bicycles with various records such as a mile in 24 seconds and a 115.2 mph train claim. It then touches on threshing season and holiday money circulation plus a Washington primary result where Jones succeeds over Ankeny and North Yakima prepares exhibit boxes for a national convention in Albuquerque.
The Union city council weighs installing a municipal Webting plant with an estimated cost of about 25000 dollars. The decision affects city services and budget allocations for the coming year.
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Union county will hold its 17th annual convention in the Presbyterian church at Union on September 23 and 24. Helen D. Hatfield will be present. The committee invites delegates and urges preparation for entertaining attendees. Members planning to attend should send their names to Mrs. Auntie Wort, entertainment chair. County president Mrs. Mattie M. Wolte urges a strong convention.
The Wallowa event for Sunday September 20 will feature liberal music and speeches as part of a program announced today. A separate note says bridge construction work delays the project while the bridge gang continues work and will resume Thursday.
County Judge Olmstead presided at the address of welcome in Wallace County followed by a response and luncheon. Music by the Enterprise and the Wallows band provided entertainment with treats of coffee and apples for attendees.
Wallowa announces the program for a large demonstration a week from tomorrow when the La Grande excursion arrives. Locals show strong interest and promise to welcome guests. Meanwhile the railroad bridge over the Wallowa River is under construction with a steel gang expected to proceed toward Tinine by Thursday noon.
A water rights suit stems from Jacob Neuman versus Frank Counsell et al over Ladd creek. The case seeks to establish or contest perfect title rights under current state law. Landowners downstream and surrounding areas may be affected by the court’s decision and any ensuing allocations.
The night blooming cereus, called the “birty one in the city,” owned by Miss Paulie Lederle, is expected to open tonight. Four blossoms will light the window for admirers and couples likely to crowd to view the annual display. Miss Lederle will keep the shop well lit for observers to enjoy the bloom.
Bright moonlight will be visible again tonight after clouds hid the view last night. The display offers a strong chance for clear skies and a striking celestial sight if clouds depart.
Fort Grant exile Wil ion F Stewart trains hard for a 60 mile ride with a 15 mile run last night amid family tensions and a looming deadline. Finch Cooper opposes high school entry and a fatal domestic shooting follows. Minnie Copper, 18, seeks education while owners call to prove property. A bookkeeper seeks full or part time work.
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