W C T U Convention Set for Union County
The fifteenth annual W C T U convention will be in Union in September 2021 with sessions starting at ten o'clock Thursday. A Matron's silver medal contest by local matrons will be held the same day. Delegates from Elgin Union and visitors are welcome and may be entertained. Those planning to attend are urged to contact county superintendent Mrs Hattie M Wolfe of Union. Mrs Mattie M Steath of Portland will headline Friday events.
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Unio County
Union
Elgin
Hattie M. Wolfe
Mattie M. Steath
Portland
Latimer and Miss O Bryant wed in Baker City
The marriage of F. M. Latimer of La Grande and Miss Gertrude O Bryant of Baker City was performed September 11 1906 at the residence of A J Brown by Rev J R N Bell with the Baker City Herald noting the bride hails from this city and the groom from the beet sugar city. Also an ad offers a furnished room for rent to Mrs Eva Simmons at corner 8th and N streets.
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Aker City
Oregon
A. J Brown
J.R.N. Bell
F. M. Latimer
la Grande
Gertrude O'Bryant
Baker City
Harald
Eva Simmons
8Th and
N Streets
Local items and notices from La Grande area
Register E W Davis in Salem for state fair. Mr and Mrs Metziar of Meacham visit La Grande. Mr and Mrs Buckley return from Portland. Mrs G C Scott of May Park leaves for Nebraska. J M Choate of Summerville transacts business. Ordinance creates sidewalk on N Greenwood and Trowbridge. District Attorney F S Ivanhoe leaves for Enterprise for murder trial of Bare. L G Glendell to Portland then San Francisco and Santa Barbara to live with uncle Silk. Jerome Carroll dies at Corvallis and body returned to Union. Special Agent J H Alexander transferred to Portland. wife with him in Colorado. Rev W E Powwine to visit Oregon from Honolulu in Pendleton by Sept 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register E. W. Davis
Salem
Mrs. Metziar
Meacham
la Grande
A. Buckley
Portland
GC. D. Scott
May Park
Nebraska
L. G. Glendell
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
California
Mr. Silk
Jerome Carroll
Mattie Carroll
Union
State Agricultural College
Corvallis
Oren
W. E Powwine
Pendleton
Butters
Honolulu
Oregon
Sugar Opinions Spark Debate on Beet and Cane Varieties
Sigmund Stein, an English sugar expert at the International Congress of Applied Chemistry in Rome, argues that all sugar is essentially the same despite public belief in different kinds. He notes trade promotions create false hierarchies and cites Canada’s push for a home beet sugar industry as a model following the United States.
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Canada
United States
Sigmund Stein
Rome
Gambling charge for Owl saloon proprietor
Chief of Police Rayburn swore out a warrant for H. C. Gomer proprietor of the Owl saloon charging him with permitting gambling. Trial set for seven thirty this evening before Justice of the Peace Hough.
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Rayburn
H. C. Gomer
Owl Saloon
Justice of the Peace
Hough
Prompt Payment of Policy Proceeds by County Treasurer
County Treasurer Frawley presented a check for one thousand dollars to Mrs. Gera Lewis the policy proceeds for her late husband A. F. Lewis. The death claim was approved with proof of death dated September 7 and full payment issued September 11.
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Frawley
K.of P
Gera Lewis
A. F. Lewis
Judge Eakin Leases Home in Salem on State Street
Justice elect Robert Eakin has leased the Metscham house in Salem. The residence, regarded as one of the city’s finest spots, sits on State Street, a block from the state capitol.
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Robert Eakin
The
Supreme Court
Metscham
Salem
State Street
State Capitol
On the Bridge at Midnight Comes to Steward's Opera House
Amusements note announces the Scotch Concert Company will perform at Steward's Opera House on October 1. The review cites mixed opinions from several papers, praising the production’s scenic achievement, story of a blind mother seeking her lost child, and the balanced mix of tragedy and comedy through characters named Germany and Reddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steward’s Opera House
New York
Rochester
Chicago
Germany
Reddy
Sunshine
Shadow
On the Bridge at Midnight Delivers a Strong Cast This Season
Review notes the production features an exceptionally strong company this season, with restrained tone and steady performances. The show’s atmosphere and cast precision lift the material above standard fare.
Wedding Bell in La Grande Seals Union County Pair
On September 12 1906 Mr H Ball and Miss Hannah Lomstock both of Gove Union county were married in La Grande with John Hough Justice of the Peace officiating They are well known in the valley and reside on First Street in this city as friends extend best wishes for a long peaceful voyage over matrimony.
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H. &. Ball
Hannah Lomstock
Gove
Union County
Wara
la Grande
John ©. Hough
Ball
Li Gr
First Street
Observer
Model Restaurant Promises Fresh Oysters and Varied Fare
An advertisement invites patrons to try Eastern Oysters and a full bill of fare at a model restaurant. It promises abundant, up to date market offerings and skilled cooking, and invites couples to dine with open evenings and affordable prices.
Marriage of John Dishman and Della Gutridge
John Dishman and Miss Della Gutridge were married last evening at the Gutridge home, the ceremony conducted by Rev. C H King in the presence of the bride and groom’s families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dishman
Della Gutridge
Mrs. Eutridge
C. H. King
Women of Woodcraft Meeting Notice For This Evening
All women of Woodcraft in this city are asked to attend a regular meeting this evening to address important matters. Lreezie Evisworts Glerk is noted as organizer or contact.
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Lreezie Evisworts
Stensland Declares Innocent in Bank Dispute
Theodore Stensland, in Chicago, says he was falsely accused of betraying his father. He asserts his father is not a thief and claims the estate will cover the shortage. He accuses Herring as the real culprit and alleges the bank was closed against advice from J P Morgan and other financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps News Association
Chicago
Theodore Stensland
Herring
Stensland
J.P. Morgan
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Golden Rule Company
Adams Avenue
Geo. T. Parr
C. B. Simmons
Lec'y and
Mgr
Parr-Simmons Company
Grande Ronde Valley
Jefferson Ave
Greenwood St
la Grands
Watts Drug CO
Depot Street
NEW School Caps
E. M. Wellman &CompAny
W.C. U Convention
Marritd
RED Cross Drug Store
A. C. Maglennan
Pacific
Elk
Pac
Vergere
J. M. Choate
Summerville
Greenwood
Osborne
Hill
Trowbridge Steet
Fir
Valley
F. S. Ivanhoe
Enterprise
Bare
Brick Johnson
United States Land Office
J. H. Alexander
Portlane
Alexander
Colorado
Sporting Goods
Selby
T.N. Murphy
C. E. Hackman
the Model Restaurant
J. A. Arbuckle
Women OF
Woodcraft
Glerk
Andrews
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