Local News Notes From La Grande and Surrounds
The La Grande area and Island City report varied activity from visits and travel to council and mill business. Residents like Mrs Richardson and Mr Warren visit Portland and Eaton while new construction at Pioneer Flour Mill awaits better weather. Social gatherings include a Five Hundred party hosted by Mrs Slater with a long guest list and decorated rooms.
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Saeed
Loko
Cis
Bipsien
Bieta
Hia Woheings
Sarah
Fuser
Jean
Ieee
Ils
Snornling
Etic
Mathews
Moturnod
Arington
L. Richardson
Portland
A.J. Warren
Eaton
Leroy Lomax
Baker City
S & lWegnn Duchess-Wlelters
Kiddle
Island City
C. AL Bjerrit
Alton
Towa
Dre
Aebyeybert
Seattel
Observer
Pearl Huff
Naomi Fillameon
Elegen
Univeriy
Oregon
Opal Graham
Bartha Overseft
Logan
Utah
Pagraham
Montpelier
Laura Stults
Roxie Robbs
Clarence
C. D. Huffman
Salem
State Grangehich
la Grande
Pioneer Flouring Millcomny
Rmita
Sea
Mrz
J. D. Slater
Mia
W. J. Lindsey
Mics Slater
Washington Avenue
Mee. H.C. Grady
Julius Roesch
Mesadames
J. H. Watson
Charles Cochran
George Cochran
Charles Clements
M. K. Hall
C. T. Bacon
Newlin
J. J. Carr
W. H. Bohnenkamp
H. (. Grady
J. Theisen
O. KH. Didion
DeLyle Green
B. Donohue
F. L. Meyers
L. H. Russell
G. ©. Brags
J. M. Berry
C. A. Vurpillat
Dawson
R. Logan
N Molitor
R. L. Richardson
A. Newlin
J. van Buren
McCulley
Aikine
J. Snodgrass
Bad Thomas
Edmunds
L. Remillard
J. Clark
Warnick
Ritter
J. Slater
C. Smith
J. H. McCoy
Miesene Adams
Slater
Cheesewright
Newlon
Anson
Bohnenkamp
Publish Charter Soon for City Voters
The notice states the new city charter will be published in the Observer in a few days and voters will get a glimpse of what to vote on at the November special election. It notes the charter is four pages shorter than the prior rejected version and urges residents to read it in detail.
Wirt and Rechiin Face Close Showdown in Dance Contest
The article previews a tightly contested race between Wirt and Rechiin in a dance contest with both dancers described as clever and the event seen as highly competitive. The program includes a late night dance by Thomas Orchestra after the competition, running until midnight.
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Wittat
Sorina Lin
Rechiin
Thy Thomas
Mrs Jay Van Buren Hosts 500 Club Afternoon
Mrs. Jay Van Buren entertained the 500 club in the afternoon with light refreshments served to guests.
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Jay van Buren
500 Club
Blue Mounties Athletics Elect Officers for 1604
The Blue Mounties Athletiesmso club elected Fred Lottes as president and David Stoddard as manager for the year 1604. They plan an active football season after two years of formation and many battles. The group prepares to broadcast challenges and promote sportsmanship.
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Blue Mounties Athletiesmsoelation
Fred Lottes
David Stoddard
Alderman Ranch Near Tillamook Attracts High Offers
W F Alderman, who lives two miles north of Tillamook, offered 14 000 for his 50 acre ranch valued at 329 an acre. He asked 500 per acre for part and 400 for another portion. The property is considered highly valuable and Alderman reportedly netted 117 per cow in the past year. Gus Wickland is expected to buy the ranch.
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W. F Alderman
Tillamook
Tan
Hia
Hie
Alderman
Gus Wickland
Local notice copy muddled by OCR
Fragmented text shows a public notice style with names and dates garbled. Reads like a summary of a meeting or filing with references to a company, hearings, and a schedule but details are illegible. Contains scattered proper nouns and unclear actions.
Scenic theater draws crowds despite weather
Attractive musical numbers in a trio and steps program keep patrons flocking to the Scenic theater. The matinee today and three performances tonight close the present show with the big hit “Big Ben” drawing cheers from both Democrats and Republicans.
The Devil and Olga in a Tarnished Passion Play
In a melodramatic tale Karl temptation stalks Olga as a Devil tempter schemes to break their marriages. The husband pressures Karl to paint Olga’s portrait while memories, jealous rivalries, and a haunting spirit unravel the lovers’ resolve across a stormy sequence of meetings and confrontations.
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Karl
Wreets
Olga
Husband
Mimi
Kweshand
Staira
Rmoom
Devil
Dévila
Registration Books Open in County Clerk Office
Registration books will open Monday the 21st in the county clerk office to allow those not yet registered to register before the presidential election. Voters who swore their oath at the June election and were not previously registered will appear on the books as if registered regularly.
Captain Arla Meyers Leads High School Football Team
Captain Arla Meyers heads the high school football squad for fall until action by the student body. The team shows strong prospects with many returning players and new material. Heavy weight gains expected. practice postponed by rain. Coach Phil King, famed from Wisconsin, will assist alongside Monch Mickleson and James F. Wall from La Grande Investment.
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Arla Meyers
High Scout
Ingles Te
Monch Mickleson
Phil King
Wisconsin University
James F. Wall
la Grande Investment Company
Notice of Equalization Board Meeting in Thien Union County
Notice to ratepayers that the Equalization Board of Union County Oregon will meet at the La Grande court house on Monday October 12 1908 at 10 o clock a m Petitions for reduction of assessments must be written sworn and filed with the board during the first week of the session The board will stay in session for ten days unless work is completed sooner DeodWat R A HUG
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Equalization Board
Union County
Oregon
la Grande
Unclear Bank Redemption Fund Totals
Fragmentary financial figures mention a 5 per cent redemption fund with totals including 37,355,260 and 760,00 alongside 129,432.90 60,000.6 2,715.46 and 4,500,008.
Aster Show Postponed Amid Bad Weather Prospects
Inclement skies threaten the Aster show planned for next Saturday in this city. The general arrangement committee met to discuss the outlook and decided to postpone the event rather than risk a continuation of the poor weather. The postponement aims to hold the show at the first available opportunity.
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Evelyn
Allen Peal
Bing Mountain
Leint City
Wore Palmer Lumber Company
Peal
B. Currey
Momnt
Socildty
Petore Werk
Autherak
Weta Ie
Hasan
Rae
Cate
Tillamook Dairy Park
Populas Prides
the Devils
Elen
Elsa
Clonk
Robert Burton
George
Birnie
Baystone Alow
Calen
Taos
Abe
Ewe Aa
Cox
Scherd
Clark’s
O. N.T
Aan
Haly Pita
Wire
Naner
Bne
Pally
Eich
Duat
Vere Kde
Ine
the Golden Rule Co
Sel Aals
Thien County
Deod-wat
R, A. Hug
Farmers and Traders National Bank OF LA Grande
Benking House
OU & Bonds
Banka
Acai Area
the Farmers and Traders National Bank
JCA Grande
O’connel’s
O’connell
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