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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
2
Kris N. Krystad formerly employed at the local post office and now based in Idaho has accepted a circulation manager role at The Observer and began work this morning. He succeeds W. A. Worstell who resigned. Krystad is a capable cartoonist whose work will appear periodically.
The column lists church activities across St. Peter's, First Methodist, and M E churches. It notes morning communion services, Sunday schools led by W L Brenholts and G H Cursey, evening sermons by Rev J R Knodell and Rev C B Deal, union projects, prayer meetings, and a union Young People's service with music and a cordial welcome to all.
Interest centers on the Colleen skating scene as preparations build for a major event. A large audience is anticipated and excitement runs high over the fleet affair and the intertwining performances. The event is expected to attract frequent requests for tickets and attention.
A preacher named Janus Ward ner was arrested in Bablingham on September 14 after swearing loudly in a crowded area. Police say he became demented and caused a scene, startling bystanders during the disturbance at the local paper shop.
A chaotic report from Chicago dated Sept 1 describes a kidnap gang organized by Police Chief Skippy. Fifteen girls aged 10 to 18 are said to have been abducted this month, all from respectable families, as investigators race to locate them.
Albany witnesses a large crowd on King George Sound as the Atlantic Meet sails at 4 AM for the Philippines. The voyage leaves a day late and aims for Manila by October 1.
This notice urges deposit banking to avoid keeping cash on hand or at home or in an office. It promotes banking as secure day and night and claims customer security, courteous service, and reliable dealings with methods of business that will be perfectly satisfactory.
The Eastern Oregon Trust & Savings Bank announces its officers: F. M. Burkit as President, WM. Miller as Vice-President, Geo. L. Cleaver as Cashier, T. J. Scroggin as Assistant Cashier, J. Holmes as Treasurer.
In case of stomach and liver trouble the proper treatment is to stimulate these organs without irritation. Offine Laxative Fruit Syrup aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritating like pills or ordinary cathartics. It does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. A. T. Hill, druggist.
Opens September 25 offering collegiate programs in Agriculture Astronomy not, Agronomy, Horticulture, Animal and Dairy Husbandry, Forestry, Domestic Science and Art, Civil Electrical Mechanical and Mining Engineering, Commerce and Pharmacy. Also elementary courses in Agriculture Forestry Domestic Science and Art Commerce and Mechanic Arts with forge work cabinet making and more. Free tuition and strong faculty with modern equipment. Illustrated catalogue on application to the Registrar.
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