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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1908

Page

5

Grande Ronde items show travel and social moves

Notices report local residents traveling to Portland, Union and Denver for visits, auctions, and conventions. Mrs. Adna Rogers returns from Union. Ada Geer arrives from Cove. Miss Mabel Williams hosts a farewell reception before a California trip. Community events include Home Missionary society meeting on Adams avenue.

Feria Gaia Preston Portland J. My Buckley Robert Newlin Bert Campbell Fendleton Morelocky J. W. Bush Adams Avenue Ada Pauline Geer T. T. Geer Cove Mere Geer Pendleton East Oregonian Union Teds N. Boltén Co RR Paninton Ana x Dp Gillon William Miller Denver Grande Ronde Perry Lilly Alastic la Grande Fred Ruble Alaska

Registered Hog Sale At A J Story Farm

A J Story offers 515 head of registered Poland China hogs at public auction on Tuesday September 29 at his Summerville area farm one mile west. Only choice stock will be offered. Free lunch. Terms cash or bankable paper. dwO-20-29

A. J. Story Summerville

A Quiet Day Record by Recorder Cox

In reply to the usual question about activities today, Recorder Cox says it was very quiet today with such dullness that even the flies refused to bite.

Cox

Elks Lodge Receives New Furniture Consignment

Henry and Carr deliver a large consignment for the Elks lodge rooms part of a 3500 dollar order. The shipment supports furnishing the Elks lab and lodge spaces today.

Order of Elks Henry & Carr Elks

Uncertain Public Interest in New Adams Avenue Brick Wake

Report notes mixed reaction to the newly built brick wake on Adams Avenue. Skeptics doubt durability and longevity while supporters claim low cost versus cement alternatives and expect the project to remain within city limits.

Smith Thompson Wedding Tale In Baker City

The report notes a wedding celebration at Mrs M Bracey's residence with Mr Pee Smith and Miss Tita Thampeon. After dinner, the couple boarded the evening train to Baker City to begin their future together. Well wishes from many local friends accompany the notice.

Lilly-Foster Hardware Announces Heater News

Lilly-Foster Hardware Co. will issue an announcement tomorrow to inform prospective heater buyers of news related to their products and services.

Lilly-Foster Hardware Company Lilly-Foster Harware Co

Seven inlets in Joell County bound over for grand jury

The county Joell contains seven in habitants today, the most that have occupied cells in a long time. None of these await charges of serious nature, but are bound over to the grand jury.

Joell Tnese

Complete Cross Walks On Adam Avenue Junction

Workmen under Street Superintendent Matott complete a brick sidewalk at the Adam avenue and Fir street junction. Bricks come from Kreiger brick yard and the city plans to adopt this cross walk method. The feature is it can be torn up and relaid when street paving arrives.

Matott Adam# avenue Fir Street

Elk Kill Report From Beaver Creek

Hunter Tom Brannon and party, northeast of the city, said to have killed a large elk high in Beaver Creek country. The six prong antlers were brought to prove the kill but the carcass spoiled before it could be recovered. Elk and deer numbers are described as very scarce this season. The animal reportedly weighed about 400 pounds.

Tom Brannon Mr. Brannon Beaver Creek

Prohibition County Fight Ends With Arrests

In a late night clash in a dry county, John Minnick fought with a peace maker after turning a test into a prize game. The altercation ended with Minnick jailed after posting $19, and the peace maker restrained until officers intervened.

John Minnick Prohibition County Heal John Dry County

Lost a Valuable Terrier

A terrier is missing and the finder is asked to notify J. H. Watson with details about the lost dog.

J. H. Watson

Dayton Brothers Eye Specialists to Exhibit at Hotel Summer

Dayton Brothers, renowned eye specialists, will host their office at the Hotel Summer on Friday and Saturday, September 25-26. Dozens of La Grande references will be available and eyes examined free.

Dayton Bros

Our Boks and Our Rouse Show At Playhouse

A limited audience attended a three night stand at the Playhouse featuring new comedy and a test night. The Observer notes improvement over previous efforts and predicts stronger reception if the company extends its run. The crowd heard a future program titled A Fathers Curae and reactions suggested repeat attendance would occur tonight.

la Gewade

Walters Christ Stock Company at La Grande Theater

The Walters and Christ Stock Company brings six nights of premier plays to La Grande starting September 25. The troupe, praised as one of the west’s best, promises high talent and top production values after a string of brilliant engagements. Beats will be at Van Buren’s store Friday to announce the event.

Walters & Christ Stock Company T Tompany la Grande Indore Rac van Buren

Scenic Tonight Opens With Slavery Themed Feature

Manager Gardinier promotes the new program at Scenic, led by a grim film about slavery and its horrors. The feature is complemented by Jane Lubin comedies including The Crushed Tragedian, praised for laughs, plus songs and a heavy piece, making a varied bill for patrons.

Gardinier Jane First Lubin Patrona

Film at Sherwood Promises Grand View of New York

The La Grande program at the Sherwood features a film titled New York showing towering buildings the bridge Ellis Island parks monuments and the Statue of Liberty with immigrants scenes. The bill also includes the comedy and the feature The Kindhearted Policeman and offers good entertainment value.

the Sherwood la Grande New York Great Bridge Ellis Istead

Madame Rap polished dazzles in New York Night Parade

Out of pomp and grandeur comes a revelation in the performer Madame Rap polid. Her stage name Sulumith captivates with a vibrant voice and striking presence.

Madame Rappolid Sulumith New York Evening World

Pastime Tonight Offers Varied Program Of Plays

The Pastime presents a varied program headlined by Shakespeare’s As You Like It with striking scenes shown pictorially. Fast comedy arrives via Two Clever Detectives while tragedy satisfies the heavy number. Songs by Mesare Hiatt and Burton enhance overall enjoyment.

Mesare Hiatt Burton

Evangeliot L F Stephens to Preach at Central Church

Special Service. Evangeliot L. F. Stephens will preach at Central Church of Christ at 7 30 this evening. His subject is The Heavenly Vision. A cordial invitation to all.

Evangeliot L.” F. Stephens Central Church of Christ

Old Standby Ad and Union County Board Notice

The Old Standby advertises cheap dinners and fast service. The Union County Oregon Equalization Board will meet at La Grande courthouse on October 19 1908 at 10 am to consider petitions for tax reductions with sessions extending 30 days unless work finishes sooner.

Exjantization Board Union County Equalization Board Oregon la Grande

Financial fragment shows mixed totals and figures

Fragmented OCR listing amounts includes balances and totals such as 9 718.48 and 262 400.02 with undivided sums and capital language, but lacks clear context or complete entities. The readable items point to financial figures without a defined report or structured description.

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