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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1909
Page
8
Advice urges young men to improve appearance not by spending more but by choosing clothing suited to their age and build. The guidance emphasizes fit and style over cost.
The nine day Hudson Fult on celebration features the dedication of Interstate park with fourteen miles of picturesque epill ades along the Hudson. Visiting war ships are entertained by local officials as part of the events.
List of uncalled letters in the office for the week ending September 24 1909. The names include ladies Emma Betts Grace Harris Nora Loughman A L Moor Georgia Shannon Rosey Titus and gentlemen R L Anderson Elhmar Bayless Marion Carter Geo Erickson Milo Graves C S Lupton George Morton Ed Panent Jeff Routh Tom Ross Walter M Schmidt Kuward Sheppard among others. Letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on October 10 1909 if not called for.
In McMinnville Oregon, Jessa Townsend is jailed after shooting and killing James Lawrence, a farmer and father of ten, during a gathering at Happy Valley. Townsend, awakened by the group, ordered men away and opened fire, surrendering to other party members.
Educational Day at the exposition plans a spectacular parade with 1500 schoolchildren expected. Ladies teachers will act as marshalls atop gentle horses, inviting any with suitable mounts to participate. Terry Tuttle, Union county's first superintendent, will join the parade through Superintendent Bragg's invitation.
A Walla Walla dispatch reports surveyors for the North Coast railroad angered Russian residents by planning to run a line through their property. Riots seemed likely as the route cut across yards and streets. Residents agreed to consult lawyers as the plan proceeds.
FOR SALE Good 3 inch wagon with set of springs. Very reasonable. Call 1308 Jackson street FOR SALE Set of 11 inch cones for power belt shaft 11-4 Inches with hangers. Brand new cost is 55 will be sold at a bargain Apply at Observer office STRAYED OR STOLEN A Scotch Coolie dog Finder will please call Main 23 One 7 room modern house 14 room cottage 14 room modern furnished also modern rooms for rent Call Mrs Zuber
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