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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1908
Page
5
Local notes report many residents in transit and at nearby events. Snodgrase and others conduct business in Wallowa and Pendleton while visitors include David Eccles and Miss Ruby Thémion at local venues. Reverends, postmasters, and store staff travel for shows, dances, and church conferences as area residents cameo through Baker City to Portland and Spokane.
Mr Landrum returns home while Miss Hazel Will stays a week. Mrs and Mrs BR Smith visit friends in Union this week. Haertis French goes to Portland to open a real estate office.
A Saturday evening celebration honored Mary Penington on her 18th birthday at the Scribner home on Fourth and Washington. Guests included Ruth Cottner Edith Rush Frankie Peebler Zoe Brags Hazel Thelson Olive Mazace Kate Harmon Ethel Hanley Mabel Wallace and Mary Penington with boys Roy Peebler Brooks Campbell Harold Grady Ralph Russell Ray Williams Roy Currey and George Currey. They later skated at the Coliseum rink and returned for a two course luncheon.
A 10 pound boy was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Campbell near Imbler last Friday at 10 p m. O F Burnett and Miss Laura Prell were married last evening at the Presbyterian manse officiated by Rev S W Seemann. The couple plans to reside in the city. Dentists W D McMillan offer painless dentistry and specialize in gold work with an emphasis on children's teeth and offices in the La Grande National Bank Building.
Tomorrow is motion day in the circuit court with Judge Knowles set to hear motions to place cases at issue for trial. Many attorneys are expected as the court aims to have as many cases time assigned for hearing as possible when it convenes. The Stevenson case state v. Stevenson awaits a decision after last week’s circuit court arguments. Meanwhile Union city council in special session approved a $26 000 bond ordinance for a municipal electric grit and power plant, passed on the third reading by a nearly unanimous vote. A note adds Dr King s New Life Pills are praised for digestive relief at 25 cents.
Gardinier announces Morris Morris vaudeville act at The Playhouses for one week starting 7:45 PM with 15 cent regular admission and 19 cent for children. Lubin film The Bogus Lord and Life a Game of Cards headline Sherwood Electric week opening with Laura Green songs.
Three matches highlighted yesterday as the Algonquin Tennis Club progresses toward finals. The longest single match so far, Cochran vs Bragg, began Saturday night and continued into Tuesday with Bragg taking the second set 11-9 after a late-turning contest. darkness halted further play. Mae White defeated Lulu Gulling in women’s singles, while William Stegrist beat C O Ramecy and George Birnie defeated H M Buy in men’s singles.
The Union county fair begins Wednesday with free admission and film exhibits from farmers. No races are planned this year. A large varied display is expected and on Saturday the final day an auction of blooded stock will be led by auctioneer Etringham. Limited premium books are available at The Observer office while stocks last.
Notice is given that Union county Oregon will meet at La Grande court house on Monday October 19 1903 at 10 oclock am to consider petitions for reduction of assessments. Petitions must be written sworn and filed in the first week required by law. the board will continue for 30 days or until work is completed. R A Hog Deod-wit
A fragmentary financial entry presents figures in dollars such as 97 655.20 15 676.00 and 85 863,70 with totals like 199 033.50 and 202 490.02. It references capital stock surplus and undivided amounts, showing numbers 60,000.0 8,718.48 16,000.00 and 1,200.00 in a ledger style listing.
Summervill Lumber Co in Im bler Oregon asks customers to phone in orders for apple boxes. Company notes prompt fulfillment and regional supply details.
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