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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1908

Page

5

Local items mention visits, meetings, and travels in La Grande

Local notes describe residents and visitors in La Grande including A. Py Baker leaving town, Mrs. Bramwell and Mrs. Cross traveling, Buick purchase by C. R. Hibberd, a Pennsylvanian preacher Rev. McDiarmid, and various church, bridge, and property events. Also notes on election registration and county finances.

A. Py Baker Fourth Street Sina Brush Thornton Wallowa County Ramsey Gilmore ‘Folsom Pendleton Ana Pp. A. Charlton Baker City R. Hibberd Imbler A. Walters Walter & Christ Company Missionary Society Mrs. Ton Cedar Street Wallowa Minam Campbell James A. Russell W. L. McDiarmid Pennsylvania Island City F. C. Bramwell Hot Lake W. F. Darby Salem Ray W. Logan Yale Parkes Enterprise Russell Cross E. L. Halley Valley South la Grande Bolton & Bodmer

Cleveland Wins as Phillies Lose to Cleveland Americans

The Philadelphia team faced the Cleveland Americans in Cleveland this morning. Cleveland scored the winning run in the final inning to seal a 1-0 victory.

Cleveland Philadelphias Cleveland Americans

Oregon towns seek more rental housing

Local papers report a need for additional rental housing across Oregon towns amid growing demand. Builders and officials discuss shortages, vacancies, and potential incentives to spur new rental units.

Oregon

Hanlon Moran Fight Odds Reported In Two Towns

San Francisco dispatch notes odds favor Eng Hahman in the Nightweight bout set for tomorrow across two towns. Seaside Signal correspondence adds local color and mentions War renton waters and steel framed water tower in Hillaboro standing 75 feet high with an 80 000 gallon wood tank reserve.

San Francisco Hanlon-Moran Eng- Hahman Hillaboro

Painless Dentistry Offered by Dr W D McMillan in La Grande

A notice announces Dr W D McMillan providing painless dentistry with expert gold work and special care for children's teeth from the La Grande office in the National Bank Building. A separate incident reports a Willamina woman injured when a cow struck her eye with its horn, yet her eye is saved. The Columbia Development League secretary has recently received 58 inquiry letters from people across eastern states.

W. D. McMillan la Grande National Bank Willamina Columbia Development League

Bussey's Hack Line Offers 24 Hour Funeral and Party Service

E L Bussey advertises hack service at Paul's Cigar Store with day and night availability. Baggage transfer also offered on Sundays. Reach by Red 241 or Main 25 for night rides.

Paul's Cigar Store

Metropolitan Opera Quartet to Open La Grande Season

The Heilig theater hosts a four star quartet from the Metropolitan Opera New York on October 7 led by Madame Jacoby with Rappold Sembrich Martin Campanari in a program of grand opera numbers and concert pieces. Prices in Portland range from 1.50 to 4 dollars with upper gallery seating available. The same group performs in La Grande on October 6 with tickets 1.00 to 3.60.

Metropolitan Opera Company of New York Portland la Grande Heilig Theater Madame Jacoby Rappold Sembrich Martin Campanari Henig Theater Lois Steers- Wynn Coman

Taxes due in October penalty and interest assessed

Sheriff notice warns taxpayers who paid half in April that the remaining half is due by the first Monday in October with 12 percent interest from April 1 and a 10 percent penalty on unpaid sums. Total 1907 tax was $220000 with $188000 paid and $32000 unpaid. Hay fever relief claim for Foley products appears after.

Sheriff's Office

Mrs. Charles EB Smith Praises Dr Kings New Life Pills

Mrs Charles EB Smith of Went Franklin Maine says she likes good things and has adopted Dr Kings New Life Pills as family laxative medicine because they are effective and quiet. Sold at Newlin's drug store for 25 cents.

Charles Eb, Smith Went Franklin Dr. King Newlin's

Excellent Stock Company Opens Week At Pastime Theater

Walters and Christ troupe performs Dora Thorne with two regulars missing but praised for three strong leads. Milas Graham shines as leading lady while Stephen Thorne and Lord Earl draw audience praise. Feature films Life Too, Game of Cards and Boundary shown with strong song numbers by Miss Green.

Walters & Christ Stock Company Dora Thorne Difficultien Onight Milas Graham Stephen Thorne Lord Earl Sherwood Hammer Miss Green

Notice of Union County Equalization Board Meeting

The equalization board of Union county Oregon will meet at the court house in La Grande on Monday October 19 1908 at 10 o clock a m Petitions for reduction of assessments must be written verified by oath and filed with the board during the first week of session The board will sit for 30 days unless business is completed sooner Deodwat R A HUG

Vandecar North Powder Portland H. C. Putman Broadhead Wis Guy Burkit Vincent Palmer Burkit Badger State Wallowa C. M. Hil Pacific Coast Baptist Theological Seminary Baptist Church W. A.gibaon St. F. Blair Mickleson Mansanger Upton H. Gibbs William Romaey Pendleton Eastern Oregon Episcopal Church J. D. Slater la Grande Ore McKibben Equalization Board Union County Oregon City of

Scenic In Corner Hosts Irish Themed Film Run

A fragmented note describes an Irish themed program at the Scenic In corner with Oly and Morris Morris presenting acts. It mentions the audience response and a female artist, noting those who enjoy the Irish performance attend the show regularly.

Morris & Morris Filmat Vic

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Wat John Frawley Moran Warrenton Bussey’s Hack Line E. L. Bussey Playhouses Ladies Cloak and Suit Factory the Golden Rule Co Tober A. J. Nusbaum Batesville Ind Foley A. T. Hill Schilling J. A. Arbuckle Prop Deodwat R, A. Hug Oly and Farmers and Traders National Bank Bete U LA Grandd Tims Foane Undivided the Farmers and Tra Traders National Bank Arnold Cure Co Ing Beattle Wash Morris W. Knight Cora O’connel O’connel's
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