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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1909

Page

6

15 Cents Will Pay You Back in The Long Run

A brief notice promises that fifteen cents will be repaid, indicating a small financial return or coupon like incentive. The clipped wording suggests a promotional or cautionary item in a local page.

Brotherhood of Disciples of Christ Organized

Men of the Church of Christ and supporters meet at the Washington and Depot street church this evening to form a Brotherhood of Disciples of Christ. The group aims to mobilize male members for stronger moral and spiritual work in the church and city.

Death of J H Cowan Former Elgin Resident

Death of James H Cowan former Elgin and Union county resident occurred in Fresno County California on March 22 1909 at age 69. He served in the Civil War with the 1st Iowa Cavalry and later moved to Oregon and California where he helped organize Union county and joined the G A R. Survived by his wife Hannah E Stacy and one son Jasper L Cowan he was a member of the Church of Christ and was buried at Hanford California under G A R auspices.

J. H. Cowan Elgin Union County Fresno County California Hanford Cal G. A. R. Post Elgin Recorder James H. Cowan Pennsylvania Monroe County Iowa United Staes 1St Iowa Cavalry Austin Texas Hannah E. Stacy Adel Jasper L. Cowan Oregon G. A R Nathan Baker Post

Union County Treasurer Notices Endorsed Warrants Details

John Frawley treasurer of Union County Oregon directs payment of warrants endorsed before April 1 1907 with no interest after March 22 1909. Public notice outlines the repayment terms under county authority.

Union County

1000 Men to Work at Jeffersonville Plant

Jeffersonville Ind April 2 The American Car and Foundry Co will employ 1000 men in six weeks The Rock Island order for 70 passenger coaches is valued around 5000 each totaling about 450000 with further orders lifting the total to 500000 and eighteen months of steady work lie ahead Currently 75 men are employed as preparations continue and old workers retire Unofficial word says local shops may be used to build passenger coaches with steel frames and bottoms.

Jeffersonville Ind American Car and Foundary Co Rock Island

Stomach and Liver Tablets Featured in Trial Ad

An advertisement touts Sive Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild and gentle in action. The copy promises a pleasant effect and invites readers to visit local dealers for a free sample.

King's Visit Reveals Hidden Foreign Nobleman Secret Service Agent

In Biarritz during the king's stay, detectives in disguise are revealed as a renowned foreign nobleman and secret service operative. The man, famed as a portraits artist and linguist, attends as a trusted emissary, while disguises remain largely secret to protect the mission.

Biarritz Wet Math Tesla Wien Hin Secret Service Omu

Elgin Newsman Spence Returns From Portland Mission

H. D. Spence, a well known gewmill man of Elgin, arrived home today after visiting Portland to secure a side track privilege from the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company.

H. D. Spence Gewmill Elgin Portland

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Busi Ness D.M. Hunt LA Grande, Oregon J.R. Oliver la Grande National Bank PEPSI Merchants of Oregon Merchants Mutual Fire Assurance Association Dayton Oregon Merchants Mutual J. W. Oliver Wall Street Via Union Pacific Oregon Short THE Southern Pacific Chicago St. Louis Omaha Kansas City WM. McMurray Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co Southern Pacific Co Towtle Brand Table Towle Maple Syrup Co the Men of the Church of Christ Ington and Depot Street Christ Church of Christ John Frawley Pete J. B. Weaver Prof UNION Ore James A. Bugg Adams Aenue King Pophorn Drugwista Mall Williams Mfg. Co Clevetan A T. Aill Willcock Bros Teria Mildred Haseltine China Main Avenue Columbia Newlin Book & Stationery Co George Palmer F. J. Holmes W. H. Brenholts C. S. Williams F.L. Meyers Cashier la Grande National Bank United States Depository J. M. Barry J. D Matheson G.C, Pennington F. L F. M. Brykit W. L. Brenhkolts Daily Observer la Grande Meadow Brook van Duyn Realty Co Ferguson’s
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