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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1911
Page
5
Thelsis Theatre shows a varied lineup including Napoleon in 1814, a true life incident with memorable photography, and a garland of attractions. The program features The Petthony Sheriff, a silhouette photography series, and the old time verite film When You and I were Young Maggie.
Local items list tickets for Lindsey Seats on sale at Silverthorne's auditorium and Ben's lecture. Carl Fowler's transfer office promotes sewer pipe contracts with Unique Cleaning Co. Four suit per month per contract. Read Sunset Magazine feature by Lloyd Osborne. April issue at 15 cents. Complete line of cosmetics at Berry millinery. New wall paper stock at W. H. Bohnenkamp & company priced around 27. If horses are needed, clipping services offered at Kertly barn.
Mesdames Smith and Davidson of Portland visit W W Berry millinery. Numerous guests accompany a parade of professionals and businessmen at the Savoy Foley and Grande Ronde Valley house. Sheriff and railroad officials travel through the area as Wallowa County activity continues.
Advertising in the Evening Observer classified column yields results from buyers and sellers. Examples include A. L. Rice of Imbler spending 1.75 to close deals worth over 1000, and La Grande merchants selling property for 200 more than the first offer after spending 2.50. A renter reports constant inquiries and full occupancy after a days run.
Lost An Epworth league button. Finder leave at Western Union office. FOR SALE Two good homestead relinquishments in Wallowa county inquire of D Birchoux. FOR SALE Small range heater oil stove book case dresser Morris chair etc Enquire room 12 over Silverthorne's. FOR SALE Forty acre and eighty acre orchard land near Elgin residence property building lots Elgin easy terms or trade for La Grande property. FOR RENT Furnished rooms Mrs Roy Rynerson 1620 Sixth street. LOST Bunch of keys leave at city recorder's office. WANTED Hired girl for general housework Apply 2206 Cedar. Phone Black 1412.
Reports say a serious wreck near Shriber Ontario left several dead though officials have not confirmed. A northern Ontario blizzard causes downed wires as the dispatch blends with stray contractor notices and medicine ads.
The Commercial club will open all bids on April 10 for the Exhibit hall on railroad land and sell to the highest bidder. The winning bidder must remove the hall within five days after April 10. Send bids to the Secretary of the Commercial club La Grande Oregon.
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