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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1910

Page

5

Notable Cove Residents Visit and Departures

Local residents and visitors fill Cove as H. J. Belden and companions transact business. Verne Selder returns from a winter with his brother. Mrs J W Briggs and children travel to Ricksburg Idaho for a funeral. Miss Mina Kelley takes indefinite furlough to Portland. James Hood, once with a local musician role, now works as a traveling representative for a Bay City wholesale firm.

Verne Selder Cove E. D. Salter J. W. Briggs Ricksburg Idaho Mina Kelley Portland James Hood Baey Mercantile Company Er City

Candy Sale At The Fair Saturday Evening

Chocolate creams 1 per pound and chocolate wafers 10c per pound offered at The Fair from 7 to 9 pm. Marshmallow drops Figolets Duchess Gur Drops and Peanut Cluster available at The Fair Saturday evening with 3 pounds limit per customer.

Alaskan Theatrical Tour and Local School Plan Grow

George T. Simmer visits La Grande as "The Alaskan" troupe with Bill Brady dogs performs tonight. Rushs from Berryville and J D McKennon reconnect. Carrol and Welsburg praised as comedians. Local high school plan advances with a new building praised as a civic boon. Indian Te Waniya aims to lower Geo record in ten mile race at Harlem meet.

Richard Carrol Gus Welsburg Foley Bill Brady Observer Bill la Grande Brady U. S Alaska New York Louis Tewanima Geo

British Gunboat Reaches Changsha Amid Riots

One British gunboat arrived at Changsha but could not dock due to rioters flooding the city. It anchored in the river while awaiting other gunboats as demonstrations against foreign forces intensify and the situation is described as grave. Roosevelt Visits Royal Graves

Peking Chang Sha

Directors Meet Stockholders In Grande Ronde Irrigation Co

Directors and stockholders met at the secretary treasurer’s office with a large share of stock represented. Directors were elected and a financial report will be mailed to stockholders soon. Separately the District School Board of La Grande No 1 invites bids by April 15 1910 for high school building plans and specs valued around sixty thousand dollars with right to reject all bids.

Grande Ronde Irrigation Company la Grande Union County Oregon Arthur William B Brookton Cal

City Approves Cove Avenue Grade Plan in La Grande

The city council of La Grande Oregon resolves to establish grading for Cove avenue from Jefferson to North Willow. It details grade percentages and distances, sets a May 16 1910 effective date, and notes approvals by Mayor Fr L Meyers with dates in April 1910.

la Grande Oregon Cove Avenue Jefferson Avenue Willow Street North Cherry Street North Willow Street la Grande Evening Observer Fr. L. Meyers

New Delivery Wagon for City Grocery and Bakery

The City Grocery and Bakery introduced a new delivery wagon, freshly built and painted, expanding the store’s delivery capabilities. The California Irrigation Convention opened in Brookton, Cal, with strong district participation as groups discussed varied irrigation plans and best practices.

City Grocery

California Cricket Association opens season with anticipation

The California Cricket Association season begins tomorrow on the coast near San Francisco. Followers of the British sport expect many exciting contests as teams prepare for play starting April 16.

San Francisco California Cricket Association

Bargains Farm and Improved Lands Near Summerville Ore

Real estate agent I. G. Rinehart offers farm bargains in Summerville area. 80 acres improved with 65 under cultivation priced at 3000, 40 acres 1.5 miles from Summerville at 3005, 100 acres improved with 40 under and 400 acres adjoining town with fruit or alfalfa potential, 160 acres hay grain land, 80 acres with new orchard apples, 100 acres pasture. Timber and other property also listed.

Summerville I. CG. Rinehart Eal Ore

Midshipman Dies After Injury at Annapolis

Midshipman Ear D. Wilson died at the naval hospital after an injury in a recent formulal game at Annapolis. In Washington officials announced a global voyage plan for twenty one battleships and four armored cruisers to sail around the world, set to begin in 2012 under President Taft and Secretary Meyers.

Anapolis D. Wilson Naval Hospital Washington Taft Meyers

Vacuum House Cleaner offered for home cleaning

Advertisement for a vacuum house cleaner service by M. Bowlabys Prop. Claims to whip carpets and clean upholstery including mattress, furniture, and minor repairs. Provides contact numbers 106 Mh Rtret and Red 3941 8-744.

Bert M. Bowlaby

Also Mentioned on This Page

Towght's Progham Pathe Wdison Dancing Girl of Butte Rey Cistelet Conerittenfant Soa Ahd A Union and Cova Vives Martha Svend Charles Process Opserver Eac Rev H. J. Belden 3. Thema Pegele’ of George T. Simmer Baker City Mrs. Rush Berryville Ark Teaus Mr. Rush J. D. McKennon Natonal Steeplechase and Hunt Linden N. J China Roosevelt Royal Graves City Grocery and Gakery Latios Pattison Bros W. D. McMillan la Grande National Bank Hawthorne Avenue Seller’s Confectionery Store Willcock C. F. Goolidgs Grande Ronde Cash ‘Co Alfalfa Hay Lilliy West Waters Stanchfield Adams Ave George Palmer W. L. Brenholts J. Holmes Sherwood Williams F. L. Meyers LA Grande, Oregon United States J Holmes W. J. Chur A. Meyers
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