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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
5
A fragment lists cinema items including a Mekon river regatta scene and Pathe Magnificent colored production. It mentions Mr Pumptions Detective as Edison’s new role for Our olf friend, plus Sherlock Holmes parody and a Beautiful illustrated song. Also notes matinees featuring Miss Garrick and Mr. Fercty.
Fowler’s transfer office handles sewer pips while Kertly barn offers horse clipping. The Cash Bazaar reports limited opening day souvenirs for ladies on Saturday. W C T U meets at Mrs. Mathews home 1607 Seventh Street Friday at 2:30 PM.
Note reads that all members are required to attend with refreshments served. Miss Lois Smith, a late worker, will be present. Catholic ladies thank the public for their generous accord at their social event.
The Modern Woodmen of America invites members to a month end dancing party next Monday evening with refreshments and a reminder to bring a friend. Also offered are loans of 1000, 1090, and 350 dollars on improved city property by La Grande Investment Co.
Seatrir resident BE Pyle stops at the Sommer hotel. William Sweetooth and wife of Ontario are guests at the Sommer. Pendleton’s J Calahan visits the city and stays at the Sommer. S R Bodine of Portland was at the Sommer. E B Hersinger of Pendleton represents Singer Sewing. Eddie Brown of Pacific Paper heads to Boise for aviation meeting. W R Ladd returns west after a Sommer visit. Mrs Edwards Hall underwent appendectomy at Hot Lake and recovers. Mrs I A Palmer of Paris Hair visits Tekoa then returns home. Rev J D Gillilan will preach after returning from the east due to his mother’s illness. Mrs W L Reed travels to Caldwell and back to Telluride, visiting sister Mrs Bruce Dennis. Foley hotel guests include Thomas Thorsen of Spokane, E A Wolfe of St Louis, W J Breckel of Boise, Robert B Yon of Denver, G W Kennett of Spokane, E W Thompson of Portland. Little Miss Matheson, 22 months, injured by rifle accident last Sunday, shows progress under Dr A L Richardson. Ex secretary of the U S Treasury Leslie M Shaw passes through La Grande en route home after Seattle and Portland trip. declines interview, says he is a private citizen on a western tour.
A baby boy was born in this city to Mr. and Mrs. Harl Hughes on April 20. The newborn weighed 11 pounds at birth.
Demar wins the Boston Athletic Association marathon finishing in two hours 21 minutes 39 seconds to beat Tom Longboat's 1907 record as 250000 spectators line the course in Boston on April 19.
Two vacant blocks in North La Grande bounded by W X and Depot streets are laid out for sale by the La Granda Investment Company. The parcels, previously unsold, are expected to spur development and improvement after years as an obstacle to settlement and growth.
Three local youths about 15 years old Henry Beimer Ed Hartman and James Hewett were charged with larceny from a dwelling. Judge Henry sent the trio to reform school until age 21 but paroled them immediately pending good behavior.
The Newlin Drug Company markets MI-O-NA stomach tablets promising prompt relief and a permanent cure for stomach diseases and indigestion with money back if not satisfied. The ad cites quick relief within ten minutes, urges readers to try MI-O-NA, and notes 50 cents for a large box with testimonials and trial samples. It also promotes Sunset Magazine and recent fiction in the April issue.
A. T. Hill reports that a single dose of buckthorn bark gly cerine and related compounds in Adleri ka the new German remedy relieves stomach or bowel trouble. Many La Grande people are being helped.
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