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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1911
Page
5
Local Woodmen plan month end dancing party next Monday evening urging members to attend with a friend. Refreshments will be served as part of the gathering noted in a 4 20 23 date line. La Grande Investment Co advertises loans of 1000 508 and 350 on improved property.
Wanted notice seeks a competent foreman to prepare grade work and operate a sineet roller. Apply J L Mara for details and employment.
All bills against Union County must be shown or presented by the first of each month. If not presented by that time the accounts will be carried over to the following month. 24-0
Advertisement promotes the Automatic Wallace Peer power sprayer available at C M Kiddle's place in La Grande with phone contact Black 3701. Also mentions Chamberlain's Coragh Remecs as a remedy and suggests yeast cakes to deter rats and mice.
Local notes list numerous visitors and residents in La Grande. Attendees staying at the Foley include J D Wallace A M Runnels Mrs F F Hopkins Horace Addis and Charles B Henry. others come from Portland Baker Walla Walla Camp Carson and Albert a to view events and business. The piece also notes car trips and civic ties and mentions the 300th anniversary of the King James Bible observances coordinated by the American Bible Society in the city.
The Newlin Drug company guarantees MI O NA stomach tablets will cure indigestion and related stomach ailments or provide a money back offer. The ad promotes a 60 cent box available at Newlin Drug and druggists everywhere with a back plan and dates Apr 24 25 May 34.
Sunset Magazine for May includes Nile of the West by 8 Glen Andrus illustrated in four colors The Spell a western novel by the Williamsons Guest of Greater Chinatown by Charles K Field Automobile section Now on sale 15 cents
Attorney Jesse Simmons newly allied with F. B. Ivanhoe has purchased the former William Tillman residence on Third Street in South La Grande. The neighborhood shows rapid growth with several recent transfers, brokered by land man George H. Currey.
Modern Woodmen local camp invites all members and friends to a month end gathering at the hall this evening with refreshments served.
A New York report from April 22 notes a broad Bible celebration drawing participants and organizations across the city, reflecting extensive religious activity and community involvement.
Advertises a partly furnished house for rent with two acres of land and 24 bearing fruit trees. Located within city limits. Apply at Observer. 4-11-101 ak Lr Toe.
Sworn Statement and Application No 08644 to buy W 1-2 SE 1-4 Section 6 Township 4S Range 87E Willamette Meridian land and timber valued at 280 the timber 160000 board feet at 1 per M and land 120 final proof set for June 22 1911 at La Grande Oregon protest or contest may be filed before patent issues by corroborated affidavit with facts to defeat entry.
Interior Department Land Office in La Grande Oregon announces Sylvester W Keitz guardian of Pearl Senter heirs has filed for final proof to establish land claim for sections 20 and 21 township 4S range 35E Willamette Meridian with May 10 1911 final hearing before the La Grande Land Office. Witnesses listed include John F Alden Andrew J Sullivan James B Hagey and Fred Hoaltkee all of Starkey Oregon. Leaves in oak reference appears as unrelated filler.
Excursion fare chart from Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation Company lists Chicago to Omaha and St Paul routes with prices around 60 to 80 dollars. Sale dates span May to July with multiple days listed including May 18 to 29 and June 5 to July 4.
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