Local Residents Headed Various Short Trips
Jay Van Buren returns from a Portland business trip while H Thanhauser leaves for Wallowa county for a few days. O D Mead and others depart the service at the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company. West comes back from Portland after attending a horse sale. Tim Donno travels to River Junction for the Western Union. Archie Bacon plans to leave for Missoula or Kalispel to manage his homestead allotment opened months ago. Dr and Mrs M P Mendelssohn are due home from California tonight. he previously went there and reportedly fell for Cupid during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Bacon
Missoula
Kalispel
M. P. Mendelssohn
California
Mr. Mendelssohn
Cupid
Candy Sale At The Fair Tonight
Fresh candies offered at 10 cents per pound from 7 to 9 at The Fair. A selection includes Jeplica creams coconut bonbons lady fingers maple chocolate chocolate cups after dinner mints chocolate drops cream almond dairy drops lemon drops and caramel varieties. Come early to enjoy wholesome treats.
Melly Applies Successful Bid At Thomas Kelly Estate Sale
P. A. Melly won the bidding at the Thomas Kelly estate auction held this afternoon at the courthouse. Stewart Ingles, son of a Wisconsin educator and a University of Wisconsin student, arrives from Menominee to work at Palmer mill during vacation and visits friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Melly
Thomas Kelly
Court House
Stewart Ingles
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Menomente
Palmer Mill
Menomonee
Improvements Planned on Fir Street Lakoe Oregon
Notice from La Grande Oregon city council 1910 describes Fir Street improvement with bitulithic pavement. District bounds run from north curb Washington Avenue to south curb Monroe Avenue. Estimated cost 19115.00 and a public hearing set for May 11 1910 at 8 PM in council chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Lakoe
Oregon
Fir Street
Cornell
Washington Avenue
Monroé Avenue
la Grande
D. B. Cox
City of
Curfew Enforcement Notice by City Police Chief
The curfew law will be strictly enforced. All parents are requested to take notice. John W. Waldon, Chief of Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Waldon
City Press Protest Over Profitable Street Show
A hand organ performance by a monkey on Depot street was halted when a license was demanded. The crowd dispersed after the artist earned enough for a meal and peanuts. The incident prompts council to consider press accommodations and desks for clerks. The Golden Rule ad push and Sun Shine finish demonstration at the Peoples Store feature in the week. Rettig of Alices wins a Voile skirt package in a morning prize showcase.
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Depot Street
Rettig
Sara
Mr. Rettig
Alices
Instruction In Water Color Work Offered This Summer
Those seeking watercolor lessons for the summer months should call Black 712 or S66 Mies Blanch Clark for details and enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Blanch Clark
Hart Shaffner & Marx Clothes Sold By Local Store
Local merchants begin selling Hart Schaffner Marx garments amid strong buyer interest. Shoppers in town show preference for these brands and a growing trend toward higher quality menswear purchases.
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
Peoples Store
Hart, Shaffner & Marx
Peoples
Wanda
Streets Improve as Police Serve Improvement Notices
Police Chief Walden supervised a large batch of street improvement notices being served yesterday and today. The task falls to the police department as part of orderly public works administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folice Department
Walden
City plans paving and sidewalks on major streets
The city announced improvements along Fourth, Fir, Pennsylvania, Third, Jefferson and other streets. Most routes will be paved with cement sidewalks playing an important role in the project.
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Fourth
Fir
Pennsylvania
Third
Jefferson
City of Improvements
Eyewear Fitting Emphasizes Exact Lens Fit
The notice explains the shop’s method of fitting lenses by matching to the individual eye and age, ensuring relief without forcing the eye to adapt. It claims careful assessment, experienced service, and accurate work with no errors or charges.
Paving Costs Show Savings in La Grande Compared to Grants Pass
A Grants Pass comparison shows La Grande will pay 11 cents less per yard for bithuletic paving at 2.14 versus 2.26. Excavation costs drop to 50 cents per cubic yard from 75 cents, and curb costs are 38 cents versus 50 cents, signaling lower overall paving expenses.
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la Grande
Grants Pass
Grant Pass
Rooms and sale notices in La Grande listings
Furnished housekeeping room for rent in a quiet home near Sixth Street. Modern furnished front room one block off Fourth Street at 804 Main Street. Seven room modern house with eight lots and a young orchard for sale through Earl Zundel at La Grande National Bank. Former electric light plant building at Oro Dell, 30 by 100 feet, 38 feet high with lumber and timbers. bids invited by Eastern Oregon Light and Power Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. McDonald
Fourth Street
Main Street
Young Orchard
Earl Zundel
la Grande National Bank
Oro Dell
Eastern Oregon Light and Power Company
14 year old girl dies after theatre balcony fall in New York
Louise Loefler, aged 14, is dying at Flower Hospital from injuries after falling 20 feet from the Lincoln Square theatre balcony into the orchestra pit last night. She stumbled against a brass railing that gave way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louise Loefler
Flower Hospital
Lincoln Square Theatre
Notice of Street Improvement in La Grande Oregon
City Council of La Grande Oregon announces Improvement District No 12 on Pennsylvania Avenue to lay a cement sidewalk from Fourth Street east to Lot 4 Block 62. Estimated cost 967.80 dollars, with an May 1 1910 hearing on assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
la Grande
Oregon
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pennsylvania Ave
Anid District
Fourth Street
Said Avenue
Counci
Second Annual Ball by Maccabees at Wilks Auditorium
On the evening of May 2 the ladies of the Maccabees will host their second annual ball in Wilks Auditorium. It is billed as one of the season’s best events.
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Ladies of the Maccabees
Wilks Auditorium
Notice to Creditors Estate of Mary Lieurance
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Mary Lieurance deceased and has duly qualified. All persons having claims against the estate must present them verified within six months from the first publication to the administrator at Cove Union County Oregon or at the law office of Hodgin in La Grande Oregon. First published April 16 1910. Leo A Blevins Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lieurance
Cove
Union County
Oregon
Law Office of
Inc
Hodgin
la Grande
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Pathe
the Enchanted Castle
Bert.m. Sherwood, Mer
Jay van Buren
Portland
H. Thanhauser
Wallowa County
D. Mead
W. Parr
H. F. Denon
J. W. Reed
NK. West
Fortland
Tim Donnovan
River Junction
The
Western Union
Notica of
Observer
RATIA
J. H. Peare
Here
Selder
Confectionery Store
Fourth &T
J.B. Whiteman & Son
Elm St
Newlin
Oes
Leo A. Blevins
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