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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1911

Page

5

Dr Posey and magnetic healer Freener return to La Grande

Dr A C Posey specializes in eye ear nose and throat care and fits glasses. Prof F J Freener, magnetic healer, is back in La Grande at the Savoy hotel room 10 with office hours 9 am to 4 pm offering treatments for chronic diseases by appointment only. Peter's guild set a residence event for Mrs James A Russel at Main and Third Streets with home made cakes cream and sherbet served Thursday evening.

A. C. Posey Selder F. J. Freener la Grande Savoy Hotel Peter's Guild James A. Russel Third Streets

Local Notes From Old Town and South La Grande

Mr Atkinson of the Old Town store is ill yesterday but shows improvement today Mrs Winti an aged resident of South La Grande is not in usual health this week county prisoners were taken to Bigid today to be employed by the county on the road making department Mrs EB P Day and her pupils are buying their vacation Day leaves tonight for Portland Seaside Stivan Park and other places and will return September first to resume music teaching The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will meet at Mrs Sara McCall 605 Washington Street at 2 30 p m Wednesday August 2 All members are requested to be present Business of importance.

Bigid The Presbyterian Church Sara McCall Washington Street

Katharine Trevette to Perform Recital at Island City

Miss Katharine Trevette of Chicago will give a recital at the Island City Prion church on Saturday August 5 under the auspices of the Alerts. A social at the home of Mr Kiddie will follow with ice cream sherbet and cake served.

Katharine Trevette Chicago Island City Prion Alerts

Ladies Altar Society Reschedules Meeting to Thursday

The Ladies Altar Society of the Catholic church will meet at Mrs. Franc Wilhelm's residence Thursday at 3 p.m. instead of Wednesday as previously announced.

Altar Godey Franc Wilhelm

Personal visitors and guests via Savoy hotel and regional towns

S W Cotham of Chicago and other dignitaries visited the city and area hotels last night and today. Several travelers from Walla Walla Lima Pasco and Joseph camped or transacted business at the Savoy. Miss Jessie Booth arrives from Pasco to visit Miss Ella Foley. Prof H M Mars of Oregon Agricultural Mining Dept sought data for the government geological service before heading to Baker.

Jessie Booth Pasco Ella Foley H. M. Mars Oregon Agricultural Mining Department Government Geological Department Baker

Visitors and guests fill La Grande Foley hotel

A varied list of visitors checked into the Foley in La Grande today. A. R. Emasons from Enterprise and J. H. Louch of Denver stayed with poler clients, while W. R. Wither of Pendleton and J. W. Cornach of Pendleton were Summer hotel guests. Others include Tom Burbam and P. J. Power from Union, J. W. Wycoff of Warren Construction, Mrs. Knapp Dooley en route to Baker, F. Laird of Blain, M. Kennedy of Elgin, Stone of Pendleton, C. D. Earl of Portland, G. Herzenger of Portland, and G. Somméra of Oklahoma.

J. W. Cornach Pendleton W. R. Wither Tom Burbam Union P. J. Power la Grande Foley F.laird Blain M. Kennedy Elgin The Sommer

Seashore Round Trip Tickets Offered by Oregon-Wash RR

The Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company announces August 23 special reduced round trip tickets to the seashore. Tickets allow stops at Portland and Astoria. Round trip price is 10 with children half fare. Tickets limited to fifteen days. reservations urged at once.

Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company Portland Astoria

La Grande Couple Married in Afternoon Ceremony

Gilbert Dunn and Miss Florence Doolittle were married this afternoon in East La Grande. Justice of the Peace Arthur Williams officiated in his office.

Gilbert Dunn GC. A. Dunn East la Grande Florence Doolittle Justice of the Peace Arthur Williams

Defendant Pleads Guilty To Hotel Fraud Case

Sysner, captured in Baker days ago on defrauding a hotel the Savoy hotel as victim pled guilty yesterday before Justice Williams and was fined 30 dollars plus costs. By noon today he had not paid the fine.

C. BE. Sysner Baker Savoy Hotel Justice Williams

Hitchcock Heard by Probers in Postage Probe

New York August 1 Postmaster Gendra Hitchcock testified before a federal commission examining second class postage rate distinctions He urged higher ad page rates for magazines than for news and features and predicted a departmental surplus in the current fiscal year with a plan toward self sufficiency.

Hitchcock New York Gendra Hitchcock Federal Commission

Astoria Centennial trip offers $10 rail rate from La Grande

The C W R N company promotes a combined business and pleasure package for the Astoria Centennial. A special train departs La Grande at 8 p m on Wednesday August 23 offering full accommodations to the Seashore North Beach area with tickets available via agents.

For Rent Close In Learn Space Apply In Office

Small rental notice indicating a portion of a good learning space available near downtown. Prospective tenants are advised to apply at the stated office.

Board Silent on Graft Charge Declines to Comment

Sacramento officials deflect questions on a graft case alleging the state printer wasted over 96000 by illegal purchases. The board of control said the matter is not in their hands as the governor handles the charges.

Sacramento Board of Control

Diminished Court Fame Across Ages

The piece notes a shift from the era of eloquent courtroom advocates to modern figures who work behind the scenes in finance districts. It contrasts the old barroom reputation with today’s judges and lawyers seen at Wall Street offices and in England’s courts. It also mentions a spectacle of a famous K. aiding a trial scene from Alice in Wonderland.

Curloun Justices and Native Justice in Niger Districts

A Paria contemporary describes local justice in the Lower Niger area. Accused thieves face a herb decoction applied to the eyelid to elicit tears, while a murder accusation uses poisoned water and eye rites with a cow’s tail. If the accused loupe becomes blind, he is deemed a murderer.

Curloun Paria Niger Swift Laputa Biind

Testing Gold Acid Bottle and Jewelers Test

The acid used to test gold is very powerful and must be handled with care. A specially constructed bottle with a glass stopper and a long pointed rod allows a tiny amount of acid to touch the jewelry. Gold remains unharmed while imitation metals turn green.

One Way to Arbitrate by Commodore Vanderbilt

Commodore Vanderbilt often arbitrated tenant disputes and once asked the first farmer if he would abide by his decision. The farmer replied he would like to know what the decision would be before consenting to arbitrate.

Commodore Vanderbilt Commodore Henry

Cruel Apologist Quote Sparks Wry Exchange

A Washington Star snippet shows Miss Cayenne joking that Mr Bliggins faces a cruel world with little brains, while a critical young woman notes his seriousness. The brief exchange captures sharp wit and social tone.

Fragmentary quote riddle dialogue across jokes and aphorisms

A collage of brief lines from humorous exchanges and literary snippets. Numerous voices debate wit and propriety, touching on refusal, happiness, rights, opinions, peace, and singing in terse repartee. The fragment ends mid thought with a rumination on companionship.

Car Named For Its Luck In Collision With Truck

A nineteenth thirteen era automobile, judged by its damaged luck, collided with a truck. The poem hints at the date and make by inference, noting the vintage carriage style and collision outcome without precise identification.

Boy Bellboy Pleads Innocence in Millionaire Murder

In New York on August 1 Albert Geldel a bell boy pleaded not guilty to the murder of the elderly millionaire Jackson. The trial is scheduled for tomorrow.

New York Albert Geldel Jackson

Special Train Excursion to Seashore by Navigation Co

A special train with recliner chair cars tourist and standard sleeping cars will run to Portland with connections to North Beach resorts and Astoria. Departs La Grande Wednesday August 23 at ? pm arrives Portland next morning at 7 15. Steamer options Potter 8 20 am and Hassalo 8 pm on August 4 and 5. Round trip fare ten dollars with stopovers at Portland and Astoria, 15 days from sale. Reserve sleeping cars now.

Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company Portland North Beach Resorts Astoria la Grande Potter Hassalo

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Thelsis Theatre Selle Sprtints Edison Dave Clarice Re. Aneebeante4 MR. (. P. Fewrin Eastman Kodaks Eastman Ama Teur Wright Drug Co Kodak Store Mr. Atkinson Old Town S. W. Cotham L. N. Church Walla Walla C. T Bacon Dr. W. D. Zimmermen Joseph George Bedwell Telecaset Savoy Roy Bellsworth Lima F. N. Fox Imbler Ward Emigh Anna Bacon C. T. Bacon Joseph Lake George Erickson Newlin Drug Store Misers Lynette and Genevieve Kerr W. J. Kerr R. EB. Reynolds A. R. Emasons Enterprise la Grandé G. W. Walk North Powder J. H. Louch Denver J. W. Wycoff Warren Foley Today Pearce Williams C. E. Sysner North Beach Bilent Lewyere Tifa Skyscmpers Wall Street England American Magazine Howard Harper’s Bazar Pope Swatter United States National Bank United States Cigar Factory Fir Street Jnr Gale Pattison Bros Royal Grocery H. Pattison Postoffice
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