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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1909
Page
4
A local notice extols La Grande’s growth inviting visitors to view the city and valley. It highlights Palmer Lumber’s stacks, the sugar factory, touring mill, round house, court house, schools, church and business district as signs of progress and urges citizens to boost the town’s image this season. It notes many residents have not yet explored the valley this year.
R. A. West struck an artesian flow three feet above ground at the L. H. Russell farm east of the city. The 160 foot well on the spur to the O. R. & N. main line delivers water freely, proving deep wells are feasible for private use in the valley.
Work on the courthouse jail is rushed for completion within two to three days. The county bought a fine jail costing 3400 dollars, featuring four cells and an interior corridor.
Harry U Meyers and Joe Kelly announce a partnership to run a general parlor business leveraging the patronage of Meyers barbershop customers and their friends and regular clients. The notice names the two partners and cites past patronage.
N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont endorses Dr Kinges New Life Pills for chills constipation biliousness and headaches. The ad notes long family use and links to a mail order for records from Newlin Book & Stationery Co.
Miss Maude Kooken and Howard L. Clarke allegedly fled Southern Oregon to wed after securing a license in La Grande. Rumors say her parents opposed the match, they eloped, and the couple traveled from Alicel with Clarke joining the Sel's Floto circus before settling nearby. Authorities reportedly pursued but the ceremony proceeded to a happy ending in La Grande.
A vintage health caution describes a fat reducing bottle promising rapid body changes in 36 days. It warns against keeping excess flesh and lists severe outcomes such as heart disease kidney trouble apoplexy and muscular rheumatism as risks of over fatness.
Three suspects nabbed at Pendleton Sunday and brought to La Grande will be heard before Justice Stewart. One man identified today as involved in assault, robbery and confinement in a box car Friday night. Two other workers from the valley expected tonight for identification and possible trial this evening. Detective Woods may file charges for assault on a train crew at Huron.
Ella Clifford a 24 year old night telegraph operator at Brethurn road New Kensington was attacked by two men who bound her to a chair and looted the safe before fleeing. She managed to reach the telegraph key to summon help and a posse is in pursuit.
An ad urges trying Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for a mild gentle cathartic effect. It mentions a free offer and a law office contact in La Grande Oregon for obtaining them.
Dr R A Wiltshire of Gwynneville Ind endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe pleasant and efficacious treatment for croup and child coughs claiming it contains no opium morphine or codeine and meets exacting expectations for effective relief.
About 1500 foreigners march through Hannibal threatening residents and Atlas Courtland Cement workers during a strike. Riots expected tonight as the $4,000,000 plant lies at the mob’s mercy and officials ask for state troops.
Detectives arrested Joseph Pocono a suspected accomplice of Samuel Turisti in the kidnapping of Grace and Alfonse Vivian aged three and five. A $25,000 ransom was demanded. Turisti is believed to have taken the children. no trace or word since a special delivery letter arrived last night demanding the ransom.
Letters mailed at sea by Willie Peare reach Mr. and Mrs. J H Peare. Willie says his voyage was splendid though he felt no seasickness and faced scarce rations. The crossing included boxing matches and gymnasium stunts to pass the time.
France Wilhelm an expert cutter at Andrews Berry returns home from Joseph and Enterprise. Alvah Duryea departs tonight for Los Angeles to work in Southern Pacific shops. L C Smith returns from Waterloo County after delivering a motor vehicle consignment, having been away about a week.
Furniture including range kitchen cabinet dining table chairs beds dresser and small end table will be sold at private sale Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at the residence of D H Jordan opposite court house.
Department of the Interior notices Benjamin F. Young of Hilgard Oregon filing final five year proof for land in sections 12 and 13 township 4S range 36E Willamette Meridian with witnesses Nela Halverson Nels Endrup Hans Endrup and W A Young. Also notice that C C Penington & Company dissolved the business by mutual consent and C Penington will settle all debts.
Notice states Joe Kelley and Harry A. Meyers formed a barbershop to be known as Myers and Kelly. The filing signals the establishment of a new professional partnership and business entity.
A cordial note invites friends to visit a respected patron at a new location. It praises excellent service and a gentlemanly reception.
A damaged OCR fragment with scattered names and places yields no clear event. The text mentions various proper nouns like Tony Bear, Eo Ren, Cepy, Ring ay, and Washing and refers to an afternoon vacation but provides no verifiable fact, date, or outcome.
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