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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1908

Page

5

Residents and visitors fill city as camping trip tales unfold

Locay and Mrs Adolph Newlin return from a camping trip as Nichols from Elgin Records heads to the city for the Rinehart county meeting. Roberts editor of the North Newn visits from the hustling place. Mrs G M Richey arrives from Portland for a post convention. Beroggin Selder flies and families back from two weeks outing. RN Wilton manager of Wal Electric arrives for the circus. Grace Edith los and others from Oklahoma are en route to rest at Ladd creek. Hutchinson of Sugar Co plans a short stay in Wallowa county. Clarence and Mrs Wilson, now in Walla Walla, return from Wallowa outing and stop in La Grande.

G. M. Richey Portland Mr. Richey T. J. Beroggin B. C. Selder Selbird Union RN. Wilton Wal- Electric Company Ige Knowles Grace Edith Los Oklahoma Hendra Ladd Creek Hud" Hutchinson Amallof Sugar Company

Sheriff recovers stolen suit in Boise to La Grande pursuit

Sheriff Lane of Boise with Chief Waldeh Special Officer Harrison and express agent George Hibberd tracked a suit case theft from a Boise rooming house. The case moved to Nampa Baker City and La Grande before George King and a companion were stopped. King was jailed and Lane prepared to return that night with the prisoner.

la Grande Sheriff Lane Boise George Hibberd Nampa Baker City George King Harrison King Lane Acific Express John Anderson Pendleton John Andruon Hibberd

Real Estate Bargains In La Grande Market

A La Grande Investment Co notice promotes bargains in local real estate. A suburban two acre property with a new large house is offered at 2255, down from 3750, to be sold by August 20. Potential buyers are urged to inquire for details.

Evening Observer LA Grande Oregon la Grande Im Grande Investment Company

Pastime Theater resumes shows in La Grande

Local theater opens today and perhaps tomorrow with a varied triage program. The lineup includes The Specter The Story the Boots Told The Candidate The Man In Overalle and Seeing Sweden. Also notes on farming advice and a police report from Pendleton and Deported Chinese immigrants aboard the Siberian liner.

la Grande Tix House theater @M Sweden

Prosperity Spread As Harvests Rise In Oregon Visit

Portland reports large harvests nationwide with farmers thriving. Jius Kruttechnitt of the Harriman lines notes improved traffic after the October panic, credits quicker corporate recovery for easing congestion, and says railroads can handle current volumes better than a year ago. He declines to discuss politics.

Portland Ore Juius Kruttechnitt Harriman Lines San Francis Kruttechnitt

Circus Fever Delays Observar News Gathering

The Observer reports force fatigue as circus fever grips all departments. Readers find thinner paper as staff focus on animals on the hill and preparations for an evening performance lead to early closure of the forms.

the Observar

Stock Insurance Payouts To Union County Stockmen

Local stockmen and farmers in Union county received hoames during recent months for insured stock losses. Names include D. A. Philips W. D. Grandy P J Goytt Sam Ruckman J A Woodle A F Goff Walter Hill F Bull Matt Buewell among others with payments commonly ranging from 100 to 1000 dollars. Agent A Sandercock promotes stock death insurance.

Union County D. A. Philips W. D. Grandy la Grande P. J. Goytt Cove Sam Ruckman J. A. Woodle Alicel. &. F. Goff Walter Hill J. F. Bull Matt Buewell Elgin

Self Cure Hint for Piles Offers Home Treatment

An advert promises at home cure for bleeding itching and protruding piles using a new absorption treatment. Requestors are told to send address for guidance and a free trial sample with local references if desired. Claims immediate relief and permanent cure. Mail Mrs. M Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind.

M. Summers Notre Dame Ind

Notice of Approved Plats and Lands Entry Dates

Notice that approved plats of surveys for fractional sections in Townships 6 North Range 44 East and Township 4 North Range 41 East Willamette meridian have been received. The plats will be filed on September 16, 1908 at 9 a.m. and applications for land entry in these townships will be accepted thereafter, per Fr. Co. Gramwell Register and A. A. Roberts Receiver.

East Willamette Fr. Co. Gramwell A. A. Roberts

Unclear Fragments Prompt Odd Nostalgia

The readable text hints at playful phrases about coloring, tinting, and a rake with reminiscences but lacks concrete events or identifiable people, places, or organizations to summarize into a coherent news item.

Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Promised to Heal

An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, non opiate remedy that stops a cough strengthens the lungs and prevents pneumonia. It warns against substitutes and claims quicker, certain relief with no dangerous side effects.

Foley

Jouss Credits Foley’s Honey and Tar For Recovery From Consumption

E H Jouss pastor at M E Church Grove Maryland says a severe cold nearly pneumonia was later called consumption. After trying a sample of Foley's Honey and Tar relief followed by regular bottles, he was cured and has had no throat or lung trouble since. Three sizes available 25c 50c and $1.00. Sold by A T Hill Druggist.

E. H. Jouss M. E. Church Grove, Md Foley

Treasurer's Call for City Warrants in La Grande

Funds available to pay all outstanding general fund warrants up to No 6761 endorsed March 18 1907 with interest ceasing from this date. Water fund warrants up to No 1611 endorsed March 11 1908 with interest ceasing from this call. La Grande Ore August 3 1908.

General Fund la Grande City Treasury la Grande, Ore

Sure Cure for Asthma Prescription Promised

A claimed asthma cure guarantees relief and refunds all money if the remedy fails. The advertisement directs readers to Arnold's Asthma Cure Co in Seattle Washington and Morris W. Knight in Cove Ora Box 53 for purchases within the next 80 days.

Arnold's Asthma Cure Co Arcade Seattle Wash Morris W. Knight Cove Ora

Cleverest of all devils is opportunity

Quote contemplating opportunity as a driving force attributed to temptation and risk. Reflects a provocative view on how chance can entice and challenge individuals to act.

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