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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1910

Page

5

Notable Visitors and Residents Pass Through La Grande

A parade of travelers stops in La Grande including Mr. and Mrs. Perry Mann from Iowa visiting Bartlett and La Grande, Laula Sturgill from Union consulting with Eagle River Power, and numerous other dignitaries and locals visiting Joseph Lake, Portland, and Joseph. The report lists arrivals, departures, and business and social visits across multiple cities.

Perry Mann Iowa Bartlett la Grande Laula Sturgill Union Apple Eagle River Power Company Baker City F. A. Pellesser Oregon Levi Wilson Ore George A. Bright Washington, D. C R. Wilson St. Paul R. W. Walker New Haven Wm. Bollows Lonnergan Joseph Bollows Bilyou Enterprise Deve Clark Cove Omaha Ford A. Ellis Earl Zundell Earl Rosenbaum Wallowa Yishing F. A. Roeach Leadville la ‘Grande

Local Republican Primary Candidacies Announced in Oregon

F Wilson of Athena and C A Barrett of Athena announce joint senator candidacies for Union Umatilla and Morrow counties with Sept 24 1910 primary. They pledge direct primary support, fiscal restraint, roads and schools, and progress. Dr C T Bacon of La Grande seeks Union county coroner nomination in Republican primary.

C. A. Barrett Athena Oregon Union Umatilla Morrow C. T. Bacon la Grande Observer Union County

Wanted and Found Notices From Selder’s and G J Englehardt

FOUND at Selder's confectionary a package from the Fair store containing three yards black silk, insertion and buttons. Inquire at Selder's candy store. WANTED a position as bookkeeper or general office work preferably in a real estate office. Best references. Address G J Englehardt 1402 0 street.

Selder G. J. Englehardt

Notice to Contractors La Grande sidewalk bids 1910

Sealed bids for the construction of 640 neat feet of five foot board sidewalk on an avenue between Third and Cedar streets must be received by 4 p m August 24 1910 at the City Recorder office La Grande Oregon. Bids require a 5 percent bid bond. The Connell reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Aug 19 20 22 23 24.

City Recorder City of la Grande Oregon Third Street Cedar Street Recorder Connell

City Seeks Bids for Sixth Street Cement Walk in La Grande

The City of La Grande Oregon invites sealed bids for constructing 1820 feet of cement sidewalk on Sixth Street from Washington Avenue to N Avenue. Bids due by 4 PM September 7 1910 with bid amount shown. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. Mayor F L Meyers and Recorder D Be Cox announce. August 18 1910. Aug 19-20-22-23-24.

la Grande Oregon City Recorder Sixth Street Washington Avenue N” Avenue F. L. Meyers D. BE. Cox D. B, Cox

Births Move Across Imbler and Lake County

A ten pound son is born to Mr and Mrs J M Halan at Imbler and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Earnest De Long in Lake county.

J. M. Halan Imbler Earnest de Long Lake County

Farmer Build Warehouse Northwest’s Best Flour Plan

North Powder Oregon August 19 Spectral The North Powder Milling and Merchantile company shuts down its flouring mill for overhaul and new machinery. New rolls of latest design to raise quality of Best of the Best flour. Mill serves Eastern Oregon with a heavy trade. Grande Ronde Cash Company of La Grande orders large quantities for trade around La Grande. Christ Johnson says milling season outlook is strong and will handle all offered wheat. Wanted a horse 1200 pounds and harness inquire Dr C H Upton.

North Powder North Powder Milling and Mercantile Company Oregon Grande Ronde Cash Company of la Grande Baker City Christ Johnson

Mendelsohn Optics Promises Clear Vision and Rightly Fitted Lenses

Dr. Mendelsohn, Optician at 1106 Adams Ave opposite the Post Office, advertises deep curve lenses for a wider field and clearer vision. One charge covers exam, glasses, and frames with a guarantee of satisfaction. office hours 8:90 am to 12 pm and 1 to 6 pm, evenings by appointment.

Adams Ave Post Office

Broom Corn Prices Rise While Whisk Brooms Hold

Market note states broom corn costs are climbing but whisk broom prices remain unchanged across all grades. First class whisk brooms continue at current prices despite higher raw material costs.

Special train excursion to Portland by O R and N Co

On Tuesday August 23 the O R and N Co will run a special train from La Grande to Portland arriving 7 15 a m the next day Passengers may connect with steamers The T J Potter departs Portland at 8 30 a m on Wednesday and Thursday or the Hassgale at 8 00 p m on those days Reservations for sleeping cars are urged J H Kedneey agent Also Silverthorn's Drug store buys second hand school books for cash

Portland North Beach la Grande T. J. Potter Hassgale J. H. Kedneey

Registration Books Brought Downtown for Tonight

Registration books will be brought downtown to the usual place tonight for all residents who have not yet registered to do so immediately.

Sealed bids invited for La Grande sewer system

The city invites sealed bids for furnishing sewer materials and constructing a septic tank and two main sewers within La Grande Oregon. Bids due August 29 1910 at 4 pm with plans at the City Recorder's office. Bidder must include a 6 percent certified check. city may reject all bids or adjust plans for city benefit.

City la Grande Oregon City Recorder

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Merc Kalem Little Mother of the Baby Wille Pendleton East Oregonian Hy. C. Adams Umatilla County H. C. Bryson Walla Walla Stella Ingle Ence A. F. Roberts Frank Gray G. Mami M. Kreis Kearney Neb E. L. Maxwell Oshkosh Wis W. W. Deal Nampa Sum Mer Ellen Grady Good Samaritan Hospital J.C. Henry Judge Henry John G. Kilpack Boys’ and Girls and Society of Oregon Particu Banking Home The United States National Bank N. K. West First Baptist Frank E. Gray F. Wilson Candi Umatil la, Union and Morrow Counties Sub Republican Pri Daltons D. B. Cox Farmer Build C. H. Upton MP. Mendelsoh Silverthorn's Drug Store Oregon Hotel F. D. Hasten C. M. Packer Mac Wood Golden Rule Store Waiter Glenn Palate Restaurant Bramwell J. C. Guiling J.T. Harvey Flist St Albany Nurseries, Inc Albany Dept. J M. J. Haley la Grande Investment Company Roderd Hoders Confectionary Co Wire Oreges
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