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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1909

Page

3

Spanty Fair Set to Open in La Grande October 4

The Spanty fair will be held this year in La Grande beginning October 4, lasting one week. The new catalogue will be out soon. Delays stem from efforts to unite Wallowa county participants with the fair. Premiums rise, new features added, and business leaders of La Grande sponsor a large premium list. Prepare exhibits for the largest Axton county fair yet. Fr. M. Huffman. First E. O. Dist. Agri. Society, La Grande.

la Grande Wallowa County Axton County

For Sale Large Amount of Old Paper

Large bundles of waste paper offered for sale suitable for underlayment and covering shelves. Packages are tied and waiting. interested buyers can call at the office for details.

Draw Drawn In Twenty Rounds Between Ross And Stanton

Billy Ross and Walter Stanton fought twenty fast rounds at the Queen City Athletic club in Haines with Charley Rungeon declaring the bout a draw before 6500 fans. Stanton pressed early and dominated at times, while Ross withstood and mounted strong moves in rounds ten and eleven. Both fighters exchanged solid blows as Stanton used body and head shots and Ross relied on the right swing and footwork.

Billy Ross Walter Stanton Charley Rungeon Queen City Athletic Club Haines Stanton Ross Tiger Smith Mogland Baker City Democrat

Notice to Contractors for addition to Wallowa bank building

Bids invited for an addition to the Stockgrowers and Farmers Natl bank in Wallowa Oregon. Plans and specs available at the bank or Robert Miller Architect La Grande Oregon. Bids due by September 1 1909. Owners may accept or reject any or all bids.

Wallowa Robert Miller la Grande Oregon Stockgrowers & Farmers Nat'l Bank

For Sale Household Effects by Auction

For Sale household items to be sold once including dining table chairs rocking chairs couch refrigerator stove rugs bedroom set and more. Mrs Rush 1806 Fourth St auctions to be held at unspecified time and place.

Rush Fourth St Geo. Ackles

Uncalled Letters List for Week Ending August 30 1909

Office correspondence shows remaining letters for both ladies and gentlemen. Names include Mrs M M Case Mrs C H Keefer Mr Leon Campbell Mr James Eccles Mr George Field Mr W L Galloway Mr W L Galloway Mr P J Gannon B C Henderson Mr Harvey Johnson Mr Ralph McGarity Mr Lewis Meyers Mr Frank H Sheppard Mr J Walters Steven A Mitchell. Letters to be sent to Dead Letter Office on September 3 1909 if undelivered. G M Richey P M.

M. M. Case C. H. Keefer Leon Campbell James Eccles George Field W. L. Galloway P. J. Gannon B. C. Henderson Harvey Johnson Ralph McGarity Lewis Meyers Frank H. Sheppard J. Walters Steven A. Mitchell G. M. Richey P. M

Notices to Creditors for Anna M Stearns Estate

Notices to creditors state that J E Stearns, administrator of Anna M Stearns estate, requests all claims be presented with vouchers at Cove Oregon within six months from July 31 1909.

State of Oregon Union County Anna M. Stearns Cove A. D

Jersey cow found near Mt. Emily foot on June 28

A Jersey cow branded on the left side was found near the foot of Mt. Emily. The owner can recover by calling and paying for this ad, as listed by M. L. Leader.

Mt. Emily Ada M. L. Leader

Ideal Cough Medicine Praise From Indiana Doctor

Dr R A Whitshire of Gwynneville Indiana endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as an ideal medicine for children’s coughs and croup. He testifies to its pleasant taste and effective relief, noting it meets the needs of families seeking a reliable remedy. Sold by all good dealers.

Chamberlain Teels R. A. Wiitshire Gwynneville Ind

Bargain Table Sale Adrouse This Weekend

A display advertisement promotes a bargain table sale running from Friday the 13th to Monday the 23rd. Shoppers are urged to read the ad for details on items and times.

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. Huffman Agri. Society Busi Ness D.M. Hunt LA Grande, Oregon Merchants of Oregon Oregon Merchants Mutual Fire Assurance Association Dayton Oregon Merchants Mutual W. Oliver Willcock Bros Day Red the. Stearns J. E. Stearns Anna Chiba Othe Kingsley & Coger Shoes Preston Oliver la Grande National Bank THE Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA Ade J. B. Weaver, Pron UNION Ore Geddes Bros GC. C. Penington & Com Pany’s Store Pacific States H. L. Winn Hotel Savoy Ash Brothers Hill’s Drug Store Alicel Elgin ROYAL Sherbert Herman Roesch Ment Inion County LA Grande Investment CO Jonathan Green James Green R. H. Lloyd Observer Telegraph News Service
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