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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
8
Creditors of George W. Hanson Jr. and C. G. Hanson will gather December 14 at 10 o clock in Referee Hodgin's office to declare a dividend in the bankruptcy.
Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama touts Chamberlains cough remedy as the sole lung treatment for pneumonia and claims it has repeatedly controlled coughs and colds in his practice and in his family. He endorses it as superior to all other cough remedies and says it is for sale by all good dealers.
An advertisement notes Orino Lass ir syrup aids digestion and liver and bowels without nausea. It presents the product as mild and pleasant to take, suitable for routine relief and as a gentle remedy from a druggist named T. Gil.
The First Baptist church held its annual meeting last night with reports from all departments. Thirty three new members joined, $4350 was raised for building and local missionary work, and a budget of 1975 was adopted for 1909. The pastor's salary was raised by 200, and pastoral relations continue unanimously.
The Home Independent Telephone company completes a line from Wallowa to Flora and La Grande patrons can now converse with the Flora Journal editor and The Observer editor. The 100 mile call worked perfectly and felt like meeting old friends.
In line with prior practice for the benefit ball next Wednesday night the Elks donate the auditorium use. This saves expenses and results in $26 being directed to the park fund instead of the Elks treasury.
Lovers of dancing and music are invited to the La Grandee dancing club first dance tonight. A good time is assured. The event promises lively music and a warm reception for attendees.
San Antonio hosts the International Fair track for a record winter meeting beginning December 12 and running 19 days. Many horses are already in stables and more arrive daily as Texas pursues a growing racing scene. The city aims to become a Mecca for the racing fraternity amid gambling bans elsewhere.
A finder is urged to return a set of keys found on the road between the Pierce place and La Grande and leave them at the Observer office.
A mislaid item was left at the office by a finder on the preceding Tuesday night. The owner is urged to contact the office to reclaim the missing property.
The Union county Oregon county court appoints William M. McBeth as executor of Duncan McBeth deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the executor in Elgin or to attorney R H Lloyd in Elgin within six months from November 21, 1904. Nov 21-28-5-12-9.
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