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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1908

Page

7

Murder Attempt Leaves Spokane Lumber Grader in Fear

Charles Breele of Spokane, a lumber grader, was slugged and robbed on Center street in Baker City, Oregon. He woke beside a woodpile with leaves covering him and one missing $57 bill. Breele recalls a shrill whistle just before the attack and plans to stay silent about the incident.

Baker Charles Breele Spokane Steele Murray & Mack Crabill Hotel Central High School Mr. Steele Center Street Gaber City Oregon Charles Steele Baker City

Hug Retires as County Assessor Turns Office Over

County Assessor R A Hug prepares to hand over duties to successor T A Rinehart starting January 1 after a term noted for steady management. Rinehart, former deputy to J H Morton, won the June election and will assume the post with the new year.

R. A. Hug Hug T. A. Rinehart Mr. Rinehart J. H. Morton

Pendleton City Council Grants Soft Drink Permits

The Pendleton council last night approved permits for ten soft drink venues while four applicants were denied licenses. City officials met with the attorney to finalize the action before the public meeting and then disposed of the matter by formal vote. Licenses granted went to Anderson & Co. D. G. Smith Keegan & Brewer Paul Hemmeigurn Alf Schneiter Joe Sullivan W. E. Patterson A. J. Peters Tom Murrell Gus La Fontaine and George Darveau.

Pendleton Anderson & Co D. G. Smith Keegan & Brewer Paul Hemmeeigurn Alf Schneiter Joe Sullivan W. E. Patterson A. J. Peters Tom Murrell Gus la Fontaine George Darveau

Passengers Trains 2 and 5 Updated on Sunday Schedule

Changes apply only to trains Nos 2 and 6 on the main line of the O R N. Portland service from La Grande will improve with the new timetable taking effect Sunday morning. The report notes initial guesses over the scope of changes were overstated. The official timetable is published for travel starting Sunday.

Portland la Grande

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy touted for cold cures

TM Health Is More Expensive Than Any Cure. This country is now filled with people who migrate seeking health. Nine-tenths suffer throat and lung trouble from neglected colds and spend fortunes. Chamberlain's cough remedy is famous for cures of colds and can be depended upon. For sale by all good dealers.

Chamberlain

Timber Claim Call on Burger and Everson

Timber claim call notes a dispute concerning Burger and Everson over New Lin Drug Store. Contact at phone Main 91 for details and processing.

Burger & Everson Newlin Drug Store

Christmas Ladies Home Journal Shipment Arrives

A morning delivery brings another shipment of the Christmas Ladies Home Journal. The arrival is noted with a playful remark about Porguson’s.

Christmas Ladies Home Journal Porguson’a

Violin and Viola Instruction Offered at Private Studio

Misa Young will open a limited number of pupils at Mrs Harriet McDonald’s home 1616 Sixth Street. Phone Black 462. Excellent preference given.

Misa Young Mra Herrietti McDonald Sixth Street

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