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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1910
Page
5
Locals notice various local services and products including Newlin Drug Co advertising accurate thermometers for weather tracking and prescription services. McLeod and Paltz Wood offers dry wood at affordable prices with contact numbers. Sunset Magazine mention and contractor notice appear among partial text fragments.
The St Peters Guild announces a sale of fancy work and cooked food on Saturday December 10 in the Summer House room beside Polack's grocery. All parish ladies are urged to donate articles worth one dollar and support the sale by order of the Guild president.
The Cherry New Laundry advertises for two skilled hand ironers. Positions require proven experience and immediate work. Apply in person at the laundry to discuss responsibilities and hours.
An exquisite display of hand painted china ware in La Grande is attracting admiration. The exhibit showcases exceptional artistry and invites art lovers to visit Henry and Caris to view the collection.
A Wright Drug Co clerk reports customers can phone to have a few boxes sent to their home for selection. The notice instructs potential buyers to call the store for delivery options and available styles.
Yeomen hold their officer election this evening at the yeomen homestead. Officers elected in November will hold over until the regular election in December.
State organizer M. P MacEacheron and deputy J. W. Howard arrived to reorganize Nest No. 17 at Savoy Hotel Room 6. They invite past members to meet and discuss joining the Brotherhood of Owls, described as progressive and fraternal for white men of good character.
A brief item highlights a small book introducing the human appendix and its significance. The text suggests a readable, approachable exploration of anatomy and medical curiosity for general readers.
A Holiday At Tire store touts a wide selection of men’s and boys’ gifts for the holiday season. The ad highlights apparel and accessories including suits coats pajamas shirts gloves neckwear hosiery umbrellas mufflers and more. It invites shoppers to find the perfect gift for “Him” right there.
A.T. Hull markets a temporary free sample of an EAS ILY prevention aid. The notice touts simple use and immediate availability, encouraging readers to try the product at no cost for a limited period.
Portland's J R Knodell and Mrs M Lester stay at Sommer. Appleton couple F F Hopkins and wife at Sommer. Huntington pair H B Patton and wife at Foley. J M Seldere and wife, county officials, at Foley. J B Christiansen John Graham and J M Shoemaker of Highn at Savoy. Rev W H Gibson leaves for Enterprise on business. W H Haughton at Foley returned from Baker City. H P Lewis from La Grande on a brief trip. Mr and Mrs R McKenzie Summerville at Foley. Kaffee Klatch evening section postponed. Mrs E B Bragg to host afternoon. L L Larison of Preferred stock canned goods visits Foley.
Mrs L F Maggee traveled to Elgin to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Graham. Mr Graham remained overnight and accompanied her back. Hon Neil McCloud, formerly a county representative and now at Coos Bay, is in the city attending court as a witness in a murder case under way.
Joe Clemmons deputy game warden of Wallowa county and C B O'Ral warden from Union county left this morning for Walla Walla on official business.
R. S. Fellerson A B. Stanley and C. Peterson arrived in the city yesterday to install the roof on the new round house. They will establish their headquarters at the Folay.
Assistant General Manager William Bollens and Chief Machinist Wm. Ladd, both from Portland, were in the city this morning. Bollens continues east this morning in his special car 03.
Fred Scott of Durkee visits the city to handle business matters. The prominent rancher owns city real estate and is arranging payments for his share of improvements including paving and sidewalks.
C. Fr. Elliott, visiting in the city, shows interest in mule raising and says he is contemplating entering the hog business on a large scale after viewing fine stock at the Enterprise fair.
Fred Smith manager of the M and M at Elgin says farmers in the Elgin area are prosperous, grain acreage is light now but expected to rise next year with more small grain planted. He spoke during his visit to La Grande last night.
Alberta Claire, the athletic girl riding solo across the continent on horseback with a large dog, will reach La Grande Friday after visiting Baker City this week. She travels alone and earns money for her touring expenses by appearing in vaudeville houses.
Tomorrow the Threshermen meet in a two day session in the city with a banquet Friday night at the Foley hotel hosted by commercial club leaders. Delegates will be guests of the club and local threshermen will assist in arrangements as legislators consider requests on improved roads and related issues.
Robert L. Duignan, a clerk at N. K. Weat’s, purchased a Washington avenue residence through Geo. H. Currey real estate for 1400 dollars, recognizing a bargain in La Grande yesterday.
Constable Faulk, a truancy officer, has arrested two boys named Brown for skipping school. He will investigate truancies and hold the parents accountable under law to stop truancy in the city.
In a fierce night, fourteen year old Jenny Hughes crosses a wind swept bridge to fetch a doctor. Lost matches, a ruined lantern, and quick wits save a train and the Hughes family from poverty as grateful passengers fund Jenny’s courage.
An advertisement promotes Cheenu Cough Remedy claiming it cures a cold and wards off pneumonia. It states the product contains no opium or narcotics and can be given to babies as well as adults, and that it is sold by all dealers.
Justice of the Peace Williams issues a decree in the case brought by A B Lindsey against J 2B Brown, the Groat milkwagon deliveryman. Lindsey alleged assault, the court finds Brown guilty and imposes a fine of sixteen dollars and costs.
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