Johnson resumes boxing with Monahan in Chicago
Johnson trained in Chicago today marking his return to the ring since Reno. Walter Monahan of San Francisco sparred him, and Ira Pields, an O R & N engineer, remained hospitalized with a broken rib after an accident near Baker City. Doctors expect him to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fohnslow
Chicago
Reno
Johnson
Walter Monahan
San Francieco
Paris
Ira Pields
Baker City
Dr. Bacon
Private Lessons Offer Hidden in Office or Home
An ad fragment promises private lessons at an instructor’s office or at the client’s location. It hints at a course titled how to write your own chart and adaptation to business, urging readers who say they cannot afford it to act. The text is incomplete and lacks clear details.
Gas Franchise to be Passed Upon at City Council
City council meets tomorrow evening to discuss a proposed gas plant franchise. Applicant J L Lambrith arrived to answer questions during ordinance review. The ordinance includes beginning work timetables and other public concerns. Lambrith asserts strong demand for gas in La Grande and vows a modern, trouble free plant with permanent piping solution.
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J. L. Lambrith
Counci
Lambrith
la Grande
Billiken Dance Night Promises Grand Final Party
The fourth and final Billiken party tonight is expected to draw a large crowd with top music. Invitations indicate many guests will attend, and the event is likely the last dancing party before the holidays. The band delays dancing until Wednesday evening the 21st due to tonight’s event.
Snake River Resident Dies in Cabin Home
Fred G. Holmes, president of the M. and M. company, left for Enterprise to attend the funeral of his brother Charles Holmes who died alone in his Snake River cabin. Charles, 49, had been ill with pneumonia after a severe cold, and his brothers in Wallowa and Union counties will attend the Enterprise funeral services.
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Fred G. Holmes
M. & M. Company
Enterprise
Charles
Charles Holmes
Snake River
Wallowa
Union
Personal items from La Grande area include court and travel notes
Attorney L Denham arrives from Elgin to attend court. Dr Molitor returns from Portland and Astoria. Ward of Enterprise handles La Grande matters. Dr Flack of Haines in the city on business. Morgan of Kamela plans moving back to La Grande. Mr and Mrs B W Grandy depart for California for winter. Lambrith of Eugene seeking a gas franchise in the city. Miss Marjorie McCall returns from Portland after two weeks visiting. Mrs Walter Henry, now in Elgin, stops in on way to Hot Lake for treatment. Matilda Morgant of Monument files a homestead claim. Andrew Summerhayers of Baker City and Andrew Funk of Enterprise file homestead claims today.
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Walter Henry
Elgin
Hot Lake
Matilda Morgant
Monument
Andrew Summerhayers
Baker City
Andrew Funk
Enterprise
Pioneer farmer Geo Childers returns to valley to manage land
The article notes Geo Childers, a pioneer farmer long based in California, visiting to oversee his extensive land interests in the valley, with mention of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Hoyt hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Childers
Valley
California
City welcomes West Electric installer and Chicago druggist visit
W C Fouch and Western Electric staff arrive to install equipment in the new machine and blacksmith shops. Chicago druggist Fred Schmiling visits, plans to locate here. J C Uixlin of Cove reports the packing house propels red apples to eastern markets. Julius Kruttschnitt and Harriman officials are due for an inspection tour this afternoon.
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W. C. Fouch
Western Electric
J. C. Uixlin
Cove
la Grande
Julius Kruttschnitt
Harriman
Miss Fern Sampson Critically Ill With Rheumatism
Miss Fern Sampson daughter of the late John Sampson is reported critically ill with rheumatism and is at the local hospital awaiting further conditions.
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Fern Sampson
John Sampson
Minnesotan Buys Grande Ronde Soil on Visit
F. M. Barton visits his sister Mrs J. Ke. Wright and purchases Grande Ronde soil, claiming it to be the best in the country. He plans to return home in a few days, with little known about his travel itinerary.
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F. M. Barton
You Must Head This if you Want Benefit
J W Greer of Greenwood Louisiana suffered a severe lumbago attack. He describes intense pain requiring prior injections before trying Foley's Kidney Remedy. After using the medicine his back pain ceased and he reports no further bother from lumbago. Hillis Drug store.
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J. W. Greer
Greenwood
Foley
Lombago
Hillis Drug Store
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P. B. Smith
Bryn
Awe
Washington
Adams Avenue
Besi
Atling
Wright Drug Company
Billiken Oange Tonight
Billikens
L. Denham
Dr. Molitor
Portland
Astora
M. ES. Ward
E.B. Flack
Haines
Morgan
Kamela
City
Mrs. B. W. Grandy
Eugene
Marjorie McCall
the Fair Department Store Grande
Mrs. L. M. Hoyt
Fred Schmiling
Windy City
MR. Dresser
Ash Bros
Oregon
Siegrist & Company
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