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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1910

Page

5

Christmas Boxed Ties and Hosiery in Fancy Boxes

Boxed ties and matching hosiery offered for the Christmas trade in special gift boxes.

Iery

Local Page Notes Dated Entries From Huntington and Surroundings

Huntington resident H H Mack registered at the Foley today. Visitors include Misses Anna De Long and Hester Phy from Hot Lake staying at the Foley. BE Humphreys from Black Rock Oregon visits his brother City Recorder-elect C M Humphreys. Rev H T Peterson of Summerville and Rev W Stevens of North Powder stay with Dr J D Gillilan. Miss Mary Frawley, daughter of the County Treasurer, is seriously ill but showing improvement. Ben A Anderson promoted to engineer and began first west end run. E B Johnson of City Stables trips to Eugene for holidays then plans to visit valley cities. W F Zimmerle, formerly of Seattle, now at Cove, reports an invention pending.

BE. Humphreys C. M. Humphreys Black Rock Oregon

Businessmen's visits mark activity in Cave area

Joseph Barton of the Sumpter Valley railroad with Baker City HQ arrives in the city to discuss ventures. George Currey travels to Sumerville for business matters as efforts to expand acreage near Cave accelerate.

Joseph Barton The Sumpter Valley Railroad Baker City

Trio Murder Case Sparks Sheriff Rush to Protect Suspect

Sheriff Wheeler and two deputies accompany Nathan Montague to a rural area to shield him from a farmer mob. Montague allegedly killed Leyton Saunders's two year old grandchild, slashed Mina Saunders, and set the house on fire in a deadly late night assault.

Wheeler Nathan Montague Montague Leyton Saunders Sanders Mina Saunders

Re-elections Held for Local Lodge Officials

Lamg vice council re elected Ed Wright prelate R J Nyren M A Jess Griffen inside guard Joe Baker outside guard re elected R L Lincoln keeper of records and seals master financier John Frawley master exchequer A C Hayes trustee three years J A Matott M W

Street Sweeper Begins Duty in Austin After Delay

After a long wait the standard Austin street sweeper is now at work and judged satisfactory so far. The flusher has not yet arrived and the machine must handle all cleaning duties until it comes.

Transfer Man Falls from Fire Escape on New School Building

A transfer man named M. L. Nieder was accidentally pushed from a fire escape on the new school building yesterday and sustained a broken arm. Dr. Richardson set the break.

M. L. Nieder Richardson

Portland Specialist Calls In For Mrs Richardson Care

Dr J W Laughlin of Portland arrived to consult with local physicians Dr G L Biggers and Dr A L Richardson about Mrs Richardson who has been seriously ill for some time. She shows a slight improvement today.

J. W. Laughlin Portland G. L. Biggers A. L. Richardson

Beautiful Toys and The Golden Rule Coa Seen

A fragment notes beautiful toys everywhere and mentions The Golden Rule Coa as part of a short description. No clear event or date is provided.

Toy land brings free candy to curious youngsters

An old excerpt notes children showing strong interest in a basement display at Toy Land featuring Free Candy and the Golden Rule Company. The fragment hints at a promotional display or children's attraction.

Toy Land Free Candy The Golden Rule Co

Knights of Pythias elect officers for district convention

Delegates from Elgin and Wallowa county towns and Union took part as the local Knights of Pythias lodge elected officers last night. Jess Paul was re elected C C and Arthur Will- potential continuation noted as part of the new slate. The group also set its district convention for Enterprise next February.

Elgin Wallowa County Union Lodge of Knights of Pythias Enterprise Jess Paul C. C Arthur Will

Lumber for sale 15000 feet by B. B. Davis sewer contractor

Local ad offering 15000 feet of ship lap and framing lumber 2x4 2x6 and 1x12 at cheap price. Contact B. B. Davis, sewer contractor, for details. Also includes a jumbled line about Chamberlains Remedy and a claim it wards off pneumonia and is safe for babies and adults.

Toyland Davis

Prince George Refloated After Ill-Fated Harbor Entry

The steamship Prince George ran ashore yesterday in dense fog while entering Vancouver harbor and was pulled off this morning by two tugs. The vessel sustained no damage.

Vancouver Prince George

New Dreadnought Texas Ordered for $5,830,000

A contract to build the battleship Texas was awarded by the navy department to Newport News Ship Building company. The Dreadnaught type vessel will cost $5,830,000. In Chicago, commercial bodies and labor unions plan a campaign to drive loan sharks from the city with a conference likely after January 1.

Texas Washington Newport News Ship Building Company Navy Department Chicago Chicago Associations of Commerce

Fire destroys bunk house on siding overnight

Fire department rushed to a bunk house on a siding shortly after midnight. Sleeping laborers escaped without serious injuries as flames were brought under control.

Negro Rampage Kills Three as Lynch Plot Emerges

Unclear OCR text reports a Black assailant killed three people and a posse pursues him amid threats of lynching. Details are fragmented and names or locations are not readable. Further copy needed for precise facts.

Tony

A Simple for Mothers

Mrs D of 326 Ingles Avenue Youngstown Ohio recounts how her severe cold child improved after Foley's Honey and Tar. She keeps a bottle at home as a proven remedy for coughs and colds, noting relief after the first dose and full throat and lung recovery after one bottle. Hills Drug Store.

Ingles Ave Youngstown Ohio Foley Hills Drug Store

B P C E La Grande Lodge Meets Thursdays at Elk Club

B P C E La Grande Lodge No 433 meets each Thursday at 8 PM in the Elk's Club at the corner of Depot Street and Washington Avenue. Visiting brothers are invited to attend. Dr G L Biggers Ex Rul Hugh McCall Rec Sec.

la Grande Lodge No Elk’s Club Depot Street Washington Avenue G. L. Biggers Hugh McCall M. W. A—La Grande Camp No I. C. C. F. Hall

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United States Santa Claus Euheme Oy Vieesee Besa Seca Dreas Shirta ED Dolis Egon China Haviland Edison Selig Vitagraph H. H. Mack of Huntington Anna de Long Hester Phy Hot Lake H. T. Peterson Summerville W. Stevens North Powder J. D. Gillilan Mary Frawley John Frawley Ben A. Anderson Anderson West End E. B. Johnson City Eugene Mr. Johnson Valley W. F. Zimmerle Seattle Cove Cave George Currey Austin Coa Knights Shasta S. P. Railway Northwest California Makurra Sigeles Nt Ai Pasoger Ags Amuck of the Fraternal Orders la Grande, Oregon A. M la Grande Lodge No. 41 A. F John Hodgin W. M A. C. Williams Woodmen OF the World C. W Neri Ackles C. D J. H. Keeney I. R. Snook, C D. B. Cox Rebekahs Crystal Lodge No Anna Alexander Jennie M, Smith Knights OF Pythias—Red Cross Lodge No Castle Hall Old Elk’s Hall Jhss Paul C. C. R. L. Lincoln, M Women OF Woodcraft—Grande Ronde Circle No. 47 I. 0.C. F. Ball Chloe Robinson G. Lizzi Ellsworth
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