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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1909

Page

5

Local items from La Grande and nearby towns

Walter M. Pierce visited Hot Lake this morning. Deputy Sheriff George Lindgren served legal papers in Elgin. Harvey and Mrs. Rinehart returned to Summerville. Julius Roesch came from Portland. George Stoddard went to Baker City for business. E R Moore returned from a week in the metropolis. Attorney Robert Lloyd of Elgin delayed circuit court due to a cold. Peter Lourds moved from La Grande to Sump ter. Mrs. James Upton left The Dalles for La Grande after visiting in the city. Miss Syra Kuhn helps with teacher examinations. Mrs. Anna Jacobson returned to Palmer Junction after visiting in town. Don Meyers from Grand Island plans to work in Elgin with Pioneer Milling Co. Ed Kiddle returns from Portland on lodge and flour mill business. Mrs. Elina Swart recovering well after surgery at Grande Ronde hospital. HW Pitchfork back from Spokane Lumbermen’s convention visiting his sister-in-law. Remains of Grant Trner to be brought to Ea Grate. funeral at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. J Gulting returning from Pendleton to La Grande for a month. Mrs. J M Berr and Mrs. Fred Bheike back from North Powder via Baker City. Grant Lincoln and L Remillard secure near beer licenses as quota nears. Weston Normal basketball to Cove tonight then to La Grande for tomorrow’s game. B Rhodes, Y M C A state secretary, to speak at the Presbyterian church in La Grande tomorrow at 7 o’clock.

ER. Moore Wartle Metropolis Robert Lloyd Elgin Peter J. Lourds la Grande Sumpter Baker Herald James Upton The Dalles Jeff Pendleton Oregonian Syra Kuhn F. G. Schilke Anna Jacobson Palmer Junction Jacobson Junction Don Meyers Grand Island Neb Pioneer Milling Co Ed Kiddle Portland Salem Senxion Elina Swart Grande Ronde Hospital HW. H. Pitchfork Spokane N. W. Schofield Tah Grant Trner Jackson Corner Third Washington Gulting Mr. Gilling Pilot Plack la Grandee Mra J. M. Berrs Mre Fred G Behike North Powder Baker City Grant Lincoln L. Remillard

Painless Dentistry and Valentine Offerings at Red Cross Drug Store

Dr W D McMillan advertises painless dentistry and Valentine assortments. The Red Cross Drug Store promotes early selections and a range of confections and designs to suit various tastes, urging customers to remember loved ones with timely gifts.

RED Cross

Civic club discussion highlights La Grande improvements

The Neighborhood club met at Mrs. Anthony's home with Mrs. F. B. Ivanhoe presiding. Mrs. George Palmer urged beautification of La Grande and the need for a library Y M C A and better sidewalks, plus a town reading room and athletic space for boys. A Y M C A idea sparked a committee. high school needs and in schools offering music were discussed. a social fund-raiser at Mrs. A T Hill's Thursday afternoon was announced to aid joy and charity efforts.

Anthony F. 8 Ivanhoe George Palmer Palmer la Grande Miele Ench Hilon Newton Kasko WPF

Donnelly Dies in Westbound Freight Accident

Conductor Donnelly was on No. 55 in charge of Engine No. 400 when a westbound freight began to move. He attempted to hold the second car but was killed. The body lay just over the Umatilla county line and a Pendleton coroner’s inquest was called. Several railroad men traveled to the scene for the funeral rites, and colleagues mourn the popular conductor.

Donnelly Root Umatila Pendleton Goatock Rameld JL P. Baker C. 5 E. D Cornell Idaho Covein Charles Dunn

Captain El Delivers Shark Lecture To Local Audience

Those who heard Captain El at the high school were pleased and learned new facts about sharks and sea life. He returns this Saturday evening and should draw listeners again. He first spoke at Union three years ago and at La Grande about fourteen years ago. Don’t forget February 19 tickets available at Silverthorn's drug store or the Pain Shop and 154.

Union la Grande O~bowtt Silverthorn

Notice of Probate Hearing for Mary A Aldrich Estate

Mertle Aldrich as administrator of Mary A Aldrich deceased has filed in Union County Oregon for final settlement of the estate. The county court sets Tuesday March 2 1909 at 10 o clock AM at the courthouse Grande Oregon for hearing objections to the final account and settlement.

Martie Aldrich Mary A. Aldelph

Lame Shoulder Remedy Promoted in Local Ad

An old advertisement touts Chaomberlain'y Liniment as a cure for muscular rheumatism with no internal treatment and relieftimes daily. It claims the liniment is valuable for muscular rheumatics and available at local dealers.

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