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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1911

Page

2

Cavein claims life of worker in Portland trench

Odin Anderson a 30 year old laborer was buried under 16 feet of earth while digging a trench at Patton avenue and Alberta street in Portland. Crumbling walls without cribbing trapped him as fellow workers dug to reach him. he died before rescue could save him. He lived at 611 Clinton street with his wife who works in a Ben Selling store.

Portland Odin Anderson Patton Avenue Alberta Street Anderson Dr. Stone Clinton Street William Lind Ben Selling Yates Whitman College Pendleton Oregon Pendleton Academy Dunlap Ill Whitman Louisa Phelps Anderson Phrenokosmian Literary Society Pacific University Associated Students Oxford

Fraternal Lodge Meetings Listed in La Grande Directory

A directory lists regular meeting times for Masons Woodmen of the World Rebekahs Knights of Pythias and Women of Woodcraft in La Grande with officers inviting visiting members to attend gatherings on specified weekdays and halls.

A. F A. M—La Grande Lodge No A. M John Hodgin Williams la Grande Lodge No Elk’s Club Depot Street Washington Avenue G. L. Biggers Huch McCall Woodmen OF the World la Grande Lodge No. 169 W. O W Rebekahs Crystal Lodge No. Bk Anna Alexander N. G Jennie M. Smith Knights OF Pythias—Red Cross Lodge No. 27 Castle Hall Old Elk’s Hall Pythian Women OF Woodcraft Crand Ronde Circle No I. C. O. F. Ball Chloe Robinson G. M Lizzie Ellsworth

Wright Lated to Lose Job as State Bank Examiner

The incoming administration favors B. W. Olcott to succeed Will Wright as State Bank Examiner. Olcott, Oswald West’s ally, is expected to be chosen by the new board and may receive at least two votes if he accepts. Olcott’s banking experience spans Ladd & Bush, a Illinois bank cashiering, and work at Pioneer Bank in Fairbanks.

Will Wright Union State Bank B. W. Olcott Portland Oswald West Olcott West Ladd &Bush Bank Illinois B. T. Barnette Pioneer Bank Fairbanks Alaska

Board Reticent to Decide As Issue Reaches Certainty

The board has reached a stage where the matter is practically certain, though members remain reluctant about their planned course of action in this connection.

Goghtan Now In Office In La Grande Oregon

George T. Cochran is sworn in as state water commissioner for the second district and will travel the district from La Grande, Oregon. The notice also details assessments for Greenwood street improvements in La Grande under Ordinance 507 Series 1910 with payments due within sixty days and options for ten annual installments, plus the required appearance at City Hall for payment.

George T. Cochran Salem Cochran la Grande Oregon Greenwood Street Jefferson Avenue Monroe Avenue

Why Salves Fail to Cure Eczema

Scientists now state that eczema germs lie in the inner skin, so penetrating liquids work while external salves clog pores. The Newlin Drug Co. endorses the standard D. D. D. Prescription in liquid Wintergreen. A trial bottle costs 25 cents and is said to relieve itch instantly.

The Newlin Drug Co

Foley's Honey and Tar Promotion at Hills Drug Store

An advertisement urges customers to seek Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, promising relief and safety. It emphasizes avoiding substitutes and mentions Hills Drug Store as the retailer. The teaser hints at a Bee Hive on the package and warns to remember the Foley brand.

Foley Hills Drug Store

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Ovc People’ S Store Opera House LA Grande, Mcohihieenagers Cavein Man of the Fraternal Orders la Grande, Oregon Neri Ackles C. C. J. H. Keeney M. W. A—La Grande Camp No I. C. C. F. Hall I. R. Snook, C Jess Paul C. E Hope Mary A. Warnick Pauline Ederler Wright Whitman Boy Walla Walla, Wa State of Washington Stanley Yates Cecil Rhodes South Africa United States University of Washington Washington State College Whitworth College Mr. Yates Haradon Recorder of the D. E. Cox Chaplin Rose Harris James Petch
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