Offices Filled Last Night With Few Exceptions
Water superintendent and a few other offices were not filled at last night’s meeting with recommendations ratified in a partial ballot.
La Grande Evening Observer in La Grande, Oregon
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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
8
City Officials Appointments Noted in Street and Water Departments
Street Superintendent H. A. Stoner leads the list of appointments with Water Department posts mostly deferred. City Attorney O. B. Cochran and City Physician G. L. Biggers are named along with Night Patrolman J. H. McLaughlin and other city service roles including Pound Master G. W. Farris and Auditor N. J. Mansager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Stoner
O. B. Cochran
G. L. Biggers
J. H. McLaughlin
Ed. Propeck
G. W. Farris
N. J. Mansager
Joe Turnbough
Council approves budget items and ordinance with delays
The council approved salary allocations and routine city bills and passed an improvement ordinance. appointments offered by Mayor A L Richardson were considered with several recommendations deferred to the next meeting. The water superintendent post remains vacant as D C Brischoux nomination was not ratified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Richardson
D. C. Brischoux
Petition backs Hoyt for assistant superintendent post
A petition signed by 124 business men and Yolera urged L. M. Hoyt to be appointed. With the water superintendent position vacant the assistant post may stay unfilled. C. T. Darley was named city engineer to replace Doc Curtiss but council deferred ratification. Assistant night patrolman also deferred. McCorkle was nominated but action deferred. Other appointments were ratified and take effect immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yolera
L. M. Hoyt
C. T. Darley
Doc” Curtiss
McCorkle
New Saloon to Open on Depot Street in La Grande
La Grande prepares for new saloon and cigar store on Depot Street. J F OConnell closes up remodeling to convert the billiard hall into a saloon fronting Jefferson. adjoining cigar store expanded by removing partitions toward Wilson real estate office. Herman Roesch plans business at the Blue Trout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
J. F. O'Connell
Jefferson
Wilson Real Estate
Herman Roesch
Bishop O'Reilly Leaves for Chicago for Medical Consultation
Rt. Rev. Bishop O'Reilly accompanied by Rev. Father J. J. Kerr departed for Chicago to consult Dr. J. B. Murphy due to years of poor health. Father Kerr will visit his New York parents before returning. Diocesan members fear for his condition and hope for his swift recovery upon his return to Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop O'Reilly
Chicago
J. J. Kerr
J. B. Murphy
Father Kerr
New York
O'Reilly
Baker
West’s Slipper Contest Promises Free Tickets for Ladies
The West business invites ladies with near star shoe size to a complimentary ticket offer for Monday night’s musical comedy at the Steward. Visit West’s for full particulars and a chance at free seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Ts
N. K
Crystal Cafe Reopens Under New Management
H. L. Clark announces return as manager of the Crystal Cafe and asks former patrons to give him their patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Cafe
H. L. ‘Clark
Cinderella Slipper Contest at Steward Opera House
The Cinderella Slipper Contest offers two best reserved seats to each of the first two eligible ladies who are fitted for a slipper closest to the size worn by the dainty. Contest closes Monday at noon. winners announced in Monday's issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dainty
Steward Opera House
Popular Young Man Albert Hanson Buried in Perry
The funeral of Albert Hanson, Perry native and son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hanson, drew nearly the entire town and many visitors. He died after a heating tank exploded earlier in the week, with a lavish bank of flowers surrounding his casket. He is survived by his parents, an older brother Harry and sisters Agnes, Margaret, and Cornelia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Albert Hanson
C. M. Hanson
Presbyterian Church
Here
Harry
Agnes
Margaret
Cornelia
Foley's Kidney Remedy Endorsed by Elmira Reader
A letter from L. McConnell in Elmira N Y praises Foley's Kidney Remedy. The writer says five bottles cured a bad kidney trouble and endorses the product as reliable, noting Hills Drug Store is involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
L. McConnell
Catherine Sr
Elmira
N. Y
Hills Drug Store
Hotels in Portugal A Comical Charge by Landlords
A Boys' World cartoon sketch describes a traveler in Portugal facing a ritual of politeness as the landlord slowly reveals charges. The exchange shows courtesy masking a growing reckoning that ends with the traveler relieved to escape the delicate billing ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Smilies
Kergh Sentenced for Manslaughter in Trunk Murder
Mrs Carrie Kersh convicted of manslaughter for assisting Webb in the murder of William Johnson the trunk victim and sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary. A thirty day stay of the sentence was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Carrie Kersh
Webb
William Johnson
Diet and Age: Simpler Living for Longer Life
Medical experts and educators urge a return to nature and simpler living as a path to longer life. They argue rising adult mortality between forty and sixty stems from overeating and bad diets, not stress or overwork, and advocate healthier eating to improve well being.
Outdoor life and open air habit urged for health
A Chicago Record-Herald editorial argues that prosperity condemns people to rich diets and indoor life, causing ill health and gloom. It urges early formation of outdoor habits at school and continued open air activity after graduation and within families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Women in Portugal Dig In the Fields and Labor in Cities
The Christian Herald notes Portuguese women perform much farm and urban labor. Wives and daughters manage digging, hoeing, and plowing while men work as carpenters, smiths, and coopers. Women also work as hotel staff, dock laborers, porters, market workers, and fishers, enduring long hours with vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Herald
When Passions Take Root in the Soul
An old man guides a boy to uproot four shrubs as a parable. He explains that young passions are easy to uproot with self denial, but once roots grow deep only the Creator can pluck them. The lesson urges vigilance over early impulses and virtue to keep them in check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Hat Sparked a Proposal in Bohemian Studio
In a dim studio the painter compliments the bachelor maid on her turquoise and old rose hat costing 50 cents. The hat prompts a marriage proposal from the man who once wrote a poem, while Nixie mocks the notion of paying for hats, saying she wants a partner who will pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobemisha
Nixie
Bachelor Maid
New York Press
Fighting Life's Battle: Self Discipline and Hard Things
A self help reflection on overcoming mood and ease to build success. The piece emphasizes doing the hard tasks first, resisting easy paths, and developing discipline to reach high achievement. It cites Orison Swett Marden and ends with a parable of a father and son at a park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orison Swett Marden
Success Magazine
The Orator-I asks about life and forefathers
A London Sketch piece personifies the Orator asking what life is worth and notes the Voice awarding points to forefathers, reflecting on legacy and memory in a quip about aging and heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Common sense quote highlighted by historic editorials
A compact saying attributed to Horace Greeley is presented as a reflection on wit and wisdom in public discourse. The brief note emphasizes practical judgment as a timeless asset amid social change.
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Greeley
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