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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1911
Page
5
Locals advertise a repair shop offering repair services for umbrellas phonographs sewing machines typewriters stoves guns and more. They sharpen knives and shears hollow grind skates file and solder and offer locksmith services plus a full line of flashlights and supplies at 309 Fir Street and phone Main 737.
Salem resident H. G. Meyer is here today and registered at the Foley. Portland man A. C. Banekoff is staying at the Summer. Astoria’s R. R. Wallace is registered at the Foley. J. L. Hayes and wife of Weiser are guests at the Sommer. Atty. Joe Baker left for Pendleton for a short visit. S. R. Haworth left for Currey county for financial interests. Conductor J. E. Penecake returned to Palmer Junction after a few days here.
C Johnson of Lilly stops at the Sommer to transact business. A W Claxson of Walla Walla is visiting and staying at the Sommer. Mrs Jessie E Gledden Minnie Gledden and Mrs R B Bryan of Enterprise were Foley hotel guests last evening. Luke Ferguson and children return from Portland after a two week visit with Walter Ferguson. M Borkgreen of Cove planing mill says loggers with teams can find work there. J W McAllister president of the County Farmers Union goes to North Powder to meet local groups. Dr Rader editor of the Pacific Christian Advocate returns to Portland from Hot Lake sanatorium. Mrs A B E Jones, visiting her son Robert in Portland, improves from a sprain and will go home next week. Mac Wood of the Golden Rule had foot surgery at Hot Lake. Dr Phy removed a growth requiring weeks off. District Superintendent G G Halley of Payette attends the quarterly Methodist conference. Halley plans to move his family to La Grande next spring. Park Association meeting tonight at W H Bohnenkamp’s residence at 7:30. members urged to attend due to important business.
An advanced bacon and ham slicer with carriage and circular knife has been installed at Snodgrass grocery. Owner Mr. Snodgrass plans to double bacon sales by using the machine for neat and rapid cuts and invites demonstrations of its operation.
At last night’s meeting the school board approved numerous bills and warrants. Contractor Bartlet nears completion with cement work and roofing awaiting warmer weather before final payment. Sutherlin’s heating plant payment is 90 percent held until a cold test proves operation. Janitor H. N. Peach was installed and manual training equipment was ordered and purchased.
A work train and a rail laying crew moved from Pendleton this morning to distribute rails along twelve miles of track under L C McCoy and Boesche. Thody Bros grading is finished Pendleton to Yoakum, reducing distance to Portland by two miles and removing several grades.
Baradon’e Tru-Fruit Chocolates offered by leading confectioners with a claim of being made just right, highlighting quality and broad distribution across major shops.
The Golden Rule Co advertises deep discounts across ladies coats tailored suits sweaters hats underwear and kids wear. Prices drop from several dollars to under ten with many items shown as value reductions and half price offers.
Advertises substantial savings on men's and boys coats overcoats blankets and suits. Highlights include 26 percent off on sweaters and overcoats, $5 to $30 value fur and wool items marked down, several half price lots, and various woolen garments with prices and percent savings. Includes Russian seal fur and fur accessories with large reductions.
Hardware department advertises airtight heaters and stoves with January specials prices from 2.18 to 10.98, including Merrit Airtight Heaters and No. 20 models with cast tops. Also promoting nickel plated ware at 20 percent off, enamel ware in turquoise blue and white, and Horse Shoe Brand wringers with 10 percent savings.
Notice is given that the La Grande National Bank stockholders meeting in La Grande Oregon will be held January 10 1911 at 2 oclock p m to elect a board of directors and transact other business. Dated Dec 10 1910 F L Meyers Cashier. For cold relief readers should use CCough Remedy as directed by merchants.
Help needed for logging crews in Cove Oregon. Contact Cove Planing Mill by writing or calling with available teams and crew details for immediate employment.
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