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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1911

Page

5

Locals Locals Haradon'e Tru-Fruit Confections and Repairs

Local notices advertise Haradon e Tru-Fruit Chocolates and general repair services at R W Leighton's Auto and Bicycle Garage offering repair for umbrellas phonographs sewing machines typewriters stoves guns sharpening and more. Also city scavenger Joseph Turnbull available via City Recorder's office and anti slip shoeing tips. R A Masterson offers Black Orpington cockerels and eggs at 1705 North Spruce Street.

R. W. Leighton Fir Street

Miss Ivy Long Guests at Hot Lake Today

Miss Ivy Long visits Mrs. Laura Green Villa at Hot Lake for the day while Attorney Chas Cochran returns from Portland. H M Gagne of Diamond Rubber, Portland, is at the Foley today. John Reid sells his farm near the city. Mr Atkinson of South La Grande buys part of St Jerome Foley leaves tonight for

Ivy Long Laura Green Villa Hot Lake H. M. Gagne The Diamond Rubber Company Portland Foley John Reid City Mr. Atkinson South la Grande

Portland student enters Columbia University to finish studies

FP J Hart and wife journey from Dodge City Kansas toward Wallowa county to tend a homestead while staying at 141746 Adams Avenue. South La Grande resident Charles Knabb shows slight paralysis but improves with Mrs Knabb also recovering. Enthusiastic crowd of rooters travels to Union with locals listed among attendees. Reverend Osterhoul from Middleton Idaho plans revival meetings in Ladd Canyon with sermons in the schoolhouse tomorrow and nightly next week.

J. Hart Dodge City Kansas Wallowa County Adams Avenue Charles Knabb la Grande Knapp R. D. Osterhoul Middleton Idaho Methodist Church Oregon Ladd Canyon Mila Mmernings

Church Schedule for Second Sunday After Epiphany

Second Sunday after Epiphany services listed: Holy Communion eight, Sunday school ten, morning service eleven, evening service five. Upton H. Gibbs serves as rector.

Upton H. Gibbs

First Presbyterian Church Sunday Program

Morning subject The Feast of Christ. Evening subject Why I Believe the Bible. Sunday School 9 45 a m W L Pickens Superintendent. C D services 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m.

First Presbyterian Church W. Seeman D. D L Pickens C. D

First Methodist Episcopal Church Schedule Today

The First Methodist Episcopal Church near the new high school lists 9 45 Sunday school led by F H Green, 11am morning sermon titled The Greatest Wonder in History, noon weekly class meeting led by Mrs Olive Bolton, 3pm Junior League under Miss Edith Clifford, 6pm Eyworth League led by Mrs Eva Leighton, and Thursday evening regular prayer meeting.

First Methodist Episcopal New High School J. D. Gillilan F. H. Green Olive Bolton Edith Clifford Eyworth Eva Leighton

Water supply measures quell typhoid scare at Eugene university

In Eugene, alarm over typhoid fever declined as university and city officials imposed strict boiled water rules and sanitation. Two new cases likely predated the plan. the campus water wagon, run thrice daily under Prof. Sweetser, delivers boiled water to clubs and dorms. President Campbell pledges delivery until city water is proven pure and safe. The new filtration plant is expected to be ready in February.

Sweetser Houge Campbell

Church and State

Agatha L. Brewer discusses church and state issues in the era, examining conflicts, authority, and social influence within religious and governmental spheres. The column reflects editorial perspectives on church involvement in public life and policy debates.

Reverend Lawrence to preach at Baptist church tomorrow

Rev F. Lawrence of Pocatello Idaho will preach at the Baptist church tomorrow at 11 a m and 7 36 p m.

Lawrence of Pocatello, Idaho Baptist Church

Church of Science Meeting Notice

Christian Science members will gather tomorrow at the usual hour for a community meeting at their regular venue.

Church of Science Christian Science

Advertised Letters List for Week Ending Jan 18 1911

The post office lists uncalled letters including Evelyn Christman and Mrs. Albert Conner among names such as Nellie Killgate and Miss Imma Worden. Letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on Jan 27 1911 if not claimed. callers should say Advertised and give list date. G M Richey P M.

Christman Evelyn. Conner Albert Irvin C. Killgate Nellie Rabbs Spencer Imma. Worden G. M. Richey P. M

Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted by Hills Drug Store

An ad urges customers to seek Foley's Honey and Tar for quick relief from coughs and colds. It warns against substitutes and notes the product contains no pills, highlighting brand reliability and safety.

Foley Hills Drug Store

Typhoid outbreak report from Eugene campus area

The brief notes a typhoid outbreak near the University of Oregon in Eugene Oregon with January 14 as the date of the update. It mentions water concerns and local health observations linked to the campus community.

University of Oregon Eugene Ore

Canky Jack and the Church Court of Revenge

A rural tale follows the feared killer Canky Jack also known as John Biggers who resists reform. Deacons threaten to shoot him but instead fund a church court with a public shooting offer, leading to Jack’s death and the church’s rise from a bloody past to a respected edifice.

Canky Jack United States John Biggers Jack Riggs Tennessee Hargan Horgan Sikce Brethren Allus Cawky Jack Deacon Riggs Danky Jack Deacon Ita

Fraternal Lodge Meetings Scheduled Weekly

F and A M La Grande Lodge 41 meets first and third Saturdays at 7 20 p m. B P O B La Grande Lodge 433 meets Thursdays at 8 pm in Elk's club. Crystal Lodge 64 Rebekahs meets Tuesdays in I C O F hall. Red Crowe Lodge 27 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at Castle hall. Visiting members welcome.

A. M la Grande Lodge No. 41 A. F John Hodgin W. M. A. C. Williams la Grande Lodge No Elk’s Club Depot Street Washington Avenue G. L. Biggers Huch McCall Rebekahs—Crystal Lodge No. 64 Anna Alexander N. G Jennie M. Smith Knights OF Pythias Red Crowe Lodge No Castle Old Elk’s Hall Pythian Woodmen OF the World Neri Ackles C. C J. H. Kerney M. W. A—La Grande Camp No. 770 Women OF Woodgrapt Ronde Ronde Circle No I. C. O. F. Hall Calob Robinson G. M. Lizzie Elle Worth

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Toreht Alliance Thanhouser Yankee Marines Cavanger Joseph Turnbull City Scavenger City Recorder's Office R. A. Masterson North Spruce St Chas. Cochran Jerome Foley Goasari Robert Patlison Columbia University Union Jeanette Smith Ethel Wright Helen Currey Zoe Bragg Naomi Kirtley Alice Hill Florence Happerset Serena Rohan Louise Roesch George Currey Roy Rice Agatha L. Brewer American Press Association the Golden Rule Co Woll Mackinaw Golden Rule Co Awky Jack of the Fraternal Orders la Grande, Oregon Jess Paul R. L. Lincoln M. of R I. R. Snook C. D. B. Cox
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