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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1909

Page

5

Local Items Report City News From Wallowa County

City notices show hospital treatments for a Port land infant and complications from a birth in the hospital. Judges, attorneys, and officials travel between Union Enterprise and Portland while a land contest begins in Elgin. A railroad slide near Elgin delays baggage and passengers and funeral plans for Wallace Hinckley are pending.

W. Ti. Sargent Portland Waller Niedner Sprotal Wood W. H. Fowler Smith Premier Typewriter Peter O'Sullivan Pendleton Charles Zurcher Enterprise la Grande J. A. Matott Frank Lowry American Light & Power Company G. A. Benham Palmer Lumber Company Astonia John Mayfield Elgin W. Fr. Roulet J. T Wallace Hinckley Union Henry & Carr

Dentist Ad Promotes Modern Office in La Grande

An old newspaper notice advertises Dr W D McMillan Danitctew and the J La Grande National Bank Building. The dentist offers painless service from a most modernly equipped office located upstairs at the northwest corner of Adams Avenue and Depot Street with the phone Red 1181.

W.D McMillan la Grande National Bank

Ladies Neighborhood Club Plans Bonnie Scotland Program

The Ladies Neighborhood club prepares a Tuesday evening event at the Baptist church featuring Rev. Mrs. Jeanette O Ferris in Bonnie Scotland In Story and Song. Admission is 25 cents and the program will draw attendees and support from the State Federated clubs. A separate case involves James Officer’s debt dispute with creditors, prison confinement, a stove rental, and a dispute over possession between Fred Halsten and Mr Crawford.

Ladies’ Neighborhood Club Baptist Church Jeanette O. Ferris Bonnie Scotland Justice Stewart James Officer State Penitentiary Fred Halsten Crawford Halsten

New Officers Elected At Maccabee Celebration

Thursday closed the grand Maccabee week in La Grande with installing officers at 2:50. Jessie Matterton as Lady Om for the year 1909 8 outlined with Matth Steward as Lady Lycut Com and Maud Brooks as Lady Mat A. Frederick Kilntworth is Ex. Lady Com. Drs. N. Molitor M. K. Hall served as physicians. A banquet followed the musical program and social success was noted.

Jessie Matterton Lycut. Com Matth Steward Marke Baker Satie McLain Victoria McAnish Ella Hagans Mat A Maud Brooks Ventinel Mary Chatham Picket Mary Ferguson Fredericka Kilntworth Mise Atesteynolds

Baseball Players Take Part in the Grand Gabfent

Baseball players participate in the Grand Gabfent event, signifying a notable gathering of athletes from multiple teams. The story highlights player involvement and the event's significance in local sports circles.

Law notes and bills from the Oregon legislature

The column lists proposed and passed measures in the Oregon Legislature. Items include river fishing representatives, hotel sheet length standards, voter registration rules for out of state absences, and various county salary adjustments. House bills cover Linn county fair premiums, Curry county clerk pay, Grant county sheriff and treasurer salaries, Union county deputy recorder, and net-off judgment extensions. A bill restricting profane language in the presence of women was killed in committee.

Columbia River Smith McCue Farrell Dodd Kellaber Bingham Allen Howe Nottingham Senate Bailey Washington Pnas House Linn County Curry County Grant County Union County

Cribbing Unharmed as High Waters Hit Perry Road

County Judge Henry and Commissioner Ben Brown report after a Perry site visit that high waters have not damaged the new road or cribbing. The channel is deepening as planned and construction remains substantial with no damage observed to work completed.

Perry Henry Ben Brown

Marathon Waltz Marathon Event and Angling Prizes

Marathon Waltz will be 60 laps on the Terrace Garden course with Big Tim Sullivan as referee and officials from the Long boat Dorando race. A 3100 gold prize goes to the winning couple, plus about 260 in other events. Each couple gets a number as they pass the judge’s stand per lap. The first to complete 50 laps under rules will win. A Marathon cocktail is being mixed at a famous eastside saloon to spark foot races, as a major reunion of sporting men gathers.

Big Tim" Sullivan Metropolie

Kansas City Girl Felicie Lyne A Rising Paris Song Star

Paris dispatch notes Kansas City girl Felicie Lyne, daughter of Dr. S. T. Lyne, who studied with Mme Marches in Paris and earned a contract with Harry Higgins. Her swift rise mirrors Covent Garden success by Elisabeth Parkina, with local remarks on her KC roots and early schooling.

Paris Kansas City Pelicle Lyne la Grande F. EB. Moore Felicie Lyne T. Lyne Mme. Marches Misa Lyne Mme Marches Saya Melba Harry Higgins Covent Garden Opera London Marcheal Mr. Higgins Miss Lyne Mme. Merchesi Elizabeth Parkinson Parkina America Central High School Felkie 8. T. Lyne Virginian Hotel

Washington Lawmakers Llow

Olympia January twenty second with two weeks in session the state legislature shows no substantial action recorded.

Washington Llow Olympia

Special Sale Highlights Frugal Deals This Week

Special Friday and Saturday sale offers discounts on children's underwear stamped linens table mats asbestos lined and ladies laces and embroidery. Good line of children's hose at 1c. VAN DIYN CO.

Properly Handled Cigars for Finest Aroma

The Red Cross Drug Store promotes cigars enjoyed after dinner, emphasizing careful handling to preserve moisture and fragrance. They assert cigars are sensitive to temperature and odors, and invite patrons to try their infant-handled, properly stored cigars for superior smoke quality.

RED Cross Drug Store

Cord of Thanks From Rescue Hose Company Members

Rescue Hose Company expresses thanks to the people of Liv Grande for their generosity at the recent benefit ball and for purchasing tickets during advance sales.

Rescue Hose Company Liv Grande

For Sale Tamarack Posts in La Grande

For sale 700 tamarack posts and 100 in La Grande listed by LA GRANDE INVESTMENT CO with reference to 1-21-1m. Local sale listing notes sale location and contact details not shown.

la Grande LA Grande Investment CO

Fruit tract near Cove with barn house and farm tools

A ten acre fenced fruit tract one mile northeast of Cove offered for quick sale. All acreage planted in apples and cherries with a small barn and house, well water and other supplies. Includes horse equipment, buggy, harness, and tools. Individual offers should address Lock Box Ti Island City Oregon. A testimonial endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for bronchitis and colds, citing a Lexington Kentucky case of rapid recovery in a child. For sale by all good dealers.

Cove Island City Oregon W. G. Gibson Lexington Chamberlain

Pineules for the Kidneys Offer Quick Trial Relief

Little golden globules that act on the kidneys promise quick relief for backache rheumatics and lombago during a 20 days trial costing $1. They purify the blood and are sold by Silverthorn.

Silverthorn

Why Not Try Pophams Asthma Remedy Ad

An old advertisement promotes Pophams Asthma Remedy with claims of prompt relief for asthma and fever sores. It notes price of 1.00 and trial mall offer 10 cents, with Williams Mfg Co as owner and A T Hill as local druggist. Also a public notice limits La Grande barber shop hours to 6 PM weekdays and 10 PM Saturdays starting January 25.

Sprained Ankle Treated With Liniment Claim

A cure may be effected in less than a week and in many cases within three days by applying Chamberlains Liniment. The ad notes that recovery from a sprained ankle typically takes two to three months without treatment. Sold by all good dealers.

Chamberlain All Good Dealerx

Washington Man Recalls Cure After Long Illness

A Washington North Carolina man, W. B. Lipscomb, recalls his brother’s bout with consumption about 19 years ago. He tried various remedies and doctors before using Dr. King’s New Discovery, which he says cured him after a long, hopeless illness.

W. BR. Lipscomb Washington, N. C Fler

Also Mentioned on This Page

W., J. Church T& Home Mee Bull Mires J. T. O'Connell Knowles Wallowa County R. L. Lincoln Adams Ave Nue and Depot Street Justice Court Parriah Committee On Judiciary Grande Percet Golden Rule Co van Diyn CO XO 1 Cross Cherry Olmes Business College Sommerer Acc Eet Popham Mall Williams Mfg Clevelam A. T. Hill Dave B. U Berlain Bussey Paul's Cigar Store Red E. L. Bussey Lw. R Property Owrer W. T. Hartley Imbler Ore Stringham
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