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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1909

Page

5

Local Items From La Grande Oregon Society

Local items report Secuminn making proof on a timber and stone claim today while Enterprise resident Huttle Boswell spent Sunday in the city. Union resident P Pratt and Huntington resident Lloyd M. Knox visited, George Conners recovering from illness can go out. Miss Luly Gulling and Ruby Huff feature in Pendleton and hospital, Baker County officials return from weekend in Baker City. Chandler McKennon heads to Guthrie Oklahoma, while James Campbell suffers rheumatism from repair work near Perry. Domestic examination prompts school grade changes and Grange legislative plans. Fred Maxwell completes sentence for sleigh theft and faces overcoat theft tomorrow. Mt Glenn resident FE Whiting injured in accident improving. Colleague Dr Hubbard reports patient recovery. President Collier asked to name delegates to National Tariff Commission Congress in Indianapolis February 7 to 9. La Grande residents seeking eastbound travel should obtain credentials.

Chandler McKennon Guthrie Okla la Grandee Jas. Campbell Perry Thorn DD Haffman Salem Legislative Committee of the State Grange Fred Maxwell Noo FE. L. Whiting Mt. Glenn Dr. Hubbard Collier Iad Club National Tariff Commission Indianapolis la Grande Olay East Ir. Collier

Current Topic club meeting rescheduled to February 2

The Current Topic club meeting is postponed again and now set for February 2. Kaffee Klatch hosts include Mrs. T. J. Scroggin with Gra Dolph Newlin. Mrs. J. M. Berry hosted dinner last Saturday night for handler McKennon who left Bunny night for Guthrie Oklahoma.

T. J. Scroggin Gradolph Newlin J. M. Berry Handler McKennon Guthrie, Okla

Stove possession dispute ends with Crawford sale verdict

Justice Stewart rules Halsten held the stove in rental, possession passed to Crawford when an officer sold it. The decision clarifies ownership after a dispute that began Saturday afternoon and involved R A Crawford and Halsten.

Fter R. A. Crawford Td Halsten Stewart Halsten Crawford

Sinking of the Republic and Rescue Narratives

Dramatic details recount the Republic disaster with Captains Sealsby and his mate choosing rescue over desertion. A woman fell into a well between the ship and lifeboat, jewels lost, while Mrs Lynch’s body parts are reportedly found. Writer J B Connolly was assaulted by crew aboard the Battle. officers intervened.

Republic Gresham Suer Lynch

Local arrest over opulent bill bust in city dealings

An OCR fragment reports Kelly and Eugene Ferret arrested after spending 30 dollars on citizens and includes unrelated quotes and patent medicine promotion. The readable content hints at corruption and a medical ad era.

This Month's Laughs and Tragedy From Local Writers

This month features two humor stories by Ellis Parker Butler and Lindsay Denison racing for laughs, plus a heart gripping tragedy. Articles by Russell, Paine and Dickson dive into deeper topics. Also an advertisement for toilet articles at Red Cross Drug Store with bargain prices and a found gun notice.

Ellis Parker Butler Lindsay Denison Russell, Paine and Dickson Fivery Home RED Cross Drug Store

Suit starts in Boston over rail passes case

The Interstate Commerce Commission investigates the Boston and Maine railroad for issuing free passes on interstate travel. The hearing is seen as a test case for enforcing the anti pass clause. The case could lead to court actions against railroad officials nationwide.

Boston Boston & Maine Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Raiiroad Boston & Maine United States

Are You Only Half Alive Are You Only Half Alive

The piece discusses how many Peres appear half alive due to Kidney Disease. It explains diseased kidneys fail to filter toxins, causing blood impurities to recirculate and affect nerves, heart, stomach, and liver with backache headache and exhaustion. It urges action if you feel this way.

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Health Restore

Advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming it builds up kidneys and restores vitality. Urges immediate use to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes from neglected kidney disorders and to feel better at once.

Bright Foley

Eleven desks added as high school crowd grows in Anacortes

Anacortes Washington January 25 a crowded high school room prompted adding eleven desks after pro amp events and a petition to the school board to submit a new high school building question. The article notes concern over future classrooms if no immediate provision is made.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Huttle Boswell Enterprise P. Pratt Union Lloyd HM. Knox Huntington George Conners W. F. Ermberth Pendleton RR. e.Linneln Pendleon Luly Gulling Ruby Huff Grandé Ronde Hospital J. H. Mironaugh Perry Clark Baker County Baker City Aze Dr. W. D. McMillan Painless Denistry Grande National Bank Hike Stewart Ship Hfe Heacue Sinsoonset Maas the Res Sealsby Hie Kelly and Eugene Ferret Cty Horace Greeley Jeanette O. Ferris the Baptist Church Condi Thoms Anacortes Wash Washington James Percet Golden Rule Co Observer Evening Observer
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