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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1911
Page
5
General repair shop advertises repair of umbrellas phonographs sewing machines typewriters stoves guns and knives. Services include sharpening grinding and soldering and key locks repair with a full line of flash lights and supplies. Location given as Main 737 308 Fir street. Also offers Black Orpington cockrets and eggs and Tru-Fruit Chocolates with no imitation flavors.
The local nest of Owls convenes tonight with Executive Baker reporting his trip to Portland for the grand nest last week. All members are urged to attend.
Mile Hester Phytgomer from Hot Lake visits with friends. Benjamin Huber of Summerville is a business visitor in the city. G. W. Guilett of Malway Oregon spent last night here and stayed at the Foley. A. W. Ranteile of Joseph attends to business in town. Guests at Elke hall party travel home today. Marry Darlington pursues The Climax contact in La Grande. Earnest Gont, formerly at Cherry's New Laundry, now with Great Northern in Montana, stays a few days. Jens A. King inspects property bought by C. D. Simmons with plans to open a cigar counter at Hathes. Simmons has purchased the Springs hotel. Miss Mattie Aldrich arrives from Waverly Washington to visit, later traveling to California with sister Mrs. E. A. Ackerly. Mrs. Mendelsohn returns from San Francisco. Dr. Mendelsohn will meet her in Portland and accompany her home to Foley hotel La Grande.
A physician touts Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for acute indigestion and chronic dyspepsia with quick relief and improved appetite. The ad offers a full refund if unsatisfied and notes three sizes priced at 25 and 50 cents, with a misprinted line about size and price.
A late night trip ending near La Grande encountered heavy snow and a difficult journey. M Hoyt and Oscar Crossen reported encountering rough conditions after leaving town with extensive snow and a broken telephone line near a bend in the route.
Judge J. W. Knowles denied Parker's retrial motion in the Jess Parker murder case. Parker was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for killing his father in law William Porter at Elgin. The defense plans to appeal to the supreme court on grounds of insufficient evidence. Parker remained in the county jail while bond was arranged, with bonds filed later.
F A Foley of the Foley hotel receives a valuable hair bridle declared the finest of its kind seen in the city. Gifted by Mart Branton, Harney cattle king and friend, the piece was made by a Mexican craftsman and will join Foley's array of curios and novelties.
Pendleton high school heads east this Friday and Saturday for a three game tour in Eastern Oregon. The team meets the M I A in Pendleton then plays M L A at home and travels to Union and Baker City. Officials expect strong crowds as the schedule tests the quintet’s speed and scoring against rival high school teams.
The People’s Store will undertake complete rearrangements of all departments and hire an expert window trimmer. Manager Collier announced Karl Tompson of Minnesota as window trimmer and interior decorator. Extensive improvements and department reorganizations will begin immediately with details to be announced later.
Miss Grace Hulse of this city married Harry Buckmaster of Boise in a January 19 ceremony in Boise Idaho. Miss Hulse is well known here where her relatives reside.
Evangelistic services will be held at the Baptist church in February. The meetings Friday February 8 will offer sessions at 10 AM 2 PM and 7 30 PM. Some of the best talented speakers are scheduled to attend.
Doctor W. B. Hinagon of the White Temple at Portland will preach. All are invited to attend these services per the committee announcement.
The Dittebrandt Auto Company reports arrival of two 1911 models for city demonstrations. A five passenger Chalmers 30 and a Hudson roadster are now in use around town by the firm for display and test runs.
The will of the late John Predmore names F. L. Meyers, cashier at La Grande National Bank, as executor without bonds. Meyers had sought administrator status but is named executor in the document.
Mrs A D Vandear arrives at the Foley hotel with a stock of hair goods and switches of combings. Ladies call at room for samples and purchase in a brief social notice from the local paper.
Washington announces Oregon census data with White 655,610 Negro 1,626 Indian 5,001 Chinese 7,217 Japanese 3,286 and others 26 Umatilla county 20,309 Baker 18,07 Union 16,194 Douglas 19,674 as part of state totals and county listings
Local readers warned about appendicitis dangers as multiple La Grande residents report worsening abdominal pain and seek medical care amid rising cases. Health officials urge prompt attention and signs of emergency.
A letter to readers suggests chronic appendicitis symptoms like stomach gas sour stomach and constipation may turn acute. It promotes Adler-i-ka a buckthorn bark glycerine compound said to provide rapid relief, with A T Hill druggist noting its surprising quick action.
Joseph Turner advertises city scavenger services offering to gather junk and sweep streets. He invites residents to call City Recorder’s office for details.
Several classified items including a nine room modern house at Third and J Street near the new high school with terms and contact for Mrs. BH W Bartlett. a five room house for sale by F P Brooka. sewing machines for rent at 1.50 monthly with option to buy. a lost fancy comb. and a wanted ranch couple position by F C Earhart of La Grande Oregon.
For sale four pure bred Rhode Island Red pullets and a hen, one cock and two cockerels. Priced at 15 dollars per dozen or 3 dollars each for males. Also some fine hens available.
A jumble of small ads seeks supplies and services including bald barley hay at 16.00 delivered to GHO J Waghn er, vacuum housecleaning upholstering and furniture repair by L F Bellinger contact Red-662, two furnished rooms for a couple with references at Silverthorn's drug store, a geese and ducks request for Chielbené at the Foley hotel, a lost mule branded J D left shoulder near Cove, a woman to wash for two at King's Cigar Factory, and a notice to report a missing mule.
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