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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1908
Page
5
A local retailers announce broad discounts of 20 to 50 percent across departments with many items at half regular price. Purchases may be made now and held for delivery later if paid at purchase time, with selections available for weddings or Christmas gifts.
Ladies of the Presbyterians church hold a social at Mrs J B Stoddard's residence on Wednesday at 2:30. All invited to attend and bring their wing.
Local items cover a parade of travelers and notices in La Grande. J D Welch of Othyers Typewriter visits Pendleton while Lewis of Underwood typwriter Co. returns from Portland. Various residents leave for Huntington, Baler, and Portland. Edits note stoneware, ward affairs, and baseball players joining new leagues. Washington delegates praise the Democratic convention and look to unity.
Four applicants filed for homestead entries at the local land office today. Chanda F. Alekinson of Holdman Ore Amaia Ken tract Pendiston Roscoe M. Grew of Grouse and Lewis L. Girard of Ritter also sought homestead proof Emma L. Wilmoth of Ritter makes proof and Amalia Kendracl a German native declares intent to naturalize Elmer Cargill of Pendleton purchases 40 acres and Georgiana B. Casswell of Perry makes timber claim proof Minnie Emry of Parker's Mill Morrow county and Hugh E. Denham of Baker City also listed
Mrs Joale Palmer, once convicted of assault with intent to kill for an attack on her daughter and sentenced to seven years, was arrested for drunk and disorderly behavior. The case awaits action by Judge Knowles to decide if she must resume her prior sentence.
Conductor Fred Wattle of the Pilot Rock run on the OBRN has been transferred to the main line between this city and Huntington. Conductor Charles H. Norris, formerly of La Grande, is assigned to the Pilot Rock run on a permanent basis.
Experts overseeing the Grande Ronde Meat packing plant say one cold storage room in the storage department will be ready for use by Saturday. The warm weather makes a cold storage room especially valuable for the company.
Mue Mountain House Lord T B Jotineon sold the Blue Mountain house to T Gray an experienced hotel man recently from Portland. The price paid was very good though neither party to the sale stated the exact amount.
In a tight Sunday match between Cove and Elgin at the local ground Sheriff Childers will select the umpire for the game. Portland shipments continue tonight as Dan Hines moves a cargo of cattle to the same city.
A correction states Cove won the game against Gheerver City 6 to a nonlisted score, correcting an earlier error in the report.
A daughter was born on July 12 1906 to Mr and Mrs George Kelly. The announcement notes the child's gender and parentage from the Korn Kelly-Tethie elty Sanday line.
Local ad fragment invites readers to a modest evening event at the corner of Eighth and N streets. The wording is sparse and suggestive of a social gathering with a demure, coming style.
Dr McMillan Dentistry offers expert gold work and special attention for children's teeth located in the La Grande National Bank Building at Red 51 Prairie City area.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office La Grande Oregon June 30 1908 notice that Harry J HOCKENBERDY of La Grande Union county Oregon filed intent to make final timber and stone proof for land described before register and receiver September 21 1908 witnesses named all of La Grande Oregon F C BRAMWELL Register Several other notices appear for Nay Hanson and Marmont c Page notes and a public land auction announcement for late July 1908 with bidders invited at La Grande Oregon
Notice to all persons claiming any interest in the described lands to file their claims or objections by the designated day. The notice names Bramwell, Register, and A. A. Roberts, Receiver, with the dates 7 17 8 21 as the filing period.
The article extols Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and Live Liver Tonic as a superior tonic for women. It claims benefits for vitality, liver function, and general debility, citing experiences of women who improved after use. It also frames the product as a trusted option amid medical discovery debates and market competition.
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