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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1908

Page

5

Local items from the valley reflect travel and visits

Clay Rinehart arrives from Elgin to transact business. Mrs Laura Diggers departs for Portland. Dr Phy from Hot Lake visits. Mrs Thelson improves after illness. Mr and Mrs Stoddard return from Logan. Conductor Grady leaves for Walla Walla. Lincoln family returns from Huntington after funeral. Dr Hubbard moves to new brick residence. Julseth family relocates with household goods. Kate Hanley home from Portland after surgery. Topings to supervise logging during Grady's absence. Fred Taylor leaves for Portland on business. Bramwell family returns from Logan. Gladys Osterling visits Haber City with Palmer cousins. Mrs Conner returns from Silverton. Superintendent Gillian travels to Grant County until August 1. P Cummings builds modern cottage at O and Homrock. Darby family to Salem for summer. Mrs Biggers returns to Portland. A W Nelson to six weeks in the mountains. J J Care joins local staff during absence. Willm Wieglenworth family returns to Watlown canyon. Postmaster Richey to obtain city maps for federal building site. Julian Fischer heads to Walla Walla to open a calbon. Lucile McCrary injures arm. physician called. Firtman Elliott to Hillabora then Cape Horn and visit mother. E W Davis and family head to southern California for summer. Mrs Mallory and daughter leave for California. Mallory may buy ranch. Mr Davis may buy tract. Dye road and Huffman children depart for Portland and Los Angeles with relatives. Hockenberry family to host in Portland. Miss Huffman to Los Angeles for a year or more.

Clay Rinehart Elgin Laura Diggers Portland Phy Hot Lake Kate R. Hanley Portshdn Topings Here Palmer Camps Grady Fred G. Taylor F.C. Bramwell Logan Tinh Charlie McCrary Federal Julian Fischer Jeff Walla Walla Open Hillabore Hillabora Cape Horn Washi Mia Elliott E. W. Davia The Land Office Tie Ethel Aris Vernon Mary Mallory Maud Southern California Mallory Golden State Mr. Davis Direyd Aia Mir Sitter Mint Martha Huffman Los Angeles Raymond Hockenberry M. Galbreth Hockenberry Miss Huffman

Baby's Arm Broken In Accident At Home

Little Lucile McCrary daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles McCrary slipped while playing with sister Hilde and broke her arm. Dr Hall treated the child and she is resting easily with a full healing expected in a short time.

Lucile McCrary Charles McCrary Hilde

Contempt Case Postponed in Starkey Firm

Contempt proceedings against H. F. Brigan of Starkey were postponed until next Monday as arguments in a divorce case involving Dray and Dray were set to be heard this afternoon.

H. F. Brigan Starkey Olher Mra

Crows at Sherwood Theater Show Rush For Seats

Report notes an unprecedented crowd at Sherwood Electric theater last evening and this week. Three full houses witnessed the new change, highlighted by the screening of "A Blind Woman's Story" described as heart touching and powerful.

Sherwood Theater Sherwood Electric Theater

Spectator Praise For Pastime Theater Program

Last evening at the Pastime theater the programs were longer and stronger than usual with a splendid show. The audience enjoyed better songs and a larger, commodious venue delivering a night of high quality entertainment.

Wong

Dentist Dr W D McMilllan Ad for Child Teeth Care

Notice for dentist Dr W D McMilllan featuring extraction and expert work. Mentions Red 851 Pats lees location and special attention to children's teeth. Includes La Grande National Bank Building as the setting.

W. D. McMilllan la Grande National Bank

Afternoon Reception Honors Mrs Mallory and Miss Mallory

An informal yet elaborate reception was hosted yesterday at the Hanna residence in La Grande for Mrs Mary Mallory and Miss Ethel Davin and Maud Mallory as they depart for California. Guests enjoyed an impromptu musical program with solos by Mrs. A. L. Richardson and Mrs. O. E. Silverthorn and piano numbers by Mesdames W. W. Berry and W. Mack. refreshments were served by Miss Noomi Williamson, Free Hackerson, and Mrs. W. D. McMillan. The Hanna home featured asparagus foliage and bouquets of nasturtiums, pansies, roses, and sweet peas.

Mra Hanna Hanns Mary Mallory Ethel Davin Maud Mallory California A. L. Richardson Mre O. E. Silverthorn Mesdames W. W. Berry W. Mack Meadames A. T. Hill Andrew Anderson Waters Mises Noom! Williamson Free Hiehardaon W. D. McMillan la Grande Mallory Davis Mia Ethel Davis Mesdames Knowles Crawford Kirk Robert Miller Anson Turner Oliver Ivanhoe Eppinger Pendleton N. Molitor George Currey Will Landrum Stella Ingle Grace Barrie Carpy Robert Smith Wright Cleaver Brenholts Coburn BE. W. Mack Silverthorn Nell Young Kathryn Connors Amanda Miller Netta Kiddle Jesole Foster Island City

Supreme Chief Ranger O Grady Not Coming to Oregon

A plan for Supreme Chief Ranger John J. O Grady to visit eastern Oregon was abandoned after costs. Baker City and La Grande appeared as possible hosts, but the entertainment expense proved too high and the visit to Oregon was dropped.

Supreme John J. O'Grady la Grande Oregon Foggutorn Baker Ciy O'Grady

Anuwhora Will Play as Freerngimnized Booter Team

The La Grande Amateurs, a freerngimnized team, played a drink practice yesterday afternoon and will meet Cave here for a third game one week from Sunday. The Cave byes are very fast, and the Amateurs expect to win behind players alee, Graham, McClure, Cilters, Fruce, Gytatle, Fox, Pid cast, Blegtist and Willums in a fast contest.

Anuwhora la Grande Sod Cave Alee Graham McClure Cilters Fruce Gytatle Fox Pidcast Willums

Men Lost at Sea After Weeklong Drift From Premont

Two crew members William Mc Donald and Ernest Welzer from the barkentine Premont of San Francisco became separated from their ship after a three week drift near the Uninek pass. They arrived at Met night, reporting they had sent men to attend to their ships but could not locate their captain.

Club cafe tragedy shocks Handpoint as two die and a suspect linked

In Handpoint Idaho at the Club cafe a woman identified as Be a daughter of John Hinkle reportedly drank carbolic acid and faces probable death. The incident involves Mixieed Wite Drinks Arid and targets Budovy Phipps wife of Budovy Phipps. A rent notice follows.

Pioreno Phipps Budovy Phipps John Hinkle Handpoint Idaho

Grand Family Medicine Praised For Health Benefits

Mr. Frank Conlan of Houston speaks highly of Electric Bitters calling it a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver complaints. The tonic is said to aid digestion, purify blood, and restore vigor, with a Newirtha drug store guarantee. A correction notes installation of officers for Crystal Mobeha No. 60 and related reports.

Frank Conlan Houston

Land Office Seeks Final Proof on Huge Pendleton Land Claim

Notice for public publication from the Interior Land Office at La Grande Oregon lists May 1908 as the date to file final proof to establish claim to a land parcel described by township and range. Witnesses named include Mite LePage Mary G Wilson De Rays Locker and James McIntyre all of La Grande.

Notich Onflee la Grande Ray Hanbon Ore Meatlun Mite LePage Mary G. Wilson de Rays Locker James McIntyre la Granda

Questionable Patent Remedy Claims and Ingredient List

The text questions the safety of a supposed Invigorator patent medicine and its ingredients. It alleges weak or harmful effects from a list including native American plant names and exotic roots. The piece warns readers about possible health risks and references a formal warning on the product label.

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A. W. Nelson J. J. Care Willm Wieglenworth Wigeleeworth Watlown Canyon Richey Han Department Mapa City the Farmers and Traders National Bank the Best the Farmers and Traders National Bank of Ats Johneon Bros Eeenees Miseen Onxforda the Golden Rule Co Mary Te Pecker Divtriot Deruty Creqtal Mobehah No. 60 Wav Hersele N. G BE. Bt Mekiddy A Installatiot, Mre Nl BE. Worstdll Bavenus Willan S. Butte Nicholas Howland Hose McPhereson John Wisain Wallowa County Charles Gregory Baker City Roy G. Edgmans Roy Smith Pendiowmn Bramwell, Hogister Folmes Business College Washington and Tenth Streets
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