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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
7
The La Grande Investment Co promotes abstract services in Union County offering complete abstract books, guaranteed accuracy and prompt work to prevent costly investments.
A large party traversed Mt. Emily yesterday with 23 scaling by foot and horse as a single day feat. Walkers used the Old Indian trail from south of Summerville reaching the summit by 11 a.m. and 4:20 p.m. return. The rider group of 18 used the Jackson trail arriving at the top at 1 p.m. Both parties reported challenging terrain, rough bearings, and a grand valley view, with the day’s success celebrated by both crews.
W. W. Yeager, who has run the shooting gallery for three months, packs up today for a California summer vacation. He will base in La Grande a week or two and visit Wallowa Minam and Looking Glass streams, famed for angling. His fair management earned wide friendship and satisfaction among competitors.
A lively pastiche by Pastime Stock Co in La Grande at the BenetGen Tent offers a superb blend of drama and comedy. Highlights include Louisa Claire the baritone and Russell Harrison with his Silly Kid jokes drawing cheers. the bill runs through Wednesday night.
For sale at private sale Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at the residence of D H Jordan opposite court house. Furniture includes range kitchen cabinet dining table chairs beds dresser and small sale table.
Letters of executorship issued by Union County Court Oregon to Angus Shaw Jr executor of Angus Shaw deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to R F D La Grande Oregon within six months from date of notice dated June 21 1909. J D Slater attorney for executor.
Notice states that C. C. Penington and W. H. Bush through their firm C. C. Penington & Company have dissolved their business by mutual consent. C. C. Penington will collect and pay all bills against the firm.
The Golden Rule Company advertises ribbons imported from Dresden with prices from 0 to 50 cents a yard. The sale features extreme and medium widths and flowered antique effects with semi annual deals and 238 cents per yard.
A sizable consignment of electric frous has arrived. Calla, at the light office, provides price information and samples for potential buyers.
Promote Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild and gentle with a pleasant cathartic effect. Contact the law office in La Grande Oregon for them.
A fragment notes a large shipment of electric frons arriving and directs calle at the light office for prices on acexamples. It mentions a lost gold oil link and promises a suitable reward if returned to the office.
Final week of the Indoor rifle range prize shoot features a best average across three scores to win. Prize scores are set at 10 cents each.
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