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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
3
A fragmented catalog lists ladies muslin corset covers cambric drawers and lace trimmed pieces for sale. It notes table linens including full bleached German linen and Nottingham lace curtains, with several items priced at discount from standard values.
Extensive kimono display dominates the shop with Japanese crepe fabrics in many sizes. Sashes and satin trims feature on long designs from Japan with original 5.00 value listed around 83.45.
The University’s Summer Session opens June 28 and runs six weeks to August 8 with the largest instructor slate yet. Dr H D Sheldon announces Prof Samuel B Seward Jr of Stanford will teach English Literature and rhetoric replacing ill Prof Howe. Seward brings substantial summer teaching experience and courses align with the August State examinations.
Local experiment tests new observer want ad format with terse items. Readers report playful realignment of terms and quick, quirky entries that hint at unusual exchanges.
Dr Som mer and Leopold Rosenthal named executors of Bertha Sommer Deceased by Union County County Court Oregon. All claims must be presented with vouchers to executors or C H Finn La Grande Oregon for allowance. Dated June 7 1909. Leopold Rosenthal D Sommer Elgin Oregon Executors of the estate of Bertha Sommer Deceased.
Professor Will Allen, who has run a school on Fox Hill, shut the academy yesterday because of ill health. He will spend most of his vacation with his parents, Mr and Mrs A O Allen, in Summerville.
A Family Affair promises laughs as the Taylor Stock Co. delivers strong comedy at the Pastime tonight. Host Lynne closes the bill tomorrow, a star feature that draws theatregoers back. The company plans a month away but will return to La Grande after brief rest. records from Columbia double discs are available from Newlin Book & Stationery. Rent offered for furnished room at Gilham residence 1910 Cedar, phone Black 1351.
Dr R A Wiltshire of Gwynneville Ind lauds Chamberlains Cough Remedy as ideal for children’s croup and coughs. He commends its safety and pleasant use, noting it contains no harmful drugs and fulfils exacting expectations. Sold by all good dealers. Wanted one or two furnished or partly furnished rooms for a mother and two children inquire at Fair store.
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