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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1909

Page

6

Petition for Parole of Hawley Heard Friday

Judge J. W. Knowles will act on a petition for parole for Roy Hawley charged with stealing lard from the Oliver ranch. The case claims Parker, Chandler, and Hawley as principals in a joint theft. Parker exonerates Hawley, saying he would testify Hawley and Chandler had no involvement.

Hawley J. W. Knowles Roy Hawley Oliver Ranch Frank Parker Roy Chandler Union County Parker Salem Rayburn Chandler

Oil discovery excitement in Baker City

Private advices received in Baker City indicate the Monmouth Oil Company struck a considerable quantity in its well. The news, kept secret by insiders, leaked and caused excitement as many local residents have financial interests in Malheur oil fields.

Baker City Monmouth Oil Company Baker Malheur

Chamberlains Salve Promoted For Burns And Chapped Skin

An advertisement touts Chamberlains Salve for burns, sores, sore nipples, and chapped hands with claims of rapid relief and scarless healing. It notes price at 20 cents and availability from All Good Dealers and local druggists.

Chamberlain

Reservation Openings for Coeur d Alene Spokane and Flathead

Readers are invited to mail 25 cents to P Simons in Nezperce Idaho for a pamphlet detailing reservation openings in Coeur d Alene Spokane and Flathead regions. The notice provides no explicit deadlines or program specifics.

Coeur d'Alene Spokane Flathead P. Simons Nezperce Idaho

Stop and Look at the $35 Camera In Our Window

New lint Drug Co. invites shoppers to inspect a $35 camera displayed in the store window. The notice highlights the affordable price and urges immediate viewing for potential buyers.

Newlin Drug Co

Circus posters removed after city action

City officials removed circus bills posted on telephone posts along Ad aims avenue after Chief Rayburn and City Attorney Baker pushed an ordinance to ban tacking bills. Rain caused a delay but authorities later completed the removal of the remaining bills from the posts.

Adaims Avenue Rayburn Baker Cardh

Delegates from PortlaA2 Baptist Interest Attending National Convention

Local Baptist delegation travels to Portland for the Northern Baptist Convention with Mrs J E Stevenson and Mrs R L Matthews among attendees. Pastor W H Gibson plans to depart tonight as part of the strong local Baptist showing at the national meetings.

Baptist Tferest Damon Northern Baptist Convention Portland J. E. Stevenson R. L. Matthews Maude Brooks Elizabeth Bunnel Lydia Hug Anna Neiderer W. H. Gibson

Vaudeville Change at Scenic Tonight

An entire change in their vaudeville lineup at the Scenic will take place tonight. Billy Baxter promises to be better than ever. Wayne, the Wizard, gains more popularity with theatre goers each night. Du Mar, a buck and wing dancer with a sweet voice, draws growing welcome at every performance.

Billy Baxter Wayne Wizard du Mar

Kit Carson on the Road At Tasihue Maay

J Morgan presents Kit Carson with a high end cast including Nellie Forest Kate Forest Alice King Louis Koch Fred Crosby Ned Talbot H Bryant Will Gardiner and George Lane. The production plays Tasihue maay Saturday 25th and 26th with a 2:30 bargain matinee Saturday.

Kit Carson J. ?. Morgan Mr. Morgan Nellie Forest Kate Forest Alice King Messrs Louis Koch Fred Crosby Ned Talbot H. Bryant Will Gardiner George Lane

Black seal pocket book found in Portland with note and money

A black seal pocket book about six by four inches was found around June 7 in Portland Oregon. It contains a note, money and several other items and has the name Dr Otis Akin inside. A generous reward is offered for return of some items to Dr F BE Moore in La Grande.

Otis Akin Portland Oregon F. BE. Moore la Grande

Reward Offered for Lost Heavy Silver Watch

Lost open face heavy silver watch. Reward offered. Return to this office and receive reward. (8-16-31)

Rturn

Notice of Impounded Stock in La Grande Oregon

On June 11 1969 I impounded a Jersey ball about two years old with square cropped ears in La Grande Oregon for running at large. Owner must claim within ten days or the animal will be advertised and sold per city ordinance. Date shown June 17 1908. L Rayburn Chief of Police.

la Grande Oregon la Grands L. Rayburn

Ideal Cough Medicine Praised By Doctor In Indiana

Dr R A Wiltshire of Gwynneville Indiana testifies Chamberlains Cough Remedy stands superior to other preparations. He notes its gentle pleasant taste and effectiveness for croup and children's coughs. Available from all good dealers.

Chamberlain Drr R. A. Wiltshire Gwynneville Ind Serlainlé

Annual School Meeting Notice in Unioh County Oregon

Notice to voters of school district No 1 in Unioh County Oregon about the annual meeting at the high school on June 21 1909 from 9 pm to 6 pm by ballot to elect one director for five years and conduct usual business. Arthur Williams district clerk and David Bay board chairman dated June 10 1903.

Unioh County Oregon

Plank Sidewalks Built and Repaired

Cage Matott undertakes sidewalk work including building and repairing planks, with excavation and fill tasks. Contact phone Black 1562.

Elgin Men Form Coop For Orchard Lands

Local business leaders in Elgin Oregon are organizing a cooperative to purchase stamp lands for development into commercial orchards. For details on affordable orchard lands contact the organizers.

Elgin Oregon

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