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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1911

Page

6

Last Regular Council Meeting Before New Members Take Office

The present city council plans its final regular session this evening with three members attending one last time. A possible special meeting may precede the next regular session before the new council takes office. Ward changes include W. M. Monroe retiring as First Ward president, to be succeeded by E. C. Davies. second ward sees E. V. Andrews replaced by Clarence Mackerr. third ward saw W. J. Church remaining, and fourth ward will have Robert Findley replacing John Sheak.

W. M. Monroe E. C. Davie E. V. Andrws Clance Mackerr W. J. Church Carceeds Robert Findley Tohn Sheak

Opening of New Hill Line Realizes Central Oregon Access

Portland March 1 official announcement marks the opening of railway communication with Central Oregon via the Hill lines. Passenger and freight service begins between Clarke Washington and Madras Oregon, extending over 100 miles up the Deschutes Valley. The line opens fertile government land totaling about 5 million acres to immediate development.

Portland Oregon Hill Lines Clarke, Wash Columbia River Madras Ore Deschutes

Man of intellect and a Gibson girl remark

The San Francisco preacher Horatio Stelpina, noted for broad mind and scholarly interests, is remembered by his charming daughter. A visitor teasingly calls her a rural Gibson girl, prompting a humorous exchange with his wife about the meaning of Gibson.

Horatio Stelpina San Francisco Wes San Franelisco Agroneut

Change For the Better Piano Lesson Tale

A Baltimore family’s nine year old boy, trained by parents to practice daily, shows a mature wit when asked about a new piece. He explains the piano was not new but tuned, revealing a practical view of an instrument’s value. The anecdote appears in Lippincott's.

Baltimore

Tug and Barges on the River Bridge Conversation

Sho Won, a thoughtful talker, and a decisive woman observe a tug guiding a line of barges upriver. He muses on life while she cuts in, noting the tug blows and the barges bear the burden, a quick, pointed rearrangement of roles.

Sho

Not So Bad Wig Jibe Stuns Birmingham Age Herald

Comic quip from the Birmingham Age Herald questions a man’s reputation and pivots on a joke about a wig. The dialogue lampoons social judgment and gossip with a playful jab about appearances and honesty.

Birmingham Age-Herald

Dining Hint From Fletcher On Eating Posture

Fletcher advises holding the face down to keep the tongue vertical while eating. The Chicago Record-Herald explains the habit should be practiced by getting down on hands and knees to eat. The quote ends with the line There is but one virtue the eternal sacrifice of self spoken by George Sand.

Fletcher The Chicago Record-Herald George Sand

Wedding Confusion Sparks Lighthearted Exchange

A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows a guest misaddressing the groom at a wedding as he congratulates the bridegroom. The bride’s father Sam responds warmly, accepting the well wishes and lightening the moment.

Sam Chicago Tribune

Very Lucky Humorist Laughs at Fate

A humorist laments not getting what he deserves for his jokes while his friend Taledo Diade consoles him. The exchange frames a light moment of misfortune and solidarity between two named characters.

Taledo Diade

When a Man Falls Back on Oaths in Documents

Fragmentary text suggests a discussion of oaths in legal or official documents. The readable portion hints at trust, credibility, and the impact of sworn statements in formal records.

Cash Register for Sale at Midget Market

A first class national cash register is offered for sale at the Midget meat market for 50 dollars. The notice calls it a great bargain and appeals to buyers seeking a discounted unit.

E La Grande Lodge meets Thursdays at 8 PM

P O El Grande Lodge No 433 meets each Thursday evening at 8 oclock at Elk's club corner of Depot street and Washington avenue. Visiting brothers are cordially invited to attend. Dr G L Biggers Ex Rul Huch McCall Rec Sec

P.O. E la Grande Lodge No. 433 Elk’s Club Depot Street Washington Avenue Vinlting Brothers G. L. Biggers Huch McCall Rec al. W. A la Grande Camp No

ZiMMERMAN Osteopart Physician Practice Details

Fo W ZiMMERMAN osteopath physician lists Summer Building rooms 7 8 9 10 with home and main phone numbers. Successor to Dr C E Moore and Dr H L Underwood with Dr Dora J Underwood at Wright Drug Store, offering eye diseases and surgery.

FO. W. Zimmerman Pacific Main C. E Moore H. L. Underwood Dora J. Underwood Wright Drug Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Print Shop Evening Observer Main 13 Literary Life Publishing Company West 31St Street New York LIFE Clarke Blue Mountain Danda Pomade Wright Drug Co the Fraternal Orders la Grande Woodmen OF the World la Grande Lodge No K. P. Hall D. Fitzgerald C. Cc J. H. Keeney L R. Snook D. B. Cox Knights OF Pythias Red Ord Lodge No Castle Hall Old Elk’s Pythian Jhss Paul C. C. R. L. Lincoln, M O. E Hope O. C Col Ally Mary A. Warnick Pauline Ederles W. M Women OF Woodcraft—Crami Ronde Circle No. 47 Walenme Whloe Robinson G. M. Lizzie Ellsworth Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons N. Molitor Adams Ave Realdence H. Upton la Grande National Bank Resldence A. L. Richardson M. D J. W. Loughlin Richardson & Loughlin Richardson J.C. Price D. M Black R. L. Lincoln Lilly's P. A. Charlton Hill's Attorneys AT Law Cochran & Cochran Chas. E. Cochran Geo. T. Cochran JT Grande National Bani Bldg T. H. Crawford aAttorney Th State United States la Grande National Grande D. W. C. Nelson Baker City Messenger and Delivery Service Central Messenger H.kesler Holverson Savoy Hotel D. C. Brichoux
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