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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1910
Page
4
Hulers Piano House offers rapid stock clearance in Hardin territory with many pianos and organs sold from $25 down. New pianos as low as $168 with guaranteed terms and a trial period. Located at Hoted Summer Building 107 Depot St.
Woman offers to make hair goods from customer combings or supply combings herself and invites calls to discuss available services. 3-2-5.
The principals and chorus meet at the Elks hall for a Mikado rehearsal. Attendees should arrive promptly to finish early, with those delayed due to business urged to come as soon as possible and bring fans if available.
Taxpayers urged macadam for Elm Street at the last council session after reading the monthly bills. Megara Oliver and Bohnenkamp proposed Rim Street macadam as cheaper than bituminous or asphalt. The council will consider the suggestion while new improvement districts and water pipe orders were approved and a federal building site notice was referred to the city attorney. Next Wednesday night the council will meet again.
One last revival meeting at Central Christian Church with Whiston preaching. After four weeks the union meetings start next Sunday, seen as reason to close. Whiston has won city confidence with clear sermons, Longman’s singing praised. A reception for the evangelist follows tomorrow evening.
Architect J Hockenberry, now based in Portland, arrived on the late train and visited La Grande schools where he once served as principal. His former students greeted him with applause before he heads back to Portland as train service resumes.
Doug Well Mr. Smith of Alleel arrived late night to receive treatment at Fourth Street Sanatorium opened and operated by Mrs. Jofn Snodgrass. He is doing nicely under the efficient care at the institution.
A fragment notes Number 10 the fast mall has been annulled and Number six the regular passenger train now carries the mail. The change delays Portland mail to La Grande later in the day but preserves crews on the other trains amid treacherous tracks and washing out spoilage.
March calendar of the criminal branch lists the United States against Augustus Heinze charged with misapplication of Mercantile National Bank funds. Two old indictments exist dating to January 1908 and June 1909, one with Abitty count and the other with a single count. John B. Stein Held represents Heinze and urges a speedy trial.
A Franklin Vermont man described as a milking veteran says he has milked at least 75 million times in his life. He began milking daily from age ten, managing from twenty cows and sustaining a long daily routine for decades.
School directors at a midnight session approved plans to float 475000 in bonds voted last Saturday. The board discussed building a first class high school on the current hill site with a decisive meeting soon to set a firm timetable. They aim to start work for early fall term readiness and improve surrounding buildings.
At the deadline for filings in a city election, Councilman George Kreiger of the third ward submitted his petition to run again. His entry pits him against Mayor M. K. Hall's opposition in the ward as other candidates may file by nightfall.
Brief classified notice from Mrs. Gates at the Blue Nosdiais House seeking a man and wife to work on a farm. No children desired. Contact via Mrs. Gates and the Blue Nosdiais House.
Southern Pacific Co offers round trip excursion tickets from Portland Oregon to Los Angeles with March 11 sale date and 90 day final return. Two fare types available straight fare 40.50 and special feature 980.40 with varied inclusions. Tickets are valid from Portland only and some require Los Angeles validation. Agent J B Keeney invites applicants to seek more information.
Notice that the County Court of Union County Oregon has appointed an administrator for the estate of Calvin B Thornton deceased. All persons with claims must present them certified to the administrator at her La Grande residence or at Jno Hodgin Law Office in La Grande within six months.
From the date of the first publication, January 26, 2019, the notice names Paralia Thornton as Administratrix. The document records the publicity of an estate or legal matter with official designation and dates.
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