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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1911

Page

5

Local fund drive offers prizes for selling Take One polish

Locals, boys and girls, sell twelve boxes at 10c each to earn forty cones and a fountain pen from A. W. Westby at 129 Grand Ave Portland Oregon. The Oregon offers first class rooms and board at 25 30 and 45 per month at No 10 Depot street. Blue Mountain Cough Remedy advertises to stop that cough Wright Drug Co Minny.

A. W. Westby Grand Ave Portland Oregon Depot Street Blue Mountain Wright Drug Com Minny

Foral tenor Perrin Begins Isis Engagement Sunday

Mr. C. F. Perrin, popular foral tenor vocalist, starts an indefinite engagement tomorrow at the Isis theatre. A new range of songs is prepared and with Mr. George Birnie under contract, a classy selection of vocal solos is assured nightly. Miss Nellie Garrick continues to sing at daily matinees.

C. PF. Perrin Isis” Theatre Management George Birnie Nellie Garrick

Notice to Mrs Coffin on 1612 Seventh St for March 21

All accounts must be presented to Mrs O Coffin at 1612 Seventh Street before March 21. The directive is signed O Coffin.

O. Coffin Seventh_st

Personal visitors and registrations at area hotels and offices

Numerous locals and visitors are listed staying at Foley, Blue Mountain, and Savoy hotels including C. M. Coleman of Chicago H. B. Young and wife of Portland C. H. McNab of Elgin F. L. Wade from Elgin J. D. Casey Hilgard Anton Klees Summerville G. Austen Granite L. L. McKennon Union J. D. Mundt Grande Island N B A J Hawkins Joseph J. A. Burleigh Enterprise J. T. Mundt Grande Island N B J T Mundt Enterprise A Gabrielson Portland and insurance figures visiting agents from La Grande Investment Co J F R Webber and R E Smith agents in city for business and to inspect conditions.

C. M. Coleman Chicago Blue Mountain Young and Wife Portland Foley C. H. McNab Elgin F. L. Wade J. D. Casey Hilgard Anton Klees Summerville G. Austen Granite L. L. McKennon Union Tia Selbird J.C Grand Dan Sheahan Enterprise M. Corkins Jerry Rusk Union Mr. Mundt O Enterprise A. J. Hawkins Joseph Registred Hopkins J. A. Burleigh Savoy Mr. Burleigh J. T Bragg Grand Ronde ‘Sah Company Robert Hartwing Freewater John W. Weasley Telecaset Jesse D. Cornaligon la Grande C. Carr Elvin McKay Creek Umatilla Coounty Carr Bros Ben Carney B. W. Carr No. 5 Spokane Carney Carr Falls City Jacob Pepper The Observer Doctor Underwood John W. Moorlock Moorlock Wallowa C. D. Gabrielson Queen Insurance Company of America Royal Insurance Company of Liverpool Gabrielson la Grande Investment Company J. T. Williamson

Aged Union Man William Roth Dies at 77

William Roth aged 77 died yesterday afternoon in Union. He held property valued around $40,000 and left no near relatives, having lived as a bachelor. He will be buried tomorrow under I. O. O. F. auspices.

Local Talent Prepares Scenery for Missouri Stage

The Local Talent Association works on scenery for their production In Missouri to be staged Monday night. Music is included and curtain time is set for 8 30. Officials expect a large audience and plan smooth, rapid performance with minimal intermission delays.

Talent Association Missouri

Notice to violators of Ordinance No 332

Notice is hereby given that all persons violating Ordinance No 332 are subject to penalties and enforcement actions as prescribed by city authorities. Compliance requested to avoid legal proceedings.

Prosecution for ordinance breach cited in 1906 notice

The notice calls for enforcement of the 1906 rubbish removal ordinance. It requires owners and occupants to keep streets and alleys abutting their property clear of rubbish manure decaying vegetation and other unsightly waste. Signed by Street Superintendent EL W. Stoner dated March 6 and April 5.

Esid EL W. Stoner

Funeral Tuesday Afternoon for Ad Gilliam in La Grande

The remains of Ad Gilliam who died in Arizona this week will arrive in La Grande for burial. A funeral service is set for Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian church.

Ad Gilliam Arizona la Grande Presbyterian Church

Cammerists on Trial Spark Nation Sensation

In Viterbo on March 18 two score Cammerists claimed torture by starvation and sleep deprivation and appealed for protection. The judge expressed doubt but promised to investigate as about 40 members of the secret order face trial, a nationwide sensation.

Viterbo Secret Order

Retirement of Gen Ward prompts promotion in Ninth

Brig. Gen. Frederick K Ward last commanded Fort Riley Kas and will retire tomorrow for age. An Ohio native and 1870 West Point graduate his career centered in cavalry. His retirement elevates Col Sanderson of the Ninth to brigadier general rank.

Washington Frederick K. Ward Fort Riley Kas Ward Ohio West Point Sanderson

Mrs. Schenk Faces Fresh Court Appearance

Wheeling West Virginia March 18 Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenk the woman charged with attempting to poison her husband John C Schenk a wealthy packer was arraigned before Judge Jordan to answer the indictment again since her first trial jurors disagreed last January she has remained free on bail.

Wheeling W. Va Laura Farnsworth Schenk John C. Schenk Jordan

Steamer Put-in-Bay Christened by Master William Heyser

In Detroit on March 18 the passenger steamer Put-in-Bay was launched at Wyandotte yards by Master William Heyser of Cincinnati acting as sponsor, bypassing the usual young lady sponsor. The vessel will operate this summer between Detroit Salidusky and Put-in-Bay.

Detroit Mich Ashley and Dustin Line William Heyser Cincinnati Wyandotte Detroit Shipbuilding Company Salidusky Put-ip- Bay

Pacific Land and Products Show Opens in Los Angeles

The Pacific Land and Products exposition in Los Angeles opens with an expected attendance of 200000 visitors through March. Exhibits showcase resources of the western United States west of the Rockies and include the coast of Mexico.

Los Angeles Cal Rocky Mountains Mexico

Northwestern lumbermen meet in Eugene to discuss boarding houses

A hundred lumbermen from the Oregon and Washington Lumber Manufacturers association gathered in Eugene, Oregon, for the first of monthly meetings to be held in northwest lumber centers with the principal topic on methods of handling company boarding houses.

Eugene Ore Oregon and Washington Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Northwest

Western aviation meet opens in Havana with $20000 prizes

Havana hosts the first competitive aviation meet in the western hemisphere. Six renowned aviators compete in events through the week with prizes totaling $20,000 and several cups and trophies to be awarded.

Havana United States

D W C Neison Mining Engineer in Baker City Oregon

D W C Neison, a mining engineer, is associated with Baker City Oregon in this notice. No further details are provided in the readable OCR fragment.

D. W. C. Neison Baker City Oregon

Blue Stem flour brand from La Grande Milling teased

Community notice warns customers that the Blue Stem flour from La Grande Milling may disappear from shelves. The message likens the brand to a dear family member and urges buyers to watch for the label on sacks and products.

la Grande Milling Company Oen le Grande Milling Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Biograph Company Pathe Max A. F A. M Wright Drug Co Bacheelor Gen. Ward Pacific Land and Products Show Northwestern Lumbermen Pattison Bros Len Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons N. Molitor M. LD Adams Ave A. L. Richardson C. H. Upton la Grande National Bank Geo. W. Zimmerman Osteopeth Pacific Main C. E Moore H. L. Underwood Dora J. Underwood Wright Drug Store J. C. Price R. L. Lincoln Lilly’s P. A. Charlton Hill Rei Black Elite Cleaning & Dye Works Attorneys AT Law Cochran & Cochran Chas. E. Cochran Geo. T. Cochran la Grande National Bank Bidg la Grande, Oregon T. H. Crawford State the Wardrobe Tailor Co, Wilson Bros Oregon Light & Power
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