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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
5
Townsfolk report new homes and renovations in Pendleton and Adams avenue while residents like Lydia Turner and Henry Gelbe travel, and a Colorado stockman considers ranch purchases. Updates include visits by senators Turner Oliver and Richardson, and changes in local transportation crews and agents.
A bold bank robbery attempt in Knob Arkansas on March 19 ended when armed townspeople fired on the bank vault after a dynamite blast. The robbers fled the town on horseback, leaving behind the unsecured booty and a tense scene of citizens responding to the explosion.
Fire damaged the Robinson Clothing store tearing its glass front and destroying stock. A night blaze at the Rookwood hotel sent guests into the streets in night clothes as firefighters fought the flames. In Washington, D C Frye presided in the senate as Oliver of Pennsylvania was sworn in to serve the unexpired Knox term.
Jeffersons plans to announce the terms of a fight with Johnson to be held in America before November on home soil. The report claims Jeffries will demand 75 percent of the purse for the winner and 26 percent for the loser.
Pendleton March 18. The Pendleton baseball club met to form the season team now named the Pendleton Indians. Ex-leaguer Bob Wilner is hired as coach and opening pitcher, Dick Sullivan elected manager, Karl Leonard captain. Next game at Pilot Rock with lineup: Collin, Dickson, Wilner, Alexander, Leonard, Baker, Nelson, Drake, Hutchinson, fairolff, Corby, Sturdivant.
For rent a furnished room with a bath and optional board. Contact Mrs. Edna Swart at phone Black 822. Local listing appears in the 3 19tf section.
Discussion on kidney disease as the root cause of fatigue and illness. It explains how diseased kidneys fail to filter impurities, allowing toxins to circulate and affect nerves, heart, stomach, and liver, producing backache and nervous exhaustion.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy to rebuild kidneys and restore vitality. It claims rapid relief from irregularities and weakness, warns against worsening diabetes, and recommends A Hibb, a druggist, as the seller.
Angela May unveiled new stunts at the Pastime last night with strong vaudeville features. Her playmate matched the high class act and the cartoonist added fresh attractions, making the program one of the strongest attractions.
Angela May showcased her original song Malate with Manager Ferrin, drawing repeated applause as the performers offered a clean wholesome program. Patrons have two more nights to enjoy this entertaining vaudeville showcase.
A firm tied to competitive concerns plans to cross the Summerville gap toward Union and Wallowa counties. The company has been urged to enter the O. R. & N. line again, but financing remains restricted to the amount available.
Lincoln March 19 J. Bryan is 49 years old today. Hundreds of messages of congratulation arrive from all parts of the country. He postponed his lecture tour to spend the day with his family. Prominent democrats editors and citizens will host a banquet for the commoner tonight.
Article notes doubled room needs for lighting and heating, cites inability to divide classes across rooms, mentions upgrades at Central building as a temporary improvement, and warns next year’s 160 pupils will face severe crowding with limited space for study and meeting use.
H J Hockenbrey argues against delaying a new high school facility. He says $26,000 is insufficient, Central building costs inflated, and current taxes already levied, risking another year of lost education while urging action to equip a lab and improve heating for 400 pupils.
Rev D La Rader of Port land will attend the Methodist parsonage this evening serving supper 6 to 8 with creamed potatoes cold ham bread butter baked beans doughnuts and coffee 26 cents. At 8 o'clock Dr Rader will lecture in the church. Public invited to both supper and lecture.
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