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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1911
Page
3
Every family has need of a good reliance finiment for sprains bruises sereness of the muscles and rheumatic pain and Chamberlains is praised as best. Sold by all dealers.
Fred Dennett announces the Colville Indian reservation of 1 400 000 acres will not open to settlement until 1913 or 1914 due to delays in Indian allotments. The Spokane land district idea is discussed, but Dennett says public land in northern Washington is rapidly being settled and Spokane may become the registry center by 1918.
A man dubbed the Peeking Tom and possibly Jack the Peeker startled druggist C E Silverthorne at Sixth and Pennsylvania. Silverthorne confronted the intruder who backed away toward an alley and fled before police arrived. No further incidents were reported that night.
Elizabeth Donnelly administratrix of John P. Donnelly deceased has filed a final account in Union County Oregon. The County Court sets Tuesday April 4 1911 at 16 o’clock a m at the La Grande courthouse for hearing objections and settlement.
The city issues a warning to all residents to respect the chicken ordinance and obey it. Police Chief J H Walden signs the notice on March 21 urging compliance to avoid penalties and public nuisance.
The article reports 283 dogs in the pound and over 20 collarless dogs corraled during a drag net. A dog tax sales campaign boosted sales as rumors spread that the pound master is enforcing licenses and threatening impoundment and killing for unlicensed dogs.
An advertisement extols Foley Kidney Pills for back and kidney pain, bladder inflammation, and urinary irregularities. It claims benefits for the elderly and women and includes a testimonial from H. M. Beatty of Little Rock Arkansas praising relief after trying other remedies.
Notice to stockholders states the Grande Ronde Reservoir company will hold its annual meeting at the M. & M. company building in La Grande Oregon on Monday April 10 1911 at 2 o clock p m. W J Church secretary authorizes the notice.
The city advises bleyele riders that sidewalk riding is prohibited citywide and will be enforced after April 1. Violators should not expect leniency as the ordinance will be applied strictly.
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