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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
3
Notice issued for Union county Oregon district to ask voters at High School March 27 1909 to approve a twenty five thousand dollar bonded debt for a high school building. Ballot options Bonds Yes or Bonds No. Polls open 1 to 4 pm. By order of school district No 1 directors Arthur C Williams David Bay clerk chairman.
A vintage ad touts a guaranteed cough remedy le Bets Laxative Cough syrup for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It is described as gentle laxative and especially suitable for children due to quick relief and pleasant taste. Also mentions expert piano tuning by Thomas Bruce.
At the Algonquin club annual meeting new officers were elected and plans set to ready courts for a speedy summer return. Efforts aim to improve grounds and open courts soon with a home tournament and possible interclub events in the county and eastern Oregon. Membership vacancies exist with applications via the membership committee.
In the east area residents receive brief notices detailing regional events and public notices. The items cover local developments, meeting results, and upcoming deadlines aimed at informing communities.
Ed Coolidge of the United States National Bank heads the Elks lodge for the coming year after last night's election. Other selections include G L Biggers as leading knight and A B Rogers as loyal knight. Scroggin named trustee and Jolly ryler. Dunn will be delegate to the Los Angeles Ellis convention with Goodnough as alternate.
The Observer reports Elgin will host the Union County Sunday school association at its fall meeting after a successful Island City convention. Officers will be elected at the fall gathering. Also advertised is Wines Little Liver Tablets for headache constipation and to cleanse the system, 25 cents at Silverthorn's Family drug store.
Vaudeville bill featuring Harry Cramer the hoop juggler with Lem and Clem. Change of program listed for Sunday Wednesday and Friday. Mati nees schedule shows Monday Wednesday and Saturday. Doors open 2 40 pm with evening show at 7 pm.
A Ripley West Virginia mother praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children saying it contains no opium or narcotics and is safe for both children and adults. The notice notes many mothers rely on it and that it is sold by all good dealers.
Notice describes sale of lands in NW and NE sections 3, township south, range 37 W M lot 2, with serial No 65941 at Silvertown's Family drug store. It invites objections to mineral character or other disposal issues, requiring affidavits of protest to be filed by April 19 1909.
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