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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1908

Page

5

Local Notes From La Grande and Surrounding Areas

A survey of regional movements reports Mrs Hattie McDougtravelling back from an Interpol visit with friends in Portland. E 4 Bragg and family visited Imbler for a school picnic and will return by the late train. H P Oliver of LiGrande arrived for a few days of business.

Hattie McDoug Exterpol Portland Bragg Imbler H. P. Oliver LiGrande Baker City Mra L. Aikin Crescent Tda J. A. McCarty Geore H. DeKay Berkeley Cal la Grande Wallowa Anti-Saloon League I. W. Faulk Irene Kinzie the Good Shepherd Mr. Faulk Adam Faulk Ira Watson Ricksburg Ida H. A. Watson

Local residents and visitors frequent La Grande business scenes

Feline of Starkey attends events here today. Numerous residents like George Palmer and Mins Bell Myers return from travels and hospital visits. Notables include G W Huffaker planning a Yellowstone trip, F D Gaskill and B Baker active in agriculture, and city officials reshaping livery stables.

Feline of Starkey Elke George Palmer Renu Egin Mins Bell Myers Gradne Ronde Hospital Summerville George Ruckman Sandridge G. W. Ghenault Cove Willam Grundy Ladd Canyon la Grande William McCall Promise Lerin Day John Gollihan Clover Creek G. W. Huffaker Bolee Yellowstone Park F. D. Gaskill B. Baker Meacham Williamson Land Office Pendleton Lloyd’ Scriber James Pepper Fred Housh George Hansen Ralph Hansen North Powder Misa Mary Relsland Union County Civil Service Commission C. T. Godwin Freewater Longley Henry T. W. Clark Oregon City Red Apple Company BE. Romig Portland Brother Tom Jay ‘van Buren Eva Nell Golden Rule Willamette Valley Eugene The State University

Heavier Rails Ready for Placement on O R N Main Line

Rails distributed for mountain use are prepared for installation on the Oregon Railroad and Navigation main line between Hilgard and Huron. The new heavy rails will replace existing ones to support improved grade and traffic.

Hilgard Huron

Elks Buy Pool Tables From Little Gem on Adams Avenue

The Elks purchased billiard and pool tables formerly owned by the Little Gem pool stand proprietor. The items were removed to the Elks' wall today.

Elks Little Gem Adams Avenue

New Baseball League Opens Season in New England

Boston May 1 New England announces the Atlantic Association new baseball league will open its season tomorrow with teams from the region. The league aims to expand professional play and showcase emerging players across major cities.

New Baseball League Boston New England Atlantic Association Tomor

Schedule Reveals 112 Amens in Six-City League

The schedule lists 112 amens and ends the season on Labor Day. Six cities are in the league including Portland and Lewiston Maine Taunton Massachusetts and Pawtucket Woonsocket and Newport Rhode Island.

Portland Lewiston Taunton Mass Pawtucket Woonsocket Newport R. I

La Grande Prepared for Sunday Game with North Powder

Full arrangements made for the matchup as a crowd of players and fans will travel. La Grande plans to showcase talent in its lineup and the amateurs seek a victory.

North Powder la Grande

Max Bloch Donates $20 to Fire Department

The Evening Observer notes Max Bloch donated $20 to the fire department for services rendered during a recent fire at the Bloch store. The gift supports local fire services and community aid.

Max Bloch Fire Department Bloch

Dentists and services advertised in Evening Observer

An old-style ad listing Dr. W. D. McMillan promising painless extractions and child-friendly dental care at La Grande National Bank Building. Also mentions a 820-acre Sandridge farm for rent and rental by Black & Bramwell, with the Evening Observer at 5 cents per month.

W. D. McMillan la Grande National Bank Sandridge Black & Bramwell

Masonry Services Offered in La Grande Oregon

Contractor and builder guarantees satisfaction and furnishes estimates on all masonry work on short notice. Mantels and fireplaces are a specialty. Room No 1 at Smith Rooming House La Grande Oregon phone Red 141.

Smith Rooming House la Grande Ore

Hay for Sale In La Grande Oregon

Ed Reynolds of La Grande Oregon advertises alfalfa and grain hay for sale at six dollars per ton. Mentioned contact details include his rural route and box number.

Ed Reynolds la Grande Oregon

Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold Under Guarantee

Cedar View merchant B G Stewart promises customers they receive gold worth value in weight with each box of Dr King’s New Life Pills. The product targets constipation malaria and biliousness and is sold under guarantee at Newlin Drug Co. for 26 cents.

B. G. Stewart Cedar View Miss Dr. King

Dayton Brothers Eye Specialists at Hotel Summer May 1 2

Dayton Brothers eye specialists announce free eye examinations at their La Grande references event in the Hotel Summer on Friday and Saturday May 1 and 2. The promotion promises an appealing "walts" moment with music by Davis Jordan Music Co and enjoy soda water and ice cream at Bilger Thorn Mack's.

Dayton Bros Davis-Jordan Music Co Bilgerthorn & Mack's

City Irrigation Hours Set for Evening Use

Water Superintendent Jase H. C. Gilman announces irrigation must use city water from 6 to 7 p m. This rule governs the hours allowed for watering purposes.

Alameda Beamiest Waltz Prompts Reader Curiosity

Readers are teased with a reference to a waltz titled Alameda described as the beamiest ever written. An ad style line promotes savings and a 65 cent monthly evening observer, mentioning discount coupons and cash meat co. The fragment hints at a promotions page in a local paper.

Muy LA Grande Cash Meat Co Evening Observer Alameda Davis-Jordan Music CO

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