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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1909

Page

2

Happy Harrison the Human Ostrich in Dangerous Condition

The Seattle Times Apr 3 1908 reports Happy Harrison the Human Ostrich collapsed after swallowing a steel horse shoe nail during a vaudeville act. He underwent surgery by Dr B E M Rininger to treat perforation of the intestines. surgeons removed nails blades lab nails screws tacks from his interior. Harrison a Hebrew man aged 88 had been in the act for nearly 20 years.

Happy Harrison Happy Seattle Times Henry Harrison Pacific Hospital Harrison BE. M. Rininger Happ

McKennon Buys 320 Acre Farm Near City

J D McKennon yesterday purchased the George Ackles 320 acre farm three miles north of the city for 322000 at 100 per acre. He plans to farm it and drive out in 40 minutes, calling it a fine belt of land. Notice to Creditors for the estate of WM D Shiell appears in the notice.

J.D. McKennon George Ackles Mr. McKennon

Executor Notice for Wm. D. Shell Estate

The undersigned executor GEO. L. Cleaver calls all creditors and claimants of Wm. D. Shell deceased to present vouchers within six months from April 19 1909. Claims should be sent to the executor at La Grande National Bank La Grande Union County Oregon. Dated April 19 1908.

Wm. D. Shell la Grande National Bank la Grande Union County Oregon

Best Treatment for Colds

The Chicago Tribune favors simple care for ordinary colds including moderate laxatives hot foot baths and avoiding exposure after treatment though it can require a day or two of confinement and risks of fresh cold or pneumonia. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable cure for colds widely trusted by physicians.

Chicago Tribune Dhore

Water Fund warrants called in La Grande Oregon

Notice of funds in treasury to pay warrants against Water Fund up to No 8276 endorsed April 26 1909. Interest from No 107 to No 8276 inclusive accrues from date of call in La Grande Oregon. May 5 1909. J K Wright City Treasurer.

la Grande City la Grande Oregon J. Kk. Wright Union County

District seeks bids for four foot split yellow fir wood

The District School Board of Union County Oregon will receive bids until 4 PM April 30 1909 for furnishing four foot split yellow fir wood free from defects. Wood must be green and sound with tight grain and delivered close to the school by July 16 and before August 20 1909. Bids left with the School Clerk. Board may reject any oral bids. Arthur C Williams School Clerk.

Union County Oregon Boara

Seed Potatoes For Sale At A. W. Oliver's Warehous

Colorade seed potatoes offered at 21-2 per pound and up. Call 481 for details or view at A. V. Oliver's Warehouse. Neill & Beckley handle the sale.

A. VY. Oliver's St. St

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