Local Notables and Travelers Stop in La Grande
H A Ackert from Imbler on short business. C G D Duckworth, Portland timber man, in the city. George Corpe and H E Blevins of Cove here on business. Mrs B H Leonard of Garnet Montana visiting Foley hotel. Mrs J J Weaver improving from typhoid fever. N K West inspecting spring work on his ranch. C P Harbison from Chicago visiting Grande Ronde valley. Westrie Co. guest at Foley hotel from Wel-Ber Idaho. FP Williams dining car service man in La Grande. William Selgrist returning from Baker City on official business. J J Harlan traveling to Elgin to repair a doler for J W Weaver and connect an engine for Spencer mill. Oscar Lund of Cove and potential fruit crop seen as promising. George D Beaumont Standard Oil rep visiting city. origin Beaumont Texas joked about city name. M L Moorfield Monopole traveling man from St Louis with Billy French to introduce new brands. Senator J N Hart of Baker County in La Grande on legal business. former Pendleton supreme court visit. speculation on secretary of state run noted. All Grande Hospital patients progressing well. City Attorney B O Baller and D Slater return from Pendleton supreme court. Lyle Tuesday Musicale open meeting next Tuesday afternoon. admission 15 cents.
Halley’s Comet Sighted Over Forest Grove by Pacific University
In Forest Grove on May 6, Halley’s Comet was observed by Pacific University astronomy professors and students. The comet appeared five or six degrees long and remained visible until around 3 a m as twilight began.
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Forest Grove
Halley
The
Pacific University
For Rent Two Furnished Front Rooms In City Home
Rent inquiry for two nicely furnished front rooms with electric lights and bath access at 1910 Coder Street. Quiet environment offered suitable for individuals seeking single occupancy.
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Inquiée
Coder Street
Rebekah Lodge Sets Plans for Cove Convention
The rooml lodge of Rebekahs arranges travel and lodging for a Cove convention on Saturday in May. Carryalls leave the Oda Yellows hall at early morning, and attendees are urged to be prompt. Plans aim to depart from Cove promptly and return after the event.
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Rebekahs
Cove
Oda Yellows
Local FFB C of A Calls May Meeting for Fruit Vendors
The La Grande Local F. FB. C. of A. calls a meeting for Saturday May 7 to gather fruit and vegetable men. Full attendance is requested. J. W. McAllister, President.
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la Grande
F. FB. C
J. W. McAllister
Williamson Brothers Arrive to Buy Draft Horses in Portland
Williamson Brothers of Portland arrived today to purchase a car load of draft horses, with prices ranging from 1200 percent and up. They are located at the Red Front Livery Barn.
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Williamson Brothers
Portland
People's Store Sells Hart Schaffner and Marx Menswear
Shoppers feel safe at The Peoples Store as Hart Schaffner and Marx garments are offered. The ad-like fragment notes confidence in the brand and its makers.
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Peoples Store
Hart Schaffrer & Marx
Treasurer's Call for City Warrants in La Grande
Notice from La Grande Oregon dated May 4 1910 states funds are on hand to pay all warrants issued on the General Fund including No 8086 endorsed Dec 17 1998 and that interest on warrants No 7939 to 8066 ceases from this date Ray W Logan City Treasurer. Some Hermiston strawberries were ripe May 1 not related text follows.
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General Fund
la Grande City
Grande
Oregon
Ray W. Logan
Notice of Final Settlement for the Bloom Estate
The administratrix of the estate of E. M. Bloom files final account with the Clerk of Hood River County Oregon. The court fixes May 21, 1910 at 2 PM at the La Grande Court House for hearing objections to the final account. Dated La Grande Oregon April 18 1910. F S Ivanhof, Helen B Bloom Administrators of the Estate of E M Bloom deceased.
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M. Bipam
Uuiba
Alead
Mate
la Grande
Oregon
Eay
Helen B. Bloom
M. Bloom
Portland Market Prices Report
Market quotations list butter creamery extra at 27c fancy 25c store 20 to 23c. Butter fat at 26c sweet cream 26c sour 24c. Eggs candied 23 to 28c 1-26. Poultry mixed chickens 21 to 22c, fancy hens 22c, turkeys alive 90c per lb, dressed 27 to 28c, pigeons squabs $2.50 to $3.00 per dozen. Barley producers price 1908 25 to 26.50. Wheat nominal track club 83c blue stem 86c to 88c. Willamette valley millstuff prices bran 21, middlings 29 to 30, shorts 23, chaff 19 to 23. Strawberries plentiful 20c per box or 3 for 60c. Sugar cash 6.75, beet 6.25 per 100 lb. Vegetables onions 2c, parsnips 2.5c, spinach 3 lb for 26c, fresh peas 16c, asparagus 3 bunches 26c, rhubarb 6c, celery 10c a bunch, lettuce 2 bunches 15c, head lettuce 10c, radishes 3 bunches 10c, green onions 1 bunch, Florida tomatoes 10c. Fruits oranges 40c dot, lemons 85c, bananas 40c, strawberries 20c. Meats hogs live weight well finished $10 per hundredweight, cows 3.5 to 4c, veal 4 to 4.5c, mutton 6.5 to 7c, chickens 1c.
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Florida
Reception for new Baptist church members tonight
The Baptist church invites all friends and congregation members to attend a reception for the new members tonight. Rev. H W Jones Coast Evangelist preached Thursday evening at the Baptist church. Mr Jones departed by morning train for Baker City where he will be for Sunday.
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The
Baptist Church
H.W. Jones
Mr. Jones
Baker City
Hart Schaffner and Marx Appeal at Peoples Store
If you care about clothes, ask for Hart Schaffner and Marx at the Peoples Store for quality suiting and dress items.
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
Peoples Store
Philathean Church Members Meet Tomorrow at 3
All members of the Philathean close of the Christian church are requested to meet tomorrow afternoon at the church at 3 o'clock by order of the president. The standard make of clothes is Hart Schaffner and Marx. The Peoples Store sells them.
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Philathean Close of the Christian Church
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Peoples Store
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsed
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as safe and reliable. It claims thousands of women have been restored to health through their gentle curative properties.
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Chamberlain
Liniment offers quick relief for rheumatism
The advertisement claims nine of ten cane cases are rheumatism of muscles caused by cold or damp or chronic rheumatism and urges using the liniment for fast relief without citing medical proof.
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Modent Gresee
Pathe
Vitograph
C. €. Robinson
C. A. Russell
Elgin
Barrett
Seenine
H. A. Ackert
Imbler
CG. D. Duckworth
George Corpe
H. E. Blevins
B. H. Leonard
Garnet, Montana
Foley Hotel
J. J. Weaver
N. K. West
C. P. Harbison
Chicago
Grande Ronde Valley
Grande Ronde
Westrie Company
Foley
Itaho
FP. P. Williams
William Selgrist
Mr. Selgrist
O. R. & No Company
J.J. Harlan
J. W. Weaver
City
Oscar Lund
la ‘Grande
George D. Beaumont
Standard Oil Company
M. L. Moorfield
Monopole
St. Louis
Billy French
J. N. Hart
Baker County
Pendleton
Supreme Court
Repubpublican
Emile Go
Inia
the Grande Hospital
BO Baller
D. Slater
Lyle ‘Tuesday Musicale Haa
Lafternofn
Nivale
Ad Mission Ja
the Rinehart-Little Piano Company
T Street
Jefferson and
Adams Avenues
Depot Street
Adams Ave
Hermiston
the Golden Rule Company
Ivanhod
California
Delliver F. C. B
Willamette Valley
Malta
Vita
Pattison
J. A. Oliver
Black
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