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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1911

Page

8

Local contest heats in Union county and city bids briefed

In Union county two strong contestants emerge Miss Agnes Hansen Perry and Miss Frankie Peebler Ladd's Canyon with Hansen rising rapidly and Peebler gaining on rivals. In La Grande city bids for a project advertised by April 26 1911 details include an eight o clock deadline May 10 1911 a five percent certified check and council right to reject all bids per C M Humphreys recorder.

Coter Mildred Stephenson Star Theatre Nutter Alao Observer Abe Union County Agnes Hansen Perry Frankie Peebler Ladd's Canyon Hansen Observer Aero Pobier Miss Peebler Epier County Bess Kelly Cove Kelly Rovinson la Grande Oregon

Sealed bids sought for 49,000 NN eight inch sewer feet

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the recorder of the city of Le Grande Oregon for furnishing and laying approximately forty thousand eight inch sewer feet in the streets and alleys of the city.

City le Grande Oregon

Farmers Day Promoter Seeks Monthly Rain Day

M. M. Gitlin promotes a monthly farmers rain day in the city. He offers credentials of prior success and argues the plan would attract direct purchases from town buyers and foreign buyers, with likely formal consideration forthcoming.

M. M. Gitlin Cit Tocay

Rexall 93 Flat Tonic Claims Hair Repair Results

An advertisement promising hair regrowth and scalp cleansing with Rexall 93 Flat Tonic. It asserts antiseptic germicidal action, nourishment for hair roots, and relief from dandruff, touting pleasant scent and regular use with a one dollar price.

Exife Rexall Coles Altaan Rexall

La Grande Defeats Aubin's Elgin Nine In Record-Setting Matinee

La Grande routed Elgin 4 to 1 in an Eastern Oregon league matinee at Elgin. Childers and Stoddard sparked the attack with early hits, Proe and Aubin traded big plays, and La Grande showed strong defense with two runners cut down at the plate. The crowd exceeded 600 as La Grande clinched a straight win in the series, with McInnis pitching and Aubin unable to stop the barrage of hits.

Aubin Elgin Indians Elgin la Grande Bing iIn Exenurafon Hans Bss Childers Hooper Boots Stoddard Sielder Bradley Carter Bigin Hughes Deep Garden Rubin Kail Proe McInnis Whit Twister Patton Cobb Conley Kigin DeBole Russell Meyer Elgin AB Russell If Dod de Bole Jones Ofan Bees Balla MeInnis Patten Pree Ruesel Karl Myers Medianis

Indian Star Dominates In A Lopsided Game Two

Little George Ferguson called the game as the league's top umpire delivering disciplined play. La Grande displayed superior knowledge and a hitting streak that carried the squad to a decisive victory, leaving Elgin with little chance.

George Ferguson la Grande Elgin

Dietz murder trial jurors demand view of cabin

Hayward Wis May 8 Dietz on trial for murdering Deputy Harp at Cameron dam acknowledges H G Ellsworth former district attorney aided the defense to uncover evidence. Dietz testifies and asks the jury to be allowed to view the Dietz cabin before verdict.

Hayward Wis H.G. Ellsworth Dietz Harp Cameron Dam

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