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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1910

Page

5

Local Notes on Appointments and Travel in Community

Allen Huber joins Midget Market. Tracy Hollister, expert Tepes man of Corvallis, to L. C. Smith garage. Prof Edwards returns to Baker City after drilling LD8 chair for Chautauqua. Jim O Neal and Paul Rohr back from Mea Cham fishing trip with few fish. George Lindgren K of P official in Union today. City Attorney J F Baker returns from Portland.

Tracy Hollister Tepes Man Corvallis L. C. Smith Garage Edwards Baker City L.D Jim” O'Neal Paul Rohr Meacham George Lindgren K. of P Union K. of P.lodge

Scriber in Poor Health and Local Marriage Plans

The Scriber is reported in very poor health by Mr. Baker. Edward Holmes of Wallowa, a well known local, has traveled to Portland to marry Miss Florence Hollister, daughter of the noted Dr. Hollister of Portland.

Scriber Mr. Baker Edward Holmes Wallowa Portland Florence Hollister Dr. Hollister Portand

President Tait Faces Insurgents in House Battle

Washington May 12 President Tait and insurgents prepare to clash with regulars as the sundry civil appropriation bill is debated in the house. Spectacular clashes are anticipated this afternoon.

Washington Tait

Typhoon Hits Kobe as Steamer Sinks With Fifty Aboard

A May typhoon sweeps inland sea causing heavy loss of life. Reports say a steamer near Kobe carrying about 50 passengers and a large crew has gone down with all aboard. Shipping suffers widespread damage.

Kobe Japan

Portland Boy Kidnapped At Real Estate Auction

Kenneth, two year old son of Tracey Woods of 1056 Thirteenth Street North, vanished from a go cart during a real estate auction in Portland. Police and a posse of friends continued search efforts into the next day as officials investigate possible kidnapping.

Portland Kenneth Tracey, Woods Thirteenth Street North Kusa

Society Notes Mark Birthdays and Gatherings

A dozen friends surprise Mrs. H A Pridges and Mrs. E H Bates at their children’s homes with flowers and cheer for their birthday anniversaries. Mrs. H T Shelley hosts a small gathering of ladies this afternoon from a newlywed sewing circle. Mrs. A T Hill hosts a six o’clock dinner for her daughter Miss Alice. The piece closes with a nod to American men as well dressed, credited to Hart Schaffner & Marx and sold by Peoples Store.

H. A. Pridges E. H. Bates W.sss A.tf. Hill Alice Hart Schaffner & Marx Peoples Store

Gatch Called to Stand in Major Trial Proceedings

The trial proceeds with heavy objections and a stiff defense as the case moves toward an adverse ruling. Eugene T. Wilson of the National Bank Examiners’ West, assisting the DA and examiner Claude Gatch, leads the presentation while Salem friends of Scriber arrive. the trial is expected to span most of the upcoming week. Tuesday Telegram.

Eugene T. Wilson National Bank Examiners West Claude Gatch Scriber Salem

Farmers Call Meeting of F B C A on May Fourteenth

Farmers are summoned to a call meeting of the F. B. C. A. of A. on Saturday May 14 at 10 a m. The local will convene at 1 p m the same day. John W. McAlister serves as President.

John W. McAlister

Barber shop owner shifts to ladies hairdressing parlors

O A Hagans, after selling his bar ber shop, will run the ladies hair dressing parlors once run by Mrs M H Holmes at 1305 Adams Avenue. Hagans brings years of massage scalp treatment and dermatology experience. Mrs Hagans is skilled in hair dressing weaving manicuring and related arts. Patrons are invited to visit to be convinced.

O. A. Hagans M.H. Holmes Adams Avenue Hagans

Public Land Sale Notice for isolated tract Oregon 1910

The U S Land Office at La Grande Oregon announces a public sale at 10 a m on June 2 1910 of certain land parcels described as fractional sections in townships 2 and 3 south range 37 west. Serial number 06729. Adverse claimants must file claims or objections before sale time. F C Bramwell Register Colonel R Eberhard Receiver.

Dstrict Court United States District of Oregon A. E. Flower A E. Flower la Grande Oregon Union A. EB. Flower la Grandé Hodgin Department of the Interior U.S. Land Office General Land Office S&s. R F. C. Bramwell Register Colon R. Eberhard

Notice to Contractors for City Sidewalk and Curb Work

City of La Grande invites sealed bids for 7930 square feet of cement sidewalk and 1586 linear feet of artificial stone curb on Fourth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Bids due 4 pm May 25 1910 with 6 percent certified check. council may reject all bids. D B Cox Recorder. 4-12-23.

Office of The City Recorder Fourth Street O" Avenue Depot Street Pennsylvania Avenue Washington Avenue

Chautauqua Tickets to Be Held by Treasurer Jones

Tickets will be placed with treasurer W. E. F. Jones and kept at Bohnenkamp & Company's store for the Board of Trustees.

Chautauqua W. E F. Jones Bohnenkamp & Company Board OF Trustees

Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes Shown At The Peoples Store

Ww pay rent. We loan you money to build and you pay us as you would rent. J. R. Oliver raves about Hart Schaffner & Marx garments as a safe choice. The Peoples Store offers to display the clothing line to customers.

J. R. Oliver Hart Schaffner & Marx Peoples

Silverthorne's Family Drug Store Soda Water Highlight

A brief note extols the soda water at Silverthorne's Family Drug Store as exceptionally fine, comparable to the best in the world, suggesting a local specialty or promotion.

Silverthorne

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