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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1910
Page
5
OCAL, ITEMS note a stream of visitors and residents in city today. Names include G R Vertner and wife from Chicago, John Tate of Portland, T J Scroggin returning from the Scriber trial in Portland, and Mrs W Beaman en route to Salem for a funeral.
Giles Ploss and his daughter from Elgin visited relatives in the city. Ploss works at a sawmill in Wallowa while his family lives in Elgin. D. Hoffman returned from Yurtland and Willamette Valley towns as a delegate to the Ore gg Grangers state convention and was elected to the legislative committee. The convention will meet in Corvallis next year.
Society notes record a Knights of Pythias and Rathbone Sisters social at Castle Hall with cordial discussion on benefitting the orders. Attendance praised, guests thanked a brave member, and M I A hosted a separate gathering at Mrs George Stoddards with fifty youths enjoying a literary program and refreshments.
W H Campbell reported missing since April 28 may be wandering in the Baker City hills as his children search the surrounding country. A strange man found near the Powder River was brought in by Robert Nelson and turned over to the sheriff. Mrs J D White, daughter of the missing man, identified the stranger as not her father. his identity remains unknown.
Silverthorne's offers four to five varieties of ice creams and sherbets for hot days and invites customers to take home pints quarts or gallons. A delicious egg drink is also featured for cooling refreshment.
Robert Halley died yesterday in Twin Falls Idaho and his body arrived in La Grande this morning. The Island City Odd Fellows escorted the casket and will conduct the interment tomorrow at 2 PM. He was a charter member of the Island City lodge and is survived by his wife and brother Ed Halley.
Grand Master Ed Coolidge will travel to Eugene to attend the grand lodge session. He serves as assistant cashier at the United States National and could not leave the institution until cashier T. J. Scroggin returns from Portland as a witness in the Scriber trial. Scroggin’s early return was confirmed by wire, enabling Coolidge to depart.
Continued from page one the Scriber case centers on forged notes and large sums removed from the Farmers' and Traders' vault to bolster the Sumpter bank. Prosecutors prepare to ask where the forged note values went as they allege Scriber used the money for personal purposes. La Grande bank directors and stockholders testify they knew nothing of the cashier's cover up of the bank's true condition.
Several hundred tame Injuns representing all Illinois councils gather in the State House to smoke the pipe of peace with Gov. Deneen and other chiefs. The thirty third annual pow wow of the great council is planned with a procession and a dance involving Red Men Haymakers and Daughters of Pocahontas.
Westminster Maryland May 17 three days of fun and frolic mark the annual state convention of the Eagles of Maryland beginning today by a decision of the commissioner.
For sale a fine Allwin go cart offered by Mrs Burkit at 704 O Avenue.
In May 17 report from Juneau Alaska the harpooned whale struck the whaler Lizzie Sorenson of San Francisco sinking her off Cape Ommaney four minutes after the crew escaped in small boats. The whale’s tail blow tore the hull and the vessel listed under the stern before sinking. The Russler, a steamer, confirmed the incident.
An old notice claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Pills bring relief to women suffering headaches, dizziness, stomach distress, and dyspepsia. The ad touts general health benefits and targeted remedies for female ailments.
Litigation to adjudicate all Umatilla river water rights starts at Echo with State Engineer John H. Lewis and F. M. Saxton of Baker City presiding. Pendleton lawyers attend as hearings likely extend over days. a second hearing is planned in Pendleton next Thursday. Government attorneys include Oliver P. Morton and Edward Taylor. The case aims to resolve urgent competing claims as more water is used than available during irrigation season. East Oregonian report.
Sealed bids for 7930 square feet of cement sidewalk and 1586 feet of artificial stone curb on Fourth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue must be filed with the City Recorder by 4 p m May 26 1910. Each bid needs a 5 percent certified check. The Council may reject any bid. D B Cox Recorder La Grande.
Notice is given that on May 5 1910 A E Flower was adjudicated bankrupt in the District of Oregon. The first meeting of creditors will be held May 23 1910 at 10 o'clock AM in La Grande Oregon before Referee in Bankruptcy S H Hodgin. Creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business.
TM Green, expert designer from Sterling Tailoring of Chicago, assists W. W. Berry Co to display a large line of made-to-measure saltes.
The notice invites people wanting watercolor instruction for the summer to call black 9712 or contact Mise Blanch Clark. The message urges enrollment and provides a contact method.
A notice identifies Dr MP Mendlesohn as permanently located at 1105 Adams Avenue opposite the post office. The fragment notes the address and placement but provides no further context or dates.
Dr Mendlesohn offers a complete eye care package with one charge covering examination glasses and frames. Endorsed by Portland oculists and La Grande physicians, the service promises correctly fitted lenses and satisfaction with repairs while you wait. Office hours listed with evening appointments.
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