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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
3
Ladd Canyon students and families plan a Saturday event featuring a literary and musical program, a basket supper, and a necktie festival. Children gain free admission while visitors pay 25 cents for the program and supper. ladies supply baskets and the kettle for sale to gentlemen.
Fred Swaney returns from Hot Lake after twelve weeks in a battle with disease once deemed hopeless. He arrived this morning to widespread congratulations and says he will come to town tonight and hopes a few more weeks will make him well.
The city announces installation of water meters and plans to bill residents by meter readings. Existing unmetered connections will be converted, and customers will pay based on actual usage rather than flat rates.
Claiming a lifelong, sole focus on difficult eye cases, Dr W H Keating advertises successful glasses for headaches and weak sight. He pledges easy, comfortable spectacles and offers references for verification to persuade immediate contact.
M. H. Kirtley, a well known liveryman, plans to install an electric motor driven feed chopper. The device will chop hay blends including alfalfa with barley and bran, saving costs and improving stock condition. Skeptics note his active, energetic reputation.
Help wanted notice seeks waitresses urgently for the Model Restaurant with in person applications required.
Sealed bids for 1653 square feet of cement sidewalk at the Court House will be received at the City Recorder’s office until 5 p m on Wednesday June 2 1909. Plans and specifications are available at the office. A 10 percent certified check accompanies each bid. The committee may reject any or all bids. La Grande Oregon May 24 1909. Titty George Kreiger Chairman ways and means suites.
In Union County Oregon plaintiff W W Knowlton sues Laura W Knowlton for absolute divorce on grounds of willful desertion over a year. Court summons public notice fixed June 28 1900 with six week publication in La Grande Evening Observer May 1900.
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