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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1911

Page

5

Local Notices and Classifieds From Joseph Oregon Itemized

Various small items list business sales and notices in Joseph Oregon. Tinners and plumers room sale due to health. Armenians lace offered by Mrs Gibbs and Judson. Fresh dill pickles and eggs offered by Geddes Bros. New Public Library open at Wright Drug Co. Presbyterian church dinner June 1 at K of P hall. Plate glass walnut show counter for sale cheap at Silverthorne's. New employment office opened by Black & Pratt. L D S Sunday school dancing party invites, proceeds to song book fund.

Silverthorne

Notable Savoy Guests Reported By Local Paper

Eigin resident H. D. Spencer spent last night at the Savoy followed by T. B. Bloom from Cavite and Orrine Stuur visiting from Portland all lodging there. Others include Bile Dickerson, H Herberger from John Day, G H Roach and wife of Elgin, A F Wilson and wife of Imbler, with P C Bramwell of the United States land office planning trips to Boise St Anthony Pocatello and Salt Lake to visit friends along with J N Scott of the O W and Jack.

H. D. Spencer Eigin Savoy Bloom Cavite Orrine Stuur Portland Bile Dickerson Joseph H. ‘Herberger John Day la Grande G.H. Roach Elgin A. F. Wilson Imbler P. C. Bramwell United States Land Office Boise St. Anthony Pocatello Salt Lake J. N. Scott 0.W Jack

Visitors and business crowd in La Grande

ONeill of the same company passed through the city this morning on the Way to Joseph and will return to La Grande tomorrow. Maude Baly from Union visited the Foley last evening. W J Hatfield of St Louis shoes, also at the Foley. F R Carman from Caldwell Idaho at the Sommer. George Erhard of Webster, cigar man, at the Sommer. Lt C Currier and wife of Chicago at the Sommer on business. Tom Steens from The Dalles a business visitor at the Summer. Mrs E H Kilham and Miss Perod of Lewiston at the Foley. J L Flannagan from Seattle visited the city. W L Weiner from Sumpter at the Foley. John McGill, railroad shop inspector from Los Angeles, quartered at the Foley. Rev and Mrs Henry Martin from the Cove were in La Grande and have returned home. Edward Smith a large eastern Oregon implement dealer in Pendleton today discussing steam plow with farmers. Edward P Marshall of Stanfield in city transacting land office business with Furnish. Miss Elsa Couch daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Couch returned from Berkeley after completing freshman year and is a La Grande high school graduate.

Edward P. Marshall Stanfield Umatilla Sttanfield Elsa Couch A. G. Couch Berkeley la Grande High School

Mrs Victoria Judson Learns of Son's Suspected Mine Death

Mrs Victoria Judson rushed to Alameda California after a telegram announced the death of her son A V Judson at Pike City California. Judson was an experienced mining engineer and there were no details on the cause, but authorities consider it likely a mining accident.

Victoria Judson Alameda Cal A. V. Judson Pike City Judson

Noble Funeral Tomorrow After Sudden Portland Death

Mrs. Mary Noble died after fainting on a train crossing the East Portland bridge. Daughter Margaret Noble accompanied the remains home. The funeral will be at 1417 Washington Street, with Dr Seemann officiating.

Mary Noble East Portland Margaret Noble Portland

Runaway Horses Trek 22 Miles Through Cove Area

A team owned by Geo Shadwick of Lower Cove escaped and ran 22 miles through Cove Union and Telocaset before a plow finally halted them near Hyatt farm. Reported by farmers via telegraph, the horses dashed past barricades as residents aided the effort with clubs and pursuers. No fatal injuries occurred to a woman at the Shadwick residence.

Cove Geo. Shadwick Lower Cove Union Telocaset Hyatt Covyé Shadwick Friger Ani

Elegant Hudson Torpedo 33 to Be Shown at Dittebrandt Garage

The Hudson Torpedo 33, praised as elegant and durable, will arrive at Dittebrandt Garage tomorrow Friday May 26. Grande Ronde shoppers await the car noted for good value, long daily use, and respected workmanship. Demonstrations available. contact Bill-Malin 758 or Independent-171.

Dittebrandt Mobile Sudste Bill—Malin

Inventor Touts Moistureproof Bridge Lining

An inventor unveils a new lining for bridges claimed to be impervious to moisture and so lightweight that it would float away if placed in water. Authorities note preliminary tests and seek peer review before adoption.

Eighth Graders Graduate With Delighted Commencement Program

Eight years of study ended as eighth grade graduates received certificates in a grand assembly attended by high school students and other grades. Fifteen pupils were promoted amid a commemorative program.

Postal depositories expand to 275 nationwide

May reports announce 50 new postal bank depositories to begin operations June 25, bringing the total to 275. Among the western offices is Baker Oregon. The note also mentions a taximeter connected to front wheels of taxis and details about average human blood and heart pulsations.

Postal Savings Bank Baker Also Washington Baker Oregon London

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D. C Ric Hp Tena Dalton the Money Saving Store Adams Ave Joe Hammts Thelsis the Theatre OF Quality Bert M. Sherwood the Hero Walker G Kalem West Ture Miss Garrick Mr. Ferrin Oregon Houck A. H. Gibbs Wright Drug Company Geddes Bros Geddes Grocery Black & Pratt Son MTR Miatay Marattun Nunaywai Baker Floresheim Mallory Coopers LEWIS
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