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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1905
Page
3
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a fast and safe cure for coughs and colds. It claims to prevent pneumonia and strengthen lungs, warns against substitutes, and emphasizes lack of opiates.
E. H. Jones of Grove Maryland, pastor of the M E Church, writes that a severe cold once deemed near pneumonia and consumption was relieved by Foley's Honey and Tar. He reports two or three bottles cured him with no throat or lung trouble since. The product comes in sizes 25c, 50c, and $1.00.
The county court of Union County Oregon appointed Laura D Tiffany administrator of Ira D Tiffany deceased. A final account and settlement are set for December 1, 1905 at 2 p.m. to hear objections and approve the final report. Jennie Reinehary, Clerk. Ivanhurst, attorney for the estate. Parties holding receipts for Summerville cemetery deeds must present and exchange the deeds.
For sale or exchange seeks Will Summerville for twenty acres of meadow farm land in La Grande Oregon. Inquire at Selder's candy store. Lost envelope with bank notes. return to G W Sr for reward. Housekeeper position sought by middle aged lady in small family. call or write Mrs T L Drxstna Blue Mountain House. Furnished rooms for rent at 1910 Second Street. Modern five room cottage near the courthouse for rent by J K Wright. Lost from Burke's pasture a light heifer branded H V on right hip with slit in right ear. notify Henry Vohra Rural No 1 La Grande. Boy wanted to learn plumbing trade inquire La Grande Plumbing and Heating Co.
The Elk lodge hosts a social Saturday at 8 30 PM in their hall offering a clam supper and dancing with card games. Members along with wives daughters and sweethearts are invited to attend.
Nearly two hundred choppers gathered at the Commercial club to welcome Head Consul Book. Hon. J. W. Knowles and Mrs. J. J. Garr performed, Mrs. Garr and others sang, and Book praised the order’s merits. Counsel Boak cited 95 000 members in the Pacific jurisdiction and 400 000 in three jurisdictions with substantial funds and a pledge to reach 100 000 members.
The bulletin lists a series of religious events including Holy Communion, morning and evening services led by Rev H H Mower and pastor others, a Sunday choir under Mrs Lyle performing The Holy City, and an evening sermon on Light. Several prayer meetings, evangelistic services, and a Lord supper are noted with invitations to the public.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation company plans a suit in equity in the district circuit court to challenge a $12,000 per mile assessment on its roadbed. News from Portland confirms papers will arrive tomorrow, continuing a year long legal battle with the county in which the railroad has had early success.
The Zinn Travesty company previews a double bill tonight featuring Way Down East and Up on the Farm with Tony West delivering humor in the latter. The prior night’s show included The Beggar Prince and a celebrated cane drill by the ballet drew praise.
S R Haworth completes contract for cement sidewalk on Adams Avenue from Fir Street to Grandy Avenue. The unfinished path had troubled pedestrians and marred the street, prompting praise for compliance with city ordinance.
Mrs William Moss of Island City improves after a surgical operation at St Anthony's Pendleton. Doctors report steady recovery and express hope for full return to health despite her age over 70.
A reader from Calhoun Georgia credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds with curing his wife’s aggravated cough after two doctors failed. The ad touts a strict scientific cure for bronchitis and La Grippe sold by Newlin Drug Co at 50 cents and 1 dollar with a guaranteed trial bottle free.
The Centennial Hotel at No.417 Adams Ave announces new management by Mas. W. E. Muremison. Room and board listed at six dollars per week with meals at twenty six cents. Special monthly rates offered for regular patrons with cash payments. Phone 1161.
The Observer reports many orders for engraved visiting cards after two weeks of advertising. Those seeking higher quality work are advised to call and view samples before placing orders.
Doctors may suggest bringing prescriptions to our shop to have medicines prepared. Think it over, A. T. bit, Prescription Druggist.
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