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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1909
Page
8
The text argues that Ederheimer-Stein & Co. specialize in young men's clothing and do not make general men’s wear. It notes the rarity of such brands and the limited number of stores able to carry a distinct young men’s line.
Van Duyn real estate notes three property transfers in the area. Wm Adler, of the O R and N, bought a five room cottage from W J Morrison on a avenue between 5th and 6th streets. Ben Zubrick purchased Lot 7 Block 60 Chaplains addition from John Metzler of North Powder. J C Harile bought seven acres north of Verrants from Wm G Noble.
Pipe trench diggers for Amerian Light and Power Company advance Beaver Creek line toward La Grande. Workers near Whiskey Creek and intake as rains threaten only slightly. Project expected to finish this month despite weather and operational delays.
The Tuesday Musical club hosted a Chopin themed afternoon with a program of Chopin works. Mrs Chester Newlin narrated The Life of Chopin while Mrs Atwood Mrs W W Berry and Mrs C E B Silverthorn performed piano pieces including Mazurkas Grande Valse Brilliante and Polonaise. Mesdames C H Upton and L F P Dunn led the program. A second hand cook stove was wanted by phone Black 821.
Businessmen gather at the Model restaurant for an Arbuckle style dinner at seven. Speeches and social time will follow, and attendees are asked to bring four bits. The event is a well known business function.
Department of the Interior La Grande Oregon August 16 1909 notice that Harry E Swauger of Kamela Oregon has filed to establish a land claim on section 23 township 1 S range 76 E Willamette Meridian. He will appear before the Register and Receiver at Grants Pass Oregon September 29 1909. Witnesses include James L Walker Ozro Hunt Ayle Chariton John Smith all of Kamela Oregon. F G Bramwell Register
Miss Bertha J. Young begins violin instruction on Saturday November 6 at the home of Mrs. M. Anthony, 1606 Sixth Street. Phone Red 461.
Notice to concerned parties that an improvement project for a street will proceed after a stated expiration period. The document references the intention to proceed and the responsible authority. Details on dates, exact street names, and procedures are partially legible.
The common council orders a five foot wide board sidewalk on the east side of Greenwood Street from the O R N Company right of way to 5th Avenue within La Grande Oregon. The project will be funded by adjacent property owners and completed by December 1 1909 per city ordinance plans. Recorder D BE Cor notes date October 28 1909.
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