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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1908

Page

2

Arrest Two Noted Box Car Thieves in Oregon

Special Agent B. B. Wood arrived from Huntington with two prisoners Jaomen Plover and George Howell after a burglary charge. They were bound over to Baker county grand jury on $600 bonds each for suspected box car robberies across the Northwest.

B. Wood Othes Wile Waka Shakey County Oregon Haber City Herald Jaomen Plover George Howell Brown Hannon Huntington Northwest Eli Wood The Plover Howell Fote Plover and Howell Snit Lake

Faculty Reject Short Recess While Offering Absence Policy

A faculty committee rejects a partial recess next week despite petitions. classes continue as normal and students with excuses may take a full leave of absence upon proper application. The note, from Oregon Weekly, ends with a quip about delaying another Cuban revolution until U S troops leave.

O. A Oregon

La Grande School Children To Donate To Portland Boys and Girls Aid

La Grande students will donate tomorrow to the Portland Boys and Girls Aid Society on the last school day before Thanksgiving. Donations help two or three Union county children, with no student required to give. Meanwhile, city schools begin a week long vacation with programs, foreign students return home, and football work continues as Cove faces Baker City after a final scrimmage tonight.

Baker la Grande Histy School Baker City Cove

Favorite Prescription for Women by Dr Pierce

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe non alcoholic tonic for women many duties. It claims benefits for expectant mothers, promotes transparency of ingredients, and urges readers to request a free endorsement booklet by mail.

Dr. Pierce Pierce Pieres Halfalo Horos Tony Imei

Kew Town Prosperoous Progress Report From Washington Site

James Moloney returns from four weeks visiting the new townsite of South Wawakuha in Lincoln County Washington. Investors from Ontario and nearby lines expect construction soon with 15 days set to leave the first mail sacks at Sparks Eve Spokane. The company reports added acres and a crew of twelve working day and night with visitors barred from off property as development work begins on the town.

Embroidery and Leather Work Studio Opens on Main Street

Miss Noll opens a embroidery and tooled leather studio on Main Street replacing the former tenant Miss Honstock. The shop will also offer teaching in all lines and invites the public to call for full details.

Special Election on Charter Amendments in La Grande

Notice to voters of La Grande Oregon of a special election on November 24 1908 to consider amendments to the city charter. Polls open 9 am to 5 pm at four wards with designated judges clerks and locations. Declaration signed September 10 1908 by Recorder D B Gox.

la Granite Union County Oregon Ding Secion Hs Ponnell City of la Granie la Grende la Cecnede Ws Creande Newelty la Grande Atv City of la Grande He Connell Joo Crk EC. Davie Frank Kilpatrick William Miller Arthur Crutis Covnet Chamber Tudgve Peter Kuhn Bramwell George Ball H. B. Coolidee A. W. Nelson Judge Ramsey Pennavenum Tinies Co. Penington B. W. Grandy John Cates Vurpilat Aay Williams Hall Bernard Logeden G. E. Fowler John Shenk Lerks C. J. Vanderpoel Warren P. Nobie

The Model Restaurant ad promises paragon dining at 25 cents

A historical restaurant ad extols The Mode Old Standby with faultless cuisine and rapid courteous service. It touts popular prices at 25 cents for regular dinners and invites patrons to dine day and night, featuring tickets and special hours.

Plane Tuning by E. E. Francis at Smith's

E. E. Francis, professional plane tuner, is in the area for a few days. Orders are being taken at Smith's rooming house for tuning services and repairs.

E. E. Francis Smith

Dr W H Keating At Sommer Hotel For Eye Care

Dr. W H Keating now at Sommer Hotel invites you to consult about eyes and glasses. He is not a stranger and can provide references. Call and see him about your eyes at the Sommer Hotel.

Sommer Hotel W. H. Keating

Spanking not remedy for bed wetting says Mrs Bummere

A newspaper notice offers a free guide from Mrs M A Bummere in WL Metro Tame claiming to cure bed wetting in children and even adults. It urges mothers to write for successful instructions without sending money and warns not to blame the child.

Mra M. Bummere Box WL Metro Tame

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