Local items detail social trips and business in La Grande
Local items list residents traveling for Thanksgiving and visiting friends in Weerton Pendleton and Walla Walla. Visitors include Mrs James Nelson and Mrs J Stiles. Several locals attend land office business and hunting trips. St Peter's church announces Thanksgiving service for charity.
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James Nelson
Weerton
Ed Devis
Molitor
Mixa Meyers
Summerville
St. Peter's Church
Sarmaritan Hospital
Portis
Richey
M. Richey
Michigin
David Standley
Darlor
Joy
Bola
Beach
Teech
Portland
Pendletonster
Ted
Buehber
Spokane
Lavi Ankeny
I Walla
Baker
Iiniorests
Lostine
Wallowa
Society News: Moore and Van Buren Host Kaffee Elateh Event
Dr and Mrs PFEB host Moore and Mr and Mrs Jay Van Buren to entertain the Kaffee Elateh next Friday evening.
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Mrs. Pfeb
Moore
Jay van Buren
Foresters Ball to Dazzle At Elke Auditorium
Thanksgiving week features the annual Foresters ball at the Elke auditorium next Thursday evening. The event, a rare social highlight, draws wide attention as members strive to meet the usual high standard. The spacious venue is expected to be crowded. Dentists W D McMillan advertises Paliness Dentistry and expert gold works with special attention to children's teeth.
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Fern Mackintosh
Union
Pauline Newton
Foresters
al Andrews
N. Bolton
J. J. Cure
John Tittie
Elgin
BB. Cochran
Hood Niver
Rel
Aneial Etroles
Elke
W. D. McMillan
La Grande to Close Thursday for Thanksgiving Holiday
The city will close all places of business at high noon next Thursday and remain shut for the rest of the day. Merchants and newspaper men, including The Observer, will join in the holiday observance and enjoy turkey.
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la Grande
Turkey
The
Observer
Scenic's New Show Draws Raves at the Playhouse
At the Scenic last night the program drew praise for value and performances. Mrs Roam Hoyt impressed with a skirt dance while the act Convict No go secured strong notice. The card is said to be the standout, and audiences are invited back tonight as prices remain 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnager Gardinier
Roam Hoyt
Lyric draws full crowds with new acts and bright pictures
The Lyric continues to draw full sized crowds as managers Baker and Parsons deliver what the public wants. The vaudeville team works between acts and the audience applauds, while the new pictures offer thoughtful stories for viewers after the show.
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Baker
Parsons
Acta
Pastime Show Delivers New Film Subjects And Songs
Last night the Pastime presented unprecedented subject matter and handling of abstracts on the picture screen. The songs were all new and striking, contributing to the theater's growing reputation for quality pictures and refined music.
Semi Monthly Pay Law Becomes NY Supreme Court Test
An important hearing in Albany this week will decide the constitutionality of the semi monthly pay law. Seven railways appeal to the New York state supreme court seeking a permanent injunction to stop General Jackson from enforcing the statute, arguing it violates the constitution.
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Albany
New York State Supreme Court
Jackson
El Paso Eyes Winter Racing Rise as City Could Rival West Coast
El Paso Texas contemplates a 60 day winter horse racing meet starting December 3 drawing many horsemen to winter in the city. With New York and New Orleans track betting banned El Paso may become a premier racing center amid its mild climate and growing ambitions.
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el Paso
Texas
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Tith
New York
New Orleans
Grand Sale At Golden Rule Draws Busy Crowds
Early today shoppers filled the Golden Rule for a grand sale described as a success beyond promoters expectations. Bargains were snapped up as ribbon cutting significance appeared in coverage, with continued shopping throughout the day.
Official count of five states in presidential election
In Myiengo on November 24 the official tally shows Taft leading in five states with Bryan close. Indiana reports Taft 349,293 and Bryan 3538. Louisiana Taft 3458 with Bryan 61. Kansas Taft 199,166 Bryan 161,269. South Carolina Taft 2847 Bryan 63,289. Wisconsin Taft 246,673 Bryan LGG,707.
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Myiengo
Indiana
Taft
Breen
Louisane—Taft
Brean
Kanasas
Bryim
Willaconsin
Bryan
LGG
Notice of Timber Claim by Martha Langdon at La Grande
Department of the Interior notice from La Grande Oregon dated September 21 1908 states Martha Langdon of La Grande Oregon filed timber and stone sworn statement number 01233 for Winey section 18 township 42 south range 36 Willamette meridian and will prove final timber and stone claim before the register at La Grande on December 5 1905 witnesses listed as Char Colwell Perry Oregon Bary Colwell Perry Oregon Edward Lovely La Grande Oregon W B R King La Grande Oregon F C Bramwell Register
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Department of the Interior
U. & Cand
la Grande
Ore
Martha Langdon
Oregon
Winey
Township
Range
W. M
Char Colwell
Perry
Bary Colwell
Edward Lovely
W. BR. King
Portland
Osha
SEY
Panke
WLML
Chalin
U. S
John C. Alweoll
Vancouver
Waah
Chiater A. Pike
John W. Mattland
Vancouve- Wash
David
Briehoeux
Fr & Bramwell, Register
George ©. Kissell
Kamela
Orgeon
J. E .McCoy
Chas
W. McFall
J. A. Gray Bea
Grayteal
Lamela
F.C. Bramwell
Tegta
Marriage License Issued to Stalfford and Knox Couples
Tex County Clerk Ed Wright issued a marriage license today to F N Stalf ford of Baker County to wed Miss Ethel Knox of Union County.
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Ed Wright
F.N. Stalfford
Baker County
Ethel Knox
Union County
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Cure for Coughs
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and lung troubles. It warns against neglecting colds that may lead to pneumonia and condemns fake preparations lacking the genuine yellow package and no opiates.
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Foley
Foley's Honey and Tar Cure Guarantee Label
Certification that all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough or cold. States no opiates and genuine product in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Sold and recommended by
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Foley
Notices of Land Claims and Court Proceedings
U S Land Office at La Grande Oregon October 5 1908 notices for E Pender and George Kissell timber and stone claims with witnesses listed and deadlines in December 1963 and January 1909. Includes notices of public action and a divorce suit in Union County circuit court with a required appearance by John B McColloch and a decree sought.
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Cepatt Court
State of
Oregon
Union County
Edna T L. Met‘ottoeh
Plaintre
B. McColloch
Oregue
Tin
Genera
Pelief
Wuttercotes
Weekly Observer
Ty Ee Ay
Aa County
J. Cy Henry
Unton
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Ripanville
Brasier
Union Capitaliat
Union Natiorial Bank
Ls Ls
County Oesta- Rad
Gibbs
Pendleton
Sword of Portland
Land Office
Dr. Fitzgerald
Fifth and
Spring Avenue
Misa Margaret McCoy
Bumpter
J. Stiles
Cliiff Ballinger
Anna Vandermuelien
Kelsey
Walla Walla
A.C. MacLennan
C. W. Nibley, Jr
Atives
Drhie
Joooply
Mide
the al
Oirl Wilson
Lewiston
Goewe
Laura Cros
Witton
Lake Sanatorium
J. E. Birch
Pacific Express Company
Joseph Trally
George
Campbell
Tniversity
la Orange
Baker City
Clyde G. Scheurerto
U. PS Cor
Presbyterian Church
Marjorie Silverthorn
First
Majin
la Grande National Bank
Playhouses
South Carolina
F. C. Bramwell
Register
Tex
N. K. West
No Favorite
One Price Store
Register and Re- Department of the Interior
U.S Land Office
Slza. E. Pender
Wash
Grende
David €. Brichoux
John O. Kissel
John W. Maitland
Boset GE. Lever
Bramwell
Basil E. Levy
Department of the Intérior
la Grande, OF
Himbiyr
Stone
Daylil
Briclioux
Allen
J. Web
H. Coolidee
J.T. Willamson
Aff
Crindé
F.C. Wramwell
Tregteter
Acpus M. McCoy
John B. McColloch
Cochran
Cocht
Tor Plante
J. J. Carpenter
Henrie
Claan
Deane
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