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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1911
Page
5
Vitagraph presents a circus themed short featuring Kenneth Casy who loves being a clown after visiting the circus. Essanay offers a western drama packed with vitality and gunplay. Edison previews a Polleen comedy about Friday the 18th. An illustrated song and afternoon and evening showings complete the program.
H T Love, jeweler at 121214 Adams Ave, Posey, offers eye glasses fitting and treatments for eye, ear, nose, and throat conditions with specified hours. Mrs Combs at 1620 Sixth Street. J Frank Maguire of Boston will accept piano organ voice harmony theory pupils with reasonable rates. The Ladies Guild to hold a rummage sale October 12 and 13.
Local contractors Bradley and Co advertise a team of first class plumbers steam and hot water fitters available for remodeling heating and plumbing jobs. Customers are invited to visit to discuss their project and unload concerns.
A cellar flood on Fifth Street and a broken rain spout caused flooding on Pennsylvania Avenue. Details mention arrests tied to a September 30 burglary at West's store and Dr. Kirby remaining in critical condition after injuries near Elgin. Local ads list a gas saw for sale and a funeral for Custas Forsetram, a Cove merchant and Mason.
Personal notices from Elgin Recorder list Savoy guests including G Evens of Hilgard and L H Gasset of Ali ce, with several residents traveling to Baker and Hilgard for family illness and Sunday visits. Warren Chandler of La Grande bought 25 head of cattle from Galloway Bros. and J Chandler. A Galloway delivered them to Island City. Also noted is praise for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy available through dealers.
The committee on Literary societies met Monday as students split into two divisions with elected officers. Division A named Tillicum for its section and prepared a program featuring Rozensbaum, Herr, Bolton, Rohan, and others. Division B elected Batley for president and planned its own program. The event showcased school spirit and active student involvement.
Today many families in La Grande occupied newly completed homes. Dr. C. H. Upton moved from the John Collier residence on Washington to Spring avenue between Fifth and Sixth. Mr. and Mrs. Wilhilmed moved into the Collier home on First street. County Assessor David Clark moved into the Wenaha Lumber company residence in East La Grande. H. M. Bay’s bungalow on The Hill will be finished soon and Dr. W. D. MacMillan’s home at First and Main will be ready within a month.
J D McKennon, a major landowner, asserts flood waters from the Grande Ronde River will be diverted to irrigate the valley. State Engineer Lewis reports a favorable ruling on 100 second feet, enabling La Grande Irrigation Co's plans with outside capital. About 6,000 second feet go to waste each spring. the project targets land near the sugar factory for south valley irrigation during floods. Rights remain intact and do not affect prior filings.
The Givens Investment company touts Connerdale in La Grande as a premier residential tract. Prominent locals bought multiple lots, citing strong value, future growth, and the nearby Willow Glen nursery as proof of the development’s promise.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a cure for catarrh and related ailments. It promotes breathing the antiseptic air from an Australian eucalyptus blend, claiming rapid relief and no habit forming drugs. The complete inhaler and bottle cost $1.00, with refills 60 cents, available at Newlin Drug Company and other druggists.
A $50 reward is posted for the arrest and conviction of the parties who robbed N. K. West's store on Saturday night.
H W Hadrickson of Ohio Falls Indiana reports Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and throat irritation. He notes it as his best seller among dealers. End of distribution line indicates availability for all dealers.
Mrs M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers free home treatment guidance for children in need. No money required and no charge for the advice. Instructions are mailed but readers are urged to write for help if their child suffers day or night from health troubles.
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