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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1911

Page

7

Local Doctors and Professionals Ad Listing

A directory listing numerous physicians surgeons dentists and lawyers in La Grande Oregon. Includes N Molitor A L Richardson J W Loughlin M Ds Dr M K Hall C H Upton H L Underwood Dora J Undewood Geo W Zimmerman osteopath Cochran Cochran Crawford Bakin Nelson Darland chiropractor P A Charlton veterinarian with office and residence contact numbers and offices at Adams Ave Depot St La Grande National Bank Building Hill's Drug Store and associated phone listings.

C. H. Upton la Grande National Bank Cochran & Cochran Chas, E. Cochran Geo. T. Cochran la Grande Oregon T. H. Crawford Bakin Crawford & Bakin—Attorneys At Law United States P. A. Charlton Hill's Drug Store

Elks Postpone Opening Dance Due to Bad Weather

Weather and bad roads force Elks to postpone the opening dancing party. Florence Roberts Thurlow Bergen and Theodore Roberts are noted in La Grande. Elks in Elgin Cove and outlying districts cannot attend. A new date will be announced later and all Elks are notified.

la Grande Florence Roberts Thurlow Bergen Theodore Roberts Elks Elgin Cove

Spain Acquitted After Five-Hour Jury Deliberation

John Spain and accomplices Henry McGrath and Zibe Morse were found not guilty after a five hour deliberation. Reports indicate an initial 10 to 2 vote for acquittal with rapid persuasion of the holdouts. The trio thanked supporters as they left the courthouse confident in exoneration.

John Spain Buckaroos Northwest Henry McGrath Zibe Morse Court House

Adams Avenue Improvement District No 1 Established La Grande

The La Grande Oregon City Council sets Adams Avenue as Improvement District No 1 and plans cement walks on both sides from First Street west to Oak Street. Affected parcels include Lots 1 and 16 in blocks 3 6 5 4 and Grandy’s Addition. estimated cost 461.65 with a ten day notice before order. A public hearing on October 18 1911 at 8 pm will address the levy and protests.

Norce Common Council la Grande Oregon Adams Avenue First Street Oak Street Grandy C. M. Humphreys

An Unforeseen Calamity and Abel Saunders Fate

A vignette from a Youth's Companion inspired piece follows Abel Saunders, labeled by neighbors as shiftless yet judged lucky to survive, as he recounts a failed venture with four holes in a bottom paper and his quick escape with eggs saved against odds.

Abel Saunders Abel

Gave the Tiger His Arm and Other Tales

A compilation of anecdotal notices features Sir Edward Bradford famed for bravery in India despite losing an arm during a tiger hunt. Other items include playful quips about worry and money, and a humorous exchange between convicts and a new inmate in London Tit-Bits style.

Sir Edward Bradford Sir Edward Sonny Larfin Tex-Company London

Telling Tales of an Ancient Egyptian Queen

A professor identifies an Egyptian queen as at least 3,000 years old in a classroom exchange. A girl with large fluffy hair reacts with astonishment, remarking on the idea the queen might be annoyed by the narration.

Rubbing It In Patient and Doctor Exchange

An angry patient protests the till size while a doctor retorts with a sharp charge for sterilizing services. The exchange captures a tense clinic moment.

Boston

Laying the Snare and the Judge's Quip on Sake

A fragment quotes a judge asking about who wears black for the deceased and hints at next of kin. It contrasts being busy with being industrious in a concise, wry line.

Treasurer Calls for City and Road Warrants in La Grande and Union County

The notices announce the city treasurer Roy W. Logan calling warrants on the water fund up to No. 9814 with no interest after Oct 5 1911 and Union County treasurer John Frawley announcing funds to pay road warrants endorsed before Oct 8 1911 with no interest after Oct 10 1911. A testimonial for Chamberlain s Cough Remedy recommends it as the best for colds.

Treasury la Grands la Grande Oregon Roy W. Logan Treasuers Union County John Frawley Chamberlain Epps Lollar Saratoga Ind

For Sale Wood In Any Quantity

Advertisement items list wood for sale from Waters Stanchfield Produce Co with contact phone 006. Also a help wanted notice seeking a woman to do housework for Snowflake Bakery with contact reference.

Waters-Stanchfield Produce Company

Furnished Rooms With Kitchen Access For Rent

Three modern furnished rooms available with use of kitchen. Rent 18 dollars including wood water and light. West side location. No children. Write to 735 Observer office. Dated 10-7-2t.

Jefferson West

Also Mentioned on This Page

Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons N. Molitor M. D Adams Ave Depot St A. L. Richardson J. W. Loughlin Drs M. K Hall Cor Main 23 H. L. Underwood Dora J Over Wright Drug Co Geo. W. Zimmerman Pacific Main F. EB. Moore Cc. A. Smith Madison Avenue Attorneys AT Law D. W. C. Nelson Baker City G. T. Darland Elks’ Party Spain Tricity Tafts Eastern Oregon Light & Power Co New York Sun Eony White Green Harper's Bazar Eod & Wkly Siew Riz Silverthorns’ Drug Store P. O Observer F. R Care Observer Kirtley Stables Phone Black Ste John L. Mars LA Grande Investment CO City Hall Observer Office Valley Creamery Guy Spencer H. D Alaska Hamilton Plain W. N. Shade Fraternal Orders A. F A. M—La Grande Lodge No A. PF A. M Masons L. M. Hoyt W. M. A. C, Williams la Grande Lodge No Elk’s Club Depot Street Washington Avenue H. J. Ritter H. BE. Coolidge Roodmen OF the World la Grande Lodge K. P. Hall D. Fitzgerald J. BH. Keeney U. W. A—La Grande Camp No E. BE. Daniels Heath Ebekahs Crystal Lodge No Mem Tere Helen McLaughlin N. G Anna Alexander Knights OF Pythias Red Crow Lodge No Castle Hall Old Elk'’s Jess Paul C. C. R. L. Lincoln, M Hope C. B C Carrieb Hunter W. M Mary A. Warnick Grande Ronde Nurseries L. Waihornbege Valley Pattison Bros Robt. Pattison H. B. Waggo Haradon’s TRU O'Connell Cigar Store Ste Iine Observer's Coast League Baseball Jefferson St John Melville
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