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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1909
Page
7
A local piano dealer highlights brands including Mason Hamlin Knabe Fisher Milton and Prior Terp as available options. The notice emphasizes a selection appeal and invites inquiries for purchase.
An advertisement listing fine tailored suits silk waists silk belts and pillow tops arriving soon. It promotes fall lines and calls customers to visit and view offerings.
William Halli Union County special agent reports Oregon won the lion’s share of grand prizes and thirty gold medals at the fair. He notes other medals at stake as the world event winds down and Oregon’s building remains in fine trim for closing days.
A baby show in the Elk's hall Friday afternoon draws a rush of entrants from Luckles and Gables. Thirty five have phoned or sent names. Virginia Carmen Hunter travels from Wallawa. A solid gold necklace prize and postal cards of the winner are planned. Entries under two and a half enter, with a long list of registered babies.
Jime 0 October 12 marks the biennial symposium and other features at the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs opening in this city.
Notice to all with claims against the Union County Exposition to file with the secretary J H Reynolds promptly. Also an administrator de bonis non with will annexed of Frank Milne deceased to sell estate lands in Union County Oregon privately for cash with mortgage securing a prior lien. Special lodge gathering announced for La Grande tonight at 7:30 PM. Lost gold piece request with owner to reclaim face value.
The ladies of St Peter's Guild announce a full rummage sale to be held Friday and Saturday in the Brick store building owned by Mr Jack Childs beside the marble works in Tthatraat.
Notice from John Frawley Union County Treasurer Oregon states funds on hand to pay all county warrants endorsed before June 1 1908. No interest after August 24 1909. Dreon A 22 30t
Local fraternal orders announce meeting times and invitations for La Grande No. 7703 K WA La Grande camp Aerie and L O F Star Encampment 31 plus Woodmen of the World La Grande Lodge 169 and other lodges. Regular sessions occur Mondays to Saturdays with visiting members welcome and cemetery plat note.
In Grande Lodge No. 433 weekly Thursday 8 PM at Elk's club corner Depot streets and Washington avenue visiting brothers invited. Crystal Lodge No. 60 meets Tuesdays at I O O F ball with invitations extended to visiting members.
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